Here is the cover of our 2026 Legacy Celebration booklet with a special message from our Foundation President, Cecilia Garcia Akers.       

We are proud and happy of the wonderful turnout at our the January 30th Luncheon. Thank you to all the hard working, dedicated individuals and organizations who helped make this year's event a resounding success!

Adelante y Gracias! 

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We congratulate our 2026 award recipients for doing an outstanding job for the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation. Dr. Nelly Garcia Blow is our President's Award recipient, Lori Podolsky is our Legacy Award recipient, and Mary Spicak, is our Community Service Award recipient. Please help me congratulate them on these outstanding achievements.

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KRIS6News Legacy Luncheon coverage

The 2026 Legacy Luncheon celebrates Dr. Hector P. Garcia's achievments. This year's focus deals with Dr. Hector's compassionate methods of treating his patients. 

Here are some of the images from the Jan. 30, 2026 sold out event.

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The Pre Celebration Luncheon Reception (1.29.2026) was an opportunity for freinds and supporters of The Foundation to gather

and catchup. We also welcomed some new forward thinking individuals who believe in our Mission.

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Here are some highlights from the new TAMUCC / Dr. Hector P. Garcia exibit on Chaparral Street in downtown Corpus Christi.

The 2026 Legacy Luncheon was a success!

The sold out event underscores the value South Texans

place on Dr. Hector's hard fought accomplishments.

Please click the link below to view our Legacy video.

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2026 Legcacy Luncheon Video