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Duryea at Dusk 5K & 1 Mile Walk Goes Virtual
The Duryea at Dusk committee has set their fourth Duryea at Dusk 5K and 1-mile walk as a virtual race this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Participants can register online now through Saturday, June 13. Participants are encouraged to complete their 5K or 1-mile safely around their neighborhood, on a treadmill, track or at a park between…
Read MoreDuryea at Dusk 2020: A Virtual Race
Duryea at Dusk is going virtual for 2020. We just couldn’t let this time of year pass us by without holding Duryea at Dusk in some fashion. Therefore, we have decided to offer our 5k run and 1 mile walk as virtual events this year. This means that everyone can safely participate, have fun, and…
Read MoreNortheast Regional Cancer Institute Announces Staff Promotions
SCRANTON, PA – The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s President, Karen Saunders, recently announced several staffing changes across the organization approved by the Board of Directors. Sally Cavanaugh, of Wilkes-Barre, has been hired as a Patient Navigator. She is a registered nurse working within the Community-Based Cancer Screening Navigation Program helping individuals complete recommended cancer screenings. Sally…
Read MoreNRCI Continues to Work For You
NRCI continues to work for you. Our office is currently closed to the public, but our staff continues to work for you. NRCI can be reached by phone at (570) 941-7984 or email admin@cancernepa.org. You may also find helpful resources on our website, cancernepa.org.
Read MoreC.A.S.U.A.L. Day is This Thursday
Our staff was able to take a photo early this year but we know most of you will not be able to take a group photo on March 26th. That’s okay! We are truly Casual about CASUAL Day- informal, relaxed and unceremonious. The screening message is important all year long. We apologize for any order…
Read MoreSpirit Of Hope Celebration Raises $56,888 For Northeast Regional Cancer Institute
SCRANTON, PA – The Spirit of Hope Celebration Board of Ambassadors and Associate Board of Ambassadors presented the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute with a $56,888 check from their 2019 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…
Read MoreNortheast Regional Cancer Institute Names Chair For 17th Annual C.A.S.U.A.L. Day
Lauren E. Allen was recently named chair for the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s 17th Annual C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day. Lauren E. Allen is a Vice President and Client and Community Relations Director for PNC Bank. Lauren oversees PNC’s local philanthropy, sponsorships, client entertainment, event management and employee recognition initiatives. She…
Read MoreC.A.S.U.A.L. Day T-Shirt Color Voting Open
Each year, we have an online t-shirt color vote for our annual colon cancer awareness campaign. C.A.S.U.A.L (Colon cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day. We take the top 3 colors to a public vote. Here’s the link to vote. https://bit.ly/2KZEJoy You can vote multiple times and please feel free to share this link with your…
Read MoreBoard of Ambassadors Host 8th Annual Spirit of Hope Celebration
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute and the Board of Ambassadors and Associate Board hosted its eighth annual Spirit of Hope Celebration on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Pocono. The event featured cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, food stations, live music by Paul LaBelle and Tony Vergnetti and dance music from EJ the DJ, a live…
Read MoreHoliday Card Artist Needed
Each year, we look to use a winter-themed artwork image from a local cancer survivor for the cover of our annual holiday cards. This year our holiday card will be digital. Please call our office or email Amanda at amanda.marchegiani@scranton.edu if you are interested in this opportunity. Thank you.
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