Gary was one of the recipients of the AARP The Magazine 2008 Inspire Awards.  He and fellow honorees received their awards during a private luncheon hosted by Barbara Walters at the New York Public Library on December 3, 2007.  The Inspire Awards (formerly called the Impact Awards) pay tribute to 10 extraordinary people whose contributions inspire others to action through their innovative thinking, passion and perseverance.

In addition to Gary, who is honored for his fundraisng efforts on behalf of Operation Iraqi Children, this year’s honorees include Caroline Kennedy (Community Service Advocate), Gladys Knight (Champion forDiabetes 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). 

 

Group photo of 2008 honorees (photo source: http://www.minonline.com/)

There are additional photos Gary at the AARP event and the OIC fundraiser in Ft Lauderdale-Miami (last month) at: Wire Image.

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