Cancer Society Seeks Honoree

DANBURY –– The American Cancer Society is currently accepting nominations for the Spring Charity Ball Honoree. The honoree is someone who is committed to enhancing the quality of life for cancer patients and their families. The recipient offers hope and inspiration and demonstrates compassion in the fight against cancer.

The 12th annual Spring Charity Ball will be held on April 3 at the Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury. The event will include dinner, dancing, a silent auction, and the recognition of both the Spring Charity Ball Honoree and the Angel Award Winner. Last year’s Spring Charity Ball raised more than $60,000.

Nominations must include: an explanation of the relationship to the nominee; the reason for the nomination; and an overview of the nominee’s character in 700 words or less. The nomination must include specific examples of the nominee’s contributions to the fight against cancer. The deadline for nominations is January 30.

To submit a nomination for the Spring Charity Ball Honoree or for further information about the American Cancer Society’s Spring Charity Ball, call Aimee Zinser at the American Cancer Society office at 203-563-0744, ext 238, or email to aimee.zinser@cancer.org.

The American Cancer Society is a 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. For more information on programs and services offered by the American Cancer Society, call 800-ACS-2345 or log on to www.cancer.org.