Inspiring Stories

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Tom, 71 – Back on Track

Meet Tom Simek, who overcame several health challenges to become a 2024 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete — and a Ninja Warrior.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Inspiring Story: Karen Birbeck Gets Social in Virtual Reality 

Karen keeps in touch with friends and explores the universe in the virtual reality game, No Man’s Sky. 

Friday, April 12, 2024

Meet the Hotline Volunteers!

For Volunteer Appreciation Month, meet three older, tech-savvy adults on the Senior Planet Hotline volunteer team.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Harold, 62 – Call It a Comeback

Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Harold Sanco shares how he bounced back into the fitness lifestyle after emergency back surgeries.

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Inspiring Story: Sheri A. Jones, Poll Inspector

Sheri Jones, a Poll Inspector since 2015, discusses the role of tech, and why more seniors should consider applying for these seasonal, paid jobs.

Thursday, March 21, 2024

William, 66 – No Limits!

After receiving a serious diagnosis from his doctor, Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete William Lee rekindled a passion for fitness that had been dormant since his days in the Army.

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Meet the Trainer: Umme Mahmud

Meet Umme Mahmud— a Senior Planet trainer in NYC with a passion for helping people reach their goals!

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Inspiring Story: Jean Dublin, 70, Walking Club Volunteer

Jean Dublin, 70, is a Senior Planet participant turned volunteer who leads a weekly meditation class at the Senior Planet Center in NYC and leads its walking club.

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Meet the Trainer: Sue-May Lin

Meet Sue-May Lin — a Senior Planet trainer in California who makes artisanal chocolates in her free time — and learn how she’s celebrating Lunar New Year!

Monday, January 29, 2024

Introducing the 2024 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes

Meet the newest Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes and be inspired by their stories of transformation and triumph!

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Don Schoendorfer’s Mission of Mobility

Read the stirring story of an MIT engineer’s life-changing trip to Africa – and how his invention and his mission is bringing mobility to the world.

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Inspiring Story: Risa Page, 66, CES Correspondent

Meet Risa Page, 66, Senior Planet’s CES correspondent!

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Meet the Trainer: Johnny Hernandez

Meet Johnny Hernandez, a Senior Planet trainer in San Antonio who marches to the beat of his own drum with his band, the Shady Blades.

Thursday, January 11, 2024

We Can Do Anything: Sponsored Athletes 2023 Wrap-Up

The 2023 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes share their favorite moments from the program and leave the community with some lasting fitness advice.

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Inspiring Story: Susan Auslander, 89, Solar Champion

Meet Susan Auslander, 89, a solar champion in her community, as she reveals how she did it – and her childhood encounter with Eleanor Roosevelt.