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Meet Our Team
WE’RE SMALL BUT MIGHTY
Karaoke Fights Cancer IV: Caught in the Act
Entertainment
MAY 18TH @ 3 PM
FINALS @ Prime Time
Sports Bar
National Cancer Survivors Day
JUNE 1ST @ 1 PM
Willamalane Adult Activity Center, Springfield
My Breast Friends 5K
JUNE 8TH @ 8:45 AM
Alton Baker Park, Eugene
Tough Enough to Wear Pink | Eugene Pro Rodeo
JULY 3RD @ 12 PM
Eugene Pro Rodeo
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Haidy Lee, MD, PRESIDENT
Alicia Heer VICE-PRESIDENT
Michael McNally SECRETARY
Jack Cannon III
TREASURER
Peter Davidson
Joy Pendowski
Jasmine Reiber
Tobey Ritchie
Kelli Warner
Amy Johnston, Executive Director
Amy has been with the Foundation since its early days in 2014, when it was a small organization with a big dream. She believes deeply in the power of community and has played a key role in shaping OCF into the thriving organization it is today. In her free time, Amy loves to travel, read, and spend time with her husband and their two (almost) grown children.
Andrew King, Program Coordinator
Andrew has worked as OCF’s Program Coordinator since 2017. As the organization’s second ever employee, he is immensely proud of the work OCF continues to do to provide a wide range of support services for cancer patients in our community. When not at work, Andrew is an avid birdwatcher, and enjoys exploring all Eugene has to offer with his wife.
Damon Garner, Development Coordinator
Having joined the foundation just months before the pandemic, Damon brings decades of retail and event management experience to his work at OCF. His expertise in creating strong relationships and driving successful operations has been instrumental in enhancing our fundraising efforts and expanding our reach. When not overseeing OCF events, Damon can be found cheering on the Ducks from the stands.
Cheer for your favorite duo!
Support OCF at the upcoming karaoke fundraiser, You Can Duet!
Karaoke Fights Cancer (Round 4) is here! This year, since NO ONE FIGHTS CANCER ALONE, NO ONE SINGS ALONE!
So, grab your favorite singing partner and channel your inner Sonny & Cher, Olivia & John, Fat Joe & Ashanti, Tim & Faith, Black Eyed Peas, Elton & Kiki, Lady A, Dolly & Kenny…the list goes on! It’s time for some Karaoke Fights Cancer...duet style!
Over their first 3 years Karaoke Fights Cancer raised more than $39,000 for the Oregon Cancer Foundation. This year, they’re trying for $50,000!
There are several ways to participate!
Donate in support of your favorite contestants, sponsor as a business, or show up and cheer on our performers!
Date: Sunday, May 18th
Time: 3pm -7pm
Location: Prime Time Sports Bar karaokefightscancer.org
Karaoke Fights Cancer is hosted by Caught in the Act Entertainment
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AMY Johnston
Ongoing Programs & Support
NEWCOMER ORIENTATION
Oregon Cancer Foundation offers an introduction to resources and services available to cancer patients in Lane County. OCF staff will provide an overview of our organization’s services, including support groups, educational classes, assistance programs, and other community resources. Meetings can be scheduled either in person or remotely via Zoom. Caregivers and family members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
YOUNG WOMEN’S CANCER SURVIVOR GROUP
1st Wednesday of every month 6:30-8:00 pm
This group is an informal, peer-facilitated group for women ages 18-50 who are going through or have completed treatment.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (VIRTUAL)
2nd Wednesday of every month 6:00-7:30 pm
This group is for anyone diagnosed with breast cancer at any stage of their journey.
I FINISHED TREATMENT. NOW WHAT?
7-Week series on surviving cancer | Tuesdays @ 6:00 pm, ending on May 13th (Fall Series starts in September)
When cancer treatment ends, a new chapter of life begins. Our seven-week Survivorship Series will provide the information and support you need to manage the challenges that arise after cancer treatment. Presenters will be experts on the topics presented and may include local physicians, other medical staff, and other professionals from the community.
WARRIOR WITHIN: MAKEUP APPLICATION CLASS
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Dates vary
Join us for a free one-hour makeup application class that teaches you how to look and feel beautiful & confident. Local makeup artist and cancer survivor, Corina Tsuda, will share tips and tricks to help you find your new look, focusing on eyebrows and enhancing facial features. Please bring your favorite makeup products to class.
