Even in a difficult economy, supporters of Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center stepped forward Feb. 8 to help ensure we continue to fulfill our promise to provide free, non-clinical cancer support services to anyone affected by cancer – patients, survivors, their families, friends and caregivers.
Nearly 500 people opened their hearts and wallets at this year’s A Chocolate Affaire, helping us raise nearly $60,000 that goes toward our myriad services, including peer-to-peer and group support, yoga, massage therapy, forums, lending library and more.
Special thanks go to our honorary co-chairs, Dr. H. Shelton Earp, director of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center; Dr. H. Kim Lyerly, director of Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center; and presenting sponsor, GlaxoSmithKline. Great appreciation also goes to the volunteer planning committee: Joy Bryde, chair; Sara Baligh, Joan Boone, Sally Burke, Dale Flexner and Amy Leiser. We’re grateful to have all of these longtime supporters come together to assist many individuals who struggle with cancer’s impact every day.
And there are so many others: 34 individuals and organizations contributed event sponsorships, 48 restaurants gave scrumptious desserts and beverages, 168 companies and individuals donated auction items and more than 120 volunteers worked tirelessly over several months. Each one furthers our ability to provide encouragement and to empower individuals and families coping with cancer.
We’re grateful to all our supporters who help Cornucopia House fulfill our mission. For information, visit www.cornucopiahouse.org or call 919/401-9333.
Mary Lawrence
President and CEO Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center