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Over the past 29 years, the Life Savers Ball has recognized unsung heroes in our community by honoring them with the Dr. Alex and Maria Zolli Living Angel Award. Each year, an individual in our community who is directly involved in the field of cancer — either through personal experiences or by working with cancer patients — is presented with this special award for going above and beyond to support those touched by cancer. The nominee may be a cancer patient, nurse, volunteer, researcher, social worker, physician, etc.

Our Living Angels


Headshot of Jeanette Willis Riley

Jeanette Willis Riley

2024 Living Angel

Headshot of Brian

Brian "Petey" Wootten

2023 Living Angel

Headshot of Sally Whitfield

Sally Whitfield

2022 Living Angel

Headshot of Jack Tocchi

Jack Tocchi

2020 Living Angel

Headshot of Angie Giallourakis

Angie Giallourakis

2019 Living Angel

Headshot of Marcy Calvert

Marcy Calvert

2018 Living Angel

Headshot of Janet Neptune, Sondra Powell, Sue Kolta, & Susie Williams

Janet Neptune, Sondra Powell, Sue Kolta, & Susie Williams

2017 Living Angels

Headshot of John Gansor

John Gansor

2016 Living Angel

Headshot of Bobbie Sears

Bobbie Sears

2015 Living Angel

Headshot of Amy Butler

Amy Butler

20214 Living Angel

Headshot of Ben, Debbie, & Jeremy George

Ben, Debbie, & Jeremy George

2013 Living Angels

Headshot of Marge Daidone

Marge Daidone

2012 Living Angel

Headshot of Ray Noble

Ray Noble

2011 Living Angel

Headshot of Matthew Nakon

Matthew Nakon

2010 Living Angel

Headshot of Dana Boesch*

Dana Boesch*

2009 Living Angel

Headshot of Laura Zichi

Laura Zichi

2008 Living Angel

Headshot of Emily Zichi

Emily Zichi

2008 Living Angel

Headshot of Beverly Davis

Beverly Davis

2007 Living Angel

Headshot of Shelley Smith* <br />

Shelley Smith*

2006 Living Angel
(Left)

Headshot of Dr. Ruben & Maria Escuro

Dr. Ruben & Maria Escuro

2005 Living Angels

Headshot of Gayle Spalich*

Gayle Spalich*

2004 Living Angel

Headshot of Joseph Weeks

Joseph Weeks

2003 Living Angel
(Right)

Headshot of John Vanco*

John Vanco*

2002 Living Angel

Headshot of Kaaren O'Connor

Kaaren O'Connor

2001 Living Angel

Headshot of Marie Boros*

Marie Boros*

2000 Living Angel

Headshot of Mary Kay Rowell

Mary Kay Rowell

1999 Living Angel

Headshot of Lauren Kamm*

Lauren Kamm*

1999 Living Angel

Headshot of Saul Diaz

Saul Diaz

1998 Living Angel

Headshot of Pastor Laurie Miller

Pastor Laurie Miller

1997 Living Angel
(Right)

Headshot of Madeline Zaworski

Madeline Zaworski

1997 Living Angel

Headshot of Mitzi Vieritz*

Mitzi Vieritz*

1996 Living Angel
(Left)

Headshot of Patti Betka

Patti Betka

1995 Living Angel

*Our angels that are gone but not forgotten