Friends of the Cancer Resource Centre



Friends of the Cancer Resource Centre is a volunteer auxiliary of the Cancer Resource Centre designed to enhance and promote the good works of the Centre. The auxiliary was founded in early June, 2006 and is already 30+ members strong! Join us to help ensure the Centre's growth. We, as Friends of the Cancer Resource Centre, are the voices, the advocates for this viable community entity.

Meetings, usually held quarterly, also include a festive spring luncheon. We welcome whatever services you are able to provide. Becoming a friend is easy. Download a membership form here or call 219-836-0130 ext. 234 for more information.

Some of our current fundraising efforts include:

All Occasion Note Cards
Photographer Pete Doherty has developed a passion for "midwest moments," often spending scorching summer afternoons or blustery winter mornings to capture delightful photographs of our beloved Chicago skyline and Indiana Dunes scenes. Pete offered 12 of his choice photographs for use on the note cards and along with the generosity of Tom Largus, owner of Largus Printing, the cards became a reality.

These all-occasion cards, each with an uplifting or positive title printed on the back, represent a glimpse of the Midwest at its finest. Each packet includes eight note cards - four separate scenes, two cards of each scene. There are three different packet styles to choose from. Each packet is $15, with the proceeds benefiting the Cancer Resource Centre. Cards can be ordered online or are available for purchase at the following locations:
  • Community Surgery Center
    801 MacArthur Blvd., Munster
    219-836-7183

  • Fitness Pointe
    9950 Calumet Avenue, Munster
    219-924-5348

  • The Gray Goose Inn
    350 Indian Boundary Road
    Chesterton, IN 46304

  • Pals Nails and More
    8124 Calumet Avenue, Munster
    219-836-0500

  • Phaze I
    2449 - 45th Avenue, Highland
    219-924-7210

  • Red Garter Gift Shoppe
    Community Hospital

    901 MacArthur Blvd., Munster
    219-852-3047

  • St. Catherine Hospital gift shop
    4320 Fir Street, East Chicago
    219-392-7030

  • St. Mary Medical Center gift shop
    1500 S. Lake Park Avenue, Hobart
    219-947-4104

  • Schoolhouse Shop & Antiques
    278 East 1500 North, Chesterton
    219-926-1551

  • South Shore Arts Gift Shop
    1040 Ridge Road, Munster
    219-836-1839

    A big "THANK YOU" to the above locations for supporting this endeavor.



(Left to Right) Peter Doherty, Community Bank President, Citizens Financial Bank; Tom Largus, Owner, Largus Printing; Jane Bomberger, Director of Special Projects, Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana; Anthony Andello, Director, Cancer Resource Centre.








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