2016 Champions
Bowdre McDowell
On June 16, 2016, at age 92, Bowdre McDowell served his 1,000th volunteer hour at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans.
Elvin “Tampoo” Dalcourt
On November 4, 2015, at age 73, Elvin “Tampoo” Dalcourt swam – and won – a race that raised much needed funds for youth swim lessons in Baton Rouge.
Beverly Domengeaux
On December 3, 2014, at age 80, Beverly Domengeaux opened the first of three thrift stores dedicated to raising money to feed seniors in St. Mary Parish.
Sal Anselmo
On August 28, 2006, at age 81, Sal Anselmo bicycled 81 miles from New Orleans to Baton Rouge to celebrate his birthday.
Dr. Jack McNulty
On November 12, 2012, at age 84, Dr. Jack McNulty launched the Palliative Rural Education Project with a two-day program in north Mississippi.
Linda Prattini
On August 28, 2015, at age 73, Linda Prattini celebrated the debut of her handmade bowling costume at The Presbytère museum on Jackson Square in New Orleans.
Marco Garcia
On August 26, 2016, at age 67, Marco Antonio Garcia called the first New Orleans Saints play-by-play radio broadcast for the newly formed Louisiana Spanish Network.
Dr. Patricia Morris
On May 11, 2016, at age 74, Dr. Patricia Morris coordinated the first coloring book art therapy class for East Jefferson General Hospital’s Healthy Lifestyles program.
Eddie Conrad, Jr.
On February 18, 2016, at age 72, Eddie Conrad landed his first major role in a feature film.
Henry Ramos
On August 21, 2016, at age 88, Henry Ramos surpassed his goal of collecting 4,500 total blood donations through drives at the Broadmoor United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge.