Organizer's work a fight against cancer
CLEON RICKEL profiles Melodie Milliken, organizer and development chairwoman for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life in Franklin County. Despite a full home life and seven children, she logged about 300 hours recruiting teams and coordinating development for 2007 events, driven by family experiences and a belief that funding research will lead to a cure.
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Melodie Milliken
American Cancer Society
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Paula Willford
Franklin County
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Blind teen artist's story touches Elton John
Young deaf artist Jeffrey Hansen, who faced radiation therapy for a tumor in 2005 and 2008, inspired by Make a Wish to meet Sir Elton John. His father Hal Hansen, a staff ER physician at Ransom Memorial Hospital, and mother Julie Hanson supported his music and wish.
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Elton John
Gleon Rickel Herald Sanlor
Y . Young
Make A Wish Foundation
Sir Elton John
Hal and
Julie Hanson
Jeff
Hal Hanson
Ransom Memorial Hospital
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