Mary Bird Perkins Honors Hammond Volunteers with Spring Luncheon
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(Hammond) - A luncheon saluting volunteers at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (MBP) in Hammond was a chance for the Center to show its appreciation for a special group of people who have exhibited long-term dedication to MBP and are the heart of the organization. "Our theme for the luncheon was "Thanks for Sowing Seeds of Love and Hope,'" said Patricia Estess, volunteer services coordinator, MBP. Each volunteer received a book titled The Anatomy of Hope accompanied by a packet of flower seeds. "Our volunteers positively impact the patient experience at Mary Bird Perkins in so many ways. Even the smallest gesture becomes enormous because it means someone cares," explained Estess.
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Hammond has many rewarding opportunities for those who would like to volunteer. For more information about the different ways to offer your help, please call the Hammond Center at 985-542-5000.
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has been fighting cancer for over 35 years with locations in Baton Rouge, Covington, Hammond, Houma and Gonzales. It has comprehensive cancer programs with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge and St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington. These programs are accredited by the American College of Surgeons - the gold standard for community-based cancer care. For more information visit www.marybird.org.
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Photo Caption: MBP Volunteers enjoying a spring luncheon on May 28th at O'Donnell's Restaurant in Ponchatoula are (front row, l to r): Dr. Basil Sweatt; Juanita Pearson; Rosemary Rownd; and Myrtle Gatlin. (Back row, l to r): Patricia Estess (Volunteer Services Coordinator); Joy Sheridan; Sam Armand, Hammond Program Manager; Robbye Bell; Lou Fitzmorris; Myra LaRue; and Dixie Moore.