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by Jean Eisenmann | photos courtesy of the Glenn Garcelon Foundation
ome individuals seem to embody goodness and generosity, living their lives dedicated to performing acts of kindness and selflessness. Putting others first to make the world a better place comes as naturally to them as breathing. One such man, Glenn Garcelon, was a beloved source of humanitarianism to a lot of people. Many lost their source of light when he passed away, though peacefully, in 2008 after a three-and-a-half-year battle with glioblastoma multiforme brain cancer.
Glenn left this world fueling his family
Thanks to his family, Glenn’s altruism lives on.
support brain tumor patients and their
Glenn made an impact on improving the lives of others everywhere. He enjoyed a 30-year career with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Denton Regional Headquarters (FEMA) aiding victims of natural disasters. Much of his free time was spent volunteering at a crisis call center, reading books on tape for the blind, and regularly donating blood and plasma. Glenn supported a multitude of other humanitarian causes, such as Doctors Without Borders, Habitat for Humanity, and the Red Cross. Those are just a few of his volunteer efforts, and then there was precious time spent with wife, Gail, and daughters, Nicole and Danielle. “Glenn’s smile lit up the darkest of rooms, as he radiated a happiness and vibrancy that spread to everyone around him,” Gail reflected. 20 | FLOWER MOUND TOWN LIFE | MAY 2021
with the inspiration to carry on his legacy of paying it forward. In 2011, the Glenn Garcelon Foundation became a reality.
The 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization was
founded with a mission to empower and families by awarding grants to pay for
expenses that are beyond their means.
The eight compassionate board members hail from all across the country, while Gail and her daughters serve on the executive board.
“To coin a phrase made popular by realtors and applying it to a brain tumor, ‘it’s all
about location,’” Gail explained. “When
a tumor is located in the brain, it creates www.LiveLocalMagazines.com
