 Penny Bradford is a business woman, a mother, a grandmother. She is also a survivor. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer several years ago, Penny joined Women Supporting Women; she is currently their President.
Sue Revelle, Executive Director, of WSW, refers to Penny as "my right arm." Penny gives her time to speak at various organizations, writes material or the patient packets that WSW distributes, contributes ideas for events and policy, is a shoulder and ear for patients and survivors, shares from her experience with the disease, and also share business advice. She contributes balloons and flowers from her business, Kitty's Flowers, and for several years has provided fresh roses at each Salisbury meeting for every member attending. She is constantly working behind the scenes to make thing happen and get things done. Members describe Penny as, "upbeat, caring giving, thoughtful, dependable, a most generous person." She's always there, a rock that they can count on.
In addition to running Kitty's now in Ocean Pines as well as Salisbury, and all her work for Women Supporting Women, Penny is also active in her church and in Soroptomist. Her busy and loving family includes son Wayne, his wife Donna, their sons Ross and Ryan, Penny's daughter Robin, her husband Albert Gravenor, and their daughter Julie. The family works together in the business founded by Penny's mother, Kitty Dennis. Penny loves spending time with her grandchildren and often helps care for Julie.
Penny’s story first appeared in our November 2004
newsletter. She continues to be an ambassador for our organization and serves on our Board of Directors. Thank you, Penny, for all you do, and for your years of continued support and dedication to Women Supporting Women. You’ve been an inspiration to our staff and a source of comfort and joy to many Individuals who have battled cancer. |
