Success Stories

Doctors Said Keith Would Not Live to His First Birthday

April 30, 2013
Keith

“Can I call you Mom?” Keith, 51, asked his cousin Tracy, 47. Normally, Keith calls her by her name. But when he is feeling low, he asks for the reassurance…

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So Grateful For the Help CICOA Provides

April 30, 2013
Dorothy

At 103, Dorothy still gets around, which is not always a good thing. A year ago she was residing in an assisted living facility when she wandered outside and got…

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Can't Imagine Mom With Anyone Else

April 30, 2013
Corrine

“I wish you could have known my mom. She was so vibrant at one time,” said Sondra. “She loved to dress in suits and hats. I never saw her in…

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Sylvia Page Dines on CICOA's 17 Millionth Meal

November 13, 2012
Sylvia 17 Million Meals CICOA

Sylvia Page, 84, the honorary recipient of CICOA’s 17 millionth meal, has snow white hair, smile lines and a soft spoken manner. And a British accent, which alerts the listener…

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Decorated Veteran Fought at Iwo Jima

May 31, 2012
Jesse

Jesse is a talker, and at age 83 he has plenty of stories to share. He is a decorated veteran. He fought at Iwo Jima and earned five combat medals…

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Samantha Proves Doctors Wrong

May 31, 2012
Samantha

Life can change in an instant. Sixteen-year-old Samantha Allen and her family learned this painful lesson nine years ago when Samantha was struck by a car after stepping off of…

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Positive Attitude and Love Sustains Couple

May 31, 2012
Beverly

Beverly and James have been married for 36 years and have a home filled with love and laughter. Beverly was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1989, but faith, a positive…

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Pearl Remembers Her Hymns

May 24, 2012
Pearl

Lee, age 90, met his future wife Pearl at the Indiana State Fair. “I was a freshman and she was a senior,” he recalls. “I thought she was just being…

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Marian Prevents WWII Raid on New York

May 24, 2012
Marian

In 1943, Marian was working in the original L.S. Ayres Tea Room when she met an Army recruiter having lunch. As a result, Marian decided to enlist in the Women’s…

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Mary Still Enjoys Cooking, Gardening

May 24, 2012
Mary

For 81-year-old Mary, staying active is not difficult. She’s soft-spoken and sweet, and greets people with a warm hug. Every day she calls members of her St. John Missionary Baptist…

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