Komen Lowcountry Honors Mother and Daughter with 2008 Charlene Daughtrey Award Annette, Quanda and Carrie Jefferson 
Michelle Temple, Annette Jefferson, Taffy Tamblyn and Carrie JeffersonAnnette Jefferson became a breast cancer survivor several years ago. She immediately became an active volunteer with Komen Lowcountry following her recovery. Annette not only volunteers her free time, she also uses vacation time from her job in order to help the organization. Always by her side is her daughter, Carrie Jefferson. For many years Carrie was her mother's "co-survivor", a term that Komen for the Cure uses to describe those individuals who support those diagnosed with breast cancer. Most recently Carrie became a breast cancer survivor herself. "Both Annette and Carrie are key components to our volunteer base. They truly are an inspiration to all of us with their determination to end breast cancer as a life threatening disease" says Taffy Tamblyn, Komen Lowcountry executive director. The Charlene Daughtrey award was first given by Komen Lowcountry in 2003. Charlene Daughtrey was not only the inspiration for the award, but also the first recipient. Charlene was passionate about the mission of Komen - eradicating breast cancer as a life-threatening disease and she epitomized the selflessness and true compassion of the volunteer spirit. Charlene lost her battle with breast cancer in 2005. However, each year Komen Lowcountry is proud to present a survivor with this award to honor the "Charlene Daughtrey spirit" in them. |
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