American Lung Association / C. Everett Koop Foundation Award Presented To Peter Hanauer

American Lung Association
Monday, 20 May 2002

Unsung Hero Award Given at Lung Association Annual Conference in Atlanta

Peter Hanauer will receive the American Lung Association/C. Everett Koop Foundation's Unsung Hero Award at the Lung Association's annual conference in Atlanta.

The American Lung Association and C. Everett Koop Foundation gives the Unsung Hero Award to the individuals of the tobacco control movement who work diligently against the tobacco industry. The first award was given at the World Conference on Tobacco and Health in Chicago in August 2000. This award symbolizes the tireless work Dr. Koop has done on tobacco control and is seen as an important part of his legacy.

Mr. Hanauer, served as president of the Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, for three terms and for 25 years was on the Board of Directors and is currently a staff member at the organization. He has co-authored several tobacco initiatives, which have resulted in restrictions on smoking in public places and in the workplace in the state of CA. He also participated in the analysis o f the secret internal documents of Brown and Williamson Corporation. This analysis resulted in the publication of several articles in the Journal of the American Medical Association and the book, The Cigarette Papers.

Mr. Hanauer is the third recipient of this award. Other recipients were Donald Shopland of the National Cancer Institute and Robert Mecklenberg, former U.S. Chief Dental Officer.

The American Lung Association has been fighting lung disease for nearly 100 years. With the generous support of the public and the help of volunteers, we have seen many advances against lung disease. However, our work is not finished. As we look forward to our second century, we will continue to strive to make breathing easier for everyone through programs of education, community service, advocacy, and research. The American Lung Association's activities are supported by donations to Christmas Seals and other voluntary contributions.

For more information, or to contact American Lung Association, see their website at: www.lungusa.org