Teen Honored for Volunteer Work at Fox Chase Cancer Center

PHILADELPHIA (May 5, 2000) -- Fox Chase Cancer Center congratulates John Scanlon, 16, of Lawndale, a volunteer at the Center's hospice program.� John was selected by the Paramount Stations Group (PSG) as one of 100 teens nationwide for his efforts in making the world a better place.

PSG stations across the country selected six teens per station through their Millennium Mentors Awards Program.� In Philadelphia, WPSG-TV, UPN 57 is owned and operated by Paramount Stations Group.� The stations each recognized the teens at a local ceremony, presented each honoree with a $100 savings bond and featured them on television.

John volunteers with Fox Chase Cancer Center's Palliative Care Service, but he is more than a volunteer.� He is a tutor to young children and most importantly, a friend to the families he supports.

"John is a remarkable young man, who is understanding, caring and thoughtful," said Heather Gaspero, whose family participated in the Fox Chase hospice program.� "Our family is blessed to have John in our lives because we are all learning from each other."

"When I am a teenager, I would like to help other children just like John," said Paige, 10, her daughter.

Fox Chase offers a range of rewarding volunteer opportunities for students, retirees and all those interested in giving of themselves to help others.� For more information, please call Fox Chase's volunteer office at 215-728-2560.

Fox Chase Cancer Center, one of the nation's first comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute in 1974, conducts basic and clinical research; programs of prevention, detection and treatment of cancer; and community outreach.� For more information about Fox Chase activities, visit the Center's web site at: www.fccc.edu.