The Cancer Foundation Winter 2016 Newsletter

A foundation where donations stay local.

Winter 2016 Newsletter

Patient Profile:

RUSSELL & KIM COCHRAN Russell Cochran is one of our local patients from Banks County who was recently diagnosed for the second time with throat cancer. This second diagnosis has been a struggle, both financially and emotionally, for Russell and his wife, Kim. After the diagnosis, Russell and Kim decided to talk to their doctor’s office about any financial assistance and learned about The Cancer Foundation (TCF) which helped them by paying their power bill and giving gas cards to get to and from treatment. Kim says, “We are very pleased with our experience. We didn’t want to ask for help despite our struggle, but feel like the people at the foundation made us comfortable in getting help.” She stressed the kindness of the people working to support their needs and that they are so appreciative of the fact that the foundation acted quickly.

Russell and Kim received this “gift,” as Kim calls the foundation’s assistance, “at just the right time.” “The holidays were just around the corner and this aid helped to relieve some of their holiday stress.”

Through the foundation, Kim said they have had the opportunity to meet so many very nice people, including others who are also living with cancer and those who are working and volunteering for The Cancer Foundation. They would not change a thing about The Cancer Foundation and they encourage others to donate to the foundation because it is a very worthy cause. Once Russell’s treatment is behind them, Russell and Kim hope to contribute to The Cancer Foundation.

Upcoming Events: Cocktails Make sure to save the date for the seventh annual Cocktails: A Season of Spice & Ice on Saturday, March 19th!

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Coctails: A Season of Spice & Ice

et your tickets now for Cocktails: A Season of Spice & Ice! We have Adele tickets (sky suite), Disney on Ice tickets, a Sea Island vacation package and 6 club level tickets to the UGA vs Tennessee game in October up for auction this year – among MANY other items! We can’t wait to see you on March 19th!

Buy tickets here: app.etapestry.com/online forms/CancerFoundationof Northeast/SpiceandIce.html Tickets are only $40 and include hors d’oeuvres and an open bar!

Why We Donate

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We have chosen to support The Cancer Foundation because cancer has touched both the community and us personally. The Cancer Foundation is such a benefit for those going through cancer treatment as well as their loved ones. Therefore we feel strongly that there is no other cause more worthy to support than The Cancer Foundation.”

– Gisela Hodgson, owner Fitness @ Five

Foundation Around Town

Bunco Group at The Cancer Foundation, Michaela Patrick, Sarah Carey, Rachel Florence, April Pilcher, Leigh Garett, Cassie Campbell, Lindsey McKinney, and Cassie Malone at the 2015 Cocktails for a Great Cause.

April, Suzanne, Betsy, and Brooke at the 2015 Cocktails for a Great Cause.

Donor Spotlights

Clarke Central High

Jim Wallace

JunkSouth

We love partnering with our local community to fundraise for local cancer patients. The Cancer Foundation was the beneficiary of the second annual Stoudenmire Bowl in December at Clarke Central High School.

Jim donated 50 Honey Baked hams to The Cancer Foundation for patients at Christmas.

JunkSouth chose The Cancer Foundation as their beneficiary of their Charity of the Month program and donated over $400 to our patients.

Stacey Davis, Tim Stoudenmire, Kimberly Liebowitz, Haley Avery

Jim Wallace and Matt Bengochea, Athens’ Honey Baked Ham franchise owner

Thank You to Our Donors october-december donations: In memory of Lucile Johnston and Evelyn Adams Judy Adams

In honor of Helen Maxine Bruce Larry and Maxine Bruce

In honor of James Akins James and Vicky Akins

In honor of John Bruce Larry and Maxine Bruce

In memory of Thomas Alewine Peggy Alewine

In memory of Nancy Bruce Richard Bruce, Daniel and Mary Colley, Pat Dwinnell, Bernard and Martha Kacmar, Willene Oneal, Sherry Paul, Albert and Phyllis Rother, B.P. and J.N. Sanders

In memory of Alice Anderson Howard and Kathy Anderson In memory of Pierce and Meli Arant Sylvia Arant

