Jack Wood is well-known throughout our community for his engagement and volunteer efforts. He is a Sheridan Chamber of Commerce Ambassador and volunteers throughout the holiday season as Santa Claus, but Jack is exceptionally well known here at Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) regarding education and early cancer detection efforts. Jack is a proud supporter of SMH Foundation’s The Link – Partners in Pink event and other year-long efforts to support early detection and cancer screening. It is for these reasons, and so many more, that Jack Wood is the winner of the 2024 AARP Wyoming Andrus Award.
The passion and dedication to SMH are very personal for Jack and his family. In May of 2016, Jack Wood lost his daughter, Dana Marie, to ovarian cancer. Not only do Jack and his wife Kathleen give of their time volunteering with The Link, but through annual gifts to honor Dana and provide access to screenings and cancer care. “Jack Wood cares about people and being engaged in his community. His passion is contagious, and we appreciate everything he has done to support and advocate for cancer screening and prevention for all,” shares Sheridan Memorial Hospital Chief Development Officer Cody Sinclair.
Jack’s message is clear: “Get screened, spread the word, or donate. We can, we will, we must!” His words are a powerful call to action, urging us all to join the fight against cancer.
Thank you, Jack, for all you do. Advocates and volunteers like you make our community such an incredible place.
To read more about Jack Wood and this well-deserved honor, visit https://states.aarp.org/wyoming/sheridans-jack-wood-named-states-top-volunteer-over-age-50.