Events
Here at the Wilmot Cancer Center Office of Advancement we take pride in organizing events to raise support and awareness for the cancer center and our
community. If you would like to hold an event to benefit the Wilmot Cancer Center or volunteer at one of our upcoming events, we are more than happy to assist you. Feel free to contact us for more information. Call (585) 276-4717 or email us.
The 12th annual Discovery Ball was an amazing success!
More than 700 donors, friends and staff members joined Sue and Bob Kessler, Discovery Ball Chairs, gathered Saturday May 21 to celebrate the 12th annual Discovery Ball to raise funds for the Wilmot Cancer Center. The event, which was held at the Robert B. Wegman Conference Facility, raised more than $651,000 to fund cancer care and research programs provided at the Wilmot Cancer Center.
Guests enjoyed a fabulous grazing dinner followed by dancing to the sounds of international recording artists, Tower of Power. "Once again our community affirmed its support of our mission to provide world class care and advance life-saving research to help cancer patients in the greater Rochester region and beyond,” said Richard I. Fisher, Director of the Wilmot Cancer Center. “The evening provides an opportunity for great fun and camaraderie, but also demonstrates the wonderful generosity and thoughtfulness of our many friends in this community.”
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Inspiration Award to Richard T. "Dick" Bell, a throat cancer survivor who has reached out to others dealing with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Click here to see Dick's inspiring story.
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Sue and Bob Kessler 2011 Discovery Ball Chairs |
Richard T. Bell 2011 Inspiration Award Recipient |
Tower of Power
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Upcoming Events
Michael F. Contestabile Memorial Golf Tournament | July 12
Come on out to Shadow Pines Golf Club for a great day of golf and support pancreatic cancer research at the
same time!Inspired to help fund research for this fatal form of cancer, co-workers of Michael F. Contestabile
are honoring is memory by hosting this tournament.The cost is $95 per golfer, with additional sponsor
opportunities available. For ore information, contact John Nufryk at john.nufryk@getingeusa.com
Hiking Colorado for a Cure | July 17 – 21
Ten hockey officials hailing from Maine to California will hike segment 12 of the Colorado Trail– a total of 125
miles - to raise funds for breast cancer research at the Wilmot Cancer Center. If you would like to sponsor
one of the hikers, or make an outright donation to support their efforts, or just follow their training blogs, visit hikingcoloradoforacure.com.
‘Bounce’-a-thon | July 23
This event, hosted by Bounce Aerobics, will be held at Marketplace Mall, and will surely have you ‘moving to
the beat’ from 11 am until 4 pm with special classes in Zumba, Turbo, Hip Hop, Bootcamp, Pilates, and Yoga,
all to benefit breast cancer research at the Wilmot Cancer Center. Bounce instructors, along with special guest
instructors, will be teaching the various classes throughout the Mall. Pay one price, $15 for Bounce Aerobics
members or $20 for non-members, and take as many classes as you like. For more information, contact
585-424-6464.
Brockport BBQ and Music Festival | July 29 – 31
Now in its second year, this festival, hosted by the Brockport Rotary, is one you don’t want to miss. This KCBS sanctioned barbecue competition, held at Northampton Park, will have you tasting some of THE best barbecue
you’ve ever tasted. And of course, you can’t forget the music! Added to the fun this year is a classic car ‘cruise
in’ on Friday night, and a motorcycle poker run on Sunday. Admission to the event is $3, parking is $5 with VIP
tickets for each day available! Proceeds from the event support patient care and cancer research at the Wilmot
Cancer Center. For more information, visit brockportbbqfest.com.
Blue Knights Chapter 31 Motorcycle Poker Run for Cancer | August 20
This 2nd annual ride supports Breast Cancer Research at the Wilmot Cancer Center. Registration begins at 9:00
am at Big Johnson’s, 5800 State Route 414, in Hector, NY. The Ride starts at 10:00 am, last bike in by 2:00 pm
with great food and company to follow. For more information about the ride, contact Nate Andrus at bknyxxxi@
yahoo.com.
