AboutLife Number 4

AboutLife
Number Four 2014
CanCare, Inc. provides
one-on-one, emotional
support for cancer patients
and their families.
22nd Annual CanCare Golf Classic
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ow! This year’s CanCare Golf
Classic proved to be one of
our best yet! Special thanks
to dedicated CanCare volunteer Curt
Hammock for sharing his inspiring story
about his journey through cancer and
treatment, and how CanCare continues to
impact lives today.
Another special thank you goes out to
Co-Chairs, Diana and Lee Chenoweth,
and the CanCare Golf Committee, for
their tremendous support and hard work.
We are very grateful for our volunteers who
helped to make the event such a big success
and especially the Friends Advisory Board,
the Friends of CanCare Board, the Young
Friends of CanCare Board, and Lakeside
Country Club for the time and effort they
dedicated to this event.
The golf tournament and party holes
were more fun than ever, with each one
offering their own unique spin on live
music, food, and energy! Congratulations
to The Basham, Davis, Ferrari, and
Jones Families, our four lucky winners
of the helicopter golf ball drop for the
extraordinary wine raffle! Special thanks
to the Ann Werme Group for their
donation of awesome personalized coolers
for each golfer!
The “Fishettes” volunteers with Jeffrey Tucker,
the best fried catfish chef in town
Diana and Lee
Chenoweth
Curt and Elaine Hammock with their
daughter, Hillary Delacerda
Coolers for each golfer
donated by Ann Werme
Group
Thanks to our many volunteers who make
this the best golf outing in Houston!
Doug Hodges, Kathy and Rod
Wiggins, and Brenton Queal
Dan Dunn with Renee and Steve Ash
“Change
always comes bearing gifts.”
- Price Pritchett, Business Advisor and Author
A MESSAG E FR O M C A NC A R E P RE S ID E NT, NANC Y TUC K ER
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hange came bearing gifts 24 years
of cancer and survived. Meeting someone
ago when Anne Turnage created
whose understanding and encouragement
an interfaith network of cancer
become pillars of light and hope, faith and
survivors who could deliver hope through
possibility, is something so powerful when
one-on-one support to cancer patients and
your world is filled with doubt.
their families. That gift was the spark that
In 1993, another change came when
created CanCare as we know it today.
CanCare expanded our service of hope into
The magic of CanCare
hospitals. We now partner
then and now is our very
with 28 hospitals and clinics
personal approach to three
in Houston, Colorado
of life’s most devastating
Springs and Atlanta. Last
words: “You have cancer.”
year our volunteers made
When you hear those
over 12,000 visits to patients
words, your world turns
and their families. And in
upside down, throwing you
recent years, another huge
into fear and despair and
change occurred. CanCare
confusion. When you’re
now reaches across the globe
in that darkness, there is
to serve people thanks to the
nothing as powerful as
internet. In 2013, Facebook
talking with someone who’s
brought more than 20,000
CanCare President and CEO,
gone through the same type Nancy Tucker
new visitors to CanCare’s
website, accounting for 20% of the new
people we served.
Yes, change has been a major gift
for CanCare and, therefore, for cancer
patients. What hasn’t changed is the
indomitable spirit of God’s work and
compassion that inspired CanCare’s
visionary founder. What hasn’t changed is
the passion of our volunteers who minister
hope to patients from Houston to London
to Singapore. What hasn’t changed is our
gratitude for supporters and donors who
recognize there’s something positive they
can do to make a difference in the lives of
cancer patients and their families today.
Thank you for your support in 2014
and helping us to continue the emotional
healing we provide for cancer patients and
their families.
Holiday Greetings from the Staff at CanCare
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f the many thoughts that come to
mind during the holidays, gifts are
often at the top of the list. Some of
the most important gifts CanCare receives are
our trained volunteers. These individuals, who
have faced cancer, overcome the challenge and
want to give back to others, are at the heart
of CanCare. As staff members, we meet many
amazing people who look to CanCare for
support, and it is our amazing volunteers who
provide that needed encouragement.
For those who support CanCare, and for the
volunteers who are bringing hope to others every
day, we are thankful. We wish you all a joyful
holiday season.
