2010 Peoples Health Champions

At age 82, Tom Benson brought the Vince Lombardi Trophy home to New Orleans, leading the Saints to their first Super Bowl victory after 43 years.

At age 69, Herreast Harrison launched a literacy program to ensure children in New Orleans could experience the joy and power of reading.

At age 80, Blaine Kern, Sr. unveiled a campaign to establish New Orleans as the nation’s premier Halloween destination, expanding the city’s festive legacy.

At age 78, Rose Rolfsen raised $13,000 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through the “Team in Training” program, ranking second in national fundraising.

At age 70, Bobby McIntyre unveiled a plan to restore a full block of downtown New Orleans to its golden age jazz roots.

At age 76, Ray Curtis set four new American records at the USA Masters Powerlifting Championships, showcasing strength and determination.

At age 68, Dr. John released City That Care Forgot, a Grammy-winning album expressing love for New Orleans and outrage at its neglect.

At age 70, Jairo Álvarez-Botero published No Such Thing as Impossible, an inspiring autobiography chronicling his journey to the American dream.

At age 74, Myrna Jordan expanded Our Daily Bread, a Hammond-based food bank she had directed for nearly a decade, to serve even more families in need.

At age 65, Gayle Hatch led the U.S. Men’s Olympic Weightlifting Team as head coach at the 2004 Summer Games in Athens, Greece.