Events
Patient Education
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: The Changing Landscape
Speaker: Debra Brandt, D.O. and Jennifer Carrier-Myers, APRN
Organization: Connecticut Oncology & Hematology
Date: Monday, November 14, 2011
Time: 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM
Location: Center for Cancer Care 200 Kennedy Drive, Torrington
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The Butterfly Affair
The third annual Butterfly Affair took place June 3, at the Center for Cancer Care in Torrington. Thanks to our dedicated committee and donors, the event raised $31,000 for the Center for Cancer Care Fund Inc. The highlight of the evening was the release of live butterflies along with a reading of “On wings of Hope”. Live music, food ,beverages and raffles completed an enjoyable evening.
Cancer Survivors Day
The 19th annual Cancer Survivors Day Celebration was held on Sunday, June 5th in PSAMS Restaurant at the Eastwoods Country Club in Torrington. About 160 cancer survivors, including families and caregivers attended this annual event sponsored by the Center for Cancer Care Fund INC and CT Challenge. It featured brunch, Celtic music by the Kerry Boys and portrait photography. Survivor Dr. Frank Vanoni was the keynote speaker.
Cancer Survivors Day is coordinated by a dedicated group of volunteers from Connecticut Oncology-Hematology LLP., the Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and area cancer survivors. The event has grown since 1993 from a very small ceremony to a more elaborate event including about 150-200 people. Torrington joins more than 700 communities around the world in celebrating life as part on National Cancer Survivor’s Day.
Relay for Life Weekend Events
The Relay for Life weekend events took place at Regional # 7 on June 25th and 26th and at the Housatonic Valley Regional High School on June 4th at 4 PM.
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is a 24 hour community cancer awareness event that takes place each June across the country. The community takes part in the fight against cancer by earning funds to support research as well as honors the survivors and remembers those who have lost to the disease.
The origin of the Relay for Life came about in the mid 1980’s when Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon in Tacoma Washington, wanted to enhance the income of his local American Cancer Society’s office and show support for his patients who had fought the disease. As a result, Dr. Klatt spent 24 hours circling the track at the University of Puget Sound and went on to raise $27,000 with the support of his family, friends and patients. One Year later the first team relay event was held.
While a major aspect of Relay for Life is the money that is raised for the American Cancer Society from circling the track, the event also becomes a community building event where people from different walks of life come together for the cause of cancer awareness. Local musicians provide music, food is donated from various local businesses, charitable organizations participate and various ceremonies are held in order to not only honor cancer survivors but also those who lost the battle to cancer.
The Tour of Litchfield Hills Fundraiser
The Tour of the Litchfield Hills fundraiser will be Sunday August 7th from Coe park in Torrington.
It benefits the Center for Cancer Care patient assistance fund.
The Center for Cancer Care is an affiliation of Connecticut Oncology-Hematology LLP. And the Charlotte Hungerford Hospital offering comprehensive cancer care services including radiation therapy, chemotherapy, medical oncology, massage, art therapy, yoga reflexology, dietary guidance and other complementary services. It serves 15 towns in northwest Connecticut as well as neighboring communities in New York and Massachusetts
The Center for Cancer Care fund, INC. is a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance for unexpected emergencies for which there is no other resource, such as food, transportation, utility bills and other needs that arise. The Fund also provides for the administration of complementary therapies for the patients, such as art therapy, yoga, massage therapy and reflexology.
Grant Awarded for Community Education Regarding Clinical Trials
Connecticut Oncology and Hematology is proud to announce that the practice is the recipient of a grant from the Connecticut Clinical Trials Network to support a pilot program to identify strategies to increase patient participation in oncology clinical trials in the community.
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