Staff: Back l to r: Nadia Rodriguez,
Betsy Schauer, Pamela Miller, Warren Bright,
Pam Shepherd, Chelsi Davis, Nicole Dixon;
Front l to r: Alicia Bergeron-Jarrett,
Nancy Tucker, Rima King, Debbie Edmondson
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It’s not too late to join Team CanCare for
the Houston Marathon, Half and 5K
T
eam CanCare has an awesome
group of runners lined up for
the upcoming Chevron Houston
Marathon and Half Marathon on January
18, 2015! Everyone is invited to come
out and cheer on the runners at our
race day “Hoopla Site” sponsored by
Williams. We will have live music playing
to pump up runners near the finish line.
Email [email protected] for a map and
directions to our spot on the race course.
Want to get in on the action? You can
join us and participate in the 5K, which
takes place on Saturday, January 17 and
you’ll receive a Team CanCare t-shirt! For
more information or to sign up now, go to
www.teamcancare.org.
Team CanCare is an official “Run
for a Reason” charity in the Houston
Marathon. We offer our team members
an opportunity to dedicate their race to
someone affected by cancer. As an added
bonus, we offer great incentive prizes
and all participants are invited to Team
CanCare’s victory party!
Team CanCare “Hoopla Site” cheerleaders
Dr. Luis Camacho runs for Team CanCare in last
year’s half marathon
COLORADO TEAM
A
licia Bergeron Jarrett, CanCare’s Program
Services Director, traveled to Colorado Springs
in August to meet with the volunteer leadership
team, and local congregations and hospitals to begin
planning the 2015 CanCare training and service
delivery structure. During her visit, Cynthia Griffin,
one of CanCare’s volunteer trainers, provided a tour
of Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care facility
that hosted the CanCare training and continuing
education events.
Cynthia, along
with Beverly Saller
and Linda Pung,
helped train 14
new volunteers last
year in Class 64,
and hopes to have
an equally good
turnout in 2015.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Jan Towers
J
an Towers is a retired interior
designer from Kansas, and a 3-year
ovarian cancer survivor. Her battle
with cancer began in May 2011 when
she experienced some pain in her hip after
having two knee replacement surgeries.
After several tests, she was informed
that she had stage 4 ovarian cancer with
metastasis to the liver.
Jan had surgery to remove the cancer
and started clinical trials. “At first I had
no complications, but as the treatment
progressed, I started having problems with
my platelets and was hospitalized several
times,” she shared. As she grew weaker and
could no longer take care of herself, her
daughter came from Alaska to help. “I had
a great group of friends who took me to
the cancer center each week. In addition
to my daughter and two sons, these ladies
were my angels,” she said.
“After many complications, I was
admitted to the ICU for a last-ditch
effort. I have no idea what was done, but
I felt like I was floating for several days
and when I awoke, I was on the road to
recovery. It seemed like a miracle.”
For three months, she was cared for
at a nursing facility, but then was able to
move to Texas to be near her son. “When
I arrived, I was still in a wheelchair, but
my goal was to be independent again.
Within three months, I attained it and
was able to move to Lake Jackson to a
senior living complex.”
Jan learned about CanCare at a
support group meeting she organized and
decided to become a CanCare volunteer.
She is currently supporting five people,
and each person she supports has told
her she gives them hope, information,
privacy and strength. “But the road runs
two directions,” she shares. “I receive so
much in return. Just hearing the hope in
someone’s voice when they say, ‘I’m so glad
you called,’ lets me know why the mission
of CanCare is so worthwhile.”
Jan’s faith has been a big part of her
recovery. She learned early on she had no
real control over the cancer treatments and
final outcome. She just needed to stay calm
and have a positive attitude. Her motto is,
“Always expect miracles.”
As for her experience with CanCare, she
says, “Just listen and learn what you need
to do. Your clients will tell you what they
need. Don’t be afraid to help them.”
Besides her devotion to helping others
with cancer, she enjoys art, reading,
creative writing and time with her family.
Jan Towers, CanCare volunteer
Welcome CanCare Volunteer Class 68
C
anCare facilitated our 68th
volunteer training on October 2426, and we are excited to welcome
18 new volunteers to our CanCare family.
