Ms. JO ANN DAVIDSON (Republican National Committee): Now, that's an unprecedented amount of money, and it's all thanks to you.

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Jo Ann Jenkins, president of the AARP Foundation, presented the social, educational and environmental philanthropist with the inaugural Forbes mentoring award.

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But when Jo Ann decided to close her store in 2000 at the same time Bob was ready to retire from his full-time corporate work, their professional paths intersected.

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But as Jo Ann and Bob Shirilla of Poland, Ohio, discovered, sometimes working together can provide a surprisingly enjoyable way to earn an income, travel and have fun experiencing a period of semi-retirement before settling into full-on retirement.

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Bob, 64, worked for 30 years in the information technology field and Jo Ann, 62, ran and operated a retail gift shop, which gave her the flexibility to care for their two daughters, Amanda, now 33, and Angela, 32.

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Hudson, Ohio, based Jo-Ann Stores is a national hobby and craft retailer that sells fabrics, yarns, knitting and sewing supplies and accessories through 750 retail stores and online.

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Publicist Jo-Ann Geffen said West contacted Aboolian again two weeks ago to say she was ready to go forward, but Aboolian said he needed a medical clearance before he would perform the surgery.

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Jo-Ann scored a 95 out of 100.

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Crew (JGA), and Jo-Ann Stores (JAS).

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