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they gaveus what

we needed.—jeff f.

connect thru cancer is a 501c3 non-profit organization

providing a variety of free cancer support services

and resources to individuals and families living with

a cancer diagnosis, giving respite to the cancer patient

in treatment, and supporting their unique journey.

because we know cancer affects more than just the patient.

Dear Friends,

It is with great excitement that in this, our inaugural “Year in Review 2018-2019”, I am announcing our organization’s

new name, logo and expanded mission! “Connect Thru Cancer” is our new identity and we are confident that this

change not only mirrors who we are and what we do, but reflects what our mission has evolved from since our

founding as Cuddle My Kids in 2007. In this Review you will see testimonials, highlights with regard to community

outreach and involvement, measurables sharing our accomplishments, our growth and expanded reach, and of

course, our goals for the future.

Every year we are in awe of the people we are blessed to assist during their cancer journey. Our programs continue

to increase the quality of life for both the cancer patient and their families. We understand the impact a cancer

diagnosis has on every family member and we aim to provide support for each person in some unique way. YOU

are the reason we are able to provide and fill these needs for those in treatment.

Our significant growth in the past year alone, in both programs and staff, was made possible by the unwavering

support of our generous donors. Whether you are one of our sponsors, have been a guest at one of our events,

someone who has hosted an event for us, or a volunteer, we are so grateful to have you as part of our organization.

It is because of you that we have been able to grow and continue to expand our reach year after year!

On behalf of our Board of Directors, staff and volunteers, thank you for supporting Connect Thru Cancer and the

families we serve and making their battle a little more manageable.

In health & happiness,Colleen Bucci | Executive Director

Colleen Bucci Executive Director

Cathy Gabrielsen Founder

Scott Gabrielsen Chairman of the Board

because we know cancer affects more than just the patient.

A look back at some of our programs and events this past year...

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• Journaling Workshop at West Chester YMCA

• Journaling Workshop at Paoli Hospital

• Cancer Connect Swim Party at West Chester YMCA

• In-Home in Newtown Square and Devon

Discovering mindfullness at an Art Journaling Workshop

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July 2018

Raising awareness at a Play for a Purpose game

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September 2018

• Medium Dinner to benefit Connect Thru Cancer

• Cancer Connect at The Painted Plate

• First Connect & Remember at The Painted Plate

• In Home in Norristown

Sharing a special moment with mom at an In-Home visit

November 2018

• 8th Annual Connect Thru Cancer Fashion Show

• In-Home in Pottstown and Malvern

Building memories at our Holiday Cancer Connect program

Connecting with the community at a local fundraiser

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December 2018

• All Month Michael Brooks Christmas Display to benefit Connect Thru Cancer

• Cancer Connect Makes Gingerbread Houses at YMCA

• Aiden Nichols Christmas Cuddles & Cans event

• Connect & Remember Gingerbread Houses

• Secret Santa

• In-Home Pottstown and Malvern

Creating memories and connecting with others at our monthly Cancer Connect program

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October 2018

• Henderson Field Hockey Play For A Purpose game

• Journaling Workshop at Riddle Hospital

• Journaling Workshop at Paoli Hospital

• Villa Maria Academy High School Cancer Comfort Kits & Busy Bag fill

• In-Home in Norristown

Having fun at a Home Visits

• Journaling Workshop at Bryn Mawr Hospital

• Cancer Connect Swim Party at West Chester YMCA

• In-Home in Devon

August 2018

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Connecting with cancer patients through our Cancer Comfort Kit program

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January 2019

• Cancer Connect at the Downingtown Bowling Palace

• Unionville High School Girls Basketball Play For A Purpose game

• In-Home in Malvern

Villa Maria Academy High School Art Show benefits Connect Thru Cancer

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February 2019

• Unionville Boys Basketball Play For A Purpose game

• Ryan’s Run and Connect Thru Cancer Fundraiser at Barnaby’s West Chester

• Unionville High School Crew team and club fill Cancer Comfort Kits

• Villa Maria Academy High School Art Show Benefitting Connect Thru Cancer

• Villa Maria Academy High School girls spend a day volunteering for Connect Thru Cancer

