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The Loews Philadelphia Hotel was the setting for a celebration of the work, devotion and outreach of 38 new Komen Philadelphia Affiliate grantees, March 16.
Komen Philadelphia Affiliate interns, Holly Peters & Lauren Sampson take a quick time-out with Marlene Lally, Volunteer Coordinator/Operations Manager (l-r), before escorting guests to their seats.
Stephanie Stahl, Medical Specialist for Eyewitness News on CBS3/CW Philly 57, served as mistress of ceremonies – showing great appreciation and respect for the accomplishments of each grantee.
Elaine Grobman, Executive Director of the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate, thanks each grantee for fulfilling the Komen Promise to make it better for all women, save lives and end breast cancer forever.
John Goodchild, Dir. of Mktg. for the event sponsor, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, confirms their commitment to the cause as Alliance Partner in the Promise of the Komen Phila. Affiliate.
President of the Komen Philadelphia Board of Directors, Joanne Calabria, shares the story of her involvement in the breast cancer movement, and reiterates the grassroots power of the grantee family.
Former Philadelphia District Attorney & extraordinary supporter of The Affiliate for 20+ years, Lynne Abraham instills confidence and pride in every participant in the community grants program.
Abington Memorial Hospital (l-r): Barbara Hartnett, Executive Director; Kathleen Hartman, RN, BSN, Medical Staff Credentialing Mgr./Women's Outreach Mgr.; with Elaine Grobman.
Albert Einstein Healthcare Network (center): Lisa Jablon, MD, FACS, Project Mgr; Rochelle Millhouse, Women In Need Program Dir. Komen Phila: Meryl Weinreb; Barbara Orr; Elaine Grobman; Sloane Six.
Allentown Health Bureau (center): Mary Ellen Shiels, Cancer Prevention Program Mgr., Pat Stein, Community Health Specialist. Komen Phila: Ann Ritter; Barbara Orr; Elaine Grobman; Ron Morris.
Arab-American Development Corporation (center): Wiam Mutan, Program Officer. Komen Phila. Affiliate: Ann Ritter, Program Dir./Grants & Public Policy; Barbara Orr; Elaine Grobman; Ron Morris.
Bayhealth Medical Center (center): Donna Stinson, FACHE, Director of Oncology Service Line; Trisha Bentley, RN, BSN, CBCN, Breast Care Coordinator.
BEBASHI – Transition to Hope (center): Ebony Davis, Early Intervention Coordinator/Asst. Supervisor; Tynisha Davis, Breast Cancer Awareness Coordinator.
Biden Breast Health Initiative (center): Marge Lang, Board President; Marsha Evantash, Executive Director. Komen Philadelphia Board: Meryl Weinreb; Barbara Orr; Elaine Grobman; Sloane Six.
The Breathing Room Foundation (center): Mary Ellen Fitzgerald, Program Director. Komen Philadelphia Board: Meryl Weinreb; Barbara Orr; Joanne Calabria; Sloane Six; Elaine Grobman.
Cancer Support Community of the Greater Lehigh Valley (center): Christina Kolenut, Development Coordinator; Marcie Grello, MPH, CHES, Executive Director.
Christiana Care Health Services (center): Nora Katurakes, RN, MSN, OCN, Manager. Community Health Education & Outreach; Joceline Valentin, Navigator.
The Consortium (center): Lynda Hines, Care Coordinator; Rhonda Kutzik, Dir. of Policy & Development. Komen Phila: Meryl Weinreb; Ron Morris; Barbara Orr; Elaine Grobman; Sloane Six.
Cooper Univ. Hospital (center): Evelyn Robles Rodriguez, RN. MSN, APN, C, AOCN, Dir. Oncology Outreach Programs; Rachelle Munic, MBA, PA-C, Asst. V.P.; Virgenmina Lopez, Outreach Worker
Crozer Regional Cancer Center (center): Marie DeStefano, RN. MSN, FAAMA, Administrative Director of Oncology; Rae Roeder, Manager, Development-Communications.
Delaware County Regional Cancer Center (center): Barbara Morley, RN, CBCN, Healthy Woman & Grant Coordinator; Rae Roeder, Manager-Development Communications.
Delaware Valley Community Health (center): Lilybeth Garcia, Team Leader; Steven Tyson, MPH/MPA, Director of Business Developement. Komen Phila. Affiliate: Elaine Grobman; Ann Ritter.