The Len Rodgers Spirit Award

Who Was Len Rodgers?

Len Rodgers dedicated his life to helping others. He led a life of purpose, setting goals and “getting things done” as he’d say. He created a non-profit that reached communities around the world.

Working to serve others before himself at every opportunity. Always with an awareness of others, he just knew what people needed and reached out without hesitation.

When Len was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma he did not let the disease define him. He approached it like he did everything else. “What’s next and how do we deal with this head on?”

Never being discouraged. He wouldn’t let his illness get the best of him. He was incredibly brave and persistent. He did not take anything for granted and woke up every day and worked countless hours serving people in need. Len put out his last newsletter ten days before passing.

What is the Len Rodgers Spirit Award?

The Len Rodgers Spirit Award is presented to those who dedicate their life to serving people in need, like Len did. 

This year, we had four recipients of the award, two government representatives, one healthcare representative, and our first patient advocate representative! 

2023 Government Representative Award Recipients:

Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX)

Representative Stacey Plaskett

2023 Healthcare Representative Award Recipient:

Dr. Joseph “Adrian” Tyndall, Morehouse School of Medicine

2023 Patient Advocate Representative Award Recipient:

Cienna Ditri, advocate and influencer @ChronicallyPersevering