Wigs, Scarves, Hats, and More! THE
Believe BOUTIQUE
Oregon Cancer Foundation’s Believe Boutique carries complimentary wigs, hats, scarves, and other accessories for cancer patients undergoing treatment.
A trained volunteer is available to assist with selection and styling.
Fittings by appointment only.
Call (541) 632-3654 today to schedule your appointment!
80'S THEMED 5K AND SILENT AUCTION
Join OCF at the 8th annual #MBF5k
Date: Sunday, June 8th
Time: 8:45 AM Silent Auction 10:00 AM Race Starts
Location: Alton Baker Park
About My Breast Friends 5K FROM KELLY BARTON, FOUNDER
I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer January 8, 2018. While walking with a friend, I was discussing how I should celebrate the end of chemo. I had been an avid runner for the last 8 years and participated in many local 5K's and 10K's. My friend reminded me that I
OVER $120,000 RAISED
had mentioned at one point that it was secretly a dream of mine to plan a 5K event. The wheels started turning and we came up with the idea of “My Breast Friends 5K”.
I knew I wanted to benefit local cancer patients, so I reached out to the Oregon Cancer Foundation. Planning the event was a great way to take my mind off of what I was going through. It gave me something exciting to look forward to at the end of my chemo treatments.
Through connecting with the Oregon Cancer Foundation, I found an amazing support system. The Support Groups, the Survivorship Series and friendships I made with other cancer survivors have been the biggest blessing.
Registration
$30 INDIVIDUAL (includes 12 & under, until 6/7)
$25 TEAM (save $5 per individual, until 6/7)
Scan the code above to register or visit facebook.com/MBF5K to learn more
PATIENT SPOTLIGHT
Each season, we highlight someone in our community who is an inspiration to those affected by cancer.
Eva L.
"Now, I stop to smell the roses, kayak in beautiful places, spend time with family and friends, and focus on being fully present."
Can you tell us a little about your cancer story?
In the fall of 2023, I was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer. During treatment, doctors discovered I also have lung cancer—unrelated to the breast cancer. Thanks to current research, I’m able to take a TKI drug that helps keep my lung cancer in check, though it is not a cure.
What helps you get through the most challenging moments?
Friends, family, and my cancer support groups have helped me through some of the most challenging moments. Learning from other survivors has given me both inspiration and strength. Dark humor has also played a huge role in helping me cope with fear and the many ways cancer treatment has affected my body and mind.
How has your perspective of life changed since your diagnosis?
I’ve come to understand the importance of finding joy and happiness in the present moment—not just as something to look forward to in the future. For much of my life, I was focused on planning ahead, waiting for retirement (still years away), and prioritizing the needs of others over my own. Now, I stop to smell the roses, kayak in beautiful places, spend time with family and friends, and focus on being fully present.
What role did the Oregon Cancer Foundation play in your journey?
The Oregon Cancer Foundation (OCF) offered me my first sense of concrete hope during one of the most terrifying times of my life. Our visits with doctors and surgeons are often brief, followed by
long days and weeks of uncertainty and difficult decisions. OCF stepped in to help me find current research, connect with local resources, and join support groups. They were there not only when I was newly diagnosed with breast cancer but also as I navigated the complicated path of lung cancer. They helped me seek second opinions, address insurance issues, and take medical leave from work. OCF stood by me through the hardest days of my life. I knew I wasn’t alone—they understood the magnitude of the decisions I was facing. Their support gave me hope and served as a guiding light through my darkest moments.
What advice would you share with someone newly diagnosed?
You will find the strength to get through this— whether from friends, family, or community. You are not alone. Each person’s journey is unique, as are our treatment paths, but what’s universal is the way the cancer community supports one another.
Is there anything else you’d like to add?
A cancer diagnosis can be life changing. Meaning and purpose become more nuanced—something we need to curate with intention. Seek out the people and experiences that bring you joy and light.
Local Support. For Local Patients.
All donations to Oregon Cancer Foundation directly support patients in Lane County.
FROM OUR CLIENTS IN 2024
We’d like to share some of the kind words we’ve received from clients this year.
”That is amazing thank you so much! You have no idea how helpful that is to us. You are awesome and bless you. The work you do is incredible during this difficult time in our lives to have any kind of help is try appreciated.“
“I
love walking in to the OCF office and seeing the smiles and hearing encouragement.”
“Thank you so very much! Again, I appreciate the help so much. May God bless you and the Oregon Cancer Foundation”
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