LCSC ADMIN Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 The Kay Barmore Award is named for Kathleen Barmore, one of LUNGevity’s seven founders, all of whom were lung cancer patients when they formed the foundation in 2001. Kay was a nine-year survivor of advanced lung cancer. Always hopeful that new treatments would be identified, Kay directed tremendous energy towards actively petitioning pharmaceutical companies to support the mission of the organization that she launched: to support innovative research at the nation's leading cancer centers. In addition to being a founder of LUNGevity, Kay served as a Board Member Emeritus, and recruited many volunteers. Kay also counseled and encouraged dozens of newly diagnosed patients as they tried to deal with the news. Kay's continuous acclamation to patients, medical professionals, friends and family was, "Believe.” Previously a breast cancer survivor, Kay was diagnosed with Stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer in 1998. Kay's cancer had spread to her lymph nodes, and eventually metastasized to her neck. Following radiation and chemotherapy, her cancer was, for a short time, stabilized. During the past five years, Kay battled the disease in various forms – always with courage and tenacity. Kay was passionate about the need to find a cure for lung cancer. Once diagnosed, Kay discovered that government spending per lung cancer death is substantially lower than for other cancers, despite the fact that lung cancer is the nation's number one cancer killer. She joined forces with six other lung cancer patients in 2001 to create an organization that was focused on raising money solely for lung cancer research. Today, there is only one survivor of the LUNGevity founders, Patti Helfand. Kay died on August 10, 2007. The award named in her memory honors a LUNGevity volunteer who has gone above-and-beyond in his or her efforts to support LUNGevity’s mission of providing support to people affected by lung cancer and to funding research into the detection, treatment, and cure of the disease. This year, the Kay Barmore Award will be awarded to Katie Brown at the 2008 LUNGevity Foundation Fall Benefit in Chicago. For more information on the Fall Benefit or to attend the benefit to share this special night with Katie, visit: http://www.lungevity.org/content/?secti ... 7&page=567 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 WAY TO GO FOR OUR KATIE!!!!!!!! SHE DESERVES IT!!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Yeah for Katie...she's our girl! They could not have made a better choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 So proud, Katie!!! So deserved! Would LOVE to be there for you! Would love it for all there to know that becasue of you and your devotion to advocacy for LC that I am alive today. You know my story ~ no LCSC ~ no future for me. Thank you for saving me. L&T. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Katie and Rick You ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 CONGRATULATIONS KATIE!!!!! You definitely deserve this award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Wife Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Katie, Congratulations to you. Your devotion to the cause has helped innumerable people, of which I am one!! Hugs, Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 WOOOOHOOOO!! I am so proud of you Katie! And a well deserved award!! xoxo Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 This is fabulous, Katie!!!! I'm so proud of you. Wish I could just jump on a plane and be there, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Im so very happy for you Katie!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 how nice. Congratulations Katie. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Congratulations Katie- What an honor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Congratulations, Katie. You certainly have earned the award. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Congratulations Katie!!!!!! I can't think of a person who has done more to help LC survivors and their families. Your recognition is well deserved. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isunique Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Congrats Katie. Even if we can't be there in person you have all of us standing with you. Thanks for all of your hard work. Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbvh Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Congratulations Katie! You have earned this award and what you give to others is amazing. Way to go girl!! Barb VH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Congratulations Katie! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 ROCK ON GIRLFRIEND!!!!! You DESERVE IT!! I am so HAPPY FOR YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 BREAKING NEWS!!! I will be on hand to personally witness this historic event. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Katie I am so happy for you. I hope you know that all of us here only know each other and can support each other because of your efforts on our behalf, and thank you so much. So glad that others recognize your efforts also. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 YAY Katie!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 You go Katie!! Congratulations, Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Congratulatons, Katie — well deserved!! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Way to go , Katie... You and Rick have just leaned into it and gotten it done, because you care. You've more than earned an award. You've earned the love and respect of all of us over the years. We appreciate that you will be publicly honored. It certainly is well deserved, and it wasn't always easy. But you did it. Thank you. XOXOOXOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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