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West Chester, PA – National nonprofit organization Unite for HER announced the 2024-2025 award winners for their work in supporting the mission and outreach services of Unite for HER.

“It is an honor to highlight the volunteers and organizations who work to support our mission year round,” said Sue Weldon, Founder and CEO of Unite for HER. “They are incredible and support our work to ensure better outcomes for our community of breast and ovarian cancer patients nationwide.”

2024-2025 Unite for HER Honorees

  • Community Partner Award: Constellation
  • Corporate Partner Award: Lilly
  • Spirit of Service Award: Alison Marcelli
  • Student Service Award: Caroline Straw and Abbe Society of West Chester University

Honorees will be recognized at Unite for HER’s four signature fundraising events throughout the year. Complete event details can be found at uniteforher.org/events.

Community Partner Award: Constellation

Constellation has been an incredible and dedicated supporter of Unite for HER over the past few years, consistently demonstrating their commitment in numerous meaningful ways. Their team showed remarkable dedication by participating in our 5K event despite a hurricane, and they further honored us by selecting Unite for HER as one of the recipients of their annual golf outing proceeds. Constellation also hosted Unite for HER for a community breakfast that brought together several local nonprofits to honor all of the impactful work being done in our community. Their support extended to attending our Harvest event and organizing a box build initiative, significantly contributing to our mission

Corporate Partner Award: Lilly

Throughout the year, Lilly’s involvement has been comprehensive and impactful. They have participated in care box builds, facilitated employee engagement events, and prioritized listening to testimonials and the patient voice to ensure we meet the community’s needs. Their commitment extends to supporting our wellness programs and events, showcasing their dedication not just for isolated activities but throughout the entire year.

Spirit of Service Award: Alison Marcelli

Alison Marcelli is a dedicated weekly volunteer who is especially crucial in preparing the weekly shipment of care boxes for patients nationwide. She began her service with Unite for Her in Fall of 2021. Alison is an amazing supporter and spokesperson for UFH at various outreach events and functions and is former program member. Alison previously spoke about her experience in the 2023 Bloom Fashion Show, and her kind heart and caring spirit shines through in all that she does.

Student Spirit of Service Award: Caroline Straw and West Chester University Abbé Society

The Abbe Society is an organization of female students that commits itself to the service of others on campus and throughout the surrounding community.  Under past and current leadership, Abbe Society members have supported Unite for HER on a weekly basis throughout the academic year.  Various society members have served UFH by performing different tasks that enable UFH to ship Wellness Care boxes and educational materials to breast and ovarian cancer patients.  The members of AbbeSociety never feel a task is too small or too challenging.  Over the past several years, students arrive reliably at the Unite for HER office with positive energy and move quickly to the task at hand.  They have assembled wellness care boxes, replenished materials for the care boxes, organized our storage area, move heavy cases from pallets to storage shelves, and a variety of other tasks.  They have volunteered at UFH key fundraising events such as the 5K and Pink Invitational.

About Unite for HER

Founded in 2009, Unite for HER is a national nonprofit that supports breast and ovarian cancer patients nationwide. Each year, the organization recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact on their mission to fund and deliver education, integrative therapies, services, and support to more than 7,400 patients annually. To learn more about Unite for HER’s free programs and events, visit uniteforher.org.

Contact:

Corianne Armstrong
Director of Communications
Unite for HER