• In-Home in Coatesville and Pottstown

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March 2019

• Suburban DelTri Tennis Play For A Purpose game

• Cancer Connect Yoga at The Yoga Barn

• In-Home in Coatesville and Pottstown

Our Home Visit program brings imagination and playtime to our clients

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May 2019

• Keller Williams Brandywine Fill for Busy Bags

• Cancer Connect at The Painted Plate

• In-Home in West Chester

Our community partners at Keller Williams

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April 2019

• 11th Annual Awards Dinner & Reception

• Villa Maria Academy High School Lacrosse Play For A Purpose game

• Cuddle Cares Bowling at the Downingtown Bowling Palace

• In-Home in Coatesville and West Chester

Connect Thru Cancer cares about family time together

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June 2019

• Morgan Lewis Event at The Barnes Foundation

• Cancer Connect at Treehouse World

• Connect & Remember at The Painted Plate

• In-Home in Dresher and Aston

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Mikey Zabeli (Ovarian Cancer) client, in-home program

In March of 2019, after my cervical cancer

had spread, Connect Thru Cancer came to the

rescue. They showed up to my home, fully

stocked with games activities, arts & crafts and

ready to play with my two year-old son so that

I could rest after treatment. I can’t adequately

put into words what Connect Thru Cancer

has done for me physically, emotionally, and

spiritually. Thank you Connect Thru Cancer for

every single thing you do!


States we serve in Individual ClientsWe serve families all over the US with our Cancer Comfort Kits, Busy Bags, education and resources.

Facts & FiguresMeasurables for the Year in Review 2018-2019

Hospitals & organizations we serve in PennsylvaniaAbramson Cancer Center – Chester County Hospital

Abramson Cancer Center – Penn Medicine

Bryn Mawr Hospital

Camp Kesem Central PA

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)

Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple Health

Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates

Lankenau Medical Center – Cancer Center

Paoli Hospital

Penn Medicine at Home (Neighborhood Health Inpatient Hospice)

Phoenixville Hospital

Riddle Hospital

Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Abington – Jefferson Health

Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Jefferson Health

Out of StateElliot Regional Cancer Center (NH)

Georgetown Lombardi CC (Washington, DC)

Jersey Shore University Medical Center (NJ)

Maine Medical Center (ME)

Reid Health (IN)

Ronald McDonald House (DE)

Tallahassee Cancer Center (FLA)

Virginia Piper Cancer Center (Scottsdale, AZ)

Winship Cancer Institute – Emory Healthcare (GA) Lindsay Hill (Breast Cancer) client, in-home program

I had heard about Connect Thru Cancer and

their cancer support services from several

people in the medical field. So, in July of 2018,

I reached out for help with my kids while I

was recovering from Chemo and surgery. Not

only did my children enjoy the play time and

one-on-one attention, it gave my caregivers a

break as well. The organization is amazing, the

volunteers are so sweet and made us feel like

a normal family during a very difficult time.


mothers and fathers reported that,

after a cancer diagnosis, they

were unable to meet their

children’s needs as well as

before the illness.

Jodi Reich, (Daughter with Leukemia) client, in-home program

My daughter Phoebe was diagnosed with

Leukemia in August of 2018 and we started

with Connect Thru Cancer the following June.

The thing I sometimes need most these days

is time, and Phoebe needs attention that is not

related to her cancer. The In-Home program

gave us that and much more. Not only did

they address Phoebe’s and my needs, they

took my older daughter Talya’s emotional and

mental well-being into account as well, and

provided tickets to Hershey Park. Having a spe-

cial day was just what Talya needed! Connect

Thru Cancer was interested in supporting our

entire family, which was incredible!


Connect Thru Cancer

Goals

30%Grow our In-Homeprogram by

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increasing the numberof families served throughthe expansion of volunteersin the tri-county area.

Cancer Connect ProgramIncrease the number of families servedthrough our

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by 25%, expanding the program to otherlocations, with the initial goal of serving theUniversity of Pennsylvania patients.

fundraisingExpand our

#3

program by collaborating with schools and businesses through the“How Are You Connected?” campaign.

Art Journaling

Continue to develop partnerships withlocal businesses in our communityby introducing an

program as part of a wellnesscampaign for corporateemployees living with a cancer diagnosis.

