Jeff Gallahue, Canton: Founded We Beat Cancer, which recently won the Audesse Award from the Massachusetts Society of Clinical Oncologists, an honor bestowed on groups making significant contributions toward educating the public about cancer prevention. The private foundation has raised more than $400,000 since 2011 to help cancer patients with everyday expenses from child-care to mortgage payments.

Kelley Conley, Dedham: Volunteers at Children's Hospital each summer to provide support for others who have been diagnosed with diabetes. Conley, a Concord Academy senior, accepted the Merritt Levitan Youth Ambassador Award at the Joslin Diabetes Center's annual High Hopes Gala on Nov. 22.


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Aryanna Lynch , Weymouth : Saved her pregnant mother's life by calling a cousin for help when Tiffany Lynch lost consciousness after a seizure in early February. In March, the Weymouth Police Department honored Aryanna for the 3-year-old's bravery and quick thinking.

Bob Malone, Plymouth: Purchased Priscilla Beach Theatre in Plymouth to reestablish the once-thriving theater colony as a modern performing arts campus. Malone's first objective has been restoring the 1850s barn that once housed the main stage but was closed off by town inspectors nearly a decade ago. The project is slated for completion in March, and the theater's summer season will commence in July.

Fred Reagan, Lakeville: Has raised about $172,000 for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute by reselling candy bars he buys from Hilliards House of Candy in Easton. With a professional background in sales and management, Reagan has hit upon a novel (and sweet) approach to charitable giving.