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(Category: Lifestyle)

Jill Greenberg | November 28, 2007 | 12:21 PM
Jill Greenberg

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The word is out… AARP The Magazine has announced their 2008 Inspire Awards, which pay tribute to 10 extraordinary people whose contributions inspire others to action through their innovative thinking, passion and perseverance.

Lotsa big names being honored this year, including Caroline Kennedy (Community Service Advocate), Gary Sinise (Fundraiser for Operation Iraqi Children), Gladys Knight (Champion for Diabetes Research), Barbara Morgan (Courageous Educator), Liviu Librescu (Virginia Tech Hero), Helen Thomas (Trailblazing Journalist), Cynthia Kenyon (Pioneer in Longevity Research), Ed Boyer (Founder of Air Transportation Aid), Roslyn Hill (Leader of Neighborhood Revitalization), and Pete Garcia (Affordable Housing Advocate).

Full details here. There’s a big fancy lunch on Monday in New York at the New York Public Library, we’ll be sure to get some pictures for you all to enjoy!


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