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my mom

Bob Pappano (Colon Cancer)

I was first introduced to Connect Thru Cancer

in 2015 when I was diagnosed with Colon

cancer. A hospital social worker delivered

thoughtfully prepared Busy Bags to each of my

five children. Since then, Connect Thru Cancer

has enabled us to engage in fun activities

together as a family that have nothing to do

with cancer. The weekend Cancer Connect

programs allow us to step away from the

rigorous routine of busy family life and

Chemotherapy treatments to enjoy our time

together and create great family memories!

client, cancer connect &in-home program


Connect Thru Cancer

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visit our website at www.connectthrucancer.org

Eileen McCann volunteer, in-home program

I joined Connect Thru Cancer in 2016 when

a friend told me about her experience as a

volunteer. As soon as I met the program

directors, I knew I wanted to be a part of this

unique organization. As a preschool teacher,

I really enjoy the In-Home visits and more

importantly, giving the parents a rest. The

children are always so happy to see us and

enjoy playing games and doing arts and

crafts. Every In-Home visit has meant so much

to me, and seeing the joy on the children’s

faces when we come in the door is priceless.

Connect Thru Cancer lets clients know they are

not alone in their battle, and that we are there

to provide support. I am truly honored to be a

part of Connect Thru Cancer!


Community Involvementhenderson high school field hockey play for a purpose game

pierce field hockey

play for a purpose game

keller williams brandywine valley quarterly fill

villa maria academy high school

play for a purpose game

suburban deltri tennis club play for a purpose game

unionville high school quarterly fill

st. agnes play for a purpose game visit our website at www.connectthrucancer.org

Ruth Mary Strohm hospital social worker

I first heard about Connect Thru Cancer 12

years ago when their Nurse Navigator came

to Bryn Mawr Hospital to inform the Oncology

staff about their programs. Ever since then,

our patients have benefited greatly from this

wonderful resource for individuals and families

going through the stress of a cancer diagnosis

and treatment. Families have been so grateful

for in-home, creative and nurturing play with

their children, soothing and comforting well-

ness programs, journaling and art therapies,

and activities for families to get together with

other families in treatment and have fun unre-

lated to cancer. It has been a pleasure to work

with Connect Thru Cancer’s caring, committed,

and professional staff. Their responsiveness is

so immediate, and their services are free and

ever-expanding. Kudos to Connect Thru Cancer!


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individuals volunteered

traveling

In 2018-2019

volunteer hours!

miles for In-Home visits

and serving

unionville high school quarterly fill

st. agnes play for a purpose game visit our website at www.connectthrucancer.org


DonationsCommunity Outreach Partners Businesses who have company matching programs for employee givingAmazon SmileBenevityExelon CorporationMicrosoftNetwork for GoodPfizer Schwab CharitableUnited Way of GPSNJVanguardWells FargoYour Cause

Community Outreach - Organizations who have partnered with us in the 2018-19 year through grants, fundraisers, events, volunteering or participating in a Play for a Purpose gamePhiladelphia Foundation - Larry Lenfest Legacy Foundation100+ Women Who Care Chester CountyAthleta Shop for a CauseCatherine’s RestaurantChecking for CancerConcord Country ClubCuddles & CansExelon GenerationFabulous Shoe NightGage Strength TrainingHenderson High School Field HockeyKeller Williams BrandywineLa Comunidad Hispana, Inc.Michael Brooks Chirstmas LightsNot Your Average Joe’s, IncPeirce Middle School Field HockeyPenn Fusion SoccerPowerbeads By JenRyan P. McCall Foundation, IncSalon Di Moda, Inc.Schwab Charitable FundSkanska Golf TournamentSS Simon & Jude Council Knights of ColumbusSt. Agnes Field HockeySuburban Del Tri TennisThe Painted PlateUnionville High School Crew TeamUnionville High School Girls & Boys BasketballVilla Maria Academy High SchoolVilla Maria Academy High School Lacrosse Assoc.Wedgewood Swim TeamWest Chester YMCA

DONORS $15,000 Choate Hall & Stewart Haug Partners Proskauer Rose, LLP Troutman Sanders, LLP

DONORS $10,000 Abernathy Michael & PamelaThe Philadelphia Foundation Larry Lenfest Legacy Fund

DONORS $7,500 - $9,999 Checking For Cancer King & Spalding O’Grady Meg & PaulScobell Amy & Daniel Wolf Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.

