Palmetto Peloton Project

During the USA Cycling Professional Championships weekend (May 27 -30), we will choose a local cancer survivor, patient, caregiver, or advocate who has played a crucial role in developing breakthrough medicines will be named Breakaway from Cancer Champions for making a difference within their community and inspiring others.

Breakaway from Cancer Champions will be granted special access to the VIP Areas of the 2011 USA Cycling Professional Championships, and be recognized on stage at the Stars and Stripes Challenge presented by Amgen.

The nominations will be reviewed by our panel of judges and 2 winners chosen for the honor of Breakaway from Cancer Champion.

More information about the Breakaway from Cancer Champion program:

• Healthcare professionals and employees of Amgen, AEG, Medalist Sports, the Palmetto Peloton Project, Prevent Cancer Foundation, Cancer Support Community, Patient Advocate Foundation, and National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship are not eligible.
• Judging to narrow the field to 5 finalists will be based on positive community impact (50%) and the inspirational nature of the nominee's story (50%). Selection of finalists will be conducted by a committee comprised of Amgen's Director of Advocacy, one member the Local Organizing Committee for the Stars and Stripes Challenge Presented by Amgen and one member of the GHS Cancer Center.

Documents:

• Breakaway from Cancer Overview

Deadline for submitting your nominee is May 13, 2011.

If you are having problems submitting the form above, go to the form here.