AboutLife Number 2

AboutLife
Number Two 2015
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CanCare, Inc. provides
one-on-one, emotional
support for cancer patients
and their families.
th
Anniversary
1990–2015
A Celebration of Cancer Survivorship
C
anCare held its
National Cancer
Survivors Day
Luncheon on May 28 at The
Westin Hotel, Memorial
City. This event, held in
honor and in memory
of cancer survivors and
their families, was as
moving as always, but
especially significant, as
CanCare celebrates its
25th Anniversary. The
luncheon honored all of
our amazing volunteers,
who Nancy Tucker
affectionately referred to
as, “the heart and soul of
this organization.” Guest
Beth Black, Nancy Tucker, Curt Hammock, Warren Bright, Kerry McKay, Dominique
speaker, Dr. Jen Arnold, star Sachse, and Dr. Jen Arnold
of TLC’s The Little Couple,
neonatologist, and cancer
survivor, was an incredible
addition to the anniversary
luncheon. Engaging the
crowd effortlessly and with
wonderful humor, she spoke
of her own journey and
triumph over cancer, all
while starting a new family
with two small children.
The event was emceed
by KPRC news anchor,
Dominique Sachse and
co-chaired by Beth Black
and Kerry McKay. CanCare
volunteer, Curt Hammock,
also shared his moving
story of cancer survivorship.
(Additional photos on page 2)
Don’t miss the
CANCARE GOLF CLASSIC
I
t’s time to get your clubs ready to hit
the greens and tee off for CanCare!
Register today for the Golf Classic
at Lakeside Country Club. This is an
especially exciting year, as we celebrate
CanCare’s 25th Anniversary. CanCare has
trained over 1,700 volunteers who are
survivors of more than 75 different types
of cancer. These incredible volunteers have
provided one-on-one support to thousands
of patients and families, and so much of
this has been possible with the support
and generosity of those who participate in
and support the long-standing CanCare
Golf Classic.
CanCare is proud to announce
Kelly and Bryan Basham as this year’s
tournament co-chairs. Kelly and Bryan
are supporters of CanCare, Golf Classic
Golf Classic Chairs, Kelly and Bryan Basham
committee members, and donors. The
Bashams shared their sentiments, “Like
so many others, our lives have been
touched by cancer, and we are honored to
serve as co-chairs for the CanCare Golf
Classic. Participating in the tournament
is a wonderful opportunity to support
CanCare and its good work.”
Dinner Banquet and Golf
Tournament:
October 4 & 5, 2015
Sunday night features a cocktail
reception, dinner and incredible auctions.
On Monday, the golf tournament is played
in “shamble” format with a shotgun start.
Contact Rebecca Lewis for individual and
sponsor packages at RebeccaL@cancare.org
or 713.461.0028 to reserve your spot.
Party Hole Volunteers Needed
Enjoy great food, music, drinks and
festivities at the famous CanCare Golf
Classic party stops along the course.
Interested in having fun while supporting
a great cause? Contact Emily Prus at
emily.prus@att.net or call 281.558.6502.
Hope
for the
Future
A WORD FR O M O U R P R E SID E NT, NA NCY T UCK ER
I
n its 25 years of providing support
and Hope to cancer patients and
their families, CanCare has stayed
focused on its mission: to improve the
quality of life for cancer patients and their
families. We remain dedicated to making a
difference for those struggling with cancer
by offering them solace of hope, peace, joy
and wholeness.
CanCare has always been aware of
the need for continual reevaluation and
renewal as an essential part of growth
and improvement. Over the past year,
we have been hard at work developing a
strategic plan to better serve a growing
number of cancer patients with excellence.
In the process of developing this plan, we
relied on the involvement of volunteers,
board members, friends of CanCare,
staff, members of the community, and an
outside facilitator. The time and energy
expended on the project was phenomenal,
and we are thankful for everyone who
participated.
The process has helped us formulate
highly ambitious goals, but our goals
should be ambitious for this simple
reason: CanCare provides a unique and
extraordinary service. Our plan confirms
our mission, focuses on improving
volunteer management and support,
serving an increasing number of patients,
and continues to improve the quality and
cost effectiveness of our services with the
maximization of utilization of technology.
