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.
Jeanette Willis Riley
2024 Living Angel
Brian "Petey" Wootten
2023 Living Angel
Sally Whitfield
2022 Living Angel
Jack Tocchi
2020 Living Angel
Angie Giallourakis
2019 Living Angel
Marcy Calvert
2018 Living Angel
Janet Neptune, Sondra Powell, Sue Kolta, & Susie Williams
2017 Living Angels
John Gansor
2016 Living Angel
Bobbie Sears
2015 Living Angel
Amy Butler
20214 Living Angel
Ben, Debbie, & Jeremy George
2013 Living Angels
Marge Daidone
2012 Living Angel
Ray Noble
2011 Living Angel
Matthew Nakon
2010 Living Angel
Dana Boesch*
2009 Living Angel
Laura Zichi
2008 Living Angel
Emily Zichi
2008 Living Angel
Beverly Davis
2007 Living Angel
Shelley Smith*
2006 Living Angel
(Left)
Dr. Ruben & Maria Escuro
2005 Living Angels
Gayle Spalich*
2004 Living Angel
Joseph Weeks
2003 Living Angel
(Right)
John Vanco*
2002 Living Angel
Kaaren O'Connor
2001 Living Angel
Marie Boros*
2000 Living Angel
Mary Kay Rowell
1999 Living Angel
Lauren Kamm*
1999 Living Angel
Saul Diaz
1998 Living Angel
Pastor Laurie Miller
1997 Living Angel
(Right)
Madeline Zaworski
1997 Living Angel
Mitzi Vieritz*
1996 Living Angel
(Left)
Patti Betka
1995 Living Angel