By Daily Press staff
A local police lieutenant and cancer survivor is doing his part to protect and serve the health of Los Angeles residents.
Santa Monica Police Lt. Frank Fabrega was appointed to a two-year term on the Los Angeles Regional Council of the American Cancer Society, a volunteer board representing a spectrum of professionals who oversee the society’s fundraising, advocacy, education and patient services programs in L.A. County.
Fabrega is a prostate cancer survivor and has chaired the society’s Santa Monica Relay For Life event for the past five years. Under his leadership the event has raised more than $440,000 for cancer research, early detection, education, advocacy and free patient services programs. Lt. Fabrega recently represented the American Cancer Society on the hit “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” at the remodeling of an El Segundo police officer’s home.
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters In Atlanta, the society has local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States. For more information, call toll-free at 1-800-ACS-2345. Mural’s return to library long overdue
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on January 27, 2006. Read the original PDF.