Hello Friends,
I wish to report that last week’s fundraiser was a HUGH success. We raised over $27,000!!!
The evening was filled with warm wishes, fun, great food and music. We had an excellent presentation by our Key Note Speaker Robert Pugert (AYA Cancer Warrior and future Pediatric Oncologist). Robert touched our hearts with words of wisdom on the love and support of family, the value of solid cancer research and hope for a future where cancer is but a thing of the past!!! Imagine..a world without cancer!
Special thanks to Committee Chair Tina Poulos, Jean Hillman, Elaine Campbell, Mary and Jim Diamond, Toula Pyros, Fr. F Jim and Presbytera Goldie Doukas, Acia Shaheen, Betty and John Poulos, Becky Giallourakis, Elpida Kosmides, Jan Spooner, Nick Giallourakis, Stephanie Zavatchen, Polly Furey, CJ Mosure, Lee Santorelli, Helene & Anthony Santorelli, Gabby Kariotakis, Nick and Diane Kariotakis, Maria and Steve Alex, Matina Manos, Bryan Boss, Irene Steffas, Maggie Steffas, Steve Steffas, Claude Campbell, Mary Levendusky, Myrta Holden, Edna Oroczo, Phil and Alysse Giallourakis, Barb Michael, Tracy Michael, Ellie Chrisman, Tammy Asimakis, Alexis Steffas, Sophia Asmis, Maria Steffas and Linda Glynias.
I really hope I didn’t leave anyone out of my list…if so, I will add them next week.
Also, special thanks to our new friends from Korea (Jin Chou, Yegi and Ashley) who are producing a Documentary on Cancer in the USA. Soon you will receive a link to this new documentary where the SGAYA Cancer Research Foundation and Friends will be highlighted.
AND Special Thanks to our Sponsors and Donors —
YOUR CONTINUOUS SUPPORT HUMBLES US!
George Giallourakis, Mike Catanzarite, Lou and Ann Frangos, Jim Doyle, Gary L. Gross, Rob Risman, David and Dena Grubb, The Paras Family, Paul & Christine Venizelos, Thrivent Gift Multiplier Program, Paul Porch, David P Richards, Scott & Kimberly Williams, Steven Zalany, Cindy & Don Sears, Renee Seybert, Sue Giallourakis, Estelle Callas, Amanda Dempsey, Sandy Tata, Janette O’Brian, Mary Kelly Baddour, Linda Damiani, Philoptochos Society of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Eileen Tassie, Bobby Catanza, Elaine Campbell, Toula Pyros, Linda Lens Photography, Jeremy Dancy, Debbie Webster, Jim & Joel Spevock, Jimmy Lee, Mr & Mrs. Richard R. McClain, Anna & David Goldense, David Wozniak, Becky Prince, Acia Shaheen, Jim Voiklis, Lee & Anglikie Zapis, Tom Abersold, Charles Scott Salon…
AND ABOUT THE BE CALM STAY STRONG YA Cancer Packages—
Description of the YA Cancer Patient Packages:
The treatment itches, it burns, it makes you exhausted and sick, and because it’s so expensive, many young patients can’t afford the simple things that make it bearable. When you support the BE CALM STAY STRONG program, by sponsoring a cancer care basket for a young cancer patient in need, you are making an immediate impact in the life of a cancer patient. When you sponsor a BE CALM STAY STRONG basket, we work with hospitals and social workers that support cancer patients to ensure that it gets to someone who needs it, right when they need it the most. A personal note is included in the basket. All proceeds from your sponsorship are used to support the BE CALM STAY STRONG program – it’s a purchase with a purpose. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT INFO@FIGHTCONQUERCURE.COM.
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ENABLED US TO PROVIDE BE CALM STAY STRONG PACKAGES TO PATIENTS. YOUR NAMES WILL BE INCLUDED IN A PATIENT PACKAGE.
Andrew & Jenny Illcin, Tom Basista, Kelly Orozco, Tim Greene, Tim O’Shaugnessy, David Hillie, Ken Yackle, Mike Kraft, Manual & Linda M. Glynias, Donna Vassos, Betty & John Poulos, Brendan & Anne Fitzgerald, Darrin & Tricia Rodatz, Nancy & Rick Cusic, Jim & Connie Giallourakis, Bill & Connie Pastis, Scott & Lisa Lee, Rick & Ilona Bartch, Jerry & Diane Babinyecz, Jack & Rita Sabolid, Lou & Baiba Celesky, Deborah Barkauskas, George & Jan Giallourakis, Ted & Angela Giallourakis, Bill & Shannon Giallourakis, and (will your name be next??)…