In memory of Jane Bryan C.B. and Peggy Lord

In honor of Jennie Argo Jennie Argo

In memory of Jayne Staton Bryan Harry Bryan Imogene Hoard McCants

In honor of Cornelius Bailey Cornelius and Julia Mae Bailey

In memory of Tina Buechner Richard and Genevieve Lynch

In honor of Jayne Bailey D.E. Radcliffe and Gwen Bailey

In memory of Gilbert Busenitz Fran Busenitz

In memory of John Benefield, Jr. Frances Benefield

In honor of Butch Bush & Family Don and Claudia O’Steen

In honor of Martha S. Berryman Martha Berryman

In honor of Butch Bush, Jr. for 10 years of service to The Cancer Foundation Susan Boatright

In honor of Margaret Blue Tony and Lois Lowe In memory of Wayne Bowers Mr. and Mrs. Robert White In memory of Betty Brackett Ernest Brackett In memory of Carol Bray Bill and Nina Herrington In honor of Kay Broach Rodney and Kay Broach In honor of Hugh W. Brock Brock’s Inc. In honor of Judy Brubaker Judy Brubaker

In memory of J.W. Byrd Helen Byrd In honor of April Cabral Kevin and Rachel Florence In memory of Josephine Campagna James and Rose Ann Presley In memory of Janice Carlson Betty Patton In memory of Hope Carr Thomas and Ann Martin In memory of Gary Chambers William and Harriett Nunnally

In memory of William Warren Chandler, Jr., Benny and Mary Ann Barrett In memory of Janey Cooley Lynn Faust

In honor of Dr. George Dougherty, Sr. George Dougherty, Jr., Warren Gilson, Sam Mitchell, Darl E. Synder, Karen Wamsley, Karen Watkins

In memory of Dixie W. Curtis Dennis and Marsha Strobel

In honor of Dr. M. Susan Dougherty George Dougherty, Jr.

In memory of Sandy Curtis Tom and Kaaren Rawlings

In memory of Job Dove Barbara Dove

In support of The Cancer Foundation Edward Smith

In memory of John Hamilton Pass, W.C. Smith, and Cynthia Miller Dyer Bill Pass

In memory of all the lives of our members’ families lost to cancer Athens Oconee Junior Women’s Club

In honor of your dad and brother Ernestine Scott

In honor of all cancer patients Lettie Brown

In honor of Michelle Eager, surviving Stage IV brain cancer for two years Eric and Tina Eager

In honor of all cancer survivors Phil Bennett

In memory of David G. Fisher Nancy Carter

In memory of LaDonna Darnell James Darnell

In memory of Robert Forbus Anne F. Stowers

In memory of Walt Denero Sharon Denero In memory of Carolyn Dehring Jackie Hammersley In honor of Jim and Joanne DeWeerth Rod and Barbara Wright In memory of Juanita Dooley Matilon and Michael Tillitski, Sr. In memory of Dorothy Wiesen Dorfman Charles Dorfman and Anne Holmberg

In memory of David J. Forte Stan Czerno, Shelly Thiemann In honor of Carol N. Garbin Albeno and Carol Garbin In memory of John Gelczis Ursula Gelczis In memory of Emory Gilree, Sr. and Emory Gilree, Jr. Martha Gilree In memory of Pam Harrill and John David Greer Steve and Susan Greer In memory of Kay Glenn and J. Michael Gregory, M.D. Dahl and Jo Cochran In memory of Michelle Groff Joe and Susan Judge

In thanksgiving for your granddaughters, Mariella and Emilee Stortz Robyn Bolton In honor of their grandchildren George and Diana Pearson

In honor of Tommy Jones Tommy and Bobbie Jones In honor of Joan Jordan Rabun and Joan Jordan In honor of Faye Kellar Viola Rudowske

In memory of Maude Hale Michael Hale

In memory of Mary E. Kerr Tom Kerr

In memory of Janis Hall Dan and Anita Barron

In honor of Ann Kohler William and Nancy Doemel

In memory of Joan S. Hammond John Hammond

In memory of Claire Krissinger Melody Sayer

In memory of Reba K. Hammond Dianne Wright

In memory of T.Z. Lanier Edna Lanier

In honor of Carolyn Hansen James Hansen In memory of Jane Harper Robert and Pat Ellis

