Executive Director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Honored at Speaking of Women’s Health Conference

Raleigh, NC, October 01, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Lisa Valentino, director of development for Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that Lori K. Lee, executive director of the foundation, was honored with the Friend for Life award on Sept. 27 at the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health conference held at the Raleigh Convention Center. Speaking of Women’s Health is a nonprofit organization that advocates the education of women regarding their health, well-being and personal safety. Lee was nominated and chosen for the award based on her dedication to Me Fine Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing financial assistance to parents and caregivers sacrificing their livelihoods in order to provide their children with state-of-the-art, or even last-chance medical treatment at Duke and UNC Children’s Hospitals. For more information please visit www.mefinefoundation.org or www.swhraleigh.com.

“I am honored to have received the Friend for Life award by Speaking of Women’s Health,” said Lee. “It is humbling to know that people are touched by my personal journey and are inspired by the mission of Me Fine.”

About Speaking of Women’s Health:
The National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation is a 501 (c) (3), nonprofit organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, whose mission is “to educate women to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety.” Founded in 1996, Speaking of Women’s Health ® (SWH) hosts more than 50 conferences and events across the country, educating and empowering women in a pampering environment. The national foundation works with community hospitals and organizations at a grassroots level, and reinvests into local women’s health through Community Investment Grants. SWH includes two Minority Health Programs – Universal Sisters and Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer; community events and education centers with free health brochures in Wal-Mart stores nationwide; and a weekly television show, Lifetime’s Speaking of Women’s Health. Please visit www.speakingofwomenshealth.com or call 1-866-SWH-INFO for more information.

About Me Fine Foundation, Inc.:
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing financial assistance to parents and caregivers sacrificing their livelihoods in order to provide their children with state-of-the-art, or even last-chance medical treatment at Duke and UNC Children’s Hospitals. Me Fine Foundation is committed to ensuring families with children facing a devastating medical crisis are able to receive financial assistance to sustain the loss of income from the dramatic lifestyle changes they face during the treatment process. For more information, please call (919) 202-0086 or visit www.mefinefoundation.org.

Patty Briguglio
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