With a secluded log house in the country, a fiancé of thirty years, and a beard down to his belly button, it is easy to say on first glance that Tom Henehgan is not your average man. Well, he isn’t. Heneghan, 59 years-old and a resident of Eugene for 23 years, hasn’t helped the community in conventional ways, but his winning drive and service to make his community a better place can’t be questioned. “Being a winner is not about someone else being a loser,” said Heneghan. “I seek out situations where I win by helping others achieve their goals.”

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“My philosophy focuses on quality of life,” says Casterlin. “I try to live with the residents in the moment, giving them something to smile about.” Casterlin brings in people from the community to play music, paint, or do just about anything to brighten the day of those who suffer with this disease. When an act is not scheduled that day, Casterlin will take it upon herself to play the piano and sing songs for the residents.

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