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “The task
before us is never as great as the power
behind us.” How apt is that statement
as we move CanCare forward to the next
great level! Part of the “power behind us”
is our solid history of service, achievement,
and growth. An even greater part of
the power is our committed Board of
Directors, our devoted support volunteers,
our community partners and our hard
working staff. And the greatest power of
all, driving us forward, is our faith.
Our ministry is devoted to doing God’s
work, bringing Hope to those who need it
most. At every turn, we are strengthened
and encouraged by prayer. And we know
that the same God who has guided us in
the past will continue to guide us in the
future.
Survivors Day photo highlights (cont. from cover)
Anniversary Sponsor, Cobalt International: From left to right on bottom: Wanda Lewis, Sue Kerver, Cynthia
Bryant, Lynne Hackedorn, Laura Fread, Monica Ziemba, Clydell Williams; Top row: Russell Lewis and Ken
Fread
Rod and Lynne Larson
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Donna Lewis, Nancy Tucker, and Allison Cattan
Recognition of cancer survivors and candle lighting ceremony. Everyone standing is a cancer survivor.
CanCare welcomes
new corporate partner,
RECON
O
ver the last 25 years, Remedial
Construction Services, L.P.
(“RECON”) has successfully
completed over 6,000 environmental
remediation, geotechnical and civil
construction projects across North
America. Our team of dedicated
employees, financial strength and large
fleet of equipment empower our company
to deliver world class solutions for the
complex environmental problems our
clients face. RECON provides solutions
and we are committed to investigating the
advancing technology and continuously
diversify our skillset to embrace the
changing needs of our clients and the
industries we serve.
“We believe that our employees are our
greatest asset, and the well-being of our
team means a healthier, more productive
workplace. This is why RECON is
pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits
package that includes valuable support
programs such as CanCare. This quality
organization, in cooperation with our
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and
other benefits, helps educate, support and
assist our employees and their families
in times of great need. We are proud to
say we CARE!” – Joy Gossett, Benefits
Administrator
CanCare thanks
Kroger for their
Support
T
hanks to Kroger for their generous
donation to CanCare. As part of
their community support program,
Kroger chooses organizations that directly
benefit the communities where their
customers live and work. Every register, at
every store, has coin boxes on the counter
that people may drop their loose change
into to support the chosen cause for that
quarter.
Young Friends of CanCare 11th Annual Crawfish Boil
H
uge thanks to the Young Friends
for their very successful 11th
Annual Young Friends of
CanCare Crawfish Boil, held Saturday,
April 18th at Jackson’s Watering Hole.
The event, hosted by a dynamic group of
young professionals, offered all-you-can-eat
crawfish, drinks sponsored by Silver Eagle,
a silent auction, and live music from local
band, Southern Reverb. The success of the
event was in no small part due to all of our
amazing sponsors and auction donors, with
special thanks to our Title Sponsor, Debbie
and Jack Moore. Overall, the dedicated
Young Friends were able to raise over
$17,000 for the mission of CanCare.
Will Jochetz, Nick Dickerson, Taylor Edwards, Paul Penland, Sonya Villamagna, Meagan Eure, Andrew King,
Jennifer Doherty, Justin Sternberg
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Volunteer Spotlight Joe McGoff
M
arch 1, 2012 was the date
when Joe McGoff received
the dreaded news that he
had cancer. With a stage 4 throat and
larynx cancer diagnosis and a massive
tumor threatening to block his entire
air passage, he required an immediate
tracheotomy and started an aggressive
treatment including ten weeks of
chemotherapy and eight weeks of
radiation.
After being declared cancer free in
October 2012, his doctors discovered
that the cancer had returned the
Joe McGoff, with Annie Titus, Manager, Oncology Case
following June. Not only was the
Management Program
cancer back, but he also learned that he
cancer through one-on-one matching as
would be losing one of his five senses
well as serving as a hospital volunteer.
as he underwent a complete laryngectomy.
“Cancer only wins if we let it win,” Joe
His extensive surgery allows him to speak
said. “CanCare provides critical tools to
using a tracheoesophageal puncture or
the patient and family members to help
TEP in a voice that he describes as a mix
win this battle.” Joe’s strong belief in the
between Darth Vader and Rod Stewart.
