Press Releases
6/13/2016
Cancer Resource Centre to Host Car Show Fundraiser
1/21/2016
![CBS 2 Meteorologist Megan Glaros returns home to Northwest Indiana to Share the Love as the guest speaker for the 9th annual Share the Love event](_images/PR_01-21-2016.jpg)
CBS 2 Meteorologist Megan Glaros returns home to Northwest Indiana to "Share the Love" as the guest speaker for the 9th annual Share the Love event.
11/12/2015
![Community Unites to Fight Cancer at Resource Centre Walk/Run](_images/PR_11-12-2015.jpg)
Peoples Bank captured first place at the annual Unite & Fight event. Stepping up their donations are (from left to right) back row: Matt Lambert, Ben Bochnowski, Dustin Gorelick, Austin Logue, Candice Kouros Logue, Kristy Kooy, (front row) Natasha Niemiec, Tonika Housler, Samantha Vanosky, Karen Myers, Jenny Purbaugh and Sophia Rivera.
Community Unites to Fight Cancer at Resource Centre Walk/Run
5/19/2015
![Resource Centre Garden Blooms with Creative Ideas](_images/PR_05-19-2015.jpg)
International sensation Michael Grab of Gravity Glue will demonstrate the unique ancient art of stone balancing, creating his own signature sculptures in the June Hawk-Franklin Garden of Meditation and Healing at the Cancer Resource Centre in Munster.
Resource Centre Garden Blooms with Creative Ideas
5/15/2015
![Rev Up to Unite & Fight Car Show](_images/PR_05-15-2015.jpg)
Joe & Julie Pedroza of Valparaiso show off their Ford Mustang 302 Boss Coupe at a local car show. Car enthusiasts are invited to enter their cars in the Rev Up to Unite & Fight Cancer car show, 8:30 am to 3 pm, Saturday, May 30 at Hartsfield Village, 10000 Columbia Avenue, Munster.
Rev Up to Unite & Fight Car Show
4/22/2015
![Doctors, Health Professionals Hoop It Up With Cancer Fundraiser](_images/PR_04-22-2015.jpg)
IT Business Analyst Daniel Shih, Oncologist Neel Shah, MD; Nurse Practitioner Ryan Hollis, Respiratory Therapist Dustin Gogal, Respiratory Therapist Ricardo Viera and Cardiovascular Nurse Joey Luka shed their scrubs, donned some gym shoes and played in the Hoop Dreams for a Cure basketball tournament with proceeds benefiting the Cancer Resource Centre in Munster.
Doctors, Health Professionals Hoop It Up With Cancer Fundraiser
3/2/2015
![Gold Award Stems from Colors of the Rainbow](_images/PR_03-02-2015.jpg)
Culver's Donate While You Dine Program Benefits Cancer Resource Centre in Munster
8/11/2014
![Garden is dedicated for June Hawk-Franklin](_images/PR_08-11-2014.jpg)
Wanting to honor the memory of his wife June, a woman who battled cancer with grace and dignity, Jerry Franklin knew the perfect place – one that offers visitors peace and serenity. The healing garden at the Cancer Resource Centre will be renamed the "June Hawk-Franklin Garden of Meditation and Healing."
Garden is dedicated for June Hawk-Franklin
7/28/2014
![Gold Award Stems from Colors of the Rainbow](_images/PR_07-28-2014.jpg)
The Cancer Resource Centre in Munster is one of 28 organizations and charities across the state to be named among the Indiana First Lady's Charitable Foundation grant recipients. First Lady Karen Pence presents Anthony Andello, director of the Cancer Resource Centre with a $500 check that will be used to help support Art Therapy classes.
First Lady Karen Pence Awards Grant to the Cancer Resource Centre
6/19/2013
![Gold Award Stems from Colors of the Rainbow](_images/PR_06-19-2013.jpg)
At the ribbon tree dedication ceremony, Cancer Resource Specialist Monica Hoffman accepts the check on behalf of the Cancer Resource Centre from Girl Scout Sarah Hoffman (no relation). Proceeds will benefit the Centre's programs and services – support groups, mind-body-spirit classes, educational offerings and a resource library – which are offered free of charge to those in need.
Gold Award Stems from Colors of the Rainbow
6/5/2013
![Munster Match Nets Winners All Around, Raises Funding for Cancer Centre](_images/PR_06-5-2013.jpg)
Red squared off against blue as the Munster Police and Fire departments took to the ball field and played in a charitable softball game. The friendly competition took place Sunday, May 19 at Community Park and benefited the Cancer Resource Centre in Munster.
Departments Battle on Ballfield, Proceeds Benefit CRC in Munster
4/23/2013
![Munster Match Nets Winners All Around, Raises Funding for Cancer Centre](_images/PR_04-23-2013.jpg)
Members of the Munster High School Volleyball team are playing hard on the court to make a difference concerning cancer awareness. Their efforts scored more than $500 in funding for the Cancer Resource Centre in Munster.
Munster Match Nets Winners All Around, Raises Funding for Cancer Centre
1/31/2013
![Residents Unite to Raise Funds for Cancer Patients](_images/PR_01-31-2013.jpg)
After another successful Briar Fest this past July, event organizers have presented a $16,494 check to (far right) Anthony Andello, director of the Cancer Resource Centre in Munster. Briar Fest organizers on hand for the check presentation are (from left
to right): Bill Samuelson, Linda Favors, Ron Falaschetti, Donna Williamson, (holding check) Aaron Pinkus, Community Cancer Research Foundation Administrator Mary C. Shields, Terry Meyers and Donna Meyers. Not pictured, M. Nabil Shabeeb, M.D.
Residents Unite to Raise Funds for Cancer Patients
8/24/2012
![Care is in the Bag at the Cancer Resource Centre](_images/PR_08-24-2012.jpg)
Family Feud Turns Into Generous Donation to Cancer Resource Centre in Munster
8/10/2012
![Care is in the Bag at the Cancer Resource Centre](_images/PR_08-10-2012.jpg)
Quilt is a Labor of Love and the Cancer Resource Centre Fundraiser
12/07/2011
![Care is in the Bag at the Cancer Resource Centre](_images/PR_12-7-2011.jpg)
Members of Friends of the Cancer Resource Centre place items in colorful green totes that will be given to cancer patients on their journey to wellness. Lending a helping hand are (left to right) Monica Hoffman, Loretta Sullivan, Linda Favors, Jane Groeling and Paula Nellans.
Care is in the Bag at the Cancer Resource Centre
11/07/2011
![Thousands Romp 'N Roll for Cancer Resource Centre](_images/PR_11-07-2011.jpg)
More than $140,000 was raised for the Cancer Resource Centre as thousands turned out on a beautiful fall day at Munster High School football field to Romp & Roll.
Thousands Romp 'N Roll for Cancer Resource Centre
2/10/2011
![St. John Women's Club holds winning hand in fundraising efforts](_images/PR_02-10-2011.jpg)
Zita Ganza is surrounded by some of her cooking friends from the St. John chapter of the General Federation of Women's Clubs.
St. John Women's Club holds winning hand in fundraising efforts