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The Glamorous Stories of a 1940s Broadway Dancer

The Glamorous Stories of a 1940s Broadway Dancer

Lillian Flowers is 98. She lives alone in Fort Lauderdale.

She used to dance on Broadway.

While volunteer Steve Retford is helping her get services she needs, he gets a front row seat to glamorous stories from Broadway, filled with famous theater producers, celebrities (she dated Dean Martin briefly), and traveling through a life of show biz.

We extended his front row seat so you can listen to Lillian’s stories too.

Senior shares memory of winning Olympic Gold

Senior shares memory of winning Olympic Gold

Our seniors are full of fascinating stories. Lucky for our Heart2Heart volunteers, one of the most powerful ways they can help seniors is to spend time with them and listen to their stories. Don’t believe their stories are fascinating? Let us introduce you to Robert...

Volunteers Deliver Christmas Miracle to Seniors

Volunteers Deliver Christmas Miracle to Seniors

Right before Christmas, Heart2Heart volunteers delivered a bounty of food to senior Cecilia Gannon and her husband, James. “The way Heart2Heart came to me to help was a miracle from God,” said Cecilia, who is 69. “I’ve always believed in miracles, but this past...

How Our Patient Advocates Make a Difference

How Our Patient Advocates Make a Difference

This year, Heart2Heart hired two patient advocates — Maria Purgavie and Shirley Ramos.  Since July, they became responsible for connecting with seniors who have asked for help with meals through the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) in Broward...

Daughter Feels Grateful for Help in between Treasured Moments

Daughter Feels Grateful for Help in between Treasured Moments

In his younger days, Vinal Thomas was a vibrant, pew-jumping pastor. He and his late wife helped plant nearly 30 churches, and he constantly ministered to everyone around him. At 93, Vinal still can talk to absolutely anyone. He remains active in Bible study, men’s...

Celebrating Self Care through staying active 

Celebrating Self Care through staying active 

Marie Perry, 65, has stayed young through staying active. As we celebrate Self-Care Awareness Month, we asked for her perspective on taking care of herself.  Marie works full-time as a nurse with Memorial Health Care System, continuing her career of more than 40...

A Volunteer’s Strength Helps a Senior Move

A Volunteer’s Strength Helps a Senior Move

For 84-year-old Marilyn Kerr of Boca Raton, moving to a new home felt impossible. She had sold or given away most of her furniture because her new home would be already furnished. But she still had plenty of boxes stuck in storage. And she no longer has the physical...

A Friendship Forged in a Stressful Move

A Friendship Forged in a Stressful Move

Heart2Heart Volunteer of the Month Florica Rebelo made life less stressful for a senior who was forced to move out of her apartment. When Marilyn's landlord sold the apartment, she was forced to quickly put all of her belongings into a storage unit and bounce around...

Volunteer cares through homemade meals and dominoes

Volunteer cares through homemade meals and dominoes

Damaris Pena cooks a homemade meal for a senior couple once a week, but her visits are not about the food.  What’s more important is the time she spends playing dominoes and conversing. We named Damaris the Volunteer of the Month for February because of her...