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Celebration of Life – given to an individual whose
survival story inspires courage, and imparts hope to others fighting cancer.
Recipient: Sam Donaldson, ABC News Now journalist and former co-anchor of PrimeTime Live |
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Cancer Advocacy Award – recognizing an individual or
organization that has provided exemplary leadership in advancing cancer healthcare through
support of research, education, philanthropy and patient advocacy.
Recipient: American Cancer Society, a nationwide community-based voluntary
health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by prevention
cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from the disease. |
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Distinguished Public Service Award – presented to an
individual who has provided outstanding public leadership in cancer healthcare and public
policy.
Recipient: LaSalle D. Leffall Jr., MD, FACS, the Charles R. Drew Professor of Surgery
at Howard University College of Medicine and chairman of the Board of the Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation. |
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Cancer Compassion Award – presented to an individual
or organization that has exemplified devotion to improving access to and quality of care
among medically underserved communities.
Recipient: Nueva Vida, a non-profit organization that provides culturally sensitive support
services for Latinas living with cancer in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. |
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GW Cancer Institute Annual Gala Event
For more information contact
Sandra L. Cushner - Associate Director, Medical Center Advancement
202-994-8391 (direct number) | 202-994-7511 (main number) | 202-994-7741 (fax number)
mcdslc@gwumc.edu |
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