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With affection and sincere gratitude, it is our pleasure to present the
first Oliver Award to Tim Holder. Tim is known to be considerate,
thoughtful, and generous. Often the bearer of unexpected gifts, I remember
the day he arrived at Hope Center carrying a gift bag with pajamas and a
matching bathrobe—the exact size a patient needed.
Tim’s ingenuity and glass artistry heralded many successful fundraising
events that help support our services. We thank you, Tim, for your
friendship and for giving hope to us and others during the past 15 years.
Jeannie Gillian
Director, Hope Center
It defies logic that you can fit that much compassion, creativity, tenacity
and generosity into someone who is only 5' 7 inches tall.
Gary Young
I
think of you as being like a tree with limbs of other trees grafted onto
it—apple, peach, pear, plum, cherry, and more. Each limb bears its own
special fruit yet remains part of the whole.
Tim, my friend, you are like the tree but you are more than the sum of your
parts.
Vernon Gillian
When I think about Tim Holder, I also think about how his last name truly
fits the spirit of the man. Tim is genuinely caring, sincerely loving, and
unfailingly supportive. So for me, his last name always transforms into
Hold"her”, Hold"him”, Hold"them”, Hold"us”. He has AllState beat by a
mile!
Anne Kinggard
He's always been there no matter what.
Jason E. McClure |
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Our Dear Friend Tim -- you can come and cook in our kitchen anytime you
want!
Rick
& Ralph
In a
world where people can be so cruel and unthinking, Tim Holder personifies
grace, caring and love. His gentle and honest nature make him a best friend
to
everyone who meets him. He has found
a place in my heart and I am a
better person for having him there.
Lennie Robertson
Over
the past three years, I have literally been smitten by the sweetness of
Tim. He is the kindest hearted person I know. He's one of those people
that you meet and you know you'll always have as a friend. This town and
this world is a better place because of Tim.
Jenny
Hines
With a smile and a hug, he does whatever it takes to make it happen. Thank
you to a most creative maestro and artiste.
Stan Boling
Tim has the personality to be everyone’s “soul-mate” because he connects to
each person’s individual situation in life. I felt connected to Tim the
very first time that I met him, which was shortly after I lost my son to
AIDS. I think Tim actually felt my pain.
After I got to know Tim better, I realized what an exemplary personality he
possessed. He helped me cope with my loss with his fun attitude and nice,
quiet demeanor.
Loads of Love, Mabel Moyers
How much I enjoy my collection of
Christmas ornaments ... Unpacking them each year is a gift and makes my
Christmas special. Because of your generosity, they benefited my favorite
charity – Hope Center. Tim, you are a talented artist.
Marianne Greene |
