From the Desk of Chris Gillis — President, CSCGLV Board of Directors
06 January 26
I can’t tell the Lehigh Valley how excited I am to be the incoming President of the Board of Directors for Cancer Support Community — Greater Lehigh Valley. I have big shoes to fill to continue all the great work the CSCGLV family has done over the years.
As I look back on 2025, with the work of our executive team, board, volunteers and sponsors, we accomplished so much for cancer families in the Greater Lehigh Valley. I’m so proud to have been a small part of what we accomplished with so many events that benefit our mission: “That uplifts and strengthens people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities and breaking down barriers to care”.
2026 isn’t a time for us to reflect on accomplishments, but to forge ahead with our mission and to be even more impactful to the Greater Lehigh Valley cancer family. We have so many great events scheduled for the new year and we are not done. Be on the lookout for our Signature Event in 2026: Wings of Hope a beautiful butterfly release event at Bear Creek in September. In addition, CSCGLV featured events Holidays of Hope and an improved Health Summit for Survivors and the general community are being planned. 2026 will also see the return of several Associate Events: The Charlie & Don Patt Golf Tournament, Boutique of Hope, Golf4Cancer (which featured 2 full flights in 2025), Little Pink Dress Party and Beards for Breasts.
I want to thank everyone who has committed their valuable time so that we can continue helping amazing people impacted by cancer- survivors, caregivers, friends and family – find peace in their everyday lives. I hope that 2026 is a year of love, peace and health for all.