EVANSVILLE CANCER CENTER DIRECTOR HONORED BY THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY
Robin Lawrence Receives Second Consecutive Gold Triangle Award for Raising Awareness about Skin Cancer and Tanning Dangers
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (July 25, 2006) – For the second consecutive year, Robin Lawrence, Director of Marketing of the Evansville Cancer Center in Evansville, Ind., will be awarded the American Academy of Dermatology’s Golden Triangle Award, to be presented on Thursday, July 27, 2006 in San Diego, Calif. She will be recognized for her commitment and tireless efforts towards increasing awareness about skin cancer and the dangers of tanning.
Ms. Lawrence, who has worked with the Evansville Cancer Center for four years, has dedicated her professional career and personal time to educating the community about various cancer-related issues. After being diagnosed with melanoma in March 2002, she made it her mission to share with others her own personal experiences so they too can become more informed about preventing skin cancer.
“I am truly honored to be recognized by the American Academy of Dermatology,” said Ms. Lawrence, who initiated and coordinated free skin cancer screenings in partnership with local board certified dermatologists and The American Academy of Dermatology. “As a cancer survivor and employee at the Evansville Cancer Center, I have been afforded personal and professional opportunities to help others understand the importance of protecting themselves from skin cancer.”
In addition to working with the Evansville Cancer Center, Lawrence contributes her time and expertise to many non-profit organizations including: the American Cancer Society; Cancer Care Options, Inc.; Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure; United Way; Evansville Council of Churches; Albion Fellows Bacon Center (a home for abused women); Evansville Christian Life Center; ECHO Health Clinic; Habitat for Humanity; Humane Society; Outreach Ministries; and Street Relief for the Homeless.
“The contributions Robin makes to our community and patients are absolutely amazing,” said Al Korba, M.D., Medical Director at Evansville Cancer Center. “She is the foundation of this Cancer Center and a pillar in our community. Thanks to her vigilance and generosity, Robin has helped countless numbers of patients overcome their fears about cancer so that they can become more proactive about prevention.”About Vantage Oncology, Inc.
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