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Wayland Woman Gets Prestigious Award From American Cancer Society
This Wayland resident is among those receiving the 2017 awards.

WAYLAND, MA— The American Cancer Society awarded 23 inspirational individuals from across the country the St. George National Award, one of the Society’s most prestigious volunteer honors, including a Wayland resident.
Cindy Lombardo was among those who received this award for 2017.
"The award recognizes individuals for outstanding service to the community in support of the Society’s mission to save lives from cancer," said the press release. "Recipients were chosen based on their continuous leadership, commitment, and dedication to key initiatives in more than one area of fundraising, mission delivery, patient support, legislative advocacy, and special event engagement."
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Since it was conceived in 1949 by Dr. Charles S. Cameron, former Society medical and scientific director, the St. George National Award has been presented annually to Society volunteers nationwide, continues the announcement. To be nominated, a volunteer must have served as a leader in the Society’s community initiatives for a minimum of six continuous years and must have made a significant impact on the Society’s strategic goals and mission-driven programs.
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