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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Scranton Area Community Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to Northeast Regional Cancer Institute 

 The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute recently received a $10,000 grant from the Scranton Area Community Foundation. Funds will support the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Community Based Cancer Screening Navigation Program. The Navigation Program is a cancer screening initiative focused on education, barrier reduction and facilitation of screenings for breast, cervical, colon and lung cancer while connecting…

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Scranton High School Varsity Football Cheerleaders Raise $825 to Benefit Northeast Regional Cancer Institute 

    The Scranton High School Varsity Football Cheerleaders hosted a t-shirt fundraiser and dress down day for all students to support the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The cheerleaders raised $825. The funds will help to support the Cancer Institute’s mission of easing the burden of cancer in northeastern Pennsylvania.…

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Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Receives $45,000 in ARPA Funds from the City of Scranton 

The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute recently received a $45,000 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) nonprofit recovery grant from the City of Scranton to support the Community-Based Cancer Screening Navigation Program. Funds will be used for software upgrades to streamline Navigation Program operations and enhance data security. “NRCI is extremely appreciative of this funding support from the City of…

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Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce Present $3,100 to Northeast Regional Cancer Institute

  The Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual golf tournament on Monday August 7, 2023. The event gives Chamber members the opportunity to spend a day networking on the green, with a portion of the day’s proceeds benefiting a local charitable organization.  The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute (NRCI) was selected as the featured…

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