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Mary Finan Sewatsky, MD and Karen Saunders were recently named co-chairs of the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s 11th Annual C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day. Dr. Sewatsky, of Pittston, is the Chief Medical Officer at Moses Taylor Hospital and an affiliate faculty member at The Commonwealth Medical College.  Dr. Sewatsky serves on…

The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute would like to recognize Dr. Cynthia Mailloux for her six years of service on the Board of Directors.  Dr. Mailloux, who serves as the chairperson of the Nursing Department at Misericordia University has been an active member of the Board of Directors since 2007.  The Cancer Institute is grateful for…

Former Scranton Chamber of Commerce President and local artist Austin Burke, left, holds a poster he painted “A Scranton Times Christmas” depicting the annual Thanksgiving Eve tower lighting, that is being sold with proceeds going to the “Judi H Rock On” fund, benefitting the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute.  The poster can be purchased for $20…

Michael Moran of Clarks Summit and Maura Phillips Staback of Eynon were recently recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals NEPA chapter at its National Philanthropy Day Luncheon as “Outstanding Volunteer Fundraisers.”  The brother and sister team are the co-founders of the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day.…

Christine Stickle Esposito from Mountainhome recently partnered with the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute to create a design for the organization’s 2013 Holiday Card. Each year, the Cancer Institute invites a local cancer survivor to submit artwork for the cover of a holiday card sent to over 500 individuals and organizations. This year’s card features a wreath. …

The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute is proud to announce Maura Phillips Staback from Eynon and Mike Moran from Clarks Summit will receive the Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser(s) Award at the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) NEPA Chapter’s upcoming National Philanthropy Day Celebration.  This brother and sister team created, and for 10 years has sustained C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon cancer…

A display of artwork painted by Luzerne County cancer survivors and caregivers was featured at Benco Dental in Pittston throughout the months of September and October.  “Tiles: From Tears to Triumph,” was created by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute.  It is made up of replications of ceramic tiles painted as part of an art therapy…

The Board of Ambassadors will host its second annual Spirit of Hope Celebration Cocktail Party on November 1, 2013, to support the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. The event will be held from 7:00PM to 9:30PM at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Seasons Ballroom. The highlight of this year’s celebration will be a Tribute to…

The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute recently announced the addition of Lindsey Fredericks to the organization’s staff. Fredericks, of Dickson City, has filled the position of Community Relations Coordinator. She received a bachelor’s degree in communications from Wilkes University. Prior to joining the Cancer Institute, Fredericks was employed as a News Producer at WNEP-TV in Moosic.

Since 2008, the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute has been the grateful recipient of a portion of the proceeds from the Annual Nancy McCormick Memorial Volleyball Tournament. This local fundraiser is hosted each year during Memorial Day Weekend by a group of family and friends of the late Nancy McCormick, a teacher, loving wife, and mother…