In memory of Gail Lester Cindy and Gregg Coyle, Tom and Beth Hawk, Henry and Patrice Nelson, Matilon and Michael, Tillitski, Sr., The Winthrop Foundation

Brenda Malcom In honor of Martha Manoll Roy and Martha Manoll In honor of Dr. Neal Marrano Claude and Charlotte Williams In memory of Melissa Hale Matthews Carol Ann Holbrook In honor of Ella McCall Mike and Jane Killeen In memory of Shirley N. McMullan Miriam Clark In memory of James G. McNamara Terry McNamara In honor of Cynthia Mincey Alan Mincey

In honor of Paul Chastain and Andy Hassle Tony and Betsey Komac

In honor of Paul Letostak Nancy Glasser

In memory of Wayne Middendorf Phil and Madeline Van Dyck

In honor of Joann Hauck Harry Hauck

In honor of LaVerne Barber and Georgia Logan Louis and Rebecca Boyd

In honor of the Middendorf Family Phil and Madeline Van Dyck

In memory of your grandson, Lucas Yronne Terzia

In memory of Barry Mobley Brent and Carli Chandler Custom Wood Interiors Joan Wyatt and Dianne Garrett

In honor of Valia Hayes Etrulia Hancock In memory of Douglas and Peggy Henson Doug and Jayne Henson In memory of Linton and Janet Holcomb Rita Holcomb

In memory of Thomas E. Lyons Yolanda Lyons In honor of a loved one Howard and Elaine Sims

In memory of Jacob Hollis Deborah Durand John and Cynthia Jameson

In honor of Madsmith David Crowe, Inc.

In memory of Agnes Huff Jerry and Joyce McElhannon

In memory of Linda Magnes Dan and Anita Barron Ralph Magnes

In honor of Monica and JoAnne Helen Hosti In honor of Karen Johnson Ralph and Karen Johnson In memory of Gilbert Jones, Sr. Jane Jones

In honor of Ed and Chris Novey, Jon and Terry Poling, Eric and Cassie Pitts, Brian and Sue Ann Mitchell, Brannon and Leigh Morris, Jim and Lynn Elmore, Don and Joy Mahaffey Terry and Brenda Wimpey In memory of Raymond Parker Malcom

In memory of Peggy Mobley Faye Witcher In honor of Moffitt Cancer Institute Laura Anderson In honor of your grammie, Debra Moore Jacob Bailey In memory of Marilyn Moore David and Becky Kelley In memory of Dale Murray Thomas and Marsha Murray In memory of aunts and uncles in the Scogin and Nation families Bobby Scogin

In memory of Clute Barrow Nelson Donald and Phyllis Nelson In honor of Dr. Kevin Nguyen, AKA Dr. Whipple Thomas Rankin In memory of Elizabeth “Sandie� Sanderson Nicholson Paul James and Nancy Dellaria, Milt Evans Ray and Holly Kaplan, Kaye Leverette, William and Jennifer Lindstrom, Bob and Bridget Ratajaczk, Carol Ann Raymond, Graydon Reddick Katherine Sangster, Alisa Schultz, Jonathan and Cynthia Vail In honor and appreciation Dr. Nikolinakos Ann and Harvey Ferguson In memory of Janet Oglesbee John Oglesbee In memory of Mary Ann Okrasinski Jane Okrasinski In memory of Bill Olsen R.W. Walker In memory of Sue Ostean Charles and Sara Phillips In honor of Rich Panico Rich and Judi Panico In honor of Kirk Smith and Kathy Parker Al and Kathy Parker In memory of Alvor Parten James and Vicky Akins In memory of your sister, Helen Patrick Nancy Willoughby In memory of Jerry Paulin Frank and Eileen Paulin French In memory of Jane Payne Mary Nelle Russell In memory of Gail Perno Rick and Darlene Morocco Louis and Betty Perno

