Day Seven, Thursday, July 20 Walking for Those on a Cancer Journey; Karen Beeson
Hello from hot and sunny Flagstaff. I logged 13 miles Wednesday for Kim Hemingway. Thanks Kim, for allowing me to share your story, walk on your behalf, and thanks for walking with me for awhile. Today I am walking for Karen Beeson. Karen is a very active CSCAZ...
Day Six: Walking to Honor Those on a Cancer Journey; July 19 Kim Hemingway
It is my pleasure to introduce you to Kim Hemingway. When I asked her about her journey, this is what Kim shared with me, "Almost seven years ago, I finally found the answer to my two and a half year health crisis: breast cancer. Having no family history of breast...
Day 5 Walking to Honor Those on a Cancer Journey, Tuesday, July 18
Today I had the honor of walking 12 miles for Fon Cordasco. I felt Fon's influence on her family and friends, I felt her positive energy and I felt so much of the legacy she gave this community through the way so chose to live her life. Thank you Fon for a legacy of...
Day Four, Monday 7/17 (Kathy Bess) Walking to Remember Those on a Cancer Journey, and beginning day five 7/18 (Fon Cordasco)
The picture above is of Kathy Bess (2nd from left) and her daughter Keri (far left) with my daughter Taylor and I at CSCAZ 2022 Porch Party with the fabulous 70's Disco theme. We had such a wonderful time that night and it was quite a testament to Kathy and her...
Day Three, Sunday, 7/16 Walking to Honor Those on a Cancer Journey; for Rocky Bess and Monday, 7/27 walking for Kathy Bess
Hi there. It is Sunday evening and it reached 96 degrees today in Flagstaff. We started the morning off at the Flagstaff Community Farmers Market which gave me plenty of opportunity to walk and think about Keri, Rocky and Kathy. Saturday walking recorded12.07 miles...
Day Two, 7/15/2023 Walking to Honor Those on a Cancer Journey: Laura Wilson (7/15) and Rocky Bess (7/16)
Happy Saturday for hot and dry Flagstaff. It is 1 pm and my thermometer says 93 degrees. That's kind of unheard of up here. Wow. Walking was gorgeous early this morning and I logged 6.91 miles so far for Laura. Baxter and I and then Autumn and I had beautiful...
Day One, 7/14/2023 Walking to Honor Those on a Cancer Journey: Janet Allen (7/14) and Laura Wilson (7/15)
Hi. It's 3 pm on Friday and I have walked 8 miles so far today in honor of Janet. What a journey Janet took and I have been trying to honor that journey all day. I met our friend Jessica at Buffalo Park early this morning and we walked for 50 minutes together. I...
Walking to Honor Those on a Cancer Journey (7/13/23…the day before the walk begins)
Hi. This is Cindy and "Walking to Honor Those on a Cancer Journey" starts tomorrow, Friday, July 14. I am really excited about this initiative and so grateful that so many people have said "yes" when I asked if I could walk in their honor. It really feels like a...
Story of Impact: Judy
Thanks for a Great Porch Party
CSCAZ & Plexus: Partners in Vision and Heart
Editor's note: CSCAZ asked our partners at Plexus to talk about their relationship with CSCAZ and why they support our programs. Their Corporate Social Responsibility division replied with this article. We are grateful for their support and the value they see in our...
A ‘Safe Space’ for Kids & Teens Impacted by Cancer
Children and teens going through cancer or who have loved ones experiencing cancer are under unique pressures, according to Mary Hald, the Coordinator for the Youth, Teen & Family Program (YTF) at Cancer Support Community Arizona (CSCAZ). “Their emotions are...
A Wish for CSCAZ Northern Arizona’s First Anniversary
It feels like time has been flying by, doesn't it? It's been almost a year since Cancer Support Community in Northern Arizona (CSCAZ NAZ) officially opened its doors to provide information, services, and a strong sense of community for all in our region who are...
Valleywise Health Honored with CSCAZ Spirit of Healing Award
Cancer Support Community Arizona annually honors a partner who makes a daily difference in the lives of people and families affected by cancer with our Spirit of Healing Award. This year, CSCAZ wants to celebrate a relatively new collaboration that is building upon...
