2023 Champions
Ana Gershanik
In January 2023, at age 78, Ana Gershanik secured the “Violins of Hope” holocaust education program for New Orleans.
Dr. David Simmons
In August 2006, at age 67, Dr. David Simmons launched the Implant Restorative Fellowship program at the LSU School of Dentistry.
Geraldine Palisi
On March 18, 2023, at age 84, Geraldine Palisi competed in her first 5K bike race.
Michael O’Hara
On January 10, 2023, at age 68, Michael O’Hara debuted in his first feature-length film: “The Haunted History Tour.” He played 3 characters.
Junie Louise Dill
On November 5, 2019, at age 71, Junie Louise Dill earned her master gardener certification. She’s using the knowledge she gained to help troubled youth at the Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center.
Don Haik
On November 9, 2023, at age 76, Don Haik led a fundraiser that garnered nearly $12,000 for veterans causes. Since he took the helm of the annual golf tournament in 2015, they’ve raised more than $86,000 to help veterans and first responders.
Lee Giorgio
In February, 2021, at age 71, Lee Giorgio facilitated a collaboration that would result in a brand new $44 million facility at Delgado Community College in New Orleans. It’s the Ochsner Center for Nursing and Allied Health.
Titos Sompa
On June 1, 2023, at age 76, Titos Sompa became artistic director of the Congo Kids drumming school — a project of the Positive Vibrations Foundation.