Staff Reports | Free Press Philanthropy
Phoenix Cancer Support Network celebrated its 10th anniversary Aug. 29, raising more than $275,000 during its Beyond the Rainbow Gala.
The event exceeded its fundraising goal and raised a record amount for the organization. Proceeds will support transportation, patient navigation services and household assistance for Arizona families facing cancer, according to a press release.
More than 330 guests attended the event at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix, including oncologists, surgeons, radiologists and other health care professionals who work with cancer patients and their families.
Notable attendees included Christopher Biggs, MD, Ph.D., chief managing officer of Arizona Center for Cancer Care; David Price, chief executive officer of Arizona Center for Cancer Care; and Kim Post, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, executive vice president and chief operating officer of HonorHealth.
Several moments during the evening highlighted different stages of the cancer journey. In an impact video, clients shared how the organization helped them through difficult periods by providing transportation to treatment appointments, guidance following a diagnosis and meals for their families.
The organization also presented its Outstanding Oncology Service Award to Brenda Moorthy, DO, FACS, a founding member and breast surgeon with Comprehensive Breast Center of Arizona, in recognition of her patient care and advocacy.
“Ten years ago, we started this organization because we saw families struggling with the impact cancer has on the individual and those around them. The Beyond the Rainbow Gala is proof of how far we’ve come together. Every dollar raised, every guest in attendance, every physician who took time to show support, it all means one more family won’t have to face cancer alone,” Jenny Martin, MBA, chief executive officer and founder of Phoenix Cancer Support Network, said.
Phoenix Cancer Support Network assists patients and families with transportation to medical appointments, companionship and emotional support during treatment, guidance through cancer care decisions and everyday necessities that might otherwise go unmet.
Its mission is rooted in a simple belief: No one should face cancer alone.
