Winifred Quinn, Advocating for LGBTQ Seniors through Policy

As part of Whitman-Walker’s 40th anniversary, officially January 13, 2018, we’re sharing 40 stories to help tell the narrative of Whitman-Walker in community. Please meet Winifred Quinn, a patient and board member with Whitman-Walker. Winifred fights for LGBTQ seniors’ right to age in place and age in their homes. She envisions a future Whitman-Walker where LGBTQ families can come in for healthcare whether for the parents, grandparents or children!

 

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Winifred at Whitman-Walker’s 2013 Be the Care reception

 

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Winifred and her partner at the 2017 Pride Womxn’s Kickoff Celebration at Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center’s Liz Lot

 

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Winifred and June Crenshaw at Whitman-Walker’s 2015 gala

Learn more about Winifred’s story, press play!

Please note this story was recorded in 2016.

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