Girl Scouts Hornets’ Nest Council’s Scouting for the Cure program is the 2008 award recipient of Komen Charlotte Founder’s Award.
Scouting for the Cure is a partnership program between Girl Scouts Hornets’ Nest Council and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Charlotte Affiliate.
Each year, Komen Charlotte recognizes a special grantee with the Founder’s Award. This award honors the accomplishments of Penelope Wilson, founder of the Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure by identifying a grant recipient that, through their creative spirit, perseverance, passion and community involvement, finds ways to serve the mission of Komen Charlotte.
Sally Daley, CEO, said she is honored to have received the award.
“Scouting for the Cure is a special event held to raise breast-health awareness among girls and their families.
“Just as Girl Scouts strives to serve every girl, everywhere, every woman everywhere needs to be made aware of the danger of breast cancer and the necessity of early detection. We’re so excited to have the continued support from Komen Charlotte for this program,” Daley said.
Educating girls about breast health is especially relevant within Girl Scouts, an organization devoted to strengthening girls in mind, body and spirit, because founder Juliette Gordon Low died of breast cancer.
Through educational activities, hundreds of Girl Scouts from kindergarten through high school attend the annual March event along with family members and/or mentors to learn about breast cancer and its effects in a hands-on, non- threatening manner. By making the day a celebration with family and friends, Girl Scouts creates an atmosphere in which girls are free to ask questions about what can be a sensitive subject.
For more information, contact Katherine Lambert at 704-731-6536 or klambert@hngirlscouts.org.