Archive for July 2012

A portion of the proceeds from the 8th Annual John “Star” Marcinek Golf Tournament hosted by the Scranton Municipal Men’s Golf Association was recently donated to the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. In addition to the $300 that will support local cancer programming, the event also helped pay for 85 junior golfers to play in the…

Cancer survivors, caregivers, and oncology medical professionals are invited to connect and re-unite with each other at the 20th Annual Cancer Survivors Celebration hosted by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. This year, participants can choose between two locations/dates for the event. Survivors Celebration will be held on September 22, 2012 at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre…

A display of artwork painted by Luzerne County cancer survivors and caregivers is currently being hosted by the Hoyt Library.  “Tiles: From Tears to Triumph,” was created by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute and is made up of replications of ceramic tiles painted as part of an art therapy program. It will remain in the…