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Congratulations to The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders CEO Barry Russo! He was awarded the
Careity Mary Branch Humanitarian Award!
The Careity Mary Branch Humanitarian Award
Nomination Qualifications
Spirit of the Award -Many people serve, but for some that service is driven entirely by their own love for people. Out of that love grows a remarkable commitment to those in need, the fruit of which is an astounding depth and breadth of service to others. It is in this spirit - that of the love-driven humanitarian - that this award was created and through which the spirit of Mary Branch endures.
People of this sort demonstrate an extraordinary willingness to place the needs of other individuals above their own. Other caregivers - inspired by the example of encouragement, motivation, inner courage, provision, spiritual strength, and contributions of such loving humanitarians - feel compelled to join them in service.
This award is intended to honor a person who demonstrates an excellence of sincere service to individuals based on a spirit of concern for the needs of mankind and the elimination of suffering, whether that of cancer victims or others. While service in the area of cancer is of great interest to the sponsors of this award, it is not by definition limited to work in this area. In fact, the very characteristics that qualify a person for this award would likely drive them to exercise their love and commitment across a broad range of concerns and organizations as Mary Branch's did. She lived her life with joy and enthusiasm and trusted she was in God's hands. She handled her cancer with grace and dignity and was an inspiration to all of the lives she touched.
Mary's abiding faith in God and servant's heart provided strength, support and inspiration in family, friends and strangers. In essence, this award is intended to honor a lifetime of service characterized by a spirit of loving sacrifice: "These three abide: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."
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