Thanking the community volunteers

To the Editor:

This year, more than 3 million men, women and youngsters nationwide will volunteer their time and talents to the American Cancer Society and its mission to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.

I am proud to say we have our share of these terrific individuals right here in Lincoln County, and with National Volunteer Week now upon us, what better time to recognize and honor them.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the American Cancer Society. Here in Lincoln County, we depend on our many volunteers to help plan and staff our Lincoln County Relay For Life and our many advocacy, educational and patient service programs, such as Look Good Feel Better and the Patient Lodging Program. And for those who have visited our Society office in Missoula, you have probably met one or more of the volunteers who assist us with our many clerical projects.

Cancer continues to be defeated, primarily through the advancements in research being accomplished throughout our nation. The American Cancer Society can continue to direct its financial resources to this research because of the unselfish gifts of time our millions of volunteers continue to offer.

Again, a sincere “Thank you” to our many volunteers in Lincoln County. One week a year is not nearly enough time to express our gratitude for what you do.

Janell Kuhn

Community Relationship Manager

American Cancer Society

(406) 542-2191