The University of Connecticut Health Center has opened an American Cancer Society Patient Navigator Program at the Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center thanks to a $750,000 pledge from the William Raveis Charitable Fund Inc. and a $150,000 gift from the American Cancer Society. The William Raveis-American Cancer Society Patient Navigator Program provides free guidance and support for cancer patients, their families and caregivers as they face the logistical, financial and emotional challenges of their unique cancer experience.
“Receiving care for cancer can be a lengthy process spanning many months of treatment. The navigator is available to all patients to make sure they receive the education, support and assistance they need during every phase of their care right though survivorship,” explained Dr. Carolyn D. Runowicz, director of the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center and a past president of the American Cancer Society.
Mercy Community Health has announced that Randy Edsall, head football coach at the University of Connecticut, will serve as honorary chairman of its Circle of Mercy golf outing on June 15 at the Hartford Golf Club in West Hartford. This event is Mercy Community Health’s signature annual fundraiser, with proceeds going to benefit the residents and clients of Saint Mary Home, The McAuley, and Mercy Community HomeCare.
Prudential Connecticut Realty’s Glastonbury office raised $19,000 for The Sunshine Kids Foundation at its 2008 charity golf tournament held at Blackledge Country Club in Hebron. The Sunshine Kids is committed to providing positive group activities and emotional support for young cancer patients. In Connecticut, Sunshine Kids works with children being treated at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford, Yale New Haven Medical Center in New Haven and the Pediatric Hematology Oncology Association in Guilford.
TD Banknorth Charitable Foundation has donated $173,000 to more than 20 charitable organizations throughout the state. The funding supports affordable housing, economic development, youth programming and the arts.
