2023 Honorees

Portraits are property of Family Eldercare courtesy of Annie Ray Photography

Fred carrying a box of donated stuff

“I get way more out of it than I put into it.”

Fred Grampp
Age: 85
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Grandma Wisdom holding up a sign

“A dream that’s never worked on will always be a dream.”

Thelma Williams “Grandma Wisdom”
Age: 81
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Martha & Jose standing together

“Civil Rights. Human rights, they have no beginning or end.”

Martha & Juan Cotera
Ages: 85 & 86
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Mary sitting next to picture frames

“There’s an attitude [in Austin] that’s special. I hope we never lose it.”  

Mary Doerr
Age: 89
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Prema standing next to a garden

"What makes me happy is seeing other people happy.”

Prema Raghavan
Age: 82
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Ruthie packaging a food box at the food bank

“I thought I could make a difference.”

Ruthie Mitchell
Age: 82
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Stanton riding his bike

“Part of the fun is discovery and problem-solving.” 

Stanton Truxillo
Age: 81
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