Dear Friends,

The information and guidance continues to evolve about how to best address the risks presented by COVID-19. Latest reports from public health professionals encourage everyone to practice social distancing as a strategy to limit the spread of coronavirus.

Social distancing is a term epidemiologists use to refer to a conscious effort to reduce close contact between people as a way to stymie community transmission of the virus.

In an effort to protect our clients, staff and the greater community, Cancer Services is suspending group meetings. This decision includes all education sessions, weekly exercise classes and support groups. We will re-evaluate this status the first week of April.

We know how important these sessions are to you. They provide motivation and tools for building wellness. They are communities of friends and co-survivors who encourage each other. We will resume these groups as soon as this health crisis eases.

In the meantime, you can practice many of the techniques you’ve learned at Cancer Services in your own home. Pay attention and spend a little more time preparing healthy meals. Turn on some soft music and practice tai chi or mindfulness meditation.

Client Advocates continue to be available to meet with you in person, talk by telephone or respond to your emails. Watch www.cancer-services.org for more information, resources and updates.

Be well,
Dianne May
President and CEO of Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana

By enrolling your Kroger Plus Card into the Community Rewards Program, Cancer Services will be able to receive a quarterly donation from your purchases.

Last quarter, we were awarded nearly $600. A donation of this amount can help assist a client pay for pain and nausea medicine.

Follow the easy steps below to join today:

1. Go to www.kroger.com/communityrewards​​
2. Click “Create an Account” if you have a Kroger Plus Card, but do not have an online account. If you already have an online account and, your Plus Card is linked to your online account, click “Sign In.” 
3. Once you are signed in to your account, ensure that you are currently on the Community Rewards tab under “My Account” on the left side of the page. On the Community Rewards page, click “Enroll.”
4. Ensure the “View By Type” filter is set to “All.” Type in Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana in the search bar or use our organization code: CW868.
5. Click “Enroll” and you’re good to go! You will immediately begin supporting Cancer Services the next time you use your Kroger Plus Card.

Thank you for your generous support!

Supporters like you are creating opportunities to ensure people touched by cancer in our community receive the resources and services they need. It is our hope you will join us in supporting their tremendous efforts.

We continue to be appreciative of the support from our community, and would be so delighted to know if you are planning an upcoming event in support of Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana. Please give us a call at 260-484-9560.

The 22nd Annual “Swing for Cancer Services” Golf Outing

Sponsored by Cobblestone Ladies Golf Association

When: Registration is at 7 a.m. June 19, 2018; tee-off at 8 a.m.

Where: Cobblestone Golf Course and Event Center, 2702 Cobblestone Lane Kendallville, IN 46755

Cost:  Entry is $75 per lady golfer or $300 per team. Registration deadline is June 8. For more information, call the Cobblestone Pro Shop, 260-349-1550.

This event features breakfast, lunch, a raffle and all-around good time!

Cancer Services would like to thank the Cobblestone Ladies Golf Association, who work tirelessly to raise funds in support of local people touched by cancer.

Norm’s Birthday Bash on Cancer 

When: 7 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2018

Where: Calhoun Street Soups, Salads and Spirits, 1915 S Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. IN 46802

Cost: Tickets are $20 each; $30 at the door; click here to purchase tickets.

Join us for food, friends, and a whole lot of fun as we celebrate
Norm Newman’s birthday. The event’s proceeds will be benefit Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana and Turnstone. Live music by The Snyder’s and Acme Blues Band.

Woody Classic Golf Outing 

When:  Tee-off at 1:30 p.m. July 14, 2018;

Where: Noble Hawk Golf Course, 3005 Noble Hawk Dr, Kendallville, 46755

Cost: $65 per person scramble format – shotgun start with four persons per team; checks should be made payable to Noble Hawk Golf Course and turned in with sign up sheet to Noble Hawk Golf Course or to Nick Pentsos, nick.pentsos@kandkinsurance.com; all teams must be registered by Friday, July 1.

This event is in memory of Mike Woodward and his family is generously donating the proceeds to Cancer Services for the 3rd year!
So, if you enjoy golf and like to help others while doing so, please consider attending this event. For more information, call 260-347-2071.

