Scouts recognized
for Eagle Projects
    Two North Central youths recently were honored for completing their Eagle Scout projects.
    Sean DeLorey, 17, a senior at North High School, led his fellow Scouts in building 50 wooden photo cubes as a gift to the parents of babies born and staying in the NICU at Phoenix Children’s Hospital on the Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center campus. He is the son of Kathy and Bob DeLorey.
    Zachary Goga, 17, a senior at Arcadia High School, led his fellow Scouts in collecting 1,150 children’s books for the New Life Center, a refuge from domestic violence. He is the son of Kim Meighan and Greg Goga.
    Both young men are part of Boy Scout Troop 41, which meets at Madison No. 1 Middle School on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. during the normal school year.
    The Eagle Scout ceremony for Scouts DeLorey and Goga was held on May 16 at Phoenix Elks Lodge #355.

Johnson honored as
an ‘AZ FINEST’
    This year the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Arizona Chapter, honors 17 single men and women from across the Valley as AZ’s FINEST. Among them is North Central resident David Johnson of Papazian, Mead & Johnson, PLC.
    AZ’s FINEST is designed to spotlight Arizona trendsetters, honoring their professional and charitable accomplishments. Those selected by a judges review panel exemplify leadership qualities, are active in volunteer roles and have excelled in the business community.
    The campaign culminates with an dinner hosted by ABC 15 Anchor Katie Raml on June 19 at the Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center.
    As part of their recognition, each honoree agrees to raise a minimum of $3,000 on behalf of CFF. The honoree raising the most dollars during his/her fundraising campaign will receive the coveted Traveling Trophy Award. Each honoree who raises $10,000 or more will become a distinguished member of the $10K+ Fundraising Club and each honoree who raises $25,000 or more will become a distinguished member of the $25K+ Fundraising Club.
    Ninety cents of every dollar raised is used to fund the science to find a cure for cystic fibrosis, the CF Care Centers at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and the University Medical Center in Tucson.
    For more information on The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, visit www.cff.org and for more information on AZ’s FINEST, visit www.azsfinest.org.

Dahlen honored for
volunteer work
    At its 15th Annual “Promise Luncheon” on April 8, the Phoenix Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure honored several people for their outstanding volunteer efforts, including North Central resident Mary Dahlen. Dahlen was given the Kay and Charlie Thompson Outstanding Circle of Hope Award.
    The organization has raised more than $2.2 million in grants to fund breast cancer screening, education, treatment and research. The invitation-only event was held at the Tempe Center for the Arts.
    Komen Phoenix is fortunate to have more than 1,500 community members who volunteer their time year round at events such as the annual Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure, which is held each October and is the largest 5k event in Arizona. The 2009 event drew more than 30,000. The 18th annual Race will be held on Sunday, Oct. 10 in the State Capitol District in Phoenix. For more information, visit www.komenphoenix.org.