MacKenzie Childs Shopping Event | August 21
Now you can save on MacKenzie Childs items and help Wilmot Cancer Center’s patient care and research
programs! During this special shopping event, you can save 15% on everything in the store, and 10% of
the day’s sales will be donated back to the Wilmot Cancer Center. The discount will be available for in-store
purchases as well as on-line. For more information, contact the Wilmot Cancer Center Advancement Office at
(585) 276-4717 or visit mackenzie-childs.com.
Thumbs Up
March 2011
MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream and Treatery
Thumbs up to the staff at MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream and Treatery
at Eastview Mall for selecting the Wilmot Cancer Center to be the
recipient of their ‘tip jar’ monies for the month of February. They
donated $302 to support patient care and cancer research.
Rush Henrietta 9th Grade Academy Pi Day
For the fifth year in a row, students at Rush Henrietta’s 9th Grade
Academy celebrated Pi Day on March 14 (3.14) by ‘pi’ing their
teachers. The students earned the privilege by collecting change
to support cancer patients at the Wilmot Cancer Center. For every
$60 raised in each math class, the teacher received a whippedcream
pie in the face. Their efforts raised $2,432.68 for the
Wilmot Cancer Center, a record amount for this event!
Christopher’s Challenge
The McQuaid Rugby team (pictured here), along with more than 100
others walked in ‘Christopher’s Challenge Hike for Life’ on Sunday,
March 27 at Eastview Mall, to support patients at the Samuel E.
Durand Blood and Marrow Transplant Unit of the Wilmot Cancer
Center. The $8,200 raised at the event will support testing fees
for individuals willing to join a bone marrow registry and purchase
items for the unit such as movies, cots, computers, and other items
to make the patients and their families more comfortable. For more
information about how you can join the bone marrow registry, visit
christopherschallenge.org
February 2011
How many of you knew that Saturday, February 5th was International Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day? Well, our friends at Moonlight Creamery in Fairport knew it, and they chose the Wilmot Cancer Center to benefit from their annual celebration. Ice cream flavors like maple-bacon were available, along with your favorite breakfast cereals, like cap'n crunch and froot loops, for toppings. Through the day's sales, they raised $1,200 to support patient care and cancer research. Our thanks to the staff at Moonlight, and to the ice cream lovers out there who can eat it any time of the day!
Wilmot Winter Carnival. Held on Saturday, February 5, at Eastview Mall, the first-ever Wilmot Winter Carnival was a great success! Hosted by the Wilmot Cancer Center Community Outreach and Special Events Committee, 15 different individuals, school groups and businesses in the community hosted carnival games throughout the mall, challenging participants skills as they played to win great prizes. More than $1,000 was raised through their efforts. Thanks to everyone who came out to support the Wilmot Cancer Center!
4th Annual Keeping the Hope Alive. Paula Bokman, breast cancer survivor, and her amazing committee organize this annual event to support breast cancer research. With more than 80 silent auction and raffle items, the event raised more than $10,000. 180 guests attended the event, held at Burgundy Basin, and enjoyed a fabulous buffet dinner. Inspiration came from talks by Dr. Stephen Vega, a local plastic surgeon specializing in breast reconstruction and Dr. Marilyn Ling, Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at the Wilmot Cancer Center. Congratulations and many thanks to the committee and all those who supported their efforts.
January 2011
The 2nd annual 'Nancy Lives, Wilmot Gives' event hosted by Mike Roberts and his cadre of volunteers was held on Saturday, January 22 at Easy on East to raise funds for cancer research. Celebrating the life, and wonderful memories of his mother, Nancy Roberts, the event raised more than $13,000 through admission, raffles, auctions, food and generous donations. Congratulations to all who helped organize this wonderful event.
The 3rd annual 'Evening for the Captain'. Tropical music, amazing food, beach attire. Add them together and you have one fantastic event that helps to beat the winter blah's AND raise funds for a great cause. Hosted by the Cunliffe family, this event is held in memory of 'Captain' Jack Cunliffe to support cancer research and patient care. Held on Friday, January 28 at Rick's Prime Rib House, the event raised $3,500 through admissions, silent auctions and a variety of different raffles. Many thanks to all who helped organize and attended the event.
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