The Gift of Time
Cancer Center Volunteers Donate 159 Years of Service
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(Hammond, LA) -- Volunteers from Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Hammond were the honored guests at a holiday party at O'Donnell's Restaurant in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, December 10. Celebrating the holiday season with Mary Bird Perkins staff, the volunteers were recognized for their steadfast service to the Center.
"Each person here represents a donation of time and heartfelt compassion given freely to others when they need it most," said Volunteer Services Coordinator, Renee Smith. "We want to recognize and thank them for the important role they play in a patient's fight against cancer."
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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(Seated, from l): Mary Greathouse (4 months); Charlotte Lyons (4 months); Rosemary Rownd (19 years). (Standing, from l): Renee Smith, volunteer services coordinator, MBP; Myra Larue (7 years); Elsie Davis (11 years); Juanita Pearson (18 years); Robbye Bell (21 years);Vickie Hall, vice president, patient care services, MBP. Not pictured: Lou Fitzmorris (21 years); Audrey Gabriel (1 year); Myrtle Gatlin (18 years); Dixie Moore (20 years); Joy Sheridan (21 years); Brittany Suarez (4 months); Lena Sule (1 year) and Dr. Basil Sweat (21 years).