Salem volunteer turns experience with cancer into award-winning action


Kathy Ottele of Salem recently received the top award for excellence as the State Lead Ambassador of the Year from the American Cancer Society-Cancer Action Network in a virtual presentation ceremony held in Washington, D.C. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter)
Twenty-two years ago, those working at Blue Cross/Blue Shield were asked who wanted to participate in a Relay for Life walk at Bush’s Pasture Park to honor someone who died of cancer.
Kathy Ottele of Salem jumped…





