In this episode, we talk with Cancer Community Rochester CEO Jim Love about the Heroes Ball on October 7 at Woodcliff Hotel and Spa.
Friday, October 7, 2022
Woodcliff Hotel & Spa – event tent
5:30 – 9:00 pm Cocktail Reception
7:00 – 9:00 pm Program & Awards
9:00 – 10:00 pm – Music and Dancing
Entertainment by Cool Club & The Lipker Sisters
The event has a “FRIENDS” theme.
Cancer Support Community Rochester has evolved over the past several decades as it delivers high-quality programs and support services to those affected by cancer.
Established in 1959, the agency was originally named Cancer Action. In 2000, the agency was re-branded as Gilda’s Club Rochester, in honor of the famed comedienne who died of cancer in 1989. The objective was to create an even more informed and healthier population. This collaboration with a national network of cancer support organizations enabled us to offer an even wider variety of programs, including much-needed social and emotional support to those living with cancer and their family members.
Today, our newly-named (as of October 2021) Cancer Support Community serves over 5,000 people annually. Gilda’s spirit lives on as members both give and receive support and encouragement through our unique programs and events. We offer over 1,000 free programs each year to those whose lives have been impacted by cancer.
Each of the 50 Cancer Support Community affiliates across the country, including Cancer Support Community Rochester, maintains individual not-for-profit status, which assures that 100% of your donations stay right here in the Rochester community.
Our Cancer Support Community affiliation also provides each affiliate with research and statistical information, programs, materials, and a network of international cancer support expertise to provide the very best experience for our participants and their families.
We talked with Jim about the event, the work of the organization, and its name change last year from Gilda’s Club Rochester.