DONORS $5,000 - $7,499 Anderson KirstenBrennan Ed & PattiExelonJensen MarkLa Comunidad Hispana, Inc. Mann, J.D., PhD Jeffry

DONORS $2,500 - $4,999 Harrington James & AmyMcCann Bob & EileenReilly, McDevitt & Henrich, P.C. V. Paul Bucci II, Laffey, Bucci & Kent, LLP Villa Maria Academy High School Weinberg Craig & Diane

DONORS $1,000 - $2,499 Baranski JasonBenosky ElizabethBrooks Michael J.Catherine’s Restaurant Ciccarone JohnCitadel Gates EdwardJ & N Management Marandett EricMyles Donna & TomNichols RichardO’Rourke Kevin & KristenRamsey NatalieRyan P. McCall Foundation, Inc. Sanders Cammie & FrankSkanska USA Building, Inc. Smith Anthony & CarrieSollers Joseph SedwickThe Becket Family Foundation Weinberg Craig & Diane

DONORS $500 - $999Baran LaurenBecket KristinBuchakjian TaraCaba Chris & MichelleCharles & Mary Crossed Foundation Faggioli Dave & KellyFarnan KellyFay Ralph M.Ferraro NeilForcine J. BradleyGabrielsen Scott & CathyHaug EdHorninger Denison & LisaHoskins BrianJaso LindsayJohnston Michael & BarbaraJudge Bobby & MichelleKelly Dave & MarnieLiberty Tool Company Maday SedeliaMcClatchy YvonneMedina RolandoMehok CarolMulqueen Cathy & KevinMurray DanielNichols Joe & AmandaO’Rourke Kim & TomOtto’s Imported Cars, LTD Powerbeads by Jen Reeves Kelly N.Stow TimThe Kevin J. Traynor Family Foundation Turley BrianVilla Maria Academy Lacrosse Association

DONORS $250 - $49912 West Boutique Amarant RonaldAnderson EmilyBanchik DavidBohemian Pink Bosken Charlene & RonBosken Jerome & SallyBowman LisaBrown MarkCiatti MikeDavey CarmencitaDiamond EvanGage Strength Training Griffith Dorie & TomIacobucci AndreaJane Chalfant, Inc. Jaso MatthewJenginuity, LLC Krause Bryan & KimLau Christina


*july 1, 2018 – june 30, 2019


Makowka KathleenMcClintock WilliamMead LisaMegill Kelly & WayneMegill Scott & KathyNichols JasonO’Grady Chris & AnniePhineas Gage Roberson CyntheSahrbeck JeffreySelli ErikaShakow JohnSmith Chris & RebeccaStalwart Communications, LLC Sullivan NicoleTouey Intergrated Sourcing, LLC Traynor Mike & PamWallace Carl & MaribethWatch Your Budget Winston Daniel

DONORS $100 - $249 Buda AaronBowman BobbiJaso Robert & MariaJohnston JanetAntell Charles & LisaAustin Hudson & JaniceBarash NanBartle SharonBeck CatherineBlue Dog Printing, Inc. Bosken Lisa & MichaelDewdney TamariaBurgoon Janet S.Burke Patrick & CarolynCantor EttieCappelletti Anthony M.CCConcepts, LLC Chilcote & Richards, LTD Christian PeggyCiancia DeniseCocky Gourmet Confections, LLC Coleman CynthiaConte KarenCrego Thomas & JacquelynnCross Mark & EulallaCullinan DonnaDellario AngeloDelligatti Andrea M.DePaul EllenDooley KristenDoyle Margaret & ThomasElofer DorisEmtich Eric & AngelaFellows Scott & KimberlyFish KelleyFisher Talia

Flynn SusanFolgia ElizabethFunchion MaryFondren ElizabethFulling SheilaMcGonagle SueGantzhorn TimothyGarland RhondaGoldman Beryl D.Hall David & JenniferHanson J. CarolHenderson High School Field Hockey Boosters Hill MaureenInfortuna James & PaigeIron Hill Brewery Judge JamesJulicher Margit S.Karakelian ConstanceKKM Enterprises, Inc Long Tracy & BrianLouella Style, LLC Lugar ElizaMcCool GabeMcCorkle Donna M.McCormack James & CherylMcHale Matthew & Lori-MarieMoitoso JenniferMessikomer Carla & JacobMichener Mark & JanetMinarchi SusanPellegrino NicoleNew Deck Tavern Not Your Average Joe’s, Inc. O’Donnell JenniferOates-Rivera ShannonOstrem CathlynPaoli Hospital Patti JosephPerry PriscillaPhelps DeborahPiper BrianPomilo Therese C.Radie Robert & ShireeeRube DanielRiffel Mary FranSalon Di Moda, Inc. Scorzetti Frank & SallySnyder CarrieSnyder Louise H.Spieth AnitaSS Simon & Jude Council Knights of Columbus Stanzione Mr. & Mrs. FrankSterthous LindaSullivan Keith & Lee AnnSweet Ashleys Chocolate, LLC Thomas MarieVail Pamela

