THANC Foundation Blog

2012-01-08T13:21:00.000-08:00

Free Oral Cancer Screening

Public Health

Thursday, April 19, 2012
10:00 am–12:00 pm

Phillips Ambulatory Care Center
Suite 5B
New York, NY 10003

This free cancer screening includes a comprehensive oral cancer examination administered by a dental or medical professional. If in the examination, a suspicious red or white spot is detected, the dental or medical professional may refer you to a provider to perform a painless brush biopsy test to determine if there are any potentially pre-cancerous or cancerous cells present or suggest another appropriate treatment option.

2012-01-07T09:25:00.000-08:00

Walkathon to Fight Thyroid, Head & Neck Cancers

Athletic Event

Walk the trails of Richard Stockton College and around beautiful Lake Fred.

Registration is $10 and begins at 11:00 am on April 21st, the walkathon begins at Noon. DJ entertainment and a barbeque will follow.

To register in advance, RSVP today!
rsvp@thancfoundation.org

2012-01-06T06:00:00.000-08:00

2012 NJ Marathon & Half Marathon

Athletic Event

Register to run or volunteer. There are so many ways to participate in the 2012 marathon & half marathon in Long Branch, NJ. You can choose the 13.1-mile half marathon, pair up with another teammate for the half marathon relay, or run the full 26.2-mile marathon. You can also join our team of volunteers and help support our runners!

Remember, registration closes on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 for the full marathon and Friday, February 3, 2012 for the Half Marathon and Half Marathon Relay.

Find out more…

2012-01-05T13:28:00.000-08:00

Preparing Life-Planning Documents

Free Lecture

Pat Rocourt, Esq. presented crucial information on wills, powers of attorney, health care proxies, and living wills at the Phillips Ambulatory Care Center. The presentation, which took place on Tuesday, February 28th from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm was the first in a series of four lectures courtesy of a collaboration between THANC and the Cancer Advocacy Project.

We thank Pat Rocourt, Esq.; Vivienne Duncan, Executive Director of the Cancer Advocacy Project; and Eugenia Drobitskaya, Law Graduate for the Cancer Advocacy Project for their time, effort, and expertise. It seemed that those in attendance discovered something new and received great advice relating to the topic of wills and other life-planning documentation.

2011-12-06T13:08:00.000-08:00

Author Generously Donates the Proceeds from her Book's Launch on Kindle

Philanthropy

The profits from Michele Howe Clarke's Kindle-ready book "Face Forward" went to sponsor THANC's mission, yesterday.

faceforwardbook.com

2011-11-29T08:47:00.001-08:00

Holiday Charity Luncheon and Boutiques

Charity Event

December 07, 2011

Fairmount Country Club
Chatham, NJ

While it was cold and raining outdoors, that certainly didn't affect this amazing event. Charged with the positive holiday spirit, this event was superbly organized by a warm, charity-motivated committee. This witty and welcoming group of women came together to generously support our cause and their friend—THANC Foundation Board Member—Carmela Sagendorf. When the guests arrived, they were greeted, checked-in, and shown into the main hall where a variety of vendors, auction items, and raffle prizes awaited them. Of the many vendors there, one of the most notable was a local confectioner who brought an array of treats to sample. Another whose work caught my eye was an entrepreneurial designer who blended her beautiful and detailed graphic art with functional household items.

We are grateful to everyone who attended and are so thankful to those who contributed to managing and directing behind the scenes of the event. In particular we would like to express our gratitude to the Charity Luncheon Committee Members, Carmela Sagendorf, Carol Graybeal, Francine Alcorn, Hazel Broadfoot, Donna Dwyre, Nena Green, Sue Gross, Mickey Hackett, Jackie Horn, Barbara Hoyt, Lee Kirwan, Lee Luciano, Lisa O'Donnell, Amy Oyer, Lisa Pillon, Judy Rubino, Cindy Sheelen, Debbie Sweeney, Barbara Troianello, and Becky Wafer.

2011-11-29T08:21:00.005-08:00

Golf in Chicago Benefits Two Charities

2011 Fall Newsletter

The second Chicago THANC Foundation Golf Invitational took place on Monday September 19, 2011. Guests included many new donors, board members, physicians, and generous returning participants.

2011-11-29T08:21:00.003-08:00

The Lane Project

2011 Fall Newsletter

In March of 2010, the THANC Foundation received an extremely generous donation to create a readily accessible resource particularly suited to the challenging and delicate task of explaining the often physically altering results of cancer treatments to young family members.

2011-11-29T08:21:00.001-08:00

A Research Update from Cathy Lazarus, PhD Research Director of the THNRC

2011 Fall Newsletter

Dr. Lazarus reports on new & current research studies and therapies designed to increase patient quality of life.

2011-11-29T08:20:00.001-08:00

9th Annual THANC Invitational Golf Tournament

2011 Fall Newsletter

The preparation that went into the 9th Annual THANC Foundation Invitational Golf Tournament, which took place on July 11th, produced an enjoyable event and raised significant funds to further the Foundation's mission.

2011-11-29T08:19:00.001-08:00

4th Angel Mentoring Program Partnership

2011 Fall Newsletter

In an effort to supplement our patient support resources, the THANC Foundation recently partnered with The Scott Hamilton CARES initiative at the Cleveland Clinic and its 4th Angel Mentoring Program, which offers free, one-on-one, confidential outreach and support from someone who has walked the path of a head and neck or thyroid patient.

2011-07-13T14:25:00.000-07:00

The 2nd Biennial Chicago THANC Foundation Golf Invitational

Monday, September 19, 2011

The second Chicago THANC Foundation Golf Invitational took place on Monday September 19, 2011. Guests included many new donors, board members, physicians, and generous returning participants.

9th Annual THANC Foundation Invitational Golf Tournament

2011-03-29T09:04:00.000-07:00

Monday, July 11, 2011

The 9th Annual THANC Foundation
Invitational Golf Tournament

Monday, July 11, 2011
Glen Oaks Club
Old Westbury, NY

Clara Tomaz - New Media Art and Disease

2010-06-01T08:48:00.000-07:00

Clara Tomaz is a patient of Dr. Mark Urken's, a cancer survivor, and also a multimedia artist who creates videos, stop-motion animations and art installations concerning medical studies, the self in transformation and the concept of the cyborg. She is a Master of Fine Arts student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Be sure to check out her website and view her art.

Please note: Clara's artwork depicts the traumatic experience of having cancer and some viewers may find it disturbing.

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Monday, September 19, 2011

9th Annual THANC Foundation Invitational Golf Tournament

Monday, July 11, 2011

The 9th Annual THANC FoundationInvitational Golf Tournament

Clara Tomaz - New Media Art and Disease

The 9th Annual THANC Foundation
Invitational Golf Tournament