VALUABLE VOLUNTEERS

The American Cancer Society in Meriden honored volunteers with Sandra C. Laberee awards at a reception. The awards were given to volunteers who exemplify the society’s organizational values. Pictured, from left, are: (front row) volunteers Nellie Maguda; Alma Ganazer; Danielle Branco; Ruth Fink; Betty Berger; and Sarah Shafir, Connecticut vice president of cancer control, American Cancer Society; (back row) volunteers Frank Lucente; Dr. Saumitra Banerjee; Samual Ganazer; Robert Start; Susan Marchinetti; Amy Etra; and Kevin Simmons.