Life - CanCare
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Life - CanCare
AboutLife CanCare Plaza at Number Three 2014 CanCare, Inc. provides one-on-one, emotional support for cancer patients and their families. Rick Rice Park A dedication ceremony for the CanCare Plaza at Rick Rice Park in the heart of Katy, Texas was held May 1, 2014. The plaza, which provides panoramic park views from an elevated, outdoor space, celebrates the park’s theme – hope, love, dream – in honor and in memory of Bill Odle, Bill Hall, Nancy Tucker, Barry Kaplan, Rick Rice, Cory Hawryluk cancer survivors in our community. reminds people to love, dream, and never The park is beautiful and we hope With its limestone blocks, benches lose hope. The idea to work with CanCare everyone will go out and enjoy it. and wood decking, the plaza shares was inspired by CanCare board member Parking for Rick Rice Park is shared quotes from cancer survivors including Bill Odle, and former CanCare board with CanCare congregational partner, CanCare president, Nancy Tucker, who member and current volunteer, Cory Crosspoint Community Church, located at is a thyroid cancer survivor; Bill Hall, Hawryluk. 750 S. Westgreen Blvd., Katy, TX 77450. CanCare chairman of the board, and Cory Hawryluk, CanCare volunteer. From the view of the plaza you can see grand, colorful aluminum letters that are carefully placed to spell out the words “hope, love, and dream.” The individual letters also include inspirational quotes relating to CanCare’s mission of improving the quality of life for cancer patients and their families. Officials with the Interstate MUD district worked closely with CanCare to create a space for the community that Everything counts. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice – visit smile.amazon.com and select CanCare. A MESSAG E FR O M CanCare President, Nancy Tucker O nce again the Friends of CanCare hosted an incredibly successful National CanCare Survivors Day Luncheon. They stayed focused on our mission of the day, which is to provide an opportunity for cancer survivors in the Houston area to celebrate their survivorship, to gain strength from each other, and to acknowledge the survivorship of over 13 million cancer survivors in the U.S. Our keynote speaker, Captain Mark Kelly, talked about literally traveling among the stars into the vast unknown of outer space – something I’m guessing not many of us have done. But like many of us, he has also faced the vast unknown of another uncharted journey: cancer. For anyone who has ever received a cancer diagnosis, I can compare it to the gripping opening scene of the movie Gravity, which occurs in a place that’s familiar to Captain Kelly: outer space. In this scene, the character played by Sandra Bullock is safely tethered to a space shuttle until highspeed debris disconnects her and sends her tumbling over and over, terrified and out of control, through outer space. Her commander and veteran astronaut, played by George Clooney, extends an experienced, helpful hand just at the right time to bring her safely back to the shuttle. Now – who wouldn’t CanCare President and CEO, Nancy Tucker with Capitan Mark Kelly want to be rescued by George Clooney!? But if just at the right time to extend a hand of you can’t have George by your side, I can strength and encouragement. Someone tell you first-hand – when you are facing who has been there and understands how a diagnosis of cancer – that the next best to navigate the unexpected physical and thing is a CanCare volunteer. emotional challenges. They are shining For someone facing a cancer journey, stars in the vast unknown of cancer and a a CanCare volunteer is what George source of hope for all those struggling with Clooney’s character was to Sandra this disease and all those who share their Bullock’s: someone who comes along struggle. National Cancer Survivors Day Highlights C anCare held its 20th Annual National Cancer Survivors Day Luncheon May 15 at The Westin Galleria in honor and memory of cancer survivors and their families. Guest speaker, Captain Mark Kelly, U.S. Astronaut, wowed the crowd with his story of cancer survivorship, traveling in space and serving as caregiver for his wife, Gabby. Honorees included Ruth Davies, and Terri and Dave Peterson. The event was emceed by KPRC news anchor, Dominique Sachse and co-chaired by Beth Black and Kerry McKay. CanCare volunteer, Jessica Hecht, also shared her story of cancer survivorship. Captain Mark Kelly 2 ww w. ca n ca re . o rg Honoree Ruth Davies, with her sons, John P. Davies (left) and Mark J. Davies (right) Announcing The 22nd Annual CanCare Golf Classic SUND AY, O C T. 5 AN D M OND AY, OCT. 6 I t’s time to tee off for CanCare! Get your clubs ready to hit the greens. Register today for the 22nd Annual Golf Classic at Lakeside Country Club. Help us kick off this first class event with a banquet on Sunday, October 5, featuring fun, food, and auctions. The entertainment continues on Monday, October 6, with a day of golf featuring theme inspired party holes and live music, delicious