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Lieutenant Governor Recognized for Leadership in Guam’s Cancer Efforts |
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Former President George H.W. Bush presents award to Lt. Gov. Cruz
June 12, 2009
Lieutenant Governor Michael W. Cruz, M.D., this week is attending the 2009 C-Change Annual Meeting in Kennebunkport, Maine, and was one of the recipients of the C-Change 2009 Exemplary Comprehensive Cancer Control (CCC) Leadership Award. The award is given to elected officials that demonstrate leadership in promoting and advocating cancer control efforts on behalf of their respective state or territory. It was presented by former President George H.W. Bush, who serves as co-chair of the organization along with former First Lady Barbara Bush. Lt. Gov. Cruz was nominated for this award by local physician Dr. Annette M. David.
“I am honored to receive this prestigious award and am equally proud to be part of Guam’s efforts to educate our community about cancer,” said Lt. Gov. Cruz. “As a physician, I understand the importance of raising awareness about cancer, and I remain committed to doing that. Additionally, I want to encourage our people to continue educating themselves about cancer prevention measures.”
C-Change was founded in 1998 and is comprised of over 150 members spanning government agencies, businesses and non-profit organizations. The goal of C-Change is to accelerate progress toward a future where cancer is prevented, detected early, and cured or managed successfully as a chronic illness.
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