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A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our 12th Annual benefit Luncheon, you all went above and beyond to make the Luncheon great. Thank you for all of your help and support!
Our preliminary estimated amount we raised is $235,000.
This year’s event was all about highlighting Cancer Lifeline and our mission of optimizing the quality of life for all people living with cancer. Nearly everyone is touched by cancer in some way, and our emcee, Nate Miles, was no exception. He brought a very real and uplifting presence to the overall event, managing to bring out the humor and highlight positive outlooks on the journey through cancer.
Emcee, Nate Miles Photo by Jeffrey Fong
Robbie Rohr, Cancer Lifeline’s Executive Director, shared with attendees where we can go from here, what programs we provide, and how Cancer Lifeline is evolving.
L+R: Chris Carbonneau President of Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest,Cancer Lifeline Executive Director Robbie Rohr, Board Member Lisa Dawson, Executive Director of Puget Sound Komen Cheryl Shaw and Cherie Skager. Photo by Jeffrey Fong
This year’s Luncheon also featured two individuals who shared their personal journey, and what Cancer Lifeline programs helped them through a difficult time. Julie Hillers talked about her first exposure with cancer while drying her hair and finding an abnormal puckering. Julie found support with the Belly Dancing class as well as the Metastatic Support Group at Cancer Lifeline. She recently joined the board in order to give back something back to the organization from which she has found so much encouragement.
Speaker and Board Member Julie Hillers shared her inspirational story about her diagnosis and wanting to give back by joining the Board. Photo by Jeffrey Fong
Jeffrey Brusseau gave an often unheard of story from the well-spouse point-of-view. Jeffrey gave us an insight into his wife’s long battle with cancer and how it affected their entire family. Both Julie and Jeffrey emphasized how lucky they were and how pivotal it was for them to have a strong support group of friends, family and community.
Speaker Jeffrey Brusseau with his family, shared his family's story about dealing with cancer as a family. Photo by Jeffrey Fong
The Lifeline is how the organization first began. This year we played a sample “lifeline call” to give attendees an idea of what it would be like to call in and be supported by the call line.
This year’s ask was given by a 28-year-old named My Tam Nguyen who took control of her situation by using social media, sharing with her network of family and friends the struggles and successes of her journey with Lymphoma. Her confident, uplifting spirit showed everyone what cancer looks like, and how it feels to be cancer-free.
My Tam Nguyen shared her inspirational story of recovery. Photo by Jeffrey Fong
This year’s luncheon was about our mission and showing how cancer has no boundaries; it can affect everyone and anyone, and everyone has a story.
L+R: Robbie Rohr Cancer Lifeline Executive Director with Bob and Clodagh Ash and Evelyn Foster. Photo by Jeffrey Fong
L+R: Speaker My Tam Nguyen with Cancer Lifeline Development Director Andrea Johnson and Emcee Nate Miles. Photo by Jeffrey Fong
Over 600 attendees at The Westin on March 8th Helped raise $235,000.
L+R: Speaker My Tam Nguyen, Board Members Lisa Dawson and Heike Malakoff and Cherie Skager. Photo by Jeffrey Fong.
L+R: Cancer Lifeline Development Director Andrea Johnson with Lynn Behar and Jane Peterson. Photo by Jeffrey Fong.
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