We give special thanks to our hosts, The
Houston Methodist Hospital in the Texas
Medical Center, Jennifer Berry, Amanda
Guest, and Susan Savell, and to our lunch
sponsor, Mr. Greg Davis. We would also
like to thank our presenters, Dr. Rick
Ngo, Reverend Mike Fry, Sherea Cary,
Curt Hammock, Anita Bullers, Michael
Wiesenthal, and CanCare trainers, Pat
Hogan-Korge, Roy Davis, and Teresa
Doyle, for making this training such an
outstanding success.
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Top L to R: Tommy Morrow, Robert Grizzard
Middle L to R: Sunghie Na, Shanita Woodard, Chelsi Davis, Jackie Lewman, Camaron Thorson, Ana Love,
Shirley Ebow, Pamela Miller, Rachel Herrera
Front L to R: Sherry Ritcheson, Cory Thorson, Robert Irby, Jr., Nargis Malhotra, Linda Bergeron, Judy Sulak,
(not pictured: Lee Boncher)
New Partners
Atlanta Oncology Associates
S
ince 1972, Atlanta Oncology Associates
has specialized in the treatment of
cancer to provide patients with the
individualized attention they need. Our
staff is experienced in the most advanced
approaches to treatment. In addition, we
offer technologically superior facilities to
provide the best care possible. These
facilities are accredited by the American
College of Radiology, the principal
supervisory body for radiation oncology.
Our patients
often receive
other treatments
such as
chemotherapy,
hormone therapy
or surgery, as
well as radiation
therapy. To ensure the best possible
outcome, this multidisciplinary approach
requires collaboration and coordination
among the specialists on a patient’s
treatment team.
“The volunteers from Can Care are
at our center three times a week now.
You should see how the patients and the
volunteers enjoy their time together! It
ATLANTA TEAM
C
anCare volunteers: Jenny
Ridnour, Kay Royal and Rev.
Neal Kuhlhorst at the Georgia Tumor
Registrars Association (GATRA)
Conference in September 2014.
Neal spoke about CanCare’s support
services and how treatment centers
and hospitals can access CanCare for
their patients.
Jenny Ridnour,
Kay Royal
and Rev. Neal
Kuhlhorst
is such a positive experience.” ­– Wendy
Morris, Office Manager, Atlanta Oncology
Associates at Preston Ridge
of life for our employees and others who
may be impacted by cancer.” – Wanda
Lewis, Vice President of Human Resourcs.
Cobalt
GoWell Petro
C
obalt International Energy Inc. is an
independent oil exploration and
production company active in deepwater
U.S. Gulf of Mexico, offshore Angola, and
Gabon. As an operator, Cobalt maintains an
uncompromising commitment to applying
the highest levels of health, safety, security
and environmental standards in everything
it does. Cobalt was formed in 2005 and is
headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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“CanCare has played a significant role
in the lives of several of Cobalt’s employees
and/or their family members. Having over
24 years of experience in providing oneon-one emotional support to those who
are battling cancer, CanCare was able to
provide support that was unique to each
individual’s situation. We look forward to
our partnership and the opportunity to
witness how CanCare improves the quality
PrimeWay Federal Credit Union
OWell is a
young emerging
high-tech company
with research and
development groups
based in Houston and
Beijing specializing
in wireline logging tools. GOWell design
and manufacture Open Hole and Cased
Hole wireline technologies for the oil and
gas industry. GOWell is proud to offer
CanCare as a benefit to our employees
worldwide.
P
rimeWay Federal Credit Union is a
not-for-profit Houston business
founded in 1937 that serves those who
live, work, worship and attend school in
Houston, Fort Bend County, Washington
County and most of Harris County. With
approximately 50,000 members and more
than 200 employer groups—including
business partnerships with Houston
Methodist Hospital, MD Anderson, St.
Luke’s, UT Health Science Center,
Women’s Hospital of Texas and Shriners
Hospital for Children—PrimeWay is
committed to helping people create
financial strength. To support this effort,
they offer a variety of financial products,
from checking and savings accounts to
credit cards, loans, insurance, and
investment options.
“Supporting our
employees with the best
resources available when it
comes to dealing with some of life’s most
challenging issues is important to us.
