May 02, 2002 

Local Business Woman and Cancer Survivor Nominated for Birmingham Area Chamber of Commerce 2002 Small Business Award 

WHO: Dr. Kimberly Leslie Patton, native of Thomasville, Alabama and owner of Leslie Patton & Associates Management Consulting Firm, cancer survivor, daughter of Mrs. Ethel T. Leslie and Mr. Woodrow Leslie, granddaughter of Mr. Benton and Mrs. Helen Thomas and Rev. A. J. and Annie Tate Leslie (all deceased), and wife of Mr. Ralph D. Patton has been nominated for the 2002 Birmingham Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards. In 2001 Dr. Leslie Patton received two honors: The Life Inspiration Award by the American Cancer Society and the Minority Economic Development - MED Week 2001 "Minority Service Firm of the Year". Dr. Leslie-Patton was the Sardis Baptist Church Women’s Conference Speaker in April 2002 where she shared her visions and dreams that encouraged her to boldly speak health and healing during the seven month period of her diagnosis and restoration from cancer and caring for a disabled spouse who has since miraculously recovered. She gives God all the praise and glory for what He has done and will do in her life serving others in crises. She expects to have her first book and record published by the end of 2002 both entitled Journey’s End regarding spirituality and peace during crises. Dr. Leslie-Patton currently serves on the Boards of the Birmingham Health Care and Center for Urban Missions.  

 WHAT: Dr. Leslie-Patton is one of the nominees of the 2002 Birmingham Small Businesses: Living the Dream Birmingham Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business Week celebration. 

WHEN & WHERE: The Gala Awards and Dinner Program held on May 9, 2002 at The Richard M. Scrushy Conference Center at 6:00 p.m. Sponsor: SouthTrust Bank and The Birmingham Chamber of Commerce.  Contact: Edward Fields 205-250-7665 

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