May 2025

LINK TO HOPE NEWSLETTER

A message from the Executive Director - Melissa Karrer

Hi Friends,

May is a busy month full of celebrations-we celebrate Derby, Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, graduations, and Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for us and it's also the unofficial beginning of Summer.

This month, in just a few short days-on Friday, May 9th, we will be hosting our Link to Hope Pickleball Fundraiser at the Genesis Health Club-Lexington Tennis Club at 6:30 pm. We hope you can join us for this fun event that helps us raise funds for our mission to provide hope to Kentuckians in need through resources & support!

We are hosting our 11th annual Links to Hope Golf Scramble this year on September 15 at Champions golf course again! Save the date and stay tuned for more information to come.

We are thankful for the opportunity to serve our Kentucky communities and can only do that through the generosity of others.

Thank you for staying connected! Let's continue to work together to be a link to hope for our fellow Kentuckians!

Cheers,

Melissa

Click on the links below for general information, risk factors, and more.

Click here for more information on melanoma/skin cancer

Click here for more information on brain cancer

Please consider supporting our mission financially in 2025 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...

Click here to donate today

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.

Board Member Spotlight!

KCL is excited to welcome to our board, Nora Williams. Nora is a dedicated local real estate agent who seamlessly balances her professional life with her role as a loving wife and mother to two beautiful children.

With a background in criminal justice and experience as a preschool teacher, she brings a unique blend of commitment and exceptional people skills to every interaction.

Nora’s passion for serving her community is at the heart of her work, as she strives to make a positive impact in the lives of those around her. Her dedication goes beyond real estate; she is a true advocate for her neighbors and a champion for the community she loves.

Thank you!

Save the Date!

WKYT - Link to Hope

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

Learn how one provider at the University of KY, who treats individuals with esophageal cancer, is making a difference and raising awareness of this disease.

Click here to view segments!

THANK YOU to WKYT for your partnership!

Grateful Patient

Virtual Tour!

Click here for a virtual tour of our KCL office!

Out and About

KY CancerLink participated in Hula into Health, a free screening and wellness event for the community at the Carter County Health Department in Grayson on Sat. April 12th. The event was a great way to provide resources and information while making it fun. 💜

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

Strawberry Mint Mocktail

This recipe is so delicious and refreshing and easy too. It's great for all ages and is super versatile.

The fresh mint and strawberries blend together creating a vibrant flavor and would be an excellent offering at a Derby party or any type of gathering.

Click here for recipe!

Mexican Street Corn

Elote Dip

This recipe turns this popular street corn dish into a delectable dip marrying together the wonderful flavors of cream cheese, lime juice and cotija cheese.

This would be a great dip to serve at a summer soiree or a Cinco de mayo celebration.

Click here for recipe!

Sean Brock's Pimento Cheese

Sean Brock is a renowned chef and restauranter in the Nashville area and his signature pimento cheese recipe is one of my favorites.

Using fresh ingredients is key and you have to let those flavors meld together before you dig in for sure.

Click here for recipe!

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

2425 Regency Road, Suite B

Lexington, KY 40503

Phone: 859-309-1700

Toll-Free: 877-597-4655

Fax: 859-368-8418