Chairman Honored with 2008 Valor Award

By Felix DoBosz

FT. LAUDERDALE — The Broward County Chapter of the American Diabetes Association honored Chairman Mitchell Cypress with the 2008 Valor Award, along with eight other community leaders, at the Hyatt Pier 66 restaurant on May 15.

Each honoree took the stage as large display monitors showed video clips of their impressive biographies. The video showed how Chairman Cypress became an advocate for health and diabetes throughout the Tribe by supporting the various Tribal medical, education and fitness programs. Most recently, he has become the author of a book on diabetes management called Having Diabetes and Acting in an Honorable Way.

The chapter selected these honorees from a list of community leaders who have demonstrated passion and spirit with significant charitable contributions for the improvement of the community.

This was the 7th annual Valor Award luncheon, and proceeds from the silent auction at the lunch benefitted the American Diabetes Association. The money will go toward diabetes research and education.