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Wendy Thompson has a special connection to the Chemo Pal Program at the Children’s Cancer Association (CCA). She helped CCA write the…
Lisa Miller is a dedicated part of the Chemo Pal Program at the Children's Cancer Association. She began volunteering for the Children's…
Bill Grange is a Chemo Pal for the Children's Cancer Association (CCA). He also has volunteered his time to CCA through events…
Lori has been mentoring nine-year-old Gabriel through the Chemo Pal Program at the Children's Cancer Association (CCA). As a Pediatric Chemo Pal…
Chris Cobb is a dedicated Chemo Pals at the Children's Cancer Association (CCA). As a Pediatric Chemo Pal Mentor, Chris helps children…
Rachel is a dedicated part of the Chemo Pal Program at the Children's Cancer Association (CCA). As a Pediatric Chemo Pal Mentor,…
Annika Joshi is an all-around volunteer, who is involved in numerous community activities as well as being a Chemo Pal for the…
An award winning broadcast journalist, entrepreneur and mother of seven, Joan Lunden is one of America’s most recognized television personalities. Recently, Lunden…
Mina Park is a Morgan Hill High School student and president of her school's California Scholarship Federation Club. In 2006, Mina contacted…
Penny Heupel works at Defense Distribution Center-San Joaquin and has been actively involved with the American Cancer Society Relay for Life in…
The Champaign County Christian health Center (CCCHC) is a network of dedicated volunteers who believe that access to health care is something…
As a creator of the nostalgic “Pin-Ups For Vets” calendar fundraiser project that supports our hospitalized Veterans and deployed troops, Gina Elise…
Aligning primarily and perfectly with the President’s Summit for America’s Future goal of “An opportunity to give back to their communities through…
Amanda Quintos service activities include, but are not limited to, babysitting, assistance in her school's Liturgy Committee as well as in her…
Todd Youngblood is an inspiration to everyone at Special Olympics Georgia. He is a volunteer coach, certified to work with athletes in 10…
Students Offering Service (SOS) is a group of Volusia County High School students who mentor, coach and bring respite to children and…