Malvern, PA – Unite for HER announced the 2026-2027 award winners for their work in championing their mission to support breast and ovarian cancer patients nationwide.
“Today, Unite for HER serves nearly 11,000 individuals each year, and we simply would not be where we are without these individuals and organizations,” said Sue Weldon, Founder and CEO of Unite for HER. “Their extraordinary commitment, leadership, and belief in what is possible when we put the whole person at the center of care enables us to serve our members natinowide. We are honored to recognize these individuals and companies who help us to live our mission each day.”
2026-2027 Unite for HER Honorees
- Community Partner Award: Exelon
- Corporate Partner Award: Astrazeneca
- Spirit of Service Award: Ellie Dukes
- Student Service Award: Pink Ribbon Softball
Honorees will be recognized at Unite for HER’s four signature fundraising events throughout the year. Complete event details can be found at uniteforher.org/events.
Community Partner: Exelon
The Exelon Corporate Physical Security has shown extraordinary commitment to Unite for HER. This team has been a constant and dependable source of support and giving generously of their time, energy, and willingness to step in wherever needed.
The team has helped UFH in many ways including loading and unloading trucks, moving boxes and optimizing space in our warehouse area or assembling care boxes. We are incredibly fortunate to have them as part of the Unite for HER community.
Corporate Partner: Astrazeneca
Their partnership has touched the lives of thousands of individuals facing breast and ovarian cancers, helping us expand access to the integrative care and support that patients so deeply deserve.
What makes this partnership so meaningful is the people behind it. At every level, AstraZeneca reflects compassion, innovation, and a true patient-centered commitment to improving the cancer experience. They have believed in our mission, invested in our growth, and helped us reach more people in more communities.
Spirit of Service Award: Ellie Dukes
Year after year, Ellie has given so generously of her time, energy, and heart, and always shows up with kindness, humility, and a genuine desire to serve. Ellie’s spirit is felt in the way she leads, cares for others, and the joy she brings to this community. She never seeks recognition, yet her impact is undeniable.
Student Spirit of Service: Pink Ribbon Softball
Led by Tara Lavin and the remarkable Pink Ribbon Softball volunteers, staff, and community leaders, Pink Ribbon Softball has spent 21 years bringing together an extraordinary community through its annual youth fastpitch charity softball tournament. Year-round, this dedicated team devotes countless hours to organizing, fundraising, hosting events, engaging teams, and ensuring the tournament continues to grow its impact. The incredible softball teams participating each year are also at the heart of this effort, raising funds and rallying their own communities around this important cause.
