An art exhibit at Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls features work curated from local artists who are currently battling or have survived cancer. The show, “Healing HeART,” seeks to share art among the cancer-affected community as a resource, inspiration and celebration of survivorship. The art is exhibited in the infusion rooms to enhance the treatment environment … [Read more...]
Spin-for-Life fundraiser helps struggling families with cancer costs
Comunale Foundation hosts benefit event -- There is still time to register for the Comunale Spin-For-Life Event Oct. 31. Go to www.stephencomunale.org to register for The Stephen A. Comunale, Jr. Family Cancer Foundation’s 2015 Spin-For-Life, or call (330) 835-5985. This indoor cycling fundraiser will take place at the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn from 9 … [Read more...]
Nonprofit offers escape experience to those facing cancer (Video)
Troy Haslinger, founder and CEO of “Life is Good No Matter What,” turned his firsthand experience in dealing with cancer into something positive. After losing his sister in the prime of her life to cancer, he recalled her motto during her battle: “Life is Good No Matter What." He's since made it his life's goal to grant adults with advanced cancer and their loved ones an … [Read more...]
Stewart’s Caring Place offers array of free services for residents, families fighting cancer (Article and Video)
When Stewart Surloff was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2001, he was lucky to have a vast network of friends and family, but even though he was dying, he was concerned for others facing cancer who weren’t fortunate enough to have this support. After he passed away, his wife, Mimi, decided to honor her late husband’s wishes by founding a “Gathering Place” for others in the … [Read more...]
Mesothelioma: the bomb within
All I wanted to do was run, hide, and act like nothing of consequence was about to happen. But then I thought back to my childhood and what my grandpa said to me before my first soccer game, "Just take a deep breath, relax, breathe in, and breathe out, let it come to you." The cold air wrapped around him, constricting his breath as if a snake had worked its way around his … [Read more...]
