“That money didn’t come to us by chance, Maria. It came because you chose compassion when no one else did.”

Yes, we used part of it to rebuild our lives. But we also created a small fund to support elderly patients who receive no visitors—bringing them meals, conversation, and presence.

We named it after Eleanor Price.

Sometimes I think about how a simple act—offering a bowl of soup—can alter a life. Not because of reward, but because dignity still matters.