About Us
THE EDWARD I. MOSES WALK / RUN FOR LIFE
Founded in 1979, the Edward I. Moses Walk/Run for Life has been a leader in raising money for the local fight against cancer. Thanks to the sponsorship of local businesses we are able to reward participants with prizes, goodie bags and t-shirts while still keeping every dollar raised in St. Lawrence County. This event is the primary fundraiser for the St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund which provides funding for programs that work to educate the community and help with the prevention, early detection and diagnosis of cancer for local residents.
To date, the E.I. Moses Walk/Run for Life has raised over $2 MILLION, which has been distributed to local charities.
THE ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY CANCER FUND
In 2011, the fundraising committee responsible for the popular Edward I. Moses Walk reorganized into the St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund, with the intention expanding efforts beyond a single annual event, encouraging greater ongoing support from the community. The mission remains the same though: we are and always will be dedicated to the local fight against cancer. The organization is made up of a group of volunteers and prides itself on the fact that ALL proceeds remain in St. Lawrence County to benefit our friends and neighbors. The need for these important programs increases daily.
Programs
Funded by the
St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund
Ryan’s Wish Foundation
Ryan's Wish assists those traveling to cancer treatment appointments. Recipients receive gifts of gas cards, money for hotel stays, vehicle maintenance help for those used in their travel, funds for medical co-pays and medications not covered by insurance. The foundation has given out $157,934 since January 2019, helping 372 individuals and their families with cancer-related expenses.
Massena Memorial Hospital
Using funds from the SLCCF, MMH hosts free monthly skin cancer screenings. MMH also offers free educational seminars on colorectal cancer awareness, melanoma detection and awareness, and ovarian, uterine, breast and lung cancers.
Gouverneur Hospital
With support from the SLCCF, Gouverneur hospital has provided a variety of free screenings for the community, including testing for breast, ovarian, prostate, and lung cancer.
Claxton- Hepburn Medical Center
Aided with SLCCF funds, CHMC physicians provide 6 free colonoscopies, 10 low-dose lung cancer screenings, and 10 high-risk breast cancer screenings. The Richard Winter Cancer Center purchased a new electronic chemotherapy infusion chair to provide patients with physical and mental comfort during treatment. Cancer care kits have also been provided to patients to ease some of the effects of cancer and make treatments more bearable.
Jerry’s Run for Cancer
Jerry’s Run group are avid motorcyclists with the collective mission of assisting families and other members of our community who are directly affected by cancer, in memory of Jerry Ferguson. Proceeds from their annual motorcycle ride go directly to local families battling cancer within St. Lawrence and Jefferson Counties. Our support helps pay for prescriptions, travel costs for treatments, groceries for special diets, and other related expenses. Collectively Jerry’s Run for a Cause has given assistance to over 200 cancer patients in need, giving out upwards of $109,000 since 2023.
Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley
Funds from the SLCCF are used to increase the quality of life for cancer patients by providing Palliative Care follow-up and case management services. This care assists the patient and family align care goals with provided treatments. The Case Manager provides additional support by linking patients and families with resources that help manage the illness while maintaining quality of life.
Canton- Potsdam Hospital
Using funds from SLCCF, the Center for Cancer Care provides transportation for residents who are receiving treatment at their facility. Their vehicle dedicated to transporting patients logs more than 20,000 miles each year and is used sometimes daily by their patients. Additionally, they will expand their Navigation Program to include a Financial Counselor. With this position in existence only a short time, it has saved patients hundreds of thousands of dollars and helped to ease anxiety when dealing with the financial aspect of a cancer battle.
Jules of Life
With support from the SLCCF, Jules of Life created and maintains a website used as a central resource for anyone battling cancer. The website provides valuable information on treatment centers, resources for emotional support, financial assistance, and more.
Help Sami Kick Cancer
The Lodge @ Dreaming Tree Ranch is a beautiful resort in Upstate NY, allowing pediatric cancer patients and their families to reconnect and make lasting memories. The foundation also provides financial support to families living in St. Lawrence County to travel for pediatric cancer treatment. The SLCCF is happy to provide funds to help the foundation and support these families in their travels.
Compassionate Care Foundation
Founded in 2022, this group helps provide integrative education and treatment options in our rural communities for those who are battling cancer. They fill a significant gap in care for cancer patients. Conventional medical treatments and interventions are available in the North Country; however, integrative cancer care includes massage therapy, acupuncture, and Reiki sessions and are now accessible through CCF. These supportive therapies are available to all cancer patients at the initiation of their treatment and remain available throughout their disease management journey be that curative, control, or comfort. Regardless of the medical phase of the disease, the therapeutic benefit of these treatments remains even through hospice care. In St Lawrence County, CCF has provided on-site supportive therapies at the Richard E. Winter Cancer Treatment Center since March of 2023. Since then, they have provided over 141 integrative sessions to further assist those who are undergoing cancer treatments.
We are extremely grateful to those who have supported us in the past and are looking forward to continuing our work toward this very important cause. Please consider partnering with us in the local battle against cancer by taking part in one of our future events.