Organization
AHH is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors which runs the day-to-day operations of the organization and the fiscal year runs January through December. The Board is led by a President. Zenaide (Zee) Swenson (Andrew’s Mom) has been the organization’s President since the organization’s inception.
There are several Committee structures throughout the organization. Many of these center around AHH's various fundraising events (Annual Gold Ribbon Holiday Reception, Annual Leukemia Ride, Walk, and Family BBQ, Themed Dances, Bone Marrow Drives, etc.). All Board members and Committee Chairs congregate to organize future events, discuss internal business and promote the general growth of the organization. While Board Members are the only ones who can vote on general matters of business, volunteers and the general public are encouraged to attend and participate.
They also work with several other organizations that share a similar vision, such as Take a Swing at Cancer, Angel's Hope, Childhood Cancer Lifeline of New Hampshire and Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
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