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Mary Ellen Bruenderman, an oncology nurse at St. Luke's Hospital, and the head of the Health and Cancer Education Center at St. Luke's, was recently named the American Cancer Society's Volunteer of the Year for the St. Louis region at the annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner. The event took place Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet.
This award is given annually to one outstanding American Cancer Society volunteer who not only lives the mission of the American Cancer Society both professionally and personally, but also contributes to all aspects of the Society's goals to eliminate cancer and improve the quality of life for those living with the disease. Mary Ellen was an instrumental contributor to the American Cancer Society in 2005, helping plan the Relay For Life of West County and serving as the Reach to Recovery coordinator. Mary Ellen consistently promotes the mission of the American Cancer Society and helps ease the burden of cancer patients. "To me, ever since I saw a rainbow at my first American Cancer Society Relay For Life event, the American Cancer Society represents Hope and Life to both cancer patients and those in the fight against cancer. I am proud and honored to be a part of the many volunteers making a difference," said Mary Ellen.
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.
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