Tony’s Story
Tony found his way to CAN through AVOW Hospice in January 2021. Tony was preparing to be released from the AVOW in-patient care to at home hospice care and “at home” was a tent behind the Circle K gas station. CAN quickly went to work looking for any organization that was able to help. CAN made sure Tony has applied for SSI and he was just waiting on final approval. He finally began working with […]
Jeremiah’s Journey
Imagine watching your 3-year-old child go from a normal healthy happy kid, who loves to dance and play to a bedridden sick 4-year-old who is unable to walk, and barely has enough energy to eat. Jeremiah’s battle began after a complaint to his mom about leg pain at the end of 2019. Mom fully recognizing that leg pain is an odd ailment for a child, proceeded to take him to the pediatrician. After multiple visits […]
3 weeks in, a Big Vision and a Shoestring Budget
3 Weeks in, a Big Vision and a Shoestring Budget It has been 3 weeks since I accepted the position as CEO at the Cancer Alliance Network, but it seems that the intensity of drinking through a firehose has not really diminished yet. Some would say, “welcome to the world of non-profits where you and your staff have to wear many hats and nearly do the impossible on a monthly basis.” Some would even say this is normal, but when you come from a background in wealth […]
Freedom Waters Foundation
FWF WELLER DAY WITH CANCER ALLIANCE NETWORK Freedom Waters Foundation hosted nine families from Cancer Alliance Network on Sunday, May 25th in Naples, Florida! FWF worked in partnership with Cancer Alliance Network, six vessel owners, captains, crew, and FWF Volunteers to help provide this enriching opportunity out on the water! Smile on! Donna Lee Brooker, Desiree Parker, Hallie Hau, Cindy Campione, Donn Schulte, Judy Schulte, Tom O’Reilly, Josie O’Reilly, Jack Stroube, Bill Rapps, Debra Frenkel, […]
Childhood Cancer Survivor Finds Her Voice
Brianna Commerford, 14, says she’s a “normal kid” again, back at school in Washington Township, NJ, hanging out with her friends, and participating in gymnastics and competitive cheerleading. But Brianna is also extraordinary. Since completing her treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma, she has become a national spokesperson for childhood cancer, spoken before the US Congress about a bill to help develop new childhood cancer treatments, and helped raise more than $30,000 for the American Cancer Society. […]
The Vital Flight Story
Please take a moment and watch this amazing story. Vital Flight is an all volunteer organization with a very simple mission. Help people. Grass roots at it finest, with such a genuine group of individuals. Thanks Vital Flight for all that you do. Vital Flight is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to the mission of Helping People. Whether you are a pilot, prospective recipient of our services, or a volunteer. Vital Flight brings it all together […]
