These awards celebrate individuals and organizations that have supported the work and mission of the Ulman Cancer Fund.
2011 HONOREES
ULMAN FAMILY FOUNDERS' AWARD: Ethan Zohn, Winner of the CBS reality show, Survivor, and recently diagnosed and fought Hodgkins Lymphoma into remission.
This award is named in honor of its first recipient, the Ulman Family, who began the organization a decade ago. The Ulman Family Founders’ Award pays tribute to those individuals who without their dedication, generosity and genuine compassion for young adults diagnosed with cancer and their families, this organization would not be possible.
HOPE AWARD: Dr. Mohan Suntha, University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center
This award is named in honor of its first recipient, the Ulman Family, who began the organization a decade ago. The Ulman Family Founders’ Award pays tribute to those individuals who without their dedication, generosity and genuine compassion for young adults diagnosed with cancer and their families, this organization would not be possible.
PARTNER AWARD: 24 Hours of Booty
This award recognizes individuals and organizations who have supported the work of the UCF through innovative partnerships. Through partnerships the UCF has been able to raise funds critical to the advancement of our programs and services. The partnerships have also afforded us the opportunity to reach segments of the young adult population who might not otherwise be aware of our services.
YOUNG ADULT FIGHT AWARD: Tamika Felder, Tamika and Friends, Inc.
This award celebrates young adults whose lives have been touched by cancer and regardless of prognosis or outcome, have confronted the disease with purpose, grace and fight.
VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD: Jennie Burke, UCF Anne Arundel County Community Outreach
This award honors individuals who have selflessly devoted their time and energy to the work and mission of the UCF. They have brought boundless enthusiasm, a wealth of experience about how to run organizations, the knowledge of the history of cancer advocacy in Maryland, and ways to motivate and inspire others.