Dr. Robert Zembroski of Darien Center for Integrative Medicine Is Nominated as 2011 Man of the Year

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Man and Woman of the Year” nominees raise funds for cancer research and patient services.

Darien, CT, February 24, 2011 – The Darien Center for Integrative Medicine today announced that its director, Dr. Robert Zembroski, has been nominated for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Fairfield County, CT Chapter’s Man of the Year title.

 “Candidates for Man and Woman of the Year are extraordinary people. They share a competitive spirit and compassion for others,” said Priscilla Fusco, Senior Campaign Manager for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. 

 “They are dynamic individuals who are well-connected in their communities and are relentless in their efforts to find cures for blood cancers.” said Fusco, “We are pleased to have Dr. Zembroski as one of our 2011 Man and Woman of the Year candidates.”

 Starting March 1, Dr. Zembroski will join the other 2011 candidates competing in a ten-week fundraising competition to benefit local cancer patients.”

 The candidates compete in honor of two local children who are cancer survivors, the Boy & Girl of the Year. Every dollar donated counts as one vote, and the titles are awarded to the man and woman with the most votes at the end of ten weeks. The top local fundraisers in the country win the national titles. The 2011 Man & Woman of the Year will be announced on May 7, 2011.

 “Back in 2006, a large tumor was discovered in my chest. It was non-Hodgkins lymphoma, one of several forms of blood cancer,” said Dr. Zembroski. “Thanks to state-of-the-art medical treatment, I am now completely cancer free.” 

 “ As a victor over blood cancer,  I know first hand the trials of the brave people who endure treatment and extended hospital stays because of these cancers,” said Dr. Zembroski.

 “Challenges like this fundraising competition are similar to what we do for the patients of the Darien Center for Integrative Medicine – raise awareness and create tangible results for people who need it the most.” Leukemia is still the leading cause of disease related death among children under the age of twenty.

 About Darien Center for Integrative Medicine

Dr. Robert Zembroski is the director of the Darien Center for Integrative Medicine in Darien, CT, where patients receive holistic health care, including functional medicine, pain relief, nutrition and stress management. “Dr. Z,” as he is known in the community, specializes in treating patients with neurological, biochemical and behavioral dysfunctions without drugs or surgery. A graduate of the University of Connecticut and the New York Chiropractic College, Dr. Z is a chiropractic neurologist certified by the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. Dr. Z is a seasoned professional speaker with a passion for educating the public about functional medicine, nutrition, exercise, and stress management. For more information: www.darienim.com

 About The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS’s mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since 1954, LLS has awarded more than $680 million in research funding. For more information: http://www.ct.mwoy.llsevent.org/teamZ