Verita, LLC Vincent Cyr Group, LLC Wagner Sheilah Walheim Jennifer & RaymondWedgewood Swim Team Weinberg Craig & DianeWentz Marjorie BuffWhite CindeeWooters Vicki C.Yenetskie Joanne A.Zion NancyZuleba Peter & Kimberly

DONORS $50 - $99 Anderson CarolArbaugh KarenAyres KathyBezyak AlisonBoden TiffanyBosken Charlene & Ronald J.Buckel ChristinaBuckley MindyBuono JoAnnBurns CliffordBuysse James & StephanieCallinan LisaCarey CarolynCatania Joseph & KellyChang ElizabethChaudry KristinColaprete MarieCrossed Colleen Curatolo ThomasDaly DeniseDePaoli LindaEDNavigators Fick Educational Services, LLC Flynn KatieFord Matthew & KimberlyFranzini MariaGiangiulio LauraHerbster JaniceHoffmann CatherineHumphreys RosamondJudge James & JulieKaplan IvanKelly PatriciaKent ErinKing Wendy & AllenKinka CarolynKlugman KristinKoons MelissaKouh Won-JoonLabroli Nancy Lopresto KarenLynch BarbaraMahoney KrystinaMcCracken Julian & Joann



McCrory PaulaMcGlew Raymond & JudithMoore-Yangello AmyNieberle PatriciaOstafy AmyPizzarello AmyRivituso PattyRube DanielScott MarciShapiro BonnieShaw StephanieSilvestri RebeccaSkrypzak ChristineStrame HenrikSturm CarmenSucher ChrissySulpizio Lynn A.Sung KarenTowler DehliaTreehouse Yoga for Children Turley KristiVaccaro Mr. & Mrs.Vesey BrianWicka LisaWolfington Kristyann

In-Kind GiftsAbel ReelsACACAnthropologie

AthletaAvante Salon & SpaBarre BalancedBest Kept Secret Skin Care and LashesBig League HaircutsBlue Moon FloristBob AntonishakChadds Ford WineryCharlene BoskenColleen BucciCurrie Hair Skin & NailsDavid BattistiDilworthtown InnEqui Energy JemsFick Educational ServicesGaler EstatesGemelliIron Hill BreweryIsagenix - Anthony SmithJane Chalfant | Kiki BoutiqueJay’s On ThirdJohn Serock CateringJoseph Anthony Retreat Spa & SalonKaren SungKathy LaniusLaffey, Bucci & KentMain Line PilatesMainline Custom ClothierMatlack FloristMary Fran Riffel

MaryJane Raymond & The Villa Maria Academy High School Alumnae AssociationMelissa KoonsNew Deck TavernNot Your Average Joe’sPaul FrenchPaul O’GradyPeter’s Salon & Europen SpaPhiladelphia Wings LacrossePhilly PopsPhineas GageRitz Carlton, PhiladelphiaScott GabrielsenSharon LutherSilverman GallerySilvinia B. PhotographySovana BistroSpecialty Metals and AlloysStarbucks, Five PointsTeca Restaurant & Wine BarThe Desmond Hotel MalvernThe Stone TavernThe Philadelphia FlyersTim IrvineUptown Knauer Performing Arts Center

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Kathy Megill, RN, BSN Nurse Coordinator

Carrie Smith Director of Development

Dorie Griffith Creative Director

Judy Phillips Program Coordinator

Nicole Pellegrino Program Coordinator

Wendy King Community Outreach

Johanna (Joey) Vanderheyden Bookkeeper

Board of Directors

Looking Ahead...

StaffScott Gabrielsen Chairman of the Board

Cathy Gabrielsen Founder


Karen Stanzione Conte, ESQ Secretary

Jason Baranski, ESQ Board Member

Ed Brennan Board Member

Patricia Brennan Board Member

Jim Harrington, ESQ Board Member

Tim Irvine Board Member

Kathy Megill, RN, BSN Board Member

Dan Murray Board Member

“save the date” 12th Annual Awards

Dinner and Reception

Thursday, April 2, 2020

6 p.m

Desmond Hotel

Malvern, PA

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