In honor of Emily Phillips Terry Phillips Firm, Inc. In honor of Dr. Jeff Thomas and Kimberly Pittman Robert Rushton In memory of Thomas Pledger Faye Pledger In honor of Elly Purvis Dan and Anita Barron In memory of Lakshmi Manohara Rebala Somasekhara and Srilakshmi Rebala In memory of Carol Reed Beverly Valencic In memory of John W. Reed JWR Jewelers In memory of J. Bee Robinson Paul and Caroline Stallings In honor of Margaret Robinson Jeff and Karen Lewis In memory of Robert C. Robison Patricia Robison In memory of Rex Ross Sally Ross In memory of Bessie Mincey and Eddie Rozier Ray and May Rozier In memory of Vicki Rozier Sharon Stanley In memory of Fran Rusk Ann and Delmer Dunn

In memory of Morgan Scarbrough Charles and Ann Scarbough In honor of Damien Schaefer William and Erin Benson In honor of Bobby Scogin Bobby Scogin In memory of David Seymour Jack Seymour In honor of Dr. Brian Mitchell and Dr. Cynthia Shepherd James and Carole Ford In honor of Dr. Cynthia Shepherd and the always friendly and efficient staff of the UCBC lab with much appreciation James and Ruth Lahiff In honor of Carol Shoemaker Karen Kassinger In memory of Christine and Frank Shurling Joyce Mosley In memory of Wiley Simmons Paul and Gloria Jean Simmons In honor of Rose Simpson Thomas and Rose Simpson In memory of Ted E. Sims Gregory Evans In memory of Barbara Paul Smith Eddie and Teresa Duncan In honor of James E. Splichal, M.D. Augustus and Patricia Ayers John and Susan Sexton

In honor of those helping you to recover Willie Mapp

In honor of Angela Steed Thomas Steed

In honor of Sheila J. Sales Michael and Sheila Sales

In honor of Brooke Bolton Stortz Russell and Susie Bolton

In honor of Johnnie Satterfield, Jr. Jane and Johnnie Satterfield

In memory of Jim Stortz Dale and Shelley Stortz

In memory of Mrs. Irene C. Scales Clark Scales

In memory of Coach Jim Stoudenmire Thomas Y. Harris

In honor of William Stowe Charles and Jordan Mixson In honor of Margaret Strickland Thomas and Margaret Strickland

In honor of UCBC’s M.D.’s, Midlevels, and staff Pam Gunter In honor of the UCBC physicians and managers Harry and Mary Ann Cooper

In memory of Fred and Ela Sutton Gary and Dorothy Wade

In honor of all the sweet nurses at UCBC George and Constance Cooke

In honor of all those who suffer Robert and Gay Guellich

In honor of the providers and staff at UCBC Benson and Carolyn Briscoe

In memory of Allison Tackett Tackett and Associates

In honor of the UCBC staff Peggy Monroe

In honor of Morris Teasley Avanelle Shepherd

In honor of Dr. Mark Vrana Daniel and Marie Der Vartanian Joseph and Vicki Gaines, Jr.

In honor of Dr. Ron Terry James Bryant In honor of Dr. Terry and the entire staff at UCBC Radiation Office David and Hilda Fletcher In memory of Maurice Thibaudeau Lucinda Rickards In honor of Dr. Jeff Thomas Vonnie Holliday In honor of Linda P. Thonnesen Jeff and Mary Deloach In memory of Joseph Tiller Glenda Harrison In honor of Homer Toole Edith Toole In memory of James M. Treadwell, Jr. Teresa Treadwell In honor of Andy Ullrich Apalachee Chapter NSDAR In honor of all the UCBC chemo nurses and front desk staff Mary Anne Driver In honor of the UCBC doctors and staff Sally Mathis

