Friday, March 6, 2015

ACS Evening of Recognition

Last night, the American Cancer Society held its annual Evening of Recognition which was hosted by the Leadership Council.

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Evening of Recognition is when volunteers from all events in SWLA over the past year are recognized for their hard work and dedication to the organization and the fight back against cancer. These events ranged from Relay for Life to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and our annual Gala. Top companies, hospitals, fundraisers, administrators, executives, etc are all invited.

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I had Jason take this picture for me. Our Leadership Council is at the head table and our survivor speaker is shown here. She did an AMAZING job. She spoke about her journey with cancer and all the ways that the American Cancer Society can with patient and family services. It helped volunteers in the room see the bigger picture and understand that their work with ACS really IS making a difference in a BIG way. Seriously, awesome job.

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Somewhere in the middle of it all, we began presenting individual awards. There was only one “master” copy of the script at the podium and I didn’t have a copy of it…..

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Then this happened!

I vaguely remember them saying that only four Patient Liaison awards were given out in the state of Louisiana and two of them were in my area! The other went to a friend and colleague at another local facility!

I know I don’t share a lot about what I do here, but I can honestly tell you that I love being an oncology nurse. I love working with cancer patients, I love helping them, and I love volunteering with the American Cancer Society because I feel like I’m truly making a difference. To give me an award for something I enjoy doing is just like icing on the cake.

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My boss also received a Community Volunteer Award (he’s the one who got me started with ACS)!

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Throughout my time with ACS, I’ve also developed several relationships with staff partners and I truly am glad I can call them my friends. Katie is seriously one of the best! :) She even came out to cheer me on at RnR NOLA last year!

Overall, the evening was a huge success and despite the crazy weather, we had a great turnout! Here’s to another great year…2015, let’s finish the fight!

Do you like to volunteer? Do you work with any organizations/non-profits/church, etc. on a volunteer basis? If so, leave a comment….I want to hear all about it!

18 comments:

  1. Congrats on the award, Karen! Well deserved!

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  2. Congrats on your award Karen. You are an inspiration to others as you volunteer so selflessly for so many things. Have a great weekend. And your dress is adorable!

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    1. Thanks Pam! Volunteering also helps keep my (self diagnosed) add self in check! Haha!

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  3. Congrats! I admire what you do and thank you for the work you do with your patients. I volunteer a lot for different organizations, like the food bank, habitat, and the SPCA. Thank you for all the work you do for your patients and for the ACS!
    @heatherlas

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    1. Thanks heather!! Isnt volunteering so rewarding?

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  4. Thank you for doing what you do. My grandma passed of Cancer and I will never take for granted the support systems that are in place for patients and families. I am sure the families in your community appreciate it too. You look beautiful too.

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    1. Thank you so much! So sorry to hear that but I'm glad your family had good support through it all!

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  5. Congratulations Karen! Absolutely well deserved :) Being able to impact the lives of those with cancer is truly inspiring. (I also see quite the post-cruise sun glow in your photo - beautiful!)

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  6. I'm a long time reader who has never commented. My family has several cancer survivors as well as people who have passed away because of cancer. Thank you for all you do and congratulations on your award. I'm sure it is well deserved :)

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    1. Thank you so much, Kinnereth! I appreciate your kind words! :)

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  7. Congratulations!! What an awesome award! We lost my aunt & grandmother years ago to breast cancer & the oncology nurses were some of the greatest people ever. I so admire y'all for everything you do. I volunteer at my Church.

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    1. Thanks, Traci!! I'm so glad to hear that Yall had a good experience with the oncology team for your relatives!

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