Gather around the poker table at the 19th annual Texas Hold’em Tournament benefitting the Cancer Support Center on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Balagio Ristorante, 17500 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Registration is $175 in advance or $200 at the door. The fee covers tournament entry, food and open bar. Spectators can[Read More…]
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Kathleen Daly named next executive director of the Cancer Support Center
Kathleen Daly has been named the new executive director of the Cancer Support Center. Daly succeeds Sue Armato who stepped down from the position after nine years in the top position. The Cancer Support Center board of directors said it accepted resumes from 75 people interested in the job. “In[Read More…]
First 2022 Walk of Hope set for May 22 in Mokena
The first of two Walk of Hope 2022 fundraisers for the Cancer Support Center will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 22, at Yunker Park, 10824 W. LaPorte Road in Mokena. The Cancer Support Center expanded its services from its Homewood location to Mokena to better serve residents of[Read More…]
Cancer Support Center’s spring gala is April 22
The Cancer Support Center’s 2022 spring gala, with a theme of “Casablanca,” will be Friday, April 22, at Olympia Fields Country Club. Guests are invited to the full program, including dinner, or the after-party with entertainment and a casino. The gala is one of the Cancer Support Center’s signature events[Read More…]
Cancer Support Center’s Texas Hold’em tournament is Saturday
The Community Board of the Cancer Support Center is hosting its 18th annual Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 12, at Balagio’s Ristorante, 17501 Dixie Highway in Homewood. This fun evening is open to men and women with a chance for the final eight players to share more than $5,000[Read More…]
Kick It Cancer program targets early detection for minorities
Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of stories about the Cancer Support Center and its nearly three decades of service to the community. Kick It Cancer, the newest project at the Cancer Support Center, is being led by a 28-year-old cancer survivor. “This is sort of the[Read More…]
Sista’s of Hope sees mission as strength through camaraderie
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of stories about the Cancer Support Center and its nearly three decades of service to the community. When you’re a college student, pledging for a sorority is a big deal and an exciting time. Lakenia Robinson calls the Sista’s of Hope[Read More…]
Walk of Hope set for Oct. 17
This year’s major fundraising effort for the Cancer Support Center will be the Pink-A-Boo Walk on Sunday, Oct. 17. With a Halloween theme, supporters are urged to come in costume. They can choose the one mile or 5K walk. The event starts at 9:30 a.m. at the center, 2028 Elm[Read More…]
Cancer Support Center plans virtual telethon for April 11
The Cancer Support Center is hosting its second virtual fundraiser telethon on Sunday, April 11. Jump onto Zoom from 6 to 9 p.m. for the live event featuring entertainment, family-friendly fun and testimonials. Special hosts will be Sue Armato, executive director of the Cancer Support Center, and Karen Gordon, who[Read More…]
Pink ribbon masks help HPD raise more than $9,000 for Cancer Support Center
Where everyone else saw an obstacle, Homewood police officer E.J. Dorsey saw an opportunity. His ingenuity and determination helped raise more than $9,000 for a local nonprofit organization.