Earth Angel Awards Presented To Bucks County Breast Cancer Doctors

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Three Bucks County breast cancer doctors are the recipients of the first ever "Earth Angel Awards" presented by the Pine2Pink Foundation.

The awards were presented at the Fonthill Castle ceremony, which also served as the launch to Pine2Pink’s fifth season. The award is dedicated to amazing people who make an incredible impact through their thoughtful care and unwavering dedication to those battling breast cancer in the Bucks County community.

This year’s recipients of the “Earth Angel Award” are Dr. Hayes of Fox Chase Cancer Center in Buckingham, Dr. Gary from Grand View Health and Dr. Angotti from Doylestown Health.

These recipients have worked very closely with Pine2Pink for years to help create programs that have brought relief to so many in the community. Part of the beauty of the award is each presenter has a special bond with the recipient.

Cindy Westfall, a colleague and patient of Dr. Gary, presented her with the award. Dr. Angotti’s award was presented by Gina Smith, the director of the cancer center at Doylestown Health and Dr. Hayes was given her award by Annie Anthony, a patient she cared for.

The non-profit will select new recipients to honor each year.

“The love we all share for patients affected by breast cancer isreal and strong and Pine2Pink gives every person an opportunity to show that love, give back, and pay it forward for those who are still battling through treatment and survivorship," said Dr. Monique Gary of Grand View Health. "Being recognized by Pine2Pinkwith the Earth Angel Award is a special joy for me. It means that I am making a difference in a community that I love and am honored to serve, and that humbles and inspires me to do even more to eradicate this disease. I am so grateful for the acknowledgement!”

Dr. Donna Angotti of Doylestown Cancer Center shared, “To be called to the healing arts, especially Breast Surgery, is an amazing privilege and challenge. To be trusted to provide care, hope, and healing to the mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, and, yes, sometimes men, of our community is an honor beyond compare. The challenge is seeing people at one of the most frightening times of their lives and maintaining steadfast balance in that tumultuous sea of emotions. What sustains me is seeing all the good that comes from others, given enthusiastically, freely and repeatedly from such a wonderful organization. I’m very appreciative of being one of the recipients of the inaugural Earth Angel Award, but the real award winners are all the people in our community who have given time, money, gifts, sweat equity and support to Pine2Pink.”

Dr. Shelly Hayes of Fox Chase Cancer Center Buckingham added, “Receiving the Earth Angel Award means so much to me. I am honored and humbled to be among the first recipients of such a meaningful award. I have innumerable patients who have benefited from Pine2Pink's amazing fundraising efforts. I am motivated to bring my patients as much relief as possible through my work at Fox Chase as well as through non-profit organizations like Pine2Pink. With immeasurable community support surroundingPine2Pink, we will all continue to work together to help as many people as possible!"

“As our non-profit has grown and expanded into more communities, I thought it was a good time to create a platform to honor the caregivers in our healthcare community and offer recognition for all they do within their institutions, and more broadly throughout our community," said Keith Fenimore, the founder of Pine2Pink. "The Earth Angel Award is a way to thank and show gratitude to our amazing local healthcare professionals. Pine2Pink will continue to shine a light on people doing good work to help our local breast cancer patients in treatment, recovery and beyond.”

Pine2Pink runs the entire month of October with more than 20 events throughout the month. Visit www.pine2pink.org to donate or participate in community events. Donations can also be made via check and sent to P.O. Box 307, Doylestown 18901.

Pine2Pink launched in 2018 and has raised more than a quarter of a million dollars and helped more than 1,000local breast cancer patients.T o date, Pine2Pink has started and funded many programs including; home food delivery, purchase of infusion chairs, treatment transportation, patient financial out-of-pocket support, cold-capping, integrative services, and comfort bags for newly diagnosed patients.

The month-long program is designed to raise money that stays local and helps locals in treatment and recovery across Bucks County. Pine2Pink beneficiaries are Fox Chase Cancer Center of Buckingham, Grand View Hospital, Doylestown Hospital, and Kin Wellness and Support Center.

The Foundation is recognized for its innovative month-long program that changes hundreds of lights to pink,conducts a month-long “augmented reality” driven local retail scavenger hunt, curates local retail-based special ‘Pink’ offers, changes Pine Street to Pink Street, and hosts a variety of events. Pine2Pink can be experienced in New Hope, Carversville, Peddler’s Village, Newtown, Perkasie, Doylestown, Thompson Car Dealerships and The Shops at Valley Square in Warrington.