Bellaire and East Jordan Family Health Centers Honors the Community Health Champion: Colors of Cancer
BELLAIRE, MI – On Wednesday, August 27, Bellaire and East Jordan Family Health Centers presented the Community Health Champion Award to Colors of Cancer during a luncheon hosted at the Bellaire Senior Center. The award, established in 2006, recognizes organizations and individuals who make a lasting impact on community health in Antrim and Charlevoix Counties.
The award was presented by the East Jordan Family Health Center Board of Directors in recognition of Colors of Cancer’s unwavering partnership “providing hope, healing and support for individuals facing cancer.”
Nearly 90 seniors, community members and staff joined the celebration and enjoyed a complimentary lunch provided through the generous support of the Antrim County Commission on Aging and the Bellaire Senior Center.
“Colors of Cancer has touched the lives of countless families with their compassion and care,” said Dan McKinnon, CEO of East Jordan Family Health Center. “Recognizing their work is an honor, as they continue to make a powerful difference for those affected by cancer.”
Dee Lynch, Founder of Colors of Cancer, accepted the award on behalf of the organization. “We are deeply honored to receive this recognition,” said Lynch. “Our mission has always been to walk alongside those facing cancer with support and hope. This award reflects not just our work, but the strength of our entire community.”
The Community Health Champion Award has been presented annually since 2006. A full list of past honorees can be found on the East Jordan Family Health Center website at ejfhc.org/inside-ejfhc/community-health-champions.
To learn more about the Colors of Cancer, reach out to the Bellaire Family Health Center at 231-533-8649.
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Award Pic: (L to R) Dee Lynch (Founder, Colors of Cancer) and Dan McKinnon (CEO, East Jordan Family Health Center)
Group Pic: (L to R) Melissa Przybyszewski (Site Director at EJFHC/ Bellaire Family Health Center), Ron Lynch, Unknown Individual, Patti Savant (EJFHC Board Member), Dee Lynch, Brenda Muladore (EJFHC Board Member), Cara Griffiths (EJFHC Board Member), Unknown Individual, Unknown Individual, Joelle Woodruff (Medical Director at EJFHC), Dan McKinnon (CEO at EJFHC), Shirley Curtis (Clinic Operations Director at EJFHC/ Bellaire Family Health Center), Cynthia Pepin (Behavioral Health Director at EJFHC)
