It was a gloomy day to hit the polls in Fort Myers at Zion Lutheran Church Tuesday, but 94-year-old Helene Fuchs was as lively as ever.
Fuchs is volunteering as a poll watcher this election season. That means she's observing voters to make sure they are following the rules without violating their privacy.
"We don't really have a speaking role. Our role is to be there, maybe as a calming influence," Fuchs said.
It's Fuchs' first time working in politics since Dwight D. Eisenhower was elected in 1952.
"I remember licking envelopes for Adlai Stevens, and we stuffed envelopes back in those days," Fuchs said while reminiscing on her time of service.
Fuchs dreamed of doing more in politics, but that's all it ended up being — a dream.
"I wish that I had actually gone to law school and become actively involved in politics, not just behind the scenes, but in my day, the 40s and 50s, it was rare for that to happen. Although some women did," Fuchs said.
74 years later, Helene says she felt moved to get involved again.
"I felt called to do it. I think it's the duty of the older people to step in and take a role and take a stand," Fuchs said.
No matter your beliefs, Fuchs is a living example, it's never too late to pursue your passion make a difference.
“And I think it does make you feel younger in a way, and make you feel involved, make you feel you're doing something important rather than just watching television. I do, however, play bridge,” Fuchs said.