Vermont Cancer Survivor Network Newsletter
June 2018
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June 3 is National Cancer Survivors Day®
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National Cancer Survivors Day® is an annual, treasured Celebration of Life that is held in hundreds of communities nationwide, and
around the world
, on the first Sunday in June. It is a CELEBRATION for those who have survived, an INSPIRATION for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of SUPPORT for families, and an OUTREACH to the community. On National Cancer Survivors Day®, thousands gather across the globe to honor cancer survivors and to show the world that life after a cancer diagnosis can be fruitful, rewarding, and even inspiring.
VCSN Board member and cancer survivor Boo (Eleanore) Sinclair reflects on an aspect of survivorship important to her:
A person spends her life enjoying the company and caring of friends, and yet, how much my friends mean to me became much clearer as a result of my journey through cancer. Their presence, their emotions, their love and tenderness served as heartfelt companions through crying, hugging, laughing, just being, and so much more. I have such a warm feeling in my heart for how much my friends enhanced my life, and walked with me through those days and continue to do so.
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Celebrate and Honor Loved Ones
on National Cancer Survivors Day®
On June 2 and 3, help us fill our Facebook page with pictures and words in honor or memory of your loved ones touched by cancer. (If privacy is important, a statement or story without pictures or names is welcome!)
Visit our Facebook page here.
All posts will be entered into a drawing to win two $25 raffle tickets for a 2-night stay at a beautiful B&B in Martha’s Vineyard! See below for details.
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Win a Weekend on Martha's Vineyard
VCSN supporters Prudy and George Burnes have once again donated a 2-night stay at Isabelle's Beach House this October or November. Isabelle's is a seaside inn known for the panoramic ocean views from its sprawling front porch.
Raffle tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100.
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Pam Heffernan
Nurse, Cancer Survivor, and 2017 Raffle Winner!
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Pam Heffernan, cancer survivor and registered nurse, was the winner of last year’s raffle prize offered by VCSN supporters Prudy and George Burnes. Pam had a choice of a week at the Burnes’ home in Galway, Ireland or a stay at the beautiful Isabelle’s B&B in Martha’s Vineyard. The stars aligned to allow her to make the Ireland trip with family members and she had a marvelous time. Pam became a Kindred Connections volunteer after her own experience receiving peer support when she was first diagnosed. “I connected with someone I never met. We spent lots of time talking.” After retiring from Central Vermont Medical Center, she found a new home at the Danville Health Center, and she’s interested in developing cancer support in the Danville area.
Holding the winning raffle ticket was a total surprise to Pam. “They told me, ‘You won!’ and I said, ‘What?!’” Buy a ticket and you might have the same delightful surprise! Get your tickets from Mary Ellen: 802-552-8115 or
[email protected]
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The Cornerstone’s Big Heart
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Keith Paxman and Rich McSheffrey, owners of Cornerstone Pub & Kitchen with
VCSN Board member Theresa Lever and Kindred Connections volunteer Eileen Foster
The presentation check represents the proceeds of the 2018 Chili Cook Off. After expenses, the Cornerstone donated $1,400 for VCSN’s work promoting quality of life for Vermont’s cancer survivors. Many thanks to the Cornerstone for its big heart and generous spirit!
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VCSN welcomes your involvement!
Let us know if you’d like to:
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Volunteer at an event
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Be trained to provide cancer survivor peer support
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Be trained to offer support to caregivers
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Consider joining our all-volunteer Board
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Help us fundraise
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oin our program committee
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Brainstorm ideas for reaching and serving Vermonters affected by cancer
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Save the Date: Golfers
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VCSN
The first annual golf tournament benefiting VCSN was held last September at the Sugarbush Golf Club in Warren. Thirty-two golfers braved the heat (remember those 90+ degree days?) to play the beautiful Robert Trent Jones golf course. What a fun day it was, as well as profitable! We're looking forward to the second annual tournament, scheduled for Sunday, September 23rd. Will you join us?
The $125 entry fee includes range balls, greens fees, box lunch, "aprés golf" refreshments, a raffle, and prizes. Tournament format is a scramble with 4-person teams. For more information about entering the tournament, being a sponsor (levels range from $200 to $1500), or volunteering to help, contact Sharon Kellermann at
[email protected]
or 802-793-8362.
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