Breast cancer affects more than just the patient– friends and family need support, too.

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Ginger Brauer Breast Cancer Support Award

 

The Brainerd Lakes Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure established the annual Breast Cancer Support Award in 2000.  The first winner, Ginger Brauer, lost her battle with breast cancer in 2001 and the award was subsequently named in her honor.  Ginger Brauer exemplified the selfless giving of time and energy in support of local breast cancer activities and was an active member of the Race for the Cure^® committee from its inception.

 

Each year, nominations are accepted until June 15^th according to the criteria listed below.  Nominations are reviewed and the winner determined by the two prior award winners.  The winner will be announced at the Susan G. Komen, Brainerd Lakes Race for the Cure^® on July 5, 2008, Forestview Middle School, Baxter, MN. 

Criteria for this award

The nominee must reside in Aitkin, Cass or Crow Wing Counties.

The nominee must have given of his/her time and energy to help support local breast cancer programs or have made a significant influence in our community in dealing with breast cancer education, screening, treatment and/or support programs.

Nominations will be accepted from the general public in Cass and Crow Wing Counties, the service area of the Brainerd Lakes Komen Affiliate.

 

All nominations must include the following details:

Nominator’s name, address and phone number.

Nominee’s name, address and phone number.

Detailed description of how your nominee meets the selection criteria.

 

Nominations must be received by June 15

Send your nominations to the following address:

 

                                     Susan G. Komen for the Cure,

                                     Brainerd Lakes Affiliate

                                     PO Box 1057

                                     Brainerd, MN  56401

 

               Prior Winners

             Ginger Brauer (Volunteer of the Year – 2000)

             Arvilla Felten

             Kathy Buxton

             Pat Hassett

             Gail Temple

             Debbie Sorensen

             Melinda Jackson

             Emily Lanin

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Nominate someone who exemplifies the selfless giving of time and energy in support of local breast cancer activities.

 

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