CanCare provides an extraordinary service
to people who need support when dealing
with this challenging disease, which
unfortunately touches the lives of many
individuals and families worldwide. We’re
proud to call them a partner.” – Greg Hill,
SVP of Human Resources.
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Board Member Spotlight:
Roderick Allen Larson
A
s Senior Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer at Oceaneering
International, Inc., one of
CanCare’s corporate partner companies,
Roderick Larson spends his days
surrounded by co-workers who understand
business and can offer him assistance when
faced with tough decisions. But when
Roderick’s wife, Lynne, was diagnosed
with Multiple Myeloma in 2003, he found
himself at a loss for people he could turn to
for advice.
“When Lynne was diagnosed, we had
very few people that she could talk to that
understood her situation,” Roderick said.
At the suggestion of Jay Collins, former
CEO of Oceaneering and past member of
the CanCare Board of Directors, Roderick
and Lynne reached out to CanCare in hopes
of finding support in the wake of Lynne’s
diagnosis. What they found far surpassed
their expectations. As Roderick states, “We
now know what a difference it makes to
talk to a survivor, especially someone who
has the same diagnosis, and is undergoing
a similar treatment or is dealing with the
same challenges in their work or home life.
Everyone wants to know that there is hope –
Lynne’s favorite word.”
In the years following her diagnosis,
Lynne went through two bone marrow
transplants, three years of dialysis and,
finally, a kidney transplant in 2012.
Roderick and Lynne were matched in a six
person exchange (3 donors/3 recipients)
where Roderick was able to donate
his kidney so that Lynne could receive
one. Since the transplant, Lynne has
remained in remission and dialysis free.
Says Roderick, “Other than the obvious
challenge of enduring all the rigorous
treatments, Lynne has been a full-time
mom, on good days and bad, with a very
limited support structure (our family all
lives out of state). She is my hero.”
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Roderick Larson, his wife, Lynne, and their sons Jacob and Justin
In 2013, Roderick joined the
CanCare Board of Directors and is now
a member of the Corporate Relations
Committee. When asked about his
experience with CanCare, Roderick
states, “Every time I attend a CanCare
meeting or event, I am overwhelmed by
the caring nature and sincerity of the
group and their dedication to cancer
patients and their families. I am so
grateful to know these people and be
part of their cause.”
When he’s not attending CanCare
board meetings, Roderick loves to spend
time with Lynne and their two boys,
Jacob, 13, and Justin, 14. The family of
four loves to cook and travel, and they
believe that “prayer and the ability to give
your struggles over to God are often what
gets you through the toughest days.”
KIND WORDS FROM A NEWLY TRAINED CANCARE VOLUNTEER
“What a pleasure to meet you, and the training team from CanCare. It was a successful
weekend for me; I gained and learned so much about not only how to care for and support
cancer patients, but also about myself. I felt blessed to learn the skills you taught me,
especially since I’m helping my niece in her battle against lymphoma. I can’t find words to
tell you how grateful I am for the opportunity CanCare is giving me, and I am eager to start
working with you in this wonderful ministry you do.”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Welcome to the Team
Chelsi Davis
C
helsi joins CanCare after nearly
two years working in the marketing
department at Jackson Walker, LLP. A
Houston native, Chelsi graduated from
Memorial High School and received her
B.A. in Business Marketing from Texas
Christian University. In 2004, Chelsi’s
grandfather was diagnosed with prostate
cancer. After
watching
her family
provide care
and support
throughout
her
grandfather’s
diagnosis,
treatment,
and
ultimately
remission,
Chelsi Davis
she realized
the importance of providing hope for those
with cancer. “I am thrilled to join such an
amazing team in working towards a goal I
feel truly passionate about,” Chelsi shares.
Pamela Miller
C
anCare welcomes Pamela Miller as
Communications & Community
Partnerships Assistant. Pamela grew up in
Chicago and later moved to Des Moines,
Iowa. She
met her
husband,
Phil, when
she was a
senior in
high school
and later in
life served as
his caregiver
during his
battle with
myxoid
Pamela Miller
liposarcoma.
“What drew me to CanCare was watching
Phil connect with other people who had
cancer during his treatment. I know what a
Team CanCare in the ABB 5k
January 17
difference it can make in someone else’s life
to have support, including the difference
it made in mine.” Pamela has two grown
children and shared, “I recently became a
grandmother, and I love it!” She also likes
biking, gardening and quilting.
