Celebrating survivors — Gift of Life, Philpott Motors salute strength, courage of breast cancer survivors
Published 5:21 pm Friday, October 11, 2024
Vicki Suire of Nederland, a 17-year breast cancer survivor, was one of many survivors celebrated during the Gift of Life “Take Out Breast Cancer” drive-thru luncheon at Philpott Motors Thursday. (Dee Jordan/The News)
Gift of Life volunteer Barbara Wilridge cheers the survivors on during the drive-thru luncheon at Philpott Motors Thursday. (Dee Jordan/The News)
Survivor Donna Boudoin of Beaumont. (Dee Jordan/The News)
Lamar University Dance Team members Madison Martin, left, Paige Padia and Jadyn Siegelin greet survivors at the event. (Dee Jordan/The News)
Gayle Westmoreland of Lumberton, a 7-year breast cancer survivor, receives a box lunch at the drive-thru luncheon at Philpott Motors Thursday. (Dee Jordan/The News)
Shirley Mehana, left, and Carolyn Worth of Vidor. (Dee Jordan/The News)
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NEDERLAND — Gift of Life and Philpott Motors celebrated cancer survivors during the Take Out Breast Cancer Drive-Thru Luncheon Thursday.
In celebration of their strength and courage, survivors received a lunch, along with other gifts and goodies as they drove through the pinked-out parking lot flanked by cheering supporters from Gift of Life, Philpott Motors, and other benevolent community partners.
“It is a great pleasure to once again host this meaningful drive-thru luncheon for survivors,” Philpott General Manager Daren Granger, said. “This is an important cause that is near and dear to our hearts because we know cancer impacts so many Southeast Texans, and many need the critical assistance organizations like Gift of Life provide.”
Since 2009, Philpott Motors has championed the Gift of Life Women’s Breast Health and Cancer Prevention Program through numerous fundraising and awareness initiatives. Granger, Philpott Business Development and Community Liaison Bob Thewman and the entire Philpott Motors team annually transform the dealership into a festive setting for its special “pink party” in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Additionally, Philpott Ford generously pledged to donate $50 to Gift of Life for every vehicle sold during the month of October.
“Gift of Life is grateful for Philpott’s continued belief in our mission, which is made evident by this heartfelt celebration of survivors and the additional commitment to raise much-needed funds for our breast cancer initiatives,” Gift of Life Executive Director Norma Sampson, said. “We look forward to this day every year. Survivors should be celebrated, and we want them to know their community is proud of them.”
For more information about Gift of Life’s breast health services, please visit giftoflifebmt.org or call 409.833.3663.