food, and drinks. CanCare is proud to announce, Diana and Lee Chenoweth as this year’s tournament co-chairs. Diana and Lee are CanCare supporters, Golf Classic committee members, and donors. The Chenoweths shared that they are, “excited to be part of this fantastic opportunity to help a great cause and support the good work of CanCare.” This long standing event benefits CanCare’s mission of providing, at no charge, one-on-one support services, hospital visitation programs and volunteer training programs. Don’t miss the fun… this tournament sells out quickly. Banquet and Golf Sunday night cocktail reception, dinner and auctions. Monday golf “shamble” format (select the best drive and play individual’s ball from that point) with a shotgun start. Contact Rima King at rimak@cancare.org or 713.461.0028 to reserve your spot. Party Holes Enjoy food, fun, and festivities at these famous CanCare Golf Classic hot spots. Various theme inspired tented areas are setup throughout the course, offering live music, beverages, and good times. Interested in having fun while helping a cause? Contact Emily Prus at emilyprus@att.net or call 281.558.6502. Become a Sponsor Opportunities are available at every level and participation is encouraged! Contact Rima King at rimak@cancare.org or 713.461.0028 for details. Diane and Lee Chenoweth Survivors Day Highlights Continued: Tommy and Nancy Tucker, Terri and Dave Peterson Audrey Toll with daughter, Dominique Sachse Jessica Hecht Co-chairs, Beth Black and Kerry McKay 713.461.0028 3 Volunteer Spotlight: Jessica Hecht Y ou may recognize Jessica… she was CanCare’s guest volunteer speaker at the National Cancer Survivors Day Luncheon held a few months ago (May 15, 2014) and because she touched so many people with her story, we decided to share it again with our 11,000 newsletter readers. “Stay strong, be positive, and above all, have faith, are the words that I said over and over to myself,” says Jessica. “It has been almost a year-and-a-half since my life changed forever. Now every morning I thank G-d for letting me be a part of each day.” Jessica shares, “My story goes back three weeks before my wedding when I started to feel like I had a swollen potato stuck in my throat. I also started feeling a weird pressure in my chest and I thought that maybe I had too much stress as my job was quite demanding, and that the chest pain I was feeling was due to anxiety. I decided to quit my job and focus on my upcoming wedding. I went to my boss and with a sad feeling and explained that I was not feeling well and I wanted to quit my job for the reasons I just mentioned. He was extremely Jessica and Estaban nice and since I was getting married, he told me to quit after my wedding and honeymoon, so that being unemployed didn’t add to my stress.” A few days later, Jessica was still feeling bad so she went to a Fast Care facility where they told her she had a respiratory infection. She said they gave her a bunch of pills and said she would be fine in a few days. They did not run any tests. That night when she got home, she asked her boss if she could take two days off because she needed sleep. 4 ww w. ca n ca re . o rg “March 14, I woke up with a sharp pain in my chest. I woke my future husband up and I told him that I wanted to go to the ER. He was surprised since I am a very healthy person. In my mind, I Franklin and Susi Hecht, Jessica and Estaban Izquierdo wanted to go to the ER so they could give me stronger doctor and I happened to have Primary pills and then I could go enjoy my two Mediastinal Lymphoma, which was pure relaxing days off. I had an X-ray and a coincidence.” CT scan and then the doctor came back “I was very blessed because I had and told us to please sit down… and that my husband and parents with me the is when we got the news: YOU HAVE whole time I was here in Houston for CANCER.” treatment. In a way, I’m thankful to have Jessica was in complete shock. “The gotten cancer because I was able to meet moment the doctor told me I had cancer, wonderful inspiring heroes throughout my it was 8:00 a.m. which means time for journey. I learned early in life to appreciate breakfast. I told him that I needed to go everything and everyone. She put her out and eat some chocolate chip pancakes wedding on hold until after treatment, and and would be back. The doctor was is now celebrating her six month wedding surprised at my reaction but he did not anniversary.” stop me. I must say those where the most Jessica recently became a CanCare bittersweet pancakes I have ever eaten.” volunteer so that she can share hope with When she returned and was able to process others who are diagnosed with lymphoma. the news, it was then that her weeks no “CanCare has motivated me because it has longer had days. Time did not matter and allowed me to connect with a family of her life had changed forever because that survivors filled with faith and optimism. day became the first day of her cancer We are united because we share the fight. knowledge that nothing is impossible with “I called my parents in