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Local cancer advocate and former Florissant Councilwoman Karen McKay was awared the ACT! Lead of the Year by the American Cancer Society Action Network (ACS CAN) for her volunteer and advocacy work to help make cancer a national priority.

This award is given to a lead congressional district volunteer who has demonstrated unfailing leadership advocation for ACS CAN’s areas of cancer-related public policy.

“Karen has been a tireless volunteer and dedicated cancer advocate of ACS CAN’s legislative priorities,” said Chirsotpher W. Hansen, president of ACS CAN. “We are grateful for Karen’s outstanding efforts to organize local volunteers and advocate for strong and effective cancer-fighting public policy in her community.”

Karen has been a volunteer with the American Cancer Society for many years as a leader for her local Relay for Life event and has volunteered with the ACS CAN since it began over ten years ago.

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