Betsy Schauer
B
etsy worked at CanCare as Director
of Program Services until 2008 when
she decided to spend more time at home
with her daughter who was entering high
school. She has returned to CanCare several
times to help
in different
roles, and
recently
accepted a
part-time
position
as Client
Coordinator
to assist
with client
matching.
Betsy Schauer
Her daughter
is now in college, so she shared, “working a
couple of days a week at CanCare was very
appealing.” Betsy is also a CanCare hospital
volunteer who visits patients at Methodist
West Houston Hospital.
Team CanCare in the Chevron
Houston Marathon
Aramco Houston Half Marathon
January 18
Board of Directors Meeting
January 20
Board of Representatives
Meeting
February 4
Board of Directors Meeting
March 3
11th Annual Young Friends of
CanCare Crawfish Boil
April 18
Board of Representatives
Meeting
May 6
CanCare’s 21st Annual National
Cancer Survivors Day Luncheon
May 28
2015
GIFT OF HOPE CARDS
“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.”
— Mother Teresa
Give a gift to CanCare in honor or memory of a cancer fighter you know, and you’ll
be helping give the gift of hope to someone else fighting cancer.
Simply make a donation to CanCare for any amount. Mark your check “Gift of Hope” and
include the recipient’s name and address you are honoring. If being made in memory of
someone, include their name, and the name and address of the person you would like to
receive notification.
Mail to: CanCare, Inc 9575 Katy Freeway, Suite 428, Houston, TX 7702 or give your gift
online at www.cancare.org.
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Please remember these people in your prayers:
All of our CanCare clients, Julian Barr, Bonnie Beachy, Karen Bodmer,
Family of Jean Buis, Catherine Najvar Burnham, Charlotte Burns,
Paula Canik, Gloria Carr, Dawn Chaky, Virginia Curtis, Sandi Damico,
Debra Dion, Rita Donaldson, Cyndy Fisher, Cindy Johnson, Beverly Jones,
Chris Kaufman, Family of Earl Keeling, Dotti Kesinger, Jennifer Kiser,
Ellie LaPorte, Glennis Lonard, Steve McKenzie, Eileene O’Sullivan,
Family of Marshall Pearlstein, Marcia Powell, Doris Praino, Lauren Price,
Sharon Queen, Beth Robson, Dena Ruffin, Jean Sanfelippo, Garry Schoonover,
Cassie Schuster, Linda Skov, Ellie Snapp, Dianne and James Stewart,
Roslin Sweat, Lynn Turnage, Lynda Van Staden
Donations to CanCare are appreciated and allow us to
continue our mission of improving the quality of life for
cancer patients and their families.
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We thank Phillips 66 for their 2014 pledge of printing
to CanCare, Inc. This generous donation enables us
to share CanCare’s message of Hope through this
publication, About Life. We appreciate the continued
support of Phillips 66 and its employees.
Staff
Nancy Tucker, President and CEO
Warren Bright, EVP and COO
Nicole Dixon, Director of Communications
Alicia Bergeron-Jarrett, Director of Program
Services
Rima King, Director of Development
Chelsi Davis, Special Events and
Communications Coordinator
Debbie Edmondson, Manager of
Administration and Finance
Pamela Miller, Communications &
Community Partnerships Assistant
Nadia Rodriguez, Assistant to the President
Betsy Schauer, Client Coordinator
Pamela Shepherd, Volunteer & Client Services
Coordinator
Editor: Nicole Dixon, [email protected]. Graphic design production: FBK Design.
Contributing writers: Warren Bright, Chelsi Davis, Nicole Dixon, Alicia BergeronJarrett, Rima King, Pamela Miller, Nancy Tucker. Contributing photographers:
Warren Bright, Nicole Dixon. About Life is published quarterly by CanCare, Inc., a
volunteer ministry for and by cancer patients and survivors and their families.
CanCare is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization located at 9575 Katy Freeway,
Suite 428, Houston, Texas 77024. Phone: 713.461.0028 or 1.888.461.0028 Fax:
713.461.0704, www.cancare.org.