CanCare model was evident as he sought
Joe discovered CanCare when he was
to forge a partnership between CanCare
approached by a CanCare volunteer in the
and the Harris Health System and
radiation treatment center. After receiving
introduce a CanCare hospital volunteer
support as a client, he became a CanCare
program. He took the CanCare mission to
volunteer and helps patients affected by
the administration at the Harris Health
System and through his tenacity and
perseverance, he saw the partnership
come to fruition. Earlier this year,
Harris Health System and CanCare
entered into a collaborative program
through a signed Memorandum of
Understanding and CanCare can now
present volunteers at Harris Health’s
Lyndon Baines Johnson Hospital and
Smith Clinic, the system’s main cancer
treatment locations.
Harris Health
System is a fully
accredited healthcare
system servicing
the residents of the
third largest county in
the country. Their mission is to “improve
our community’s health by delivering
high-quality healthcare to Harris County
residents and by training the next
generation of health professionals.” Joe
currently volunteers at Smith Clinic in the
Cancer Resource Center and participates in
the LBJ/Ben Taub Head and Neck Cancer
Support Group.
Cancer Survivor Sunday
Prayers and Hope
Special thanks
to photographer,
Kevin McGowan
C
anCare’s Atlanta-based volunteers have a special connection with patients they
visit at partner hospitals. Each new cancer patient is given a prayer shawl,
handmade by volunteers from CanCare member churches, Johns Creek United
Methodist Church, Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, Johns Creek Presbyterian Church,
and other local church groups. During the visit, CanCare volunteers wrap the prayer shawl
around the shoulders of the cancer patient and let them know that while each prayer shawl
is knitted or crocheted, the ladies
who make them are praying for their
comfort and healing.
As a part of National Cancer
Survivors Day, CanCare volunteers
and Prayer Shawl volunteers were
paired up and asked to share their
roles with each other. Together they
were able to learn the important
partnership their volunteer work
creates in offering hope to cancer
patients.
Joy Singleton, CanCare Volunteer, and Brenda Thompson,
one of the members of the knitting ministry
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C
anCare wants
to take a
moment to
thank photographer,
Kevin McGowan, for
the incredible work
he continues to do for
CanCare each year.
Everywhere you look
related to CanCare,
you can see Kevin’s gift. Our website,
brochures, annual reports, event photos...
he has photographed countless volunteers
and clients over the years to capture the
faces of Hope that represent CanCare,
often donating his time and talent to
further our mission. We are so grateful for
his support! www.kevinmcgowan.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
Run or Walk for CanCare in the
Houston Marathon Races
January 16 & 17, 2016
T
he excitement and anticipation…
the crowds cheering… the energy
of all the runners… the horns
blowing and bells ringing…and knowing
you are a part of all that fun while raising
funds to help CanCare provide emotional
support to those battling cancer in need
of hope and support… there’s nothing
quite like it! Since 1996, Team CanCare
has participated as an official “Run for a
Reason” charity in the Houston Chevron
Marathon and we invite everyone to
come out this year to be part of the
team. Runners, walkers, and supporters
who want to cheer on others at our
“Hoopla” site are invited to participate
while enjoying snacks, live music, and
fellowship, all with one thing in common
– supporting someone fighting cancer.
Choose the marathon, half marathon
or 5K and every participant for Team
CanCare will receive a t-shirt, and there
are even special incentive prizes for those
who surpass certain fundraising goals.
In the last 19 years, Team CanCare’s
dedicated participants have raised over
$1 million dollars in support of our
organization’s quest to provide emotional
support and hope to those with cancer. All
have a strong desire to further CanCare’s
mission and many run in honor or in
memory of a loved one that has battled
cancer. Help us make the 20th year
of Team CanCare and our “Run for a
Reason” affiliation, a memorable one! For
more information or to sign up now, go to
www.teamcancare.org.
Board of Representatives Meeting
September 9
CanCare Support Volunteer
Training / Colorado Springs
September 11 – 13
Board of Directors Meeting
September 15
23rd Annual CanCare Golf Classic
Banquet
October 4
23rd Annual CanCare Golf Classic
October 5
Board of Directors Meeting
October 13
CanCare Support Volunteer
Training / Houston
October 23-25
Annual Interfaith Clergy Luncheon
November 4
Volunteer Appreciation Event
November 7
Staff members Amy Edwards and Rebecca Lewis
getting in the Team CanCare spirit!
