Sue Merrill Spirit of Survivorship Nominees
Congratulations to all of our nominees. They all demonstrate a personal commitment toward cancer care services in our community. These efforts are vital to improving healthcare services in Oregon. Below are excerpts from their nominations.
Dr. David Faddis
“I would like to nominate Dr. David Faddis because he went beyond the call of duty for me in several ways, and I have heard he has done so for others as well. He was very communicative and warm, both with me and with my husband.”
-Marjorie Powers
Lisa Mattson
“Lisa Mattson is tireless in her effort to provide comfort to women undergoing treatment for cancer. She has given selflessly of her own time and resources and is passionate about this cause.”
-Barbara Riebold
Melissa Murphy
“Melissa Murphy is a passionate, caring individual who provides complimentary massages to cancer patients at no cost. Each time we thank her for her dedication, she claims-with tears in her eyes-that she gets more from the experience than the patients do!”
-Jayne Glaser
Lisa Nielsen
“Lisa Nielson has begun a local chapter of SPOHN (Support for people with Oral Head and Neck Cancer.) She is a vivacious, caring cancer survivor providing inspiration through a valuable service to this often invisible group of patients.”
-Deb Sikich, RN
Jo Ellen Parker
“Jo Ellen Parker epitomizes all the best of Project H.E.R. She supports and embraces what Project H.E.R. is all about, touting the program while providing education and her infectous enthusiasm.”
-Susan Poole
Bernie Parsons
“Since Bernie Parsons has been the facilitator of the prostate support group, he has been actively seeking speakers and programs of interest to the support group, as well as making available the educational information about prostate cancer provided by the American Cancer Society. He has willingly shared his own personal experiences about this disease and offered encouragement and support to other men…”
-Susan Merrill
Susan Poole
“Susan Poole has put in long hours of coordination of committees and fundraising for Puttin’ on the Pink. She is an inspiration to many for giving of her time and energy for community causes. Our community has a better quality of life thanks to Susan.”
-Lark Wysham
Cath Kendrick
“Cath Kendrick is the epitome of an optimal cancer survivor mentor. She does not try to take over, give advice or dwell on her own experience but rather listens, holds them in her heart, and says the words which lend power to each women’s own choices. She is truly a ‘soul sister’ in her role as not only survivor but also a mentor of others”.
-Cammie Bella
Lark Wysham
“Lark Wysham has been a long time supporter of Project H.E.R. Beyond her intensive support of cancer advocacy, she is also a personally caring individual that has done WAY more than her share to see that individuals with all forms of cancer are informed and get the help and support they need.”
-Bobbie Carter