The Awareness Garden was established in 2003 to celebrate the life of Lalla Hancock Sydnor, an avid gardener, passionate cancer advocate and lifelong Lynchburg resident. Today the garden thrives with support from the community and a dedicated committee that oversees landscaping, fundraising and outreach. Working together, we hope to create greater awareness, support and healing for those affected by cancer.
Greater Awareness
We deepen understanding about cancer by hosting community events onsite.
Greater Support
We offer support through an endowment that allows us to offer scholarships for those who are impacted by cancer or pursuing a career in a cancer-related field.
Greater Healing
We provide a beautiful and serene green space for members of the cancer community to rest, reflect and re-center.
Our Mission
To provide and maintain a peaceful place to reflect, to honor and to support those affected by cancer while raising awareness in our community
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Price Blair
Chair
Brandon Evans
Vice Chair
Shep Nowlin
Treasurer
Board Members
Jessica Barger
Dr. Rick Bendall
Dan Bradway
Keith Fisher
Lisa Haibach
Jackie Hill
Dolly Horner
Landscape Committee Chair
Elizabeth Hutter
Diane Johnston
Kelli LaPrade
Deborah Morris
Arline Ore
Kay Vaughan
Events Committee Chair
Foundation Coordinator
Carter Bendall
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