Board of Directors Meeting
November 10
CanCare Support Volunteer
Training / Atlanta
November 13-15
Holiday Open House
December 1
2015
There are still three more
opportunities this year to
become a trained CanCare
volunteer. Cancer survivors
and caregivers of survivors are
needed to help provide hope,
understanding and support to
others fighting cancer. Register at
www.cancare.org
Team CanCare 2015 participants, Peg Gauthier and Laura McCreary
Colorado Springs - September 11-13
Houston - October 23-25
Atlanta - November 13-15
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CanCare Welcomes New Members
to our Team
Deborah Cooper
Director of Program Services
D
eborah has
been involved
with CanCare since
the early 1990’s
by promoting
its mission and
actively supporting
CanCare volunteers
within various
congregations. She
grew up in Houston and graduated from
Texas Tech University. She taught in
Lubbock Independent School District
before attending graduate school at
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
in Boston, where she earned a Masters
of Divinity Degree. She then attended
Harvard Divinity School receiving a post
graduate degree, TH.M., in historical
theology. As a professional who has
specialized in caring ministries, as well
as being an eight-year survivor of nonHodgkin’s lymphoma, she brings a great
understanding for one-to-one support
for cancer patients, their caregivers and
families. Her two sons and her family have
been great sources of support and are her
joy of life in these years of survivorship.
Amy Edwards
Director of Community Partnerships
C
anCare is
pleased to
announce Amy
Edwards as its
new Director
of Community
Partnerships. Amy
holds a Bachelor of
Science Degree in
Biology and a Master
of Science Degree in Biotechnology
from Stephen F. Austin State University.
Her father was diagnosed with prostate
cancer in 2011, which prompted her to
get involved with CanCare as a member
of the Young Friends of CanCare Board.
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“When my family learned about my dad’s
cancer, there was an immediate fear of
the unknown,” shares Amy. “Being part
of an organization that provides hope and
encouragement during this scary time
is truly a blessing and I look forward to
bringing my previous experience and
relationships in the healthcare industry to
promote the mission of CanCare.”
Janicca Lee
Director of Development
Janicca Lee
comes to CanCare
with more than 10
years of fundraising
experience in the
higher education and
healthcare arenas.
A Wyoming native,
she graduated from
the University of
Wyoming with a B.A. in Communications
& Journalism. In 2013, Janicca was
diagnosed with stage 3C ovarian cancer
and just celebrated two years of being
cancer-free in May of 2015. “As a cancer
survivor, it’s truly an honor to be a part of
an organization dedicated to improving
the quality of life for those battling
cancer,” shares Janicca. “I look forward to
utilizing my fundraising background to
advance the mission of CanCare and help
others facing this scary and unpredictable
disease.”
Rebecca Lewis
Special Events and Communications
Coordinator
R
ebecca is
very artistic
and creative, and
has a passion for
event planning
and fundraising.
She holds a B.A. in
Political Science and
a B.A. in Sociology
from the University
of Southern California and a J.D. from the
University of Texas School of Law, and is
a licensed attorney in the state of Texas.
Rebecca was a stay-at-home mother to
her two little boys for the past eight years.
She was diagnosed with stage 3 thyroid
cancer this past February and completed
treatment in April. She has been involved
with CanCare for the past four years,
running in the Houston Chevron
marathon as a member of Team CanCare,
and was thrilled to be able to combine her
love for CanCare as an organization, her
passion for event planning, and her desire
to help others battling cancer when she
was hired as a part of the CanCare family.
Heather Lueckemeyer
Volunteer and Client Services Coordinator
H
eather joins
CanCare after
14 years working in
the fields of assisted
living and hospice
care. A Katy native,
she graduated from
Taylor High School
and received her
B.S. in Recreational
Administration with an Emphasis on
Therapeutic Recreation from Texas State
University, San Marcos. In 2009, Heather’s
grandmother was diagnosed with an
aggressive brain tumor. While providing
care and support to her grandmother, she
realized the importance of offering hope,
not only for those facing cancer, but their
caregivers as well. “I am so honored to
have the opportunity to make a difference
in the lives of others, not only in Houston,
but around the world,” Heather shares.
