Grassroots Advocate Award
The Grassroots Advocate Award is presented to an
individual person, group or an organization in Maine that has
provided leadership at a grassroots level and increased awareness of the
importance of breast health within their sphere of influence
or the community at large by:
- Conducting an outreach program for
employees
- Providing materials to increase
awareness
- Providing incentives to encourage
self-care
Those eligible include:
- Individuals not related to the
healthcare profession or industry
- Maine businesses (large and small,
including retailers, distributors, manufacturers) not
directly in the healthcare profession or industry
- Nonprofit organizations (large and
small)
Previous Winners:
2002
Winner:
Susan B. Komen Foundation- Maine Affiliate
2003
Co-Winners:
Joan Orr, Coordinator of Project Prevention Healthy Community Coalition
Franklin Community
Health Network
2004
Winner:
Maine Breast Cancer Coalition
2005
Winner:
York Hospital Breast Cancer Survivors’ Group
2006 Winner:
Robin Whitten and The
Pink Tulip Project
2007 Winner:
Bonnie
Holding, Volunteer with Casting for Recovery
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