Quito, Ecuador HOPE.” and that day they came to Miami. When I VOLUNTEER was at the hospital in Miami, the doctors told me that they couldn’t find a doctor To become a volunteer for CanCare, that was willing to do the biopsy since sign up for training they had not seen this type of cancer before. Through a friend, I got the email October 24-26, 2014 in Houston. of a doctor from MD Anderson in www.cancare.org Houston who happened to be a lymphoma Welcome CanCare’s New EVP and COO, Warren E. Bright C anCare is pleased to welcome Warren Bright as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Warren brings to CanCare 25 plus years of business experience, a passion for our ministry, and a dedication to CanCare’s mission. Warren’s son, Wesley, and the entire family were recipients of CanCare’s support during Wesley’s battle with leukemia. The entire family later went through CanCare’s volunteer training, becoming the first complete family to be trained volunteers. Warren has also served CanCare as a member of its Board of Directors since 1999. “While cancer has never invaded my body, I have experienced the impact it has on an individual and their loved ones and friends. I have also experienced the comfort and support a CanCare Warren E. Bright volunteer brings to someone facing cancer. I am excited about being on staff and contributing on a daily basis to furthering CanCare’s mission,” shared Warren. Anne McCluan Fund A fter 21 years of service, the ministry of CanCare has benefited from and will continue to draw inspiration from the dedication, the servant leadership, and the life of Anne McCluan. Upon her retirement, the CanCare Board of Directors established the Anne McCluan Fund in grateful recognition of and to honor her commitment to the organization. Donations received for this fund will advance the areas of training, education, and the nurturing of CanCare volunteers. To make a donation in honor of Anne McCluan, please send a note designating your contribution to this fund, and Anne will receive notification of your gift. Donations can be made online, in person, or by mail to 9575 Katy Freeway, Suite 428, Houston, TX 77024. Young Friends of CanCare 10th Annual Crawfish Boil H uge thanks to the ‘Young Friends’ for their very successful 10th Annual Young Friends of CanCare Crawfish Boil which was held April 26, 2014 at Jackson’s Watering Hole. The event offered all-you-can-eat crawfish, drinks sponsored by Silver Eagle, auction, and live music from Southern Reverb, hosted by this incredible group of young professionals dedicated to helping others, both young and old, who are battling cancer. The success of the event is also due to all of the amazing sponsors and auction donors, with special thanks to the Title Sponsor, Frost Bank. Overall they raised over $17,000 for the mission of CanCare. Anne McCluan Sergio Marazita, Kate Speight, Sonya Hamilton, Rachel Dickerson, Danielle Durocher Drew King, Chelsea Johnson, Sarah Hoy, Justin Stradley, Billy Bettingen, and Courtney Hosea 713.461.0028 5 Board Member Spotlight Bill Odle B ill Odle is currently serving his second year as a member of CanCare’s Board of Directors, as well as serving on various committees. Perhaps his biggest contribution to CanCare is his involvement with Rick Rice Park in Katy, Texas. Bill Odle Bill is the Managing Principal for TBG Partners, a landscape architecture and planning firm. The park idea started with one of Bill’s clients, Cory Hawryluk, a long time CanCare board member and member of the Interstate MUD Board of Directors, which is the group responsible for the park. Bill was inspired by the mission of CanCare throughout this project. “I believe that everyone needs a teammate in whatever you do. CanCare is a great teammate when you are fighting cancer. CanCare gives people LOVE, HOPE and allows them to DREAM,” states Bill. On May 1, 2014 there was an official dedication at the park for the “CanCare Plaza” which honors cancer survivors and offers them a place of tranquility. Bill Odle was the lead architect for the design of this beautiful park. When you visit the CanCare Plaza and you look out over the pond and the walk paths, you will see the huge letters that spell out the words “LOVE, HOPE, and DREAM” across the landscape, along with quotes in the plaza from cancer survivors involved with CanCare that correspond with each word. Bill’s personal experience with cancer occurred when his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer eight years ago. Bill and his family grew through the experience and wished that they had known about Team CanCare Wants You! Get Ready, Set, Go! Y ou can hear the footsteps as they come barreling down towards the finish line…the crowd roars…cheers…bells ringing…horns blowing…it’s Team CanCare!!! Since 1996, Team CanCare has participated as an official “Run for a Reason” charity in the Houston Marathon. Join this energetic group of Team CanCare members 6 ww w. ca n ca re . o rg CanCare at the time. “If we had known about CanCare, it would have helped all of us.” Bill and his wife have three