Lemonade Day

Lemonade Day is a national youth entrepreneurship program that teaches young people how to start, own and operate their own businesses through setting up a lemonade stand. The community-wide Lemonade Day took place on May 19, and three young entrepreneurs decided to donate their profits to Cancer Services. Thank you to Brenna Meyer and Maris and Milena Williams for your incredible display of generosity!

We are less than a month away from the 2018 Lapper and Survivors Day Celebration on May 12, 2018, and it is our hope you will  join us to honor and memorialize local people touched by cancer.

As we approach this year’s community event, here is what you need to know:

Event Schedule: 

What: Lapper 2018 and Survivors Day Celebration

When:  Saturday, May 12, 2018

Where: Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, Brotherhood Office Park, 6316 Mutual Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

9:00 AM to 9:30 AM – Check-in

9:30 AM – Program Starts

10 AM – Walk Begins

11 AM – Survivors Day Celebration featuring food and fun for the entire family!

How to register for Lapper 2018 online: 

Visit lapper2018.everydayhero.do. To register for Lapper 2018 , click “Register and Fundraise.” Once you have confirmed your online registration, you will be able to create a team or join an existing team from your fundraising page. If you prefer to register via pen and paper, please visit Cancer Services, 6316 Mutual Drive,  to pick up a participant brochure.

How to receive a commemorative 2018 Lapper t-shirt: 

Raise $35 by May 1 to receive a commemorative Lapper t-shirt.

This year’s theme acknowledges how a community of supporters have come together for more than 16 years to help local people touched by cancer through the Lapper fundraising walk.  Our roots grow deep.

Where to park: 

Parking will be available throughout the Brotherhood Office Park. There will be parking coordinators and signage to help you find a spot!

How long is the walk: 

The walking trail is slightly less than a mile. While you are more than welcomed to take more than one lap, it really is your decision! The Survivors Day Celebration featuring food, games, and music for the entire family will begin at 11 a.m.

Survivors Day Activities 

• Guided tours of Cancer Services’ facility
• Skyline Chili Coney Dogs
• Shaved ice provided by Kona Ice (while supplies last!)
• Take individual and team photos with event photographer Doug Dalton of Double D Photography
• Free chair massages
• Auggie the Doggie kissing booth
• Face Painting
• Kids craft table
• Bounce House and other games
• Live music

Lapper updates

Follow Cancer Services on Facebook for more Lapper updates, and let us know if you will be joining us on our Facebook event page!

Questions? 

Call Keiara Carr, 484-9560, or email kcarr@cancer-services.org

Hope to see you there! 

The Lapper is a fundraising walk for Cancer Services to honor or memorialize a loved one touched by cancer. After the walk, we come together for the Survivors Day Celebration featuring food, music and fun for the entire family!

Start fundraising on your own or create a team to join you for the Lapper walk on May 12, 2018. Raise $35 by May 1 to receive a commemorative t-shirt. Start fundraising today at lapper2018.everydayhero.do, or click the header above.

How will your contribution help? 

The money raised stays in our community. You and your team of community supporters can make a difference:

• $50 can provide one wig for a client who has lost their hair due to treatment.
• $100 can provide one month of nutritional supplement for a client undergoing chemotherapy.
• $250 can provide four oncology massages from one of Cancer Services’ certified oncology massage therapists.
• $500 can provide financial assistance to a client paying for nausea and pain medicine.
• $1,000 can ensure a client receives a year of practical and emotional support.

Presented by Sara Kruger, owner of Sara Bella Home Staging, “Feng Shui for Health and Energy” will demostrate how to balance energies in a given space. In two sessions, you will learn skills to promote health and positive energy.
What: Feng Shui for Health and Energy

When: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 8, 2018 and Thursday, February 15, 2018.

Where: Healing Arts Center, Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, 6316 Mutual Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Admission: This program is free and open to the public; please call 260-484-9560 or toll free at 866-484-9560 or email Ann Hathaway at ahathaway@cancer-services.org for more information or to make reservations.