If you or someone you know is
fighting cancer, let
CanCare
help. Encouragement, support,
understanding, resources and hope.
Spotlight on Board Member,
Dixie Ward
D
ixie Ward is president of the
Friends of CanCare Board and
a member of CanCare’s Board
of Directors. She was first introduced to
CanCare through her daughter who joined
the Young Friends of CanCare in the
early 2000’s. “I went to the Young Friends
Crawfish Boil in 2006 and met Nancy and
some of the other members of the team,
and wanted to join and help in any way
that I could. Soon after, Dixie joined the
Friends of CanCare and has been involved
since. She has supported CanCare’s many
outreach and fundraising events including
service on the Golf Classic committee,
Team CanCare Marathon committee, and
Survivors Day Luncheon committee.
Dixie shares, “I believe in what CanCare
is doing because I have seen those folks
that CanCare has helped in the fight. I am
a CanCare volunteer myself and I know
that when I am working with another
caregiver, I am helping them through a
very stressful and emotional time with
their loved one. What we do at CanCare
is so unique
with our
approach that
it is all about
listening and
the patient’s
wellbeing.”
Dixie’s son
was diagnosed
with sarcoma
of the fibrous
tissue, which
is called Fibro
Dixie Ward
Sarcoma, in his
early twenties. “I know no matter when
cancer happens it is never a good time, and
for my son, he had just started a job and
was living in an apartment on his own, and
learning to be an adult. He felt like life was
against him and did not understand why
this happened. As a mom, there is nothing
worse than your child facing illness. He
had to move back home with us, and
even though he had a lot of support, felt
alone. It was a difficult time for all of us
and looking back, I believe that if I had
someone to talk with during this time, I
would have felt less afraid, which is why I
believe so strongly in what CanCare has to
offer. Thankfully, we all made it through
and my son lives a good life with his wife
and two daughters in California, where he
is a chef.”
Dixie has two grown children, four
grandchildren, and a Bullmastiff that
thinks he is a lap dog at 128 lbs. She has
lived in the Houston area her entire life
and has a deep love for the city and its
people. She is Vice President, Account
Management at MasterCard Worldwide
and has been in the financial services
business for over 30 years. She enjoys
cooking, spending time with family, her
job, and traveling.
Dixie shares, “I get great joy being on
the CanCare Board. The people I serve
with are very passionate about CanCare
and what we are doing, and I am proud to
be a part of this organization.”
CanCare Welcomes our 2015 Volunteer Training Classes
C
anCare is pleased to announce
three more volunteer classes have
graduated this year, with three
more planned in the coming months.
Class 69 graduated from training held
in Houston in February, adding 10 new
volunteers to our CanCare family. We
give special thanks to our hosts, Grace
Presbyterian Church, and to our lunch
sponsor, Young Friends of CanCare. We
would also like to thank our presenters,
Neal Kuhlhorst, Anita Bullers, Michael
Wiesenthal, Dr. Luis Camacho, and
CanCare trainers, Pat Hogan-Korge and
Teresa Doyle, for making this training such
an outstanding success.
CanCare facilitated our 70th volunteer
training class in Atlanta in March and
we are excited to welcome those 18 new
volunteers. We give special thanks to our
hosts, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, and
want to thank our presenters, Dr. Stephen
Szabo, Chet Burdick, Joe Araoz, Pat Little
and CanCare trainers, Pat Hogan-Korge,
Kay Royal, Jenny Ridnour, and Neal
Kuhlhorst for their great effort in making
the training a success for all.
Class 71 completed its training in
June in Houston with 17 new CanCare
volunteers. We are grateful to our host,
St. Philip Presbyterian Church, Laurie
Fortenberry, and to our lunch sponsor,
Chick-fil-A. We would also like to thank
our presenters, Dr. Luis Camacho, MD,
Neal Kuhlhorst, Michael Wiesenthal,
Leonard Donaldson, Curt and Elaine
Hammock, and CanCare trainers, Pat
Hogan-Korge, Roy Davis, and Teresa
Doyle, for making this training a great
experience for all. A special thanks to
Leonard Donaldson, who also catered a
wonderful snack buffet.
