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The Cancer Institute would like to extend a sincere thank you to the thousands of individuals and organizations who took part in the 11th annual C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day on March 27, 2014. More than 5,300 C.A.S.U.A.L. Day awareness t-shirts and 3,000 pins were sold this year as part of the…

The Board of Ambassadors, along with the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, recently presented Luzerne County Community College’s Culinary Department with a recognition plaque for its generous contribution to the Ambassador’s 2nd annual Spirit of Hope Celebration.  Salvatore Shandra, department Chair for Hospitality Management programs at Luzerne County Community College, along with culinary students, created and served desserts…

Friends and family of a woman from Dunmore who lost her battle with cancer are planning their fourth annual fundraiser to support the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute in her memory.  Judi Hartridge was a vibrant and giving nurse, who passed away after a year-long battle with cancer.  To honor her generous and loving nature, Judi’s…

The “Judi H Rock on 4 Memorial Event” will be held Sunday, May 4th, 2014 at the Scranton Cultural Center from 5pm-10pm.   Three legendary local bands including Paul LaBelle and the Exact Change, Old Friends, and the Gene Dempsey Orchestra, along with singer/songwriter, Janice Gambo Chesna will take the stage for an unforgettable night of live music!  Longtime musician, Gene Dempsey, will…

More than 5,300 awareness T-shirts were sold as part of the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s 11th annual C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day, held on March 27, 2014.  This marks an all-time high in T-shirt sales for the annual colon cancer awareness campaign. C.A.S.U.A.L. Day is a dress down day to raise…

The Board of Ambassadors along with the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute recently presented Michael Bean, President of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, with a recognition plaque for Mohegan Sun’s generous in-kind contribution to the Board of Ambassador’s “Spirit of Hope Celebration.” The event, organized by the Board of Ambassadors, raises money for the Cancer Institute’s…

The next FORCE support meeting will be held Thursday, March 27th at 6:30 PM at NROC, 1110 Meade St., Dunmore, PA.  FORCE exists to improve the lives of individuals and families facing hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.  To RSVP, contact Maria at marias@facingourrisk.org or Cassie at cassierosek@yahoo.com.

Barbara Cerra, from Dunmore, recently joined the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute as Executive Administrative Assistant.  She is responsible for support of Cancer Institute administration and institutional advancement including: fundraising, grants coordination, Annual Work Plan, Board relations, community relations, and legislative affairs. Ms. Cerra received her associate’s degree from Lackawanna College.  Prior to her position at…

The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute will host the 11th annual C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day on March 27, 2014 in memory of Helen Phillips, a courageous woman who fought a battle against colon cancer and died in the summer of 2002. Colon and rectal cancers are one of the most frequently…