Her role model was Doris Haddock, better known as Granny D, who in 1999, at age 90, walked across the country for campaign finance reform, generating both crowds and headlines.

• 多莱丝曾在1999年以90岁的高龄徒步横穿美国，呼吁改革联邦竞选筹款方式，获得了人们的拥护和媒体的关注。