CancerCare and Turner Sports Broadcaster, Craig Sager, are teaming up to launch the first-ever Acute Myeloid Leukemia Awareness Month, to be held in June.
CancerCare and Craig Sager Team Up for AML Awareness Month
CancerCare Community Comes Together for Remembrance Event
CancerCare’s “Remember and Renew” event offered a restorative space for people coping with the loss of a loved one to cancer to honor and remember their loved ones, connect with others, share their stories and provide words of encouragement and support.
Guest Blog Post: Life is Like Riding a Bicycle…
Dixie shares: “One of the many beneficial things I learned from my time at CancerCare was the importance of self-care. Early on, I identified an important self-care activity as riding my bicycle. My Dad and I often rode together, and it was something that, long into his own treatment, served as a crucial self-care activity for him. It felt like I’d landed on the perfect fit when I discovered CancerCare was a represented charity for the TD 5 Boro Bike Tour, and I was honored to have the opportunity to raise money for an organization that had done so much for me.”
CancerCare Social Workers Present at the 2016 AOSW Annual Conference
A dynamic team of CancerCare’s oncology social workers are presenting this year at the Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) Annual Conference.
Joyce’s Story of Help and Hope
Joyce came to CancerCare after experiencing the loss of her husband to cancer. She shares,“The support [CancerCare] provided saved my life, and I hope to be able to spread awareness so that others may be impacted in the same way that I have.” Putting her gratitude into action, Joyce has become a passionate advocate for CancerCare, and is now being honored at CancerCare’s 2016 Festival of Hope Gala.
CancerCare and Kids Kicking Cancer Partner for 2016 Spring Kickoff
On Tuesday, March 29th, CancerCare for Kids had the pleasure of partnering with Kids Kicking Cancer to offer a free martial arts class to children affected by cancer. The event gave children the opportunity to connect with peers while increasing confidence and coping skills in a fun and relaxing atmosphere.
Why Alex Rides for Team CancerCare
Alex came to CancerCare for support after her friend Jodie passed away from an aggressive form of breast cancer. Jodie had also used CancerCare’s services while she was in hospice. “One of the things that was important to both of us was that CancerCare gave immediate support for people with cancer,” Alex says.
Now, Alex is riding with Team CancerCare at the TD Five Boro Bike Tour to raise funds for others who turn to CancerCare for help.
New Financial Assistance Available to Help Cancer Patients Get to Treatment
A cancer diagnosis is a very difficult time for many families financially, and costs such as transportation often prevent people from receiving proper treatment. We are therefore pleased to share that CancerCare has received renewed funding from Celgene Corporation for “CancerCare Get You There,” one of our transportation assistance programs.
Chic with a Conscience: CancerCare Thrift Shop Unveils New Look with Help from McCann Healthcare
The CancerCare Thrift Shop has been a fixture of Manhattan’s Upper East Side for nearly 40 years. This year, McCann Healthcare generously stepped forward help us extend our reach, creating a marketing campaign that highlights three key aspects of the thrift shop’s philanthropic mission, fashionable merchandise and connection to New York City.
New Financial Assistance Program for Cancer Patients in Mid-Hudson Valley
Cancer is an expensive condition, and patients face financial concerns that impact many aspects of their lives. Today, we are proud to announce a new financial assistance program for adults and children with cancer who live in New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley region. Learn more about who is eligible, and how to apply.