Volunteer of the Year

The family of the late June Hill accepts her "Volunteer of the Year" plaque fom Ray McNight.

In June, Cancer Support group members gathered for brunch to celebrate the Relay for Life’s success as well as the life of June Hill, one of the group members. Hill who bravely fought thyroid cancer for years, died in May. She not only volunteered to support and inspire other cancer patients but also gave time to other community groups.

During the brunch, members enjoyed chicken wings, salads, homemade desserts and the sounds of hymns on the piano.

Hill’s family members, including husband Ernie, were surprised to learn she had been named Volunteer of the Year at the Coweta County School System’s Center for the Performing and Visual Arts. Ray McKnight, representing the center, presented the award to her family. “She made it point to always smile,” said McKnight.

The Cancer Support Group has received more than $1500 in donations in memory of June Hill, to be used “to minister to cancer patients and their needs,” says Anne Jo Berkowitz.

The Cancer Support Group is always in need of volunteers. For more information on the group call Anne Jo Berkowitz at 770-252-0894 or Corene Wallace at 770-251-2537.

For more information on forming a team for the Relay for Life, Call the American Cancer Society office at 770-460-8920. The Relay is traditionally held the first weekend in May.

This excerpt of the article written by Nichole Golden appeared in the magazine Coweta Living distributed on August 12, 2006.