Monday, November 5, 2018 — Today, Lung Cancer Alliance presented the 2018 Lung Cancer Support Group Facilitator Award to Catherine Paykin, LCSW-R, who runs a support group at New York University Perlmutter Cancer Center. The Lung Cancer Support Group Facilitator Award recognizes the uncommon dedication of a support group facilitator. Members from Catherine’s support group nominated her for the award.
Miranda Goff, Lung Cancer Alliance, was in New York City to present the award to Catherine.
We are incredibly grateful for all lung cancer support group facilitators for continuing to offer resources and support to those touched by lung cancer on a local level.
Learn more about our National Lung Cancer Support Group Network!

Catherine (left) receiving the award from Miranda.

Catherine (seated) with members from her support group.
Thank you for this special recognition. It means so much since the group members are so special to me. I stand on the shoulders of the facilitators who came before me.
Congratulations Catherine! This is well deserved.
How nice it is for being recognized! You clearly do good work. Congratulations!
Please help my father is suffering from lung cancer n i need ur support immediately
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Our support staff can help answer any questions you have about your father’s lung cancer. They can be reached by calling 1-800-298-2436 or emailing support@lungcanceralliance.org. Please know we are doing everything in our power to fight lung cancer in honor of your dad and all those touched by the disease. Sending good vibes your way!