WDET Profile
Dan Austin, diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer, established the Austin Past & Future Fund to preserve Detroit’s history and support youth education. The fund will sustain the Historic Detroit archive and provide scholarships for students aged 16-26, with funds available starting in 2027.
Daily Detroit Profile
HistoricDetroit.org founder Dan Austin discusses Detroit’s lost landmarks, preservation battles, and the Austin Past and Future Fund. He also shares his terminal cancer diagnosis and the importance of early screenings.