In memory of Mr. Lee Pierson and Dr. Ronald Wahl Dr. and Mrs. William Edwards, Jr. In memory of Lorie Lee Walken Annie Bell Williams In honor of Crystal Ward Theordies Fleming In honor of Dr. Glen Wiggans Frank and Peggy Christa In honor of Glen and Marlo Wiggans Captain Leonard and Eileen Sapera, Phil and Madeline Van Dyck In memory of Helen A. Wilburn Larry Joe Wilburn In honor of Erica Williams Lanier and Carrie Scruggs In honor of Faith Williams Patrick and Dianne Morrison In honor of Dorothy Wood Ralph and Dorothy Wood In memory of Robert and Betty R. Wood Betty Segars

In memory of Thomas Wood Jo Wood In memory of Michael Zielinski Herb and Kathie Rowland

General donations James and Jewell Abernathy Dimps Allen, Jr. Janice and Enoch Allen Norman and Faye Allgood American Material Handling American Pest Control, Inc. Don Arden Frances Arnold Athena Enterprises Athens Seed Company Dorothy Balsam John and Michelle Barton Bayer Thomas Ray and Linda Bell Pete and Judy Belk Geraldine Besharat Johnnie and Charles Blair George Blaylock Paul Boeker Elaine Bolton Paul Boumbulian Jimmie Bradford Larry and Carol Bradley Walter Branham Larry and Jan Burlison Clancey and Ann Burrell Byrne Family Foundation Jennie Campbell C.F. and Penny Carson Marian Christian Barbara Clark Harold and Linda Clark Charles and Pauline Clegg Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cochran Mary Bess and Jeff Cole Ronald and Lynda Cole CollegeTown Properties Charles Crawford Jim Crawford Noah and Patricia Culpepper Donna Daggy James Daniel Rebecca David Al and Heidi Davison Ruben and Betty De Guilo Leroy Derricotte Irene Diamond Sarah and David Dickson Frank DiGiovanni Mahalia Downer William Drennan Danny and Jessie Dyer Nancy Emhart Emmanuel Church

Mr. and Mrs. Doug Eza Herman Faust Michael Felton Mark and Jan Firth Evan Fliegel Anthony and Erica Fluet Louie and Anita Frost Carolyn Fulcher Leon and Pauline Gaines Henry and Meghan Garrard Jack and Marion Garrison Robert and Suzanne Gatliff Mary Jo Gerlach W. Travis George David Sweat and Kay Giese Larry and Kim Gilbert Kelly Girtz Burl Graham Ernie and Peggy Graham John and Carrie Greer Jackie Griffin Lewell and Katherine Gunter Thomas and Elizabeth Guthrie Juanita Haley Ernest and Marion Hardigree The Harris Foundation E. Dunbar Harrison, Jr. Tom and Beth Hawk Annis Herring Heyward Allen Toyota Fray Ned and Marilyn Hill Jimmy and Elizabeth Hill Mark and Virginia Hill Bernadine Hodnett Thomas and Lisa Hollingsworth Thomas and Rita Hollingsworth Charles and Marianita Hopkinson Clay Huckabee Sheila May Hughey June Huff HYNS The Jack Tarver Family Foundation Walter and Sandy Jarrett James and Sandra Jeffer Joel Johnson Ricky Johnson Samuel B. Jones, Jr. Jean Jordan Steven Jordan Tim and Karen Joyce Steve Kassay William and Rebecca Kerr Paul and Suzanne Kilgore Jerry and Margaret Kitchens Anri Konfino Lee and Sue Lance John and Christine Langone Estate of Margaret Gail

Lester David and Jane Linder Frank and Lynn Lisella Denise and Eddie Lockamy Henry Logan Lois and Lucy Lampkin Foundation Ron and Alayne Makula Eugene Malcolm, Jr. Paul Marlowe John and Mary Matlack Sanford and Elizabeth Mayfield Gregory and Catherine McCormack Harry and Paula McDonald Steve McDonald James and Irisann McGruddy Susie McKeever Barbara McLendon Rafael and Carmen Mejias Richard and Angela Meltzer Alexandra Mettler David and Marjorie Miles James and Laura Miller Marlin Minor Gordon and Brenda Mobley Monroe WCF/First Christian Church Janet Morris Randolph and Christine Morris John and Diane Morrow Lisa Mount Norris and Tommie Mullis Henry and Patrice Nelson W.H. and Pamela Nesmith Cairethel Nichols Carl and Kathryn Nichols Jonathan Krell and Kristin Nielsen Todd and Jessica Nickelsen Carol and William Norred Barbara Norris Keith and Lisa Oelke Wendy Ortel Halley Page Gordhan and Virginia Patel David and Shirley Pearson Tim and Joann Penning Ralph and Joan Perry Emily and Terry Phillips Artur and Anita Picas Bobby Poss III and Sandra Tuck-Poss Ricky and Stephanie Potts Steve Reeder Lewis and Carol Reeves Reidsville Electric Inc./ACE Hardware Ann Reynolds Dr. William Rice Lisa and Archie Riley

