Taking Strides Against Breast Cancer - October 31, 2009 at Lake Eola

October 28, 8:38 AMOrlando Wellness ExaminerPaula McClellan

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                   ILONA SANCHEZ - pmcclellan 10/27/09

Each one of us has been affected by breast cancer in some way. How has breast cancer touched your life? 

Ilona Sanchez, an employee at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt School Publishers in Orlando speeds around the office all day long servicing the Customer Service team.  She does a lot of “behind the scenes” duties such as picking up and distributing faxes, filing orders, bringing coffee to those who can’t leave their posts, and arbitrating difficult situations.  She is a very valuable employee.  But her most valuable duty to date came as she announced that she plans to walk at the annual “Make a Stride Against Breast Cancer” this coming Saturday, October 31st at Lake Eola in Orlando.   Ilona was touched by breast cancer because her Godmother is now an eight year survivor.  When she heard about her co-worker, Judy Hendey at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt having just been diagnosed with breast cancer, Ilona decided to take action.   Click here to make a donation.   

                               Judy Hendey - 10/27/09

Judy Hendey, Executive Administrative Assistant has been with the company for over 15 years.  She makes sure the employees have everything they need from supplies to snacks and everything in between.  She is the assistant to the Director of Customer Service and her “behind the scenes” duties are immense.   Judy is loved by everyone at HMH from upper management to customer service, the seasonals and even the Staples delivery man.  
 

  American Cancer Society - http://cancer.org

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer  Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is more than a walk – it describes the progress being made to end this disease, provide comfort and hope, and save lives from breast cancer. 

Whether you want to make strides and join the walk, or donate to the cause, you have been touched in one way or another by breast cancer.  Where will your walk take you?

Join Ilona in her walk this coming Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Lake Eola.  The walk begins at 8:00 an.  Her team is the Pink Penguins and they need your donations, your presence, your prayers and your support.  Join them for this inspiring event to honor Judy, and everyone else that is fighting this disease, past or present.

Make a Difference...Make Strides