“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help”…. Heather French Henry
As you read the pages of the Ribbons of Life Breast Cancer Foundation website, you will be amazed at all that has been accomplished by a small group of volunteers wanting to fill a need. What is most impressive, is that the projects, programs, events and organization has all been created by unpaid volunteers!
The Executive Board wants to recognize everyone from our community supporters and donors, to the telephone committee members and the welcoming hugs by those present at gatherings. Ribbons of Life can only exist through their efforts.
Jo Ann Kirkby, Create4Life & CLOCS Program Team Leader
Jo Ann is a dedicated supporter of Ribbons of Life. Due to ongoing health issues, part of her recovery and pain management is involvement with the arts. Her love for learning and sharing the experience and benefits of the arts has prompted her to become a valued member of RoL.
Jo Ann’s taking the lead in our Create4Life project has helped promote it’s growth and the creation of the Create4Life Studio. Her personality and welcoming smile has generated a much beloved project for our thrivers/survivors.
Chuck Rogers, Professional Photographer
Chuck believes in the Ribbons of Life mission and goals. Even though he is employed full time, he dedicates many volunteer hours as RoL’s photographer. Due to Chuck and his team’s photograpy skills, our monthly BreastFests and special events remain part of our history.
Chuck is a beloved husband and caregiver to his wife who is a breast cancer thriver/surviver. He shares the male perspective on how a family is affected by breast cancer.
Karen L. Brown, Graphic Designer/Artist
Karen is the consummate re-entry student, who believes in the power of motivation, life long learning and personal responsibility. Although none of her advanced degrees are in art, the arts have always played an important role in her life. Throughout her career as a Health Education Professor and Recreation Therapist, she has incorporated her love for design. She used the arts with children and adults in community settings and with special populations in institutional settings.
Karen’s involvement with the arts bloomed during her semi retirement years. She is active within the Ventura art community and plays an important role as the graphic designer for Ribbons of Life.
Gold Metal Winners circa 2012
Tamilyn T., Lisa B., Sylvia R., Carlene F., Gillian B.
THRIVER OF THE YEAR
2019
Rachel Wettekin
2018
Dawn Reily
2017
Carlene Faerber
Meschal Kearns
2016
Debora Schreiber
2015
Suz Montegomery
Kelly M Cooper Community Service Award
2019
Sarah Kelleher
2018
Harley Girls
Exemplary Service Award
2019
Beverly Schaefer
2013
Jo Ann Kirkby
Community Service Award
2017
Ventura County Credit Union
2012
Mark Schneider
Community Recognition Award
2008
Coach Robin Hester
Dr. Tristin V. Wesenberg
Community Supporter of the Year
2016
Steve Henry
SUPPORTER OF THE YEAR
2015
Jo Ann Kirkby
2014
Mary Looby, EMT
Certificate of Recognition
2016
Sylvia Rosolek
Supporter Couple of the Year
2016
Jo Ann & Steve Kirkby
Certificate of Appreciation & Gratitude
2013
Lori Stephens
Junior Volunteer & Certificate of Appreciation
2013
Julia Iverson
Jacob Jones
Sage Luff
Sequoyah Romero
Tenaya Romero
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
2019
Carlene Faerber
Eliane White
Danyell Ellis
Chuck Rogers
Lorraine Shallenberger
Bernie Austin
Jo Ann Kirkby
Marilyn Martin
Susan Abbott Hickey
Barbara Owens
Linda Ramirez
Jennifer De La Torre
Marie Anderson
Linda Schaefer
2018
Bernie Austin
Danyell Ellis
Chuck Rogers
Lorraine Shallenberger
Carlene Faerber
Jo Ann Kirky
Marilyn Martin
Susan Abbott Hickey
Barbara Owens
Linda Ramirez
2016
Kimberly Wulfert, PhD
Emily Matarazzo
Linda Ramirez
Beverly Schaefer
Lorraine Shallenberger
Port Hueneme High School’s Interact Club
2015
Bernie Austin
Bob Barreto
Carlene Faerber
Gordon Faerber
Chuck Rogers
Eliane White
Kimberly Wulfert, PhD
Linda Ramirez
Lorraine Shallenberger
Marilyn Martin
Buena High School Girl’s Volleyball Team
2014
Carlene Faerber
Chuck Rogers
2013
Marti Lewis, Moorpark College Lady Raiders
Ventura Raceway
Balboa Middle School
Sierra Cameron
Erin Beattie Lewis
Marti Lewis
2012
Ell’s Yak’N Scrappers
A list of all past or present Ribbons of Life speakers, community volunteers and past donors, is located under the How You Can Help Tab in Volunteers
Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in….Anonymous