‘Vital Lives’ to Honor Those Living With Cancer

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LOS ANGELES--The Vital Options TeleSupport Cancer Network, established by cancer survivor Selma Schimmel, has opened nominations for a new program: "Vital Lives: A List of Cancer Survivors."

LOS ANGELES--The Vital Options TeleSupport Cancer Network, established by cancer survivor Selma Schimmel, has opened nominations for a new program: "Vital Lives: A List of Cancer Survivors."

The List offers an opportunity for loved ones to recognize cancer survivors and for the survivors to celebrate their own triumphs. Participants will receive congratulatory materials and be listed on the Vital Options website. Inspirational stories will be included in a special insert to the Vital Option’s newsletter.

Send nominations to Vital Options, PO Box 19233, Encino, CA 91416-9233; or fax to 818-788-5260; or e-mail to list@vitaloptions.org. Nomination forms are available via the Internet at www.vitaloptions.org/list/nom.html.

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