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Members of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders front office staff recently contributed proceeds from one month of office dress down days to the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. The donation will help support local community and patient services, hospital and practice support services, and cancer surveillance programming coordinated by the Cancer Institute. Pictured (from left to right) are:…

Employees at Wal-Mart Transportation, LLC. in Tobyhanna, recently made a donation to the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. The group raised funds through the sale of lapel pins and a “wear pink” day. They decided to donate the proceeds of more than $100 to the Cancer Institute to support local cancer programming. Pictured at the check presentation are…

Members of the Western Wayne Middle School Community Attitude Toward Success (C.A.T.S.) Club recently supported the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute.  The group donated proceeds from a dress down day they hosted at the school in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  The group raised a total of $442 through their efforts. Pictured at the check…

Universal Printing Company recently supported the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Holiday greeting card. The card features a winter photograph taken by cancer survivor Hank Goldman. It was sent to more than 600 Cancer Institute partners and supporters at the start of the Holiday Season. In gratitude for their generous support, the Cancer Institute presented Universal Printing Company with…

Members of the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Board of Ambassadors recently met for a wrap-up discussion of the Spirit of Hope Celebration which they hosted in November to benefit the Cancer Institute Patient Navigation Program. During the meeting, the group presented a check for more than $45,000 to the Cancer Institute to help un/underinsured individuals…

Chesapeake Energy Corporation recently provided $10,000 to the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute to support the organization’s Patient Navigation Program. The funding will focus on program participants from Wyoming and Susquehanna Counties. The Cancer Institute Patient Navigation Program helps uninsured and underinsured individuals access direct cancer-related health care services – from screening through diagnosis to treatment and aftercare.…

The Back Mountain Memorial Library, Dallas, will host the “Tiles: From Tears to Triumph,” art display throughout the month of December. The display, created by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, features replications of ceramic tiles that were painted by Luzerne County cancer survivors and caregivers through an art therapy project. Through the project, participants were encouraged…

Members of the Keystone College ROTARACT Club recently held a breast cancer awareness walk to support the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute.   The event was held on October 19 and began at the Keystone College Green.  A party for participants was held after the walk and sponsored by The Rotary Club.  More than $800 was raised to support the…

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is partnering with the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute for a “Dive Friday” breast cancer awareness event! Join us Friday, October 26th Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs BREAKERS BAR 5 – 7 P.M. Event will feature: Complimentary Buffet! Happy Hour Drink Features! &…