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Spirit of Hope Celebration- It was the Baum
The Spirit of Hope Board of Ambassadors hosted their 13th Spirit of Hope Celebration on Friday, November 14 at Mohegan Pennsylvania. The evening featured cocktails, food stations, a silent auction, gift card guarantee and a lottery tree. In addition to that, this year’s Tribute to Courage Honoree was John “Slick” Baum. John “Slick” Baum is…
Read MoreSave the Date: NEPA Gives 2026
NRCI is looking forward to participating in the 6th NEPA Gives on June 4-5. NEPA Gives is a 24 hour-online giving campaign hosted by the Scranton Area Community Foundation, and other regional foundations. Donors can support their favorite nonprofit by donating during this campaign. Nonprofits are eligible for additional cash prizes. Save the Date for…
Read MoreNortheast Regional Cancer Institute 35th Anniversary: Scranton Chamber Milestone Award Recognition
NRCI was recognized for our 35th Anniversary (October 14, 1991) at the recent Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner in late March held at the Scranton Cultural Center. Our president, Karen M. Saunders accepted the milestone award from the Scranton Chamber President and former NRCI president, Robert Durkin. Many NRCI staff members were able…
Read MorePartnership Spotlight: Duryea at Dusk- A Heartfelt Thank You
Sisters, Katie and Allision Brudzinski created a nonprofit called Duryea at Dusk in 2018. They wanted to bring attention to their hometown of Duryea, mostly known for the restaurants. They created an annual 5K run/walk and a community festival featuring local vendors and businesses. Katie and Allison formed an exceptional committee of their friends- Aimee…
Read MoreHoliday Card Artist Request
Each year we highlight a local cancer survivor to share art for inclusion in our digital holiday card. We distribute the artwork to our email list and on our social media platforms. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email Amanda at amanda.marchegiani@cancernepa.org for more information.
Read MoreA Grateful Thank You to Paul J. LaBelle
Early this summer, we shared the heartbreaking news of Paul J. LaBelle’s passing. Paul and his family have been steadfast friends of the Cancer Institute for decades. Paul has donated this time and talent at the Spirit of Hope Celebration event hosted by the Spirit of Hope Board of Ambassadors. Paul and his wife, Sharon…
Read MoreSave the Date for the Spirit of Hope Celebration
The Spirit of Hope Board of Ambassadors have set the 13th Annual Spirit of Hope Celebration for Friday, November 14, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Mohegan Pennsylvania. The Tribute to Courage Honoree is John “Slick” Baum. This cocktail party celebration includes an open bar, food stations, live music…
Read MorePartner Spotlight: The Wright Center for Community Health
This summer, NRCI had the opportunity to collaborate with The Wright Center for Community Health and Lackawanna Valley Dermatology to host a skin cancer screening for the community. Information related to skin cancer in multiple languages was given to participants, specifically risks for skin cancer, how to reduce skin cancer risk, how to do a…
Read MoreRecognition of The Smeraldi Family
Dr. Alessandro Smeraldi (late) and his wife, Gail Smeraldi have been involved as the CASUAL Day chairs since 2024. As chairs, they have gone above and beyond the role and brought new energy and excitement to this educational and awareness campaign about the early detection and screening for colon cancer. Their personal story has made…
Read MorePartner Spotlight: Edward R. Leahy Jr. Clinic for the Uninsured
The Edward R. Leahy Jr. Clinic for the Uninsured, located at The University of Scranton, has been providing free health care to uninsured residents of our Lackawanna County community since 2008. After a brief hiatus due to the pandemic, the Leahy Clinic reopened in early 2024 through a partnership between The University and the Geisinger…
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