Volunteers In The Fight

Against Cancer

To The Editor:

On behalf of the American Cancer Society we wanted to take this opportunity to recognize the many volunteers throughout Connecticut for the work they do on a daily basis to help people stay well, get well, find cures, and fight back against cancer.

The week of April 10 marks Volunteer Recognition Week and with this recognition we are pleased to take the opportunity to publicly thank the many caring and compassionate individuals in our great state. The American Cancer Society applauds their effort and critical role in the fight against cancer.

Thanks to these wonderful people, there is an amazing quality of care being provided to many, many cancer patients. There is no shortage of long, emotional, and tireless moments, but yet because of our volunteers, more than 60 Relay For Life events will occur this year, thousands of rides will be given to patients receiving treatment, bouquets of daffodils will be delivered, and many steps will be taken to help create a world with more birthdays.

The contribution volunteers make to save lives is simply remarkable and commendable. We would personally like to thank them for all that they do each day. It is because of their continuous hard work and dedication that we are able to live in a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

And for those who would like to make a difference, the American Cancer Society needs you! Please call us, anytime, at 800-ACS-2345.

Sincerely,

Michelle Wolf

State Vice President of Health Initiatives

825 Brook Street, Rocky Hill                                      March 28, 2011