Three more trainings are available to
cancer survivors and their caregivers who
want to become volunteers this year.
Colorado Springs Sept. 11-13, Houston
Oct. 23-25 or Atlanta Nov. 13-15. Register
at www.cancare.org.
Volunteer Class 69
Volunteer Class 70
Volunteer Class 71
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Please remember these people in your prayers:
All of our CanCare clients, Julian Barr, Bonnie Beachy, Stacey Betancourt,
Warren Bright, Catherine Najvar Burnham, Charlotte Burns, Paula Canik,
Gloria Carr, Family of Dawn Chaky, Virginia Curtis, Sandi Damico,
Family of Linda Densman, Debra Dion, Rita Donaldson, Lynn Fortier,
Family of Dianne Glasson, Family of Charles (Tom) Green, Elaine Hammock,
Damon Hickey, Don Hardey, Cindy Johnson, Beverly Jones, Chris Kaufman,
Dotti Kesinger, Dwight Keys and family, Jennifer Kiser, Rod and Lynne Larson,
Glennis Lonard, Steve McKenzie, Don Nelson, Mike Parker, Marcia Powell,
Doris Praino, Lauren Price, Sharon Queen, Velma Rice, Beth Robson,
Dena Ruffin, Jean Sanfelippo, Garry Schoonover, Cassie Schuster, Linda Skov,
Ellie Snapp, Roslin Sweat, Lynn Turnage, Lynda Van Staden, Gladys Williams,
Luz Wynne, Andy and Loretta Yelverton
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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Staff
Nancy Tucker, President and CEO
Warren Bright, EVP and COO
Deborah Cooper, Director of Program Services
Nicole Dixon, Director of Communications
Amy Edwards, Director of Community
Partnerships
Janicca Lee, Director of Development
Debbie Edmondson, Manager of
Administration and Finance
Rebecca Lewis, Special Events and
Communications Coordinator
Heather Lueckemeyer, Volunteer & Client
Services Coordinator
Pamela Miller, Communications &
Community Partnerships Assistant
Nadia Rodriguez, Assistant to the President
Pamela Shepherd, Volunteer & Client Services
Coordinator
Editor: Nicole Dixon, nicoled@cancare.org. Graphic design production: FBK Design.
Contributing writers: Nicole Dixon, Amy Edwards, Rebecca Lewis, Pam Shepherd,
Nancy Tucker. Contributing photographers: Warren Bright, Nicole Dixon, Amy
Edwards, Kevin McGowan. About Life is published semi-annually 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
Shelaghmichael C. Brown,
Chair
Dawn Scheirer, Treasurer
Hal B. Sharp, AIA, LEED
AP, Secretary
William W. Hall, Jr.,
Lifetime Director
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
Dwight Keys
Roderick A. Larson
John D. Miner
Jack B. Moore
Bill A. Odle
John C. Pavlas
David L. Solomon
Laurence E. Stuart
Dixie L. Ward
Jeffrey A. Zinn
CanCare Medical
Advisory Board
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
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
Suzanne Armour
Beth Black
Cynthia Bryant
Susi Haveman
Kelly Howell
Ann Johns
Nan McCreary
Gretchen Odum
Emily Prus
Nancy Radecki
Fran Story
Melanie Turzillo
Friends of CanCare
Advisory Board
Dwight Keys, Chair
Jason Cain
Leslie Franco
George Kurisky, Jr.
Christina Lyons
Kerry McKay
Lisa Morton
Amy Richter
Stephanie Swanson
Loan Trinh
Jennifer Tweeton
Young Friends of CanCare
Sonya Villamagna Hamilton,
Chair
Nicholas Dickerson
Jack Doherty
Jennifer Doherty
Philip Dunlap
Danielle Durocher
Taylor Edwards
Will Florence
Michael Grossman
Natalie Hinloopen
William Jochetz
Drew King
Chris Lewis
Chad Lyons
Sergio Marazita
Matt Neal
Paul Penland
Michael Sieger
Justin Stradley
Ehsan Tabesh
Mary Tennant
Meagan Voigt