CancerCare’s Pen Pal Program: Connecting Across Generations
April is National Volunteer Month, and one of our most exciting new programs wouldn’t be possible without the help of volunteers: CancerCare’s Pen Pal Program! The Pen Pal Program is offered in partnership with Caring About Seniors and connects older adults with volunteer letter-writers to reduce feelings of isolation through the pandemic and beyond.
Sephora Hosts CancerCare Clients for Brave Beauty Class for Confidence in Honor of World Cancer Day
On Tuesday, February 4, the Sephora store located in Columbus Circle hosted CancerCare clients for a hands-on Brave Beauty in the Face of Cancer Class for Confidence in honor of World Cancer Day.
Financial Assistance From Susan G. Komen®
Susan G. Komen® is committed to bridging financial gaps for underserved individuals coping with breast cancer across the country. Offered in partnership with CancerCare, the Susan G. Komen Treatment Assistance Program is open to low-income, underinsured or uninsured women who are actively undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
CancerCare and Savor Health® Announce Partnership and Introduce Ina®, the Intelligent Nutrition Assistant
In partnership with Savor Health®, we are happy to introduce Ina™, the Intelligent Nutrition Assistant.
CancerCare Receives Funding for Low-Income New Yorkers Facing a Cancer Diagnosis
CancerCare recently received a $700,000 grant from The New York Community Trust to provide financial assistance to low-income New Yorkers affected by cancer.
CancerCare’s Vilmarie Rodriguez, Director of Patient Assistance Programs, Receives Emerald Leader Award of the National Association of Social Workers
CancerCare is thrilled to announce Vilmarie Rodriguez, Director of Patient Assistance Programs, LCSW, is the recipient of the Emerald Leader Award of the National Association of Social Workers – New York City Chapter (NASW-NYC).
CancerCare Hosts Sephora Brave Beauty Class for Confidence to Support Women Living With Cancer
“The Sephora Brave Beauty classes are special for so many reasons,” said Maryrose Mongelli, LMSW CancerCare’s Women’s Cancers Program Coordinator. “It’s all about making these women feel good and confident about themselves, throughout their difficult journey.”
Winter Wonderland Holiday Party 2018
For the third year, CancerCare, in partnership with Flatiron Health, hosted a fun-filled Winter Wonderland Holiday Party. The party was open to all of CancerCare’s clients, including families, adults and caregivers affected by cancer. Flatiron Health graciously hosted 120+ children, adults and staff members in their office space in the Soho neighborhood of New York City.
CancerCare Announces Findings From Second Lung Cancer Roundtable
CancerCare recently held a second lung cancer roundtable discussion titled, “The Role of Lung Advocacy Organizations in Biomarker Testing.”
Sephora Makeup Artists Bring Positivity and Fun to CancerCare Event
On Wednesday, May 2, four makeup artists from Sephora’s Herald Square store visited CancerCare’s National Office to offer complementary consultations to people with cancer and their loved ones.
