Mary Jo's Angels
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2012 HONOREES
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Darlene Greene
Losing her 12-year-old daughter Emily to Ewings Sarcoma in 1997 led Darlene Greene to support other families affected by cancer.
Beyond lifting the spirits of patients and their families at Christmas, her daughter’s favorite holiday, she began the Emily’s Beads of
Courage program to help other kids fighting the same disease. Administered by the Dayton Children’s Hospital, the program encourages
patients to create a necklace that documents their journey and struggle, with a specially designed bead to represent every treatment in
their protocol. The program has expanded to include a day of fun for Ewings Sarcoma patients and their families with the Dayton Dragons.
Judy Jackson
As a breast cancer survivor, Judy Jackson is dedicated to eradicating the disease and supporting those who are fighting for their lives.
She tirelessly fundraises for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure in Cincinnati, proudly wearing the names of those undergoing treatment on her
shirt when she walks in the Race for the Cure. Close friends and new acquaintances with a breast cancer diagnosis are touched by the many
gestures of support she offers.
Betty Powley
Friendship is sacred to Betty Powley, a retired nurse. When her friend Ione Tate was battling Tonsilar Squamous Cell Carcinoma, she provided
guidance and support, often being the only one able to help navigate Ione’s darkest days. As a retired nurse, Betty gently nurtured Ione’s medical
phobia by accompanying her to medical appointments, helped her understand the recommendations of her doctors and attended to her medical needs.
She also provided comfort to Ione’s husband during her battle and since her passing.
Sand Dollar Sisters
What began as a women’s bible study group blossomed into a fierce friendship among Kristie Eikman, Julie Fennessey, Laura Gerald, Beth Larson,
Renee Lay and Leslie Ryan – the Sand Dollar Sisters. As one of their members fought against ovarian cancer, they rallied to provide support to
Kathy Alianiello and her family – researching treatments, cooking meals, shopping for a treatment wig and, of course, praying. After losing
Kathy, a new member received the same diagnosis and once again, they gathered strength from one another and rallied, this time to support Cindy
Stegman. The Sand Dollar Sisters honor the memories of Kathy and Cindy by raising money for research through the LENLO 5&10K race.
Nancy Sholder
Serving others has been a lifelong calling for Nancy Sholder. After her retirement as a registered nurse, she became a lay pastor with the
Lebanon Presbyterian Church where she ministers care and concern to cancer patients through a support group she established. Her sweet and
gentle spirit welcomes others to seek her counsel
For more information, contact Mary Fischer
at 513-865-1624.
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