Meet Senior Program Director Jen Sander
Jen Sander’s career of helping those impacted by cancer has come full circle. Not long after she graduated from Arizona State University with a psychology degree, Jen became part of what was then known as The Wellness Community, which had just opened its doors a few...
Facilitator Focus: Amy Boylan
Amy Boylan, who facilitates several of the Learn & Support Groups offered by Cancer Support Community Arizona, has had a long and varied career as a social worker and counselor. She’s helped people who were homebound connect with vital community resources;...
Staff Spotlight: Simon Franco
Not long after he moved to Phoenix from California five years ago, Simon Franco was applying for a job selling mattresses when the person interviewing him did Simon a tremendous kindness - he didn’t hire him for the job. The interviewer said that while Simon was...
Facilitator Focus: Linda Ruvalcaba
Linda Ruvalcaba, who facilitates the Multiple Myeloma Learn and Support Group, says she first became interested in psychotherapy in junior high. In the space of roughly a year, there was a series of personal and national events that shook her, she said, including the...
I Am A Survivor
With nearly 17 million people living with and beyond cancer in the United States today, almost everyone knows someone who has been touched by cancer. Today we are celebrating those survivors - from those who have just started treatment to those who have been in...
‘Camp Thanks-a-Lot’ Honors Volunteers
We couldn’t do it without our volunteers. Cancer Support Community Arizona and Northern Arizona is blessed to have more than 300 people who make all aspects of our work possible. They include the members of our Board of Directors and Board Emeritus; professionals who...
The Native American Support Group: Building Kinship and Bridging the Gap
When members of the Native American community are diagnosed with cancer, it often proves to be a "private battle," said Sheena Greenstone, the facilitator who leads the Native American Support Group at Cancer Support Community Arizona. "It's not really discussed...
Cindy Payne interviews with Native Talk Arizona Radio Show on KRDP 90.7
iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/native-talk-arizona/id1518865125 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15DoEIwpEl4985nTru8bYR?si=pkAdJ7efQPimKwTkEF4G-Q Google...
Cindy Payne joined Peter in the Cafe to talk about the latest with Cancer Support Community of Arizona and Arizona Gives Day
Debbie Dicarlo, CEO: “Cancer Moonshot Initiative a ‘big step’ for humankind
Delma’s Story
After five days of being in pain, Delma had enough. Her home remedies for the aches weren't working. Her stomach was still bloated and felt as though she had eaten something bad. It was time to visit the doctor. When she was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer, it...
CSCAZ Launches Emeritus Board
In an effort to honor past board members and benefit from their continued advocacy and support, CSCAZ proudly announces the formation of its Board Emeritus. "We started the Board Emeritus with several goals in mind," said CSCAZ CEO Debbie DiCarlo. "First and foremost,...
Our CSCAZ Community: YPC Chair Alexandra Anastasio
Alexandra Anastasio is the last of the Young Professionals Council “originals.” Now 34, she was part of the first group of 20- and 30-somethings recruited to start YPC, which volunteers with CSCAZ and hosts the annual Trivia Night each year. Among the group,...
Our CSCAZ Community: Catherine Thompson
A common thread throughout Catherine Thompson’s career has been teaching - no matter where she has worked. During 30-plus years in the telecom industry, Catherine was a product operations manager, a position that required introducing and training new telephone...
Cindy Payne on KAFF
Cindy Payne, Executive Director of Cancer Support Community Northern Arizona, chatted today with Peter Bruce of KAFF in Flagstaff. They chatted about volunteer opportunities at CSCAZ Northern Arizona, upcoming events including the Night of Hope on Jan. 14 and the...
Longtime Professional Advisory Board Member Taking On New Challenges
In the late 1980s, when Wes Foster was earning his Licensed Practical Nurse diploma, his class did an oncology rotation and afterwards, his instructor urged him to specialize as an oncology nurse. She saw in Wes the unique combination of skills and attitude necessary...
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