Dawn and Dennis Ley of Madison are training for a marathon—a lifetime achievement for many. The Leys, however, are preparing for this feat as members of the Wisconsin Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s “Team in Training” program. This brother and sister team have spent countless hours on fund-raising efforts, from writing campaign letters to planning events like bake sales and car washes, all while attending classes, working and volunteering for other community activities. We salute Dawn and Dennis for fighting “body and soul” for a cure.
We all have the energy that can make a difference. The personal energy of volunteering touches lives and enriches our communities.
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JEFFERSON AWARD
In 1972, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Senator Robert Taft Jr. and Sam Beard founded the American Institute for Public Service. Their mission: to encourage individuals for their achievements and contributions through public and community service. By recognizing the work of volunteers through the Jefferson Awards, the Institute believes in can encourage others to get involved in their communities, and to discover inspiration in ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Each of our Hometown Heroes will receive a bronze Jefferson Awards medal for public service. And each year, one Hometown Hero will be chosen to travel to Washington, D.C., where their selfless devotion to public service will be recognized at the Jefferson Awards National Ceremony. If you know of someone whose spirit of volunteering benefits their community, please nominate them by clicking here.
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Dawn and Dennis Ley of Madison are training for a marathon—a lifetime achievement for many. The Leys, however, are preparing for this feat as members of the Wisconsin Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s “Team in Training” program. This brother and sister team have spent countless hours on fund-raising efforts, from writing campaign letters to planning events like bake sales and car washes, all while attending classes, working and volunteering for other community activities. We salute Dawn and Dennis for fighting “body and soul” for a cure.
