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2008 Volunteer Honorees
2008 Volunteer of the Year, Carla Longfellow, Carla is a 12-year volunteer who played a large role on the Race for the Cure committee, and has worked behind the scenes at the Pink Tie Ball and other events. The Longfellow family was also recognized as the largest family of volunteers at the Race.
The Promise of One Award, Suzi Demsey, Laguna Niguel
Suzi volunteers at the Komen offices and enthusiastically assists with any number of duties for many events: health fairs, speakers’ bureaus, special events, and third party events.
The Promise of One Award, Jackie Tran,
As a tireless breast health advocate, Jackie is dedicated to eliminating disparities in the healthcare system and is a champion for diversity in breast health education. She has devoted countless hours to Komen Diversity Conferences and the Breast Health Symposium.
Outstanding Youth Volunteer, Kelly Rotstan, Aliso Viejo
As a junior at Aliso Niguel High School, Kelly is not only an exemplary student, she is a 5-year Race participant an active member of the community dedicated to the Komen mission.
Outstanding New Volunteer, Rondi Walsh,
Rondi, after having lost friends to breast cancer, has become an advocate volunteering for the “I Vote For the Cure” campaign. She has been instrumental in affecting public policy at the local, state and federal level to acquire funding for research and access to care.
Komen Warrior, Aletha Anderson, Coto de Caza
Aletha has been involved with Komen for over 10 years; she has volunteered for the Race for the Cure as chair and national sponsor volunteer, and has held other positions including board president, Pink Tie Ball chair and co-chair. She also formed the California Coalition of Komen Affiliates.
Outstanding Volunteer Group, National Charity League,
This mother-daughter volunteer force fosters positive family relationships and has volunteered more than 670 hours working on numerous projects for the Komen Orange County Affiliate in the past year. |
