Past Events
- The 4th annual “Ice Cream Bowl"
- Passion for Life, Passion for Cure Gala
- 2nd annual Linda Lehrer memorial walk for lung cancer
- Meaghan’s 5k
- Girls Hit the Ring to Knockout Breast Cancer
- Rock Fest ‘07
- Valentine’s Happy Hour
- James D. Marasco Memorial Golf Tournament
- 'Cuts for the Cause' -Tangles Hair Salon & Day Spa
- WNY Motocross Association "Kick the C out of Cancer Series"
- Pi Day at Rush Henrietta 9th grade Academy
- Jar Wars at Cosgrove Middle School
- Snow Volleyball Tournament at Churchville Chili High School
The 4th annual “Ice Cream Bowl
The 4th annual “Ice Cream Bowl” was a major success in raising over $2,700 for patient care and cancer research at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center. A total of twenty two contestants of all ages competed for great prizes. Tony Greco was awarded an ice cream party for 100 people for raising the most moo-lah of over $950!! The “Jelly Belly girls” were awarded a behind the scenes tour of 13WHAM news with our guest emcee, Norma Holland, for raising the most moo-lah collectively of $570!
Passion for Life, Passion for Cure Gala
The family of Barbara Fogarty held a Passion for Life, Passion for Cure gala which netted $98,000 for the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center. More than 500 people attended to honor the memory of Fogarty, who died from lung cancer in December 2007. Her husband and children were impressed with the quality of care and technology available at the Wilmot Cancer Center and held the event to support further advances.
From left are Radiation Treatment Center’s Karen Kowiak, R.N., Paul Okunieff, M.D., chair of Radiation Oncology, and Beth Doherty, N.P.
2nd annual Linda Lehrer memorial walk for lung cancer
This year, Jenna Lehrer hosted the walk on May 17 in Webster, in memory of her mother. Friends and family came out to show their support and collected pledges that raised over $7,000 for lung cancer research.
Jenna Lehrer (right) pictured with friends.
Meaghan’s 5k
To honor Meaghan Latone’s current fight with non smoker’s lung cancer, Gail Wagner along with Meaghan’s friends and family planned a 5k to raise awareness and funds for lung cancer research. Over 800 people attended on April 12th to show their support. The event raised an impressive $52,000 and counting. To learn more about the race and how you can be a part of it next year visit www.meaghans5k.com.
Meaghan’s 5k
Girls Hit the Ring to Knockout Breast Cancer
Over 200 people came out on April 4th to Oak Hill Country Club to watch amateurs and pro boxers put on the gloves to help fight breast cancer to support the new Comprehensive Breast Care Center at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center. Julie Doyle along with her committee put together a great night of entertainment that raised over $30,000.
Girls Hit the Ring to Knockout Breast Cancer
Girls Hit the Ring to Knockout Breast Cancer
Rock Fest ‘07
WGCC 90.7 FM at Genesee Community College held last fall Rock Fest ’07. The event included several local rock bands to perform for students and the community. Through ticket sales and a drawing for a Halo Guitar the event raised $941 to support the Wilmot Cancer Center.
Photo courtesy of Behind the Lens Photography.
l-r Sarah Canfield, Faculty Advisor, Karen McIntyre, Wilmot Cancer Center, Laura Diemer, WGCC ‘s Station Manager. [Photo courtesy of Behind the Lens Photography]
Valentine’s Happy Hour
Thank you all who came out despite the weather to our inaugural Valentine’s Happy Hour on Tuesday, February 12th. The night’s event held at Northfield Food & Drink was a huge success in raising $2,000 for cancer research and patient care at the Wilmot Cancer Center.
Left to right: Annette Margarite, Patty Laplaca-may, Darrell Scott, Lynn Ratzel enjoy themselves at the Valentine’s Happy Hour
Ian Wilson and Darrell Scott choose which basket they want to place their tickets for the chance to win great prizes.
James D. Marasco Memorial Golf Tournament
Jim Marasco organized a golf tournament at Brockport Country Club on Sunday September 2 in memory of his father. James D. Marasco, a retired Gates police officer, passed away from cancer after a seven year battle in December 2006. Jim said "It's not only to honor him, but the people who took care of him. He (his dad) thought very, very highly of them. They thought of him as family and he felt the same." The day's event hosted 75 golfers and raised over $2,800 for the bone marrow transplant unit at the Wilmot Cancer Center. check presentation
Jim Marasco presents his donation to Karen McIntyre, from Wilmot Cancer Center development.
Thank you to Jim and all who contributed to help fight cancer.
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"Cuts for the Cause"
Tangles Hair Salon and Day Spa located in Irondequoit hosted this event on Sunday August 26 at their location on Culver Road. For a $10 donation each person received a haircut by their staff. The day also included live music and a BBQ. Thank you to the Ridge Culver Volunteer Fire Department for lending one of their trucks for the kids to see up-close. The day's event raised over $2,800 with half of the proceeds benefiting patient care and cancer research at the Wilmot Cancer Center.
Karen McIntyre(far left) from the Wilmot Cancer Center Development staff poses with the generous staff of Tangles.
Thank you Tangles Hair Salon and Day Spa for your tremendous support!!
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WNY Motocross Association "Kick the C out of Cancer Series"
The Western NY Motocross Association held a Kick the "C" out of Cancer Series early in their season to benefit the Wilmot Cancer Center. Thank you to Larry and Holly Wooster who organized swap meets, vintage dirt bike racing and raffles to raise $1,727 for cancer research and patient care. Kudos also go to the Atomic Racing Team, whose father and son co-owners Patrick and Sean Callahan, presented a check for $5,000 in memory of Patrick's father Joe Callahan who lost his battle to cancer in February 2006.
Pictures compliments of Wooster Motorsports Media
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Pi Day at Rush Henrietta 9th grade Academy
Rush-Henrietta 9th Grade Academy held "Pi-day" on March 14th. The students earned their right to "pie" their math teacher by bringing in change. The students raised $1,150!!!
The students really enjoyed "pieing" their teachers.
Thank you to the teachers for getting pie in their face to help raise money for the Wilmot Cancer Center.
Jar Wars at Cosgrove Middle School
Spencerport's Cosgrove Middle School held their annual 'Jars Wars' competition to benefit the Wilmot Cancer Center. The 6th-8th graders competed against the faculty raising $2,685. Congratulations to the students for winning by a landslide.
Students bring in change to compete, with each coin worth points against the faculty.
Kim Ziegler, assistant director of development of the Wilmot Cancer Center, accepts the Cosgrove Middle School's check from Principal Canny and a student.
Snow Volleyball Tournament at Churchville Chili High School
Churchville Chili High School hosted a "Snow Volleyball Tournament" to benefit the Wilmot Cancer Center. By creating teams and competing against their peers and teachers they were able to raise $1,000!!!
The students presented a check to Kim Ziegler, assistant director of development for the Wilmot Cancer Center.
