March 2026

LINK TO HOPE NEWSLETTER

A message from the Executive Director - Melissa Karrer




Hi Friends,


As the first signs of Spring start to appear, March brings a sense of renewal and hope, especially for those navigating a cancer diagnosis. At Kentucky CancerLink, we are stepping into this new month with renewed energy to support patients, caregivers, and survivors. We want to help them bloom even in the difficult seasons.


This month, through our collaborative event with Gilda's Club Kentuckiana on March 26, we'll be hosting Melanie Day, owner of You've Got Curls & Hair Loss Center, to discuss hair health, hair loss, regrowth & more. This is a great opportunity to "ask the expert" about anything you've ever wanted to know about hair health and more.


March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month- a month to emphasize the importance of screenings, promoting prevention, and supporting those fighting the disease. While colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the country, we can try to change that grim statistic by getting screened. We also raise awareness, in March, for kidney cancer and multiple myeloma. Be sure to check out the links in the graphic below for ways we can reduce our risks for these and all cancer types.


Your continued support helps us ensure no Kentuckian faces a cancer diagnosis alone. Consider a monthly gift and help us reach more individuals in need of screenings, transportation assistance through our gas card program, and patient support services like wigs, post-mastectomy items, & more. Every donation makes a difference Click here to donate today!


Congratulations to the winners of our bourbon raffle fundraiser "Hope on the Rocks": Andrew Henderson, Gena Beard, Bryan Willett, & Jason Head. Thank you for supporting our mission while taking home some of Kentucky's finest bourbon. 💜🥃


"Be the reason why people believe in beautiful souls, kind hearts, and good energy. Never stop being a good person." ~ anonymous



Cheers,


Melissa

Click here for more information, from the American Cancer Society, about risk factors and ways to prevent colorectal, kidney, & multiple myeloma cancer types.



Click here for 5 tips on how to reduce your risk of colon cancer from Mayo Clinic.



Save the Date!

Click here to register or call (859) 309-1700.

Please consider supporting our mission financially so that we can continue mailing fuel cards to cancer patients with transportation barriers and providing free wigs and post mastectomy garments to women in need and to make the greatest impact in our communities throughout the Commonwealth. All of our donations stay local to help Kentuckians in need.


Your involvement can make a significant difference!

Every donation counts...

When you purchase gift cards for any occasion, through the link below, a portion of the proceeds benefit KY CancerLink.

Click here to shop over 200 different gift card options available

through RaiseRight.

WKYT - Link to Hope

Each month on WKYT, a Link to Hope story is featured with Amber Philpott.


In this month's segment, learn more about Friend for Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing one-on-one peer support to cancer patients and their caregivers.


Click here to view segments!  

 

THANK YOU to WKYT for your partnership!

Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket for our "Hope on the Rocks" bourbon raffle last month! Anytime you make a contribution to Kentucky CancerLink, 100% of the proceeds stay local to help Kentuckians from Pikeville to Paducah get the resources and support they need. Congratulations to our winners: Andrew Henderson, Gena Beard, Bryan Willett, & Jason Head

Grateful Patient

Ways to GIVE BACK!

Did you know we have an Amazon wish list?


One of our greatest needs is $25 Visa gift cards we use to send to cancer patients to help them travel to and from treatment appointments.


Amazon gift cards, in any amount, help us purchase nutritional supplements, durable medical equipment, and other items to help patients who are experiencing a cancer diagnosis.


Click here to shop our Amazon wish list

Click here to register your Kroger rewards card!

Delicious Ideas

Maryland Crab Cakes


This is a tasty recipe to have on hand for Lenten season or to enjoy anytime you're craving a delicious seafood option for dinner.


The key to a great crab cake is using fresh lump crab with little to no fillers.





Click here for recipe!


Golden Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower


For this recipe, choose a fresh head of cauliflower for best results. You may use frozen, but the texture might be compromised.


Parmesan cheese will add saltiness to this dish, but you can also experiment with different types of cheese.



Click here for recipe!


Green Smoothies


This link will take you to the main page where you can find several recipes with variations of green smoothies and other delicious options.


These recipes are clean and full of all the good things to help keep you satiated and promote great health.




Click here for recipes!



Link to Hope Podcast
Kentuckians need hope today. Link 2 Hope is a monthly podcast featuring community partners discussing ways to remove barriers for Kentuckians in need of screening, diagnosis and treatment for cancer.

New episodes available! Click HERE.
 
Is there a topic that you would like to hear about? Contact Melanie Hunter at melanieh@kycancerlink.org to share your ideas!
 
Thank you to our partner, RunSwitch PR!

Available on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts. Subscribe to be informed when new episodes are added!

Share your ideas and resources! Do you know of something that might be useful to the cancer community? Let us know, and we may share it in future publications.

Email Melanie Hunter at melanieh@kycancerlink.org

KENTUCKY CANCERLINK

860 Corporate Dr., Suite 103

Lexington, KY 40503

Phone: 859-309-1700

Toll-Free: 877-597-4655

Fax: 859-368-8418

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