wonderful children, a 10 year old son and two daughters, ages 8 and 4. They are a Christian family and were very involved with helping to start up RiverPoint Church’s campus in Missouri City. The campus just celebrated its two year anniversary. Bill Odle, Barry Kaplan, Nancy Tucker, Bill Hall, Cory Hawryluk RUN OR WALK FOR CANCARE IN THE HOUSTON MARATHON RACES JANUARY 17 & 18, 2015 runners and walkers for the upcoming Chevron Houston Marathon and Half Marathon. Not a runner? Not a problem. Join the team and participate in the 5K. Every participant will receive one of our Team CanCare t-shirts! Come cheer on the team as they near the finish line. We are always looking for families and supporters to cheer on the Marathon participants at our race day “Hoopla” Site with live music, snacks, fun, and fellowship. Team CanCare’s dedicated participants have raised over $1 million in support of our organization as they dedicate their race to someone special affected by cancer. For more information or to sign up now, go to www.teamcancare.org. UPCOMING EVENTS We appreciate our volunteers! A CanCare volunteer appreciation event was held on March 29 at the beautiful waterfront home of Tina and Rex Davis. Everyone gathered to the theme of “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay... Spending time with Friends” to share stories and fellowship over a common interest in CanCare’s mission of improving the quality of life for cancer patients and their families. A huge thanks to Tina and Rex for hosting the event! Board of Representatives Meeting September 10 Board of Directors Meeting September 16 22nd Annual CanCare Golf Classic Banquet October 5 22nd Annual CanCare Golf Classic October 6 CanCare Support Volunteer Training / Houston October 24-26 Annual Interfaith Clergy Luncheon November 5 Sittin’ on the dock of the Bay Welcome Volunteer Class 67 O n June 20-22, CanCare welcomed 17 new CanCare volunteers who completed training at First Presbyterian Church in Sugar Land. We give special thanks to our gracious hosts: First Presbyterian Church in Sugar Land, Reverend Dr. Fredrick & Mrs. Ruth Seay, and Ms. Mary McMaster. We would also like to thank those who made the training a success, our speakers: Dr. Janet Macheledt, Sherea Cary, Dr. Bob Boyd, Jeff Folloder, and CanCare trainers: Pat Hogan-Korge, Roy Davis, and Teresa Doyle. Back Row L to R: David Bingham, David Fortier, John Brockhan, Tim Leary, Barbara Butler, Tanieka Randall, Mike Skowronek, Jan Towers, Christine Bowen, Phyllis Nawrot Board of Directors Meeting November 11 Holiday Open House December 2 2014 Front Row L to R: Glenna Thomas, Marion Smith, Melanie Wong, Erika Alvarado, Ruby Hartsfield, Susan Speer, Gabriela Garcia IT’S AN HONOR Health Fairs and Awareness Events CanCare participates in workplace and faith based health fairs. If you are interested in setting up a CanCare information table at an event, please contact Pam at 713-461-0028. CanCare hospital volunteer, Carol Campbell, was recognized at the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 9, 2014 as one of the Outstanding Volunteers for the year 2013-2014 at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. Congratulations Carol! She was one of two people recognized from the Spiritual Care Department. 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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, Lynn Fortier, Cindy Johnson, Beverly Jones, Chris Kaufman, Family of Earl Keeling, Dotti Kesinger, Jennifer Kiser, Ellie LaPorte, Celeste LeGros and family, Glennis Lonard, Steve McKenzie, 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. CANCARE IS ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. FOLLOW US FOR THE LATEST NEWS AND EVENT PHOTOS. 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. CanCare Staff Nancy Tucker, President and CEO Warren E. Bright, Executive Vice President and COO Nicole Dixon, Director of Communications Alicia Bergeron-Jarrett, Director of Program Services Rima King, Director of Development and Corporate Relations Rachel Dickerson, Special Events and Communications Coordinator Debbie Edmondson, Manager of Administration and Finance Nadia Rodriguez, Assistant to the President Pamela Shepherd, Communications and Community Partnerships Assistant Editor: Nicole Dixon, nicoled@cancare.org. Graphic design production: FBK Design. Contributing writers: Nicole Dixon, Alicia Bergeron-Jarrett, Rima King, Nadia Rodriguez, Pam Shepherd, Nancy Tucker. Contributing photographers: Warren Bright, Kevin McGowan. 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 The Rev. Ms. 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 Suzi Haveman Pat Hogan-Korge Ann Johns Nan McCreary Gretchen Odum Emily Prus Nancy Radecki Fran Story Carol Surles Melanie Turzillo Bonnie Whitten Friends of CanCare Advisory Board Kerry McKay, Chair Jason Cain Leslie Franco Debbie Horgan Dwight Keys Chris Lyons Lisa Morton Renee Renfroe Amy Richter Loan “Lawn” 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
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