Where Are They Now?

In 2024, NAR’s Good Neighbor Awards celebrates 25 years, which means there have been 250 honorees making an impact in 43 states, Puerto Rico and 17 countries across the globe. Each month, we look back at some of their stories and are awed by how their charitable causes have grown and served millions.

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Racing for Children’s Lives

REALTORS® Paul Wilson and Mark Meinhardt bring hope to children by raising money through running events.

‘Mama Brown’ to the Rescue

REALTOR® Oral Lee Brown, one of the first Good Neighbor Award winners, is still expanding her mission to mentor children out of poverty.

Leroy Bendickson

2011 Good Neighbor Award winner Leroy Bendickson started a bicycle ride in 1995 and has raised over $3 million for multiple sclerosis research and treatments.

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Tina McDonough

2013 Good Neighbor Award winner Tina McDonough went on to raise more than $8 million for cancer research.

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Vickie Lobo

2020 Good Neighbor Award winner Vickie Lobo has raised over $1 million to help people who have faced trauma.

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Sabrina Cohen

2020 Good Neighbor finalist Sabrina Cohen makes it possible for people with disabilities to enjoy Miami Beach and physical recreational activities.

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GNA Honorees Have Mentored 1.5 Million Youth

GNA Honorees Have Fed 56 Million People and Served 84.8 Million Meals

GNA Honorees Have Raised More Than $1.47 Billion for Charitable Causes

GNA Honorees Have Recruited 275,893 Volunteers to Help People in Need

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25 Years of Good Neighbor Awards

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Meet the extraordinary Good Neighbors as we celebrate 25 years of giving back during NAR NXT: Good Neighbor Awards Dinner Celebration, Saturday, November 9, Westin Boston. Purchase tickets at https://narnxt.realtor/
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