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…]
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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.
Cancer Support Center hosts Ungala on Oct. 30
The Cancer Support Center invites attendees to “dress down” for its Harvest Moon Ungala on Friday, Oct. 30. Guests can attend in person, or set a virtual party with a meal from Balagio’s Ristorante. The gala is one of four major fundraisers for the not-for-profit organization that offers its services[Read More…]
Supporters take a walk for the Cancer Support Center
Walk of Hope will be live and virtual on Oct. 4
Walkers of Faith were the top fundraising organization for the 2019 Walk of Hope. The event will look different this year, but the cause of supporting the center’s services remains the same. (Chronicle file photo)
Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk to appear at Cancer Support Center’s annual Golf Outing
The Cancer Support Center will host its 29th Annual Golf Outing on Monday, Sept. 14, at Idlewild Country Club, 19201 Dixie Highway. The event will feature former White Sox catcher and Baseball Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk. The event will include 18 holes of golf, an after party barbecue, silent[Read More…]
Pop-up nutrition program helps Cancer Support Center’s patients
Cancer survivor Paulette Coffel of Hazel Crest, left, stops at a food station manned by Cancer Support Center volunteer Reshida Reid. Volunteer Chloe Watson, center, assists Coffel as she walks from station to station. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)
Cancer Support Center’s ‘RISE UP’ telethon is Sunday
The traditional fundraiser is taking a new approach from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 17, when the Cancer Support Center hosts “RISE UP,” a virtual telethon. Funds will help support the free programs and services offered to anyone battling cancer in the South Suburbs. Tune in to this event[Read More…]
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