McDonald Foundation Donates $5,000 to Northeast Regional Cancer Institute

The McDonald Foundation presented the Cancer Institute with a $5,000 donation to support the Cancer Institute’s Community-Based Cancer Screening Navigation Program. Nevin Gerber, a representative of the McDonald Foundation and Spirit of Hope Ambassador together with Leo Vergnetti, Chairman of the Spirit of Hope Board of Ambassadors, presented the check. The Spirit of Hope Board…

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Spirit of Hope Celebration Raises $56,000 for Northeast Regional Cancer Institute

The Spirit of Hope Celebration Board of Ambassadors and Associate Board of Ambassadors presented the Cancer Institute with a $56,000 check from their 2023 Spirit of Hope event. “On behalf of the Ambassadors who truly exhibit the ‘Spirit of Hope’ we are thrilled to present you with these funds to help individuals receive early detection…

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Cancer Institute Releases Latest Local Cancer Surveillance Report

The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, a local community-based nonprofit organization, has released the latest report on cancer, “Cancer in Northeastern Pennsylvania: Incidence and Mortality for Common Cancers”.  The report is available at: https://cancernepa.org/  This unique, locally focused report was compiled by Cancer Institute Vice President of Cancer Surveillance, Karen Ryczak, RN and Medical Director, Samuel…

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Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Receives $50,000 from Hawk Family Foundation

The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute recently received a $50,000 grant from The Hawk Family Foundation, in memory of their daughter, Carolyn Hawk Horter. Carolyn passed away in 2023 from colon cancer at the age of 46. Funds will support the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Community Based Cancer Screening Navigation Program and specifically colon cancer screenings.…

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Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Names Chair for 21st Annual CASUAL Day

  Alessandro Smeraldi, MD was recently named chair for the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s 21st Annual CASUAL (Colon Cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day.    Alessandro Smeraldi, MD is a board-certified vascular surgeon. He provides care for women and men who need a wide range of vascular procedures. Dr. Smeraldi earned his medical degree from…

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Sprint Print Raises $1,000 to Benefit Northeast Regional Cancer Institute

Sprint Print hosted an October fundraiser to support the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute (NRCI). A portion of their October promotional sales were designated to support NRCI during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Through their efforts, they raised $1,000 to help ease the burden of cancer in northeast Pennsylvania. All funds will stay local and support NRCI’s…

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PlainsTownship Police Raised Over $690 for Northeast Regional Cancer Institute­­­

PLAINS, PA – The Plains Township Police Department collaborated with Futuristic Innovative Graphics in Wilkes-Barre to specially design t-shirts as a breast cancer awareness sale in October 2023. They raised $691.20 to support the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, a local organization focused on easing the burden of cancer in northeastern Pennsylvania. It was important to…

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The 10th Grouse Hill Gallop 5K Raises $2,179 to Benefit Northeast Regional Cancer Institute

The 10th year of the Grouse Hill Gallop 5K run/walk event took place on Thanksgiving morning in Greenfield Township. This year, the grassroots group chose the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute (NRCI) as their benefiting organization. Community members joined together on Thanksgiving morning to compete in a 5K run in their neighborhood. The donations were collected…

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Northeast Title and Tag Raise $1,400 to Benefit Northeast Regional Cancer Institute

Northeast Title and Tag hosted an October fundraiser to support the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute (NRCI). Staff members created a breast cancer t-shirt and employees from their nine locations in our region were able to purchase them. Through their efforts, they raised $1,400 to help ease the burden of cancer in northeast Pennsylvania. All funds…

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Texas Roadhouse Dickson City Raise $3,498 to Benefit Northeast Regional Cancer Institute

DICKSON CITY, PA – Texas Roadhouse in Dickson City hosted an October fundraiser to support the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute (NRCI). Restaurant guests were able to round up their checks or receive a free appetizer with a minimum of a $5 donation. Through their efforts, they raised $3,498.22 to help ease the burden of cancer…

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