CanCare Board of Directors
William W. Hall, Jr., Chair
and Lifetime Director
Shelaghmichael C. Brown,
Treasurer
Hal B. Sharp, AIA, LEED
AP, Secretary
William E. Junell, Jr., Legal
Counsel
Patricia Hogan-Korge, M.A.,
Lifetime Director
F. Max Schuette, Lifetime
Director
Tim D. Conklin
Bernard M. Fields
Sonya Villamagna Hamilton
Titus H. Harris III
Roderick A. Larson
Kerry McKay
John D. Miner
Jack B. Moore
Bill A. Odle
John C. Pavlas
Dawn S. Scheirer
David L. Solomon
Laurence E. Stuart
Dixie L. Ward
Jeffrey A. Zinn
CanCare Medical Advisory
Board
Robert A. Behar, M.D.
Garth A. Beinart, M.D.,
F.A.C.P.
E. Brian Butler, M.D.
Luis H. Camacho, M.D.,
M.P.H.
Luis T. Campos, M.D.
Jorge G. Darcourt, M.D.
Mauro Ferrari, Ph.D.
Bonnie S. Glisson, M.D.
Daniel E. Lehane, M.D.
Janet E. Macheledt, M.D.,
M.S., M.P.H.
Rick Q. Ngo, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Lois M. Ramondetta, M.D.
Manoj A. Reddy, M.D.
Stephen Szabo, M.D.
Michael D. Westmoreland,
Pharm.D., BCOP
CanCare Board of
Representatives
John C. Pavlas, Chair
Darlene Alexander
Marcia Barham
Gloria Barnes
Philip David Belanger
Rachel G. Birney
Marty R. Buck
Charlotte Y. Burns
Bitsy Cleveland
Florida Cornelius-Cooper
Reverend James Currie
Charlotte D. Daigle
Ruth M. Davies
Nancy D. Devlin
Rabbi Gideon Estes
Donna Q. Fong
Connie Marie Fowler
Frances S. Franklin
Dianne Gautier Anderson
Jill Gentsch
Arlyne Gimble
Rabbi Dan M. Gordon
Carol J. Greene
Cindy Grillo
Paula I. Hawkins
Debbie Heckeroth
Donna R. Hirst
Trixie Jobe
David Johnson
Elizabeth Kabat
Leah Katz
Susan Kramer
Cindi D. Kuykendall
Gary P. Lamb
Larry Latimer
Sheila Maio
Jim Mayer
Brandi Monteverde
Nancy B. Morgan
The Rev. Mr. David L.
Northcutt
John W. Overton
Michael L. Parker
Elizabeth B. Patterson
Sharlene Pruitt
Emily Prus
Louise F. Renfro
Sherry C. Ritcheson
Virginia Rogers
Betsy Schauer
Roger Schuelke
Russell K. Schulze II
The Rev. Mrs. Lillie Seals
Joann Seuser
Eleanor H. Sommer
Herbert Sommer
Reverend June Stoker
Cyndy Thompson
Thomas S. Weimer
Lois White
Michael I. Wiesenthal
Hope Wilmarth
Samuel Windham
Stephanie A. Zerger
Friends of CanCare Board of
Directors
Dixie Ward, President
Beth Black
Cynthia Bryant
Susi Haveman
Pat Hogan-Korge
Ann Johns
Nan McCreary
Gretchen Odum
Emily Prus
Fran Story
Carol Surles
Melanie Turzillo
Bonnie Whitten
Friends of CanCare Advisory
Board
Kerry McKay, Chair
Jason Cain
Leslie Franco
Debbie Horgan
Dwight Keys
George Kurisky, Jr.
Christina Lyons
Lisa Morton
Renee Renfroe
Amy Richter
Loan Trinh
Jennifer Tweeton
Young Friends of CanCare
Board of Directors
Sonya Villamagna Hamilton,
Chair
Alexandra Crawley
Nicholas Dickerson
Jack Doherty
Jennifer Doherty
Philip Dunlap
Danielle Durocher
Taylor Edwards
Will Florence
William Jochetz
Chris Lewis
Chad Lyons
Sergio Marazita
Matt Neal
Paul Penland
Rebecca Putterman
Michael Sieger
Kate Speight
Mary Tennant