The Peoples Health Champions Program honored Dolores Jeandron during the New Orleans Saints game against the Detroit Lions on 
Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, for completing her first 10K race last year at age 85. Jeandron was honored for doing extraordinary things after age 65—including earning more than 60 medals competing in the Senior Olympic Games—proving that excellence is achieved through experience.
On Nov. 12, 2016, Jeandron ran more than six miles in her first 10K race without any official training. The experience she gained from a lifetime of exercise and sports, along with a competitive spirit, powered her past the finish line in a race that included runners a quarter of her age.
Jeandron says she’s proud to be 85 years old and is “happy to have the body and the strength to get up and go,” thanks to a regular schedule of exercise, dancing and other activities. For more information on Jeandron’s achievements and perspective on life experience and competition, visit http://champions.peopleshealth.com/meet-the-champions.
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About Peoples Health Champions
In collaboration with the New Orleans Saints, the Peoples Health Champions Program honors
individuals who shatter the myth that ability diminishes after the age of 65 and who instead
prove that excellence is achieved through experience. Nominees must be at least 65 years of age
and reside in Louisiana. For more information about the program, including details on how to
nominate someone as a Peoples Health Champion, visit http://champions.peopleshealth.com.
Nominations can be submitted online, or call 1-877-712-7320 for a nomination form.
About Peoples Health
Established in 1994, Peoples Health is a Medicare Advantage organization serving more than
60,000 Medicare beneficiaries in Louisiana. Peoples Health Medicare health plans have been
rated 4.5 stars by Medicare for 2018, making them the highest-rated plans in the state. The
physician-owned company administers and provides a unique approach to wellness, care
coordination and support services for plan members. The company is a proud supporter of many
social, cultural, athletic and health organizations and holds an NCQA accreditation. Visit
https://www.peopleshealth.com for more information.
