Gold Star Mothers Maryland Chapter were invited by Deanna Ohwevwo, Acting – President WID and the fundraiser committee’s leadership team to volunteer at their Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon Fundraiser. Gold Star moms Gloria Crothers, Stephanie White, Donna Robinson, and Janice Chance served alongside other volunteers. They greeted guests, sold raffle tickets for the beautifully wrapped theme baskets, and assisted with other tasks. Additionally, raffle tickets were also sold for Saxon Jewelry, Gift Cards and the 50/50 raffle. The proceeds from the basket and other raffles will be donated to the Upper Chesapeake Health Cancer LifeNet organization. The keynote speaker was Ms. Rosanna T. Dinh, CRNP Breast Center Nurse Practitioner, at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health. She provided a variety of information about breast cancer and also answered attendees’ questions after her presentation. Mrs. Sandy Guzewich, Financial Secretary and Chair of Various Events for Chesapeake Cancer Alliance, was the featured Testimonial Speaker. At the end of the program the sponsors were thanked again and each presented with a Women in Defense Crab Mallet and Women In Defense Decorative Marble Plaque. The Gold Star Mothers Maryland Chapter was among the recipients because they were a Gold Sponsor ($500).
