Noelie and Dick Gluck

Noelie and Dick Gluck

Small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

11 years ago, Noel Gluck was diagnosed with breast cancer. Instead of adopting a "woe is me" approach, she decided to fight back. With the support of her husband, Dick, and her many friends, she has beaten back the disease. But she did not stop there.

Noel and Dick harnessed their family and friends to support research and treatment efforts for other women fighting breast cancer. "Team Killington" was born 10 years ago to support the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Since its inception, "Team Killington" has gotten hundreds of Killington locals and second home owners involved in raising money for the Komen Foundations' efforts. In the last 10 years, over $60,000 has been raised through the dedication of the Glucks and "Team Killington".

This year, Noelie was chosen Vermont Survivor of the Year by the Komen Foundation for her work to help fight breast cancer.

Small acts of kindness CAN make a big difference.