Wings of Hope Honors Mary Jo Higginbotham with 2022 Larry Hill Memorial Award

COUNCIL BLUFFS – Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center honored the late Mary Jo Higginbotham with the 2022 Larry Hill Memorial Award at the organization’s annual dinner Oct. 10.

“Mary Jo has been a vital part of Wings of Hope since the very beginning,” said Carolyn Ettinger, Wings of Hope executive director, “Her selfless dedication has been evident in so many ways – serving on the board, being an active participant on fundraising and event committees, donating generously and volunteering in the office. As recently as May, she was here at Wings stuffing envelopes and laughing with the other volunteers.”

The Larry Hill Memorial Award, presented annually, honors those who share their gifts and talents to benefit cancer patients and their families in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro and throughout southwest Iowa. Hill, an artist and cancer survivor, was a member of the original board of directors at Wings.

The evening also included the election of board officers. Patti Higginbotham was elected president of the Wings of Hope Board of Directors, Jodie Boswell of CHI Mercy Hospital was elected vice president, Deb Kennebeck of Availa Bank was elected treasurer, and Ettinger was elected secretary.

We recognize the diagnosis and treatment of cancer have a tremendous physical and emotional impact on the patient and family. At Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center, we assist those with cancer at all stages of their illness and help families and friends cope with cancer in their lives. All services are free for cancer patients and their care partners in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro and throughout southwest Iowa. Visit www.wingsofhope.org for more information.