Volunteer Extraordinaire Ed Batsel Teaches Us About Loss and the Importance of Community Service

Published: Sept. 20, 2023, 10 a.m.

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AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer Ed Batsel received a lifetime achievement award from President Biden for 25 years of service and 4,000 plus hours delivering meals. A FiftyForward Fresh Meals volunteer, he is soon to be 90. Despite recently losing his wife, Ed has a positive attitude and is a model for active aging. He loves learning from his children and grandchildren and is enthusiastic about health, hobbies, and engagement (especially for retirees).

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