Roger Vogel and Ellen Ritchey Dr. and Mrs. Fred Rohs Kathy Rojek Fred Roy Cheryl Schepis Mary Schermerhorn Richard and Cynthia Shaw Donald and Edith Shedd Otho and Catherine Shubert Kay and Robert Siler James and Barbara Simpson Phyllis Sirles Diane and Tommy Slaton George Smith James and Peggy Sorrells Ed Spell Tanger Properties LP Para Lee and Otis Tate Carolyn and Jimmy Teasley Linda and James Threlkeld Dale and Lynn Timler Parks Towns Patrick and Eunice Tritt Janet Truluck George and Betty Turk Wayne and Nancy Turnbull Turner Family Foundation, Inc. Sylvanus Turner University Cancer and Blood Center Betty Vandiver Peter and Marla Van Dyck James and Marcia Verbrugge Charles Verde Steve Voyles Dorothy Wagner Clarence and Marcia Walker T.H. and L.B. Wall Dorothy and Ronnie Weldon Wells Fargo John Crile and Connie West Mike and Susan West Marvin Whitley C. Albert Wiggins Dave and Nancy Woodruff Philip Santangelo and Amelia Woolums Linda Yarbrough

Grants Emmanuel Church Lois and Lucy Lampkin Foundation The Harris Foundation The Jack Tarver Family Foundation Turner Family Foundation, Inc. Wells Fargo

Welcome Gabby Bassett!

We welcomed Gabby Bassett to TCF in January as our spring semester intern!

Gabby is originally from Marietta, GA, but attended UGA to get her undergraduate degree in Human Development & Family Science and is currently getting her master’s degree in Nonprofit Organizations. We are glad to have her helping us with social media, grant proposal writing, and special events.

T-shirts for Sale The Cancer Foundation and Athens Diagnostic are selling t-shirts at the Athens Diagnostic offices and UCBC! Buy shirts at the Athens Diagnostic office (1063 Baxter St, Athens, GA 30606) or at University Cancer & Blood Center (3320 Old Jefferson Road, Bldg 700, Athens, GA 30607). Each shirt is $15. You can also make a $15 donation online at www.cfnega.org to order a t-shirt.

From left to right: Shaun Barnett, Lauren Barnett, Lindsey Strother, and Jason Colquitt enjoying Cocktails for a Great Cause last year at Creature Comforts.

From left to right: Gina Powell, Paige Campbell, Betsy Pless, and Tessa Hall at last year’s Cocktails for a Great Cause.

The Cancer Foundation Board members at the annual Board of Directors retreat in January.

From left to right: Kimberly Liebowitz, Bill Moorehead, Haley Avery, Elizabeth Evans, Tricia Massey, Terri Parker, Nick King, Jessica Gordy, and Mark Valentine at the 2015 Pink Partini Check Presentation.

Friends of The Cancer Foundation: Make a Donation!

Become a founding member of Friends of The Cancer Foundation! Members receive recognition on our website and complimentary tickets to Cocktails: A Season of Spice and Ice!

All gifts to The Cancer Foundation are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Make checks payable to The Cancer Foundation or visit www.cfnega.org to make an online donation.

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Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________________________ State: ____________ Zip: ____________ Phone: ___________________ Email: _________________________________________________________ This donation was made in honor memory of: _______________________________________________ Complete this form and mail it to: The Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia | P.O. Box 49309-9309, Athens, GA 30604-9309