Latest News and Notes
Cancer Fund donates to Hospice
The St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund recently awarded $10,000 to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley’s Advanced Illness Management Program. Funds will be used to provide specialized medical provider visits and services in the home of local cancer patients in the county.
SLCCF makes large donation to Gouverneur Hospital
The St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund (SLCCF) recently donated $6,000 to Gouverneur Hospital for the purchase of Cologuard Colorectal Cancer Screening kits for uninsured and underinsured patients. Above, Gouverneur Hospital interim president Donna McGregor accepts the check from Robert Saidel, SLCCF board member.
Money Donated for to Canton-Potsdam Hospital for Patient Transports
“The St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund (SLCCF) recently donated $10,000 to Canton-Potsdam Hospital’s Center for Cancer Care. The funds will be used toward the purchase of a new vehicle to transport patients to and from their appointments.”
SLCCF Gives $10,000 to “Ryan’s Wish Foundation”
“The St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund recently donated $10,000 to the Ryan’s Wish Foundation. The foundation provides assistance to families and individuals as they travel to cancer treatment appointments.”
SLCCF Donates to “Help Sami Kick Cancer Foundation”
The Help Sami Kick Cancer Foundation recently accepted a generous donation from the St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund. The funding will be used to assist families with a child with a cancer diagnosis.
2021 Edward I. Moses: Top Fundraisers
Tammy Gladle (left) and Phyliss Gladle: top individual and team fundraisers in this year’s event.
$13,000 Raised at 2021 Virtual Walk/Run
Collection for the VIRTUAL 2021 Edward I. Moses Walk/Run for Life took place on Sunday, April 25th.
New Look for the SLCCF Website!
The St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund website has a new look and updated content!
We’ll be adding more content in the coming months. Let us know what you think, and please do share!
Gouverneur Hospital receives donation for mammography
“The St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund […] recently made a donation to the St. Lawrence Health System’s Gouverneur Hospital.”
St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund aids local hospital
“The funds will assist with the transportation of patients to and from treatments […], financial counseling program support […], and for provisions such as wigs, head scarves, and patient-specific needs.”
Richard E. Winter Cancer Treatment Center in Ogdensburg gets $10,000 grant for care kits
“Patients starting chemotherapy or radiation therapy […] will soon start treatment with a new, specialized “care kit,” thanks to the St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund and a $10,000 grant.
Giant colon makes its debut at Ogdensburg’s Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
“[F]ree colonoscopies for uninsured or under-insured patients who have never been screened previously […] are paid for with money the hospital receives from the St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund.“
A History of the Edward I. Moses Walk/Run for Life
1.6 million dollars raised—so far—by the Edward I. Moses annual event.