Join Us in Celebrating
Seniors Who Rock

Alfonso Cornejo, President of Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA

Howard Elliott, Founder and President of Elliott Management; WEB Ventures Partner

Julieta Simms, educator, advocate, and Board Secretary for Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME)

Seniors Who Rock is Pro Seniors’ one-of-a-kind awards presentation honoring inspirational Ohio seniors who continue to impact the community. 

Alfonso Cornejo
photograph of Howard Elliott
Howard Elliott
Julieta Simms

              Thomas G. Bedall, Esq.              Justice Bridge Champion Award

This inaugural award recognizes an attorney from the Pro Seniors Helpline Referral Panel who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to expanding access to justice for low-income older adults through the consistent acceptance of pro bono and reduced-fee legal matters. 

Eric D. Bender, Esq., 2026 Recipient of the Thomas G. Bedall, Esq., Justice Bridge Champion Award

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Your $75 Ticket Includes:     Free valet parking, light bites, beer, wine, photo booth, and inspiring awards program.

Where:  The 20th  Century Theater (3021 Madison Road, Cincinnati, 45209)

When:   Wednesday, August 12

 4:30PM – Mix & Mingle

 5:30PM – Awards Program

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT

Thanks to generous supporters, your gift to Pro Seniors will be MATCHED up to a total of $20,000!

Please consider making a gift to Pro Seniors.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

When you make a gift to Pro Seniors, you’re investing dignity, rights, & access to justice for older adults in our community.

As a nonprofit, we do not charge for any of our services. Tax ID #31-0887471

Valet Parking is Included with Registration at No Additional Charge.

If you prefer to self-park, here are a few options:

Public parking lot just east of Deeper Roots Coffee at 3056 Madison Rd., Cincinnati

Clepper-Kelsch Funeral Home, 2961 Madison Rd., Cincinnati

Google map here.

NEW THIS YEAR: Join us as we present the inaugural Thomas G. Bedall, Esq. Justice Bridge Champion Award to Eric D. Bender, Esq.

This award has been established to honor a private attorney from the Pro Seniors Helpline Referral Panel whose exceptional commitment to pro bono and reduced‑fee legal services helps expand access to justice for low‑income older adults.

Named for Thomas Bedall who, since joining Pro Seniors in 1993, has served in numerous roles including Staff Attorney, Managing Attorney, IT Director, and IT Specialist. Throughout his tenure, Tom has been a trusted advocate, mentor, problem-solver, and champion for older adults seeking justice. 

Support from Our Sponsors Improves Access to Justice for Older Ohioans

MORE ABOUT SENIORS WHO ROCK

Join us at the 20th Century Theater on Wednesday, August 12th, celebrating these valuable and valued older Ohioans.

Seniors Who Rock also raises awareness of our services while raising funds to keep our services available at no charge. 

Please consider making a gift to Pro Seniors to strengthen access to justice. As a nonprofit, Pro Seniors does not charge for any of our services.

Thanks to generous supporters, your gift to Pro Seniors will be MATCHED up to a total of $20,000!

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

Building mural of woman and sign for 20th Century Theater in Oakley Square
The Iconic 20th Century Theater, 3021 Madison Road, Oakley, OH 45209

Enjoy Our Photos from 2025 Seniors Who Rock

Honoring Seniors Who Rock Since 2015

Meet our former honorees here.