From the Desk of Gina L. Stano – Executive Director
05 December 25
The 2024-25 fiscal year was one of transition, change, and transformation for the Cancer Support Community – Greater Lehigh Valley, including staff, refreshing our “look,” being more present in the community, finding a new venue, Bear Creek Mountain Resort, for our signature fundraiser, Wings of Hope, and our largest partner fundraiser went from Boutique at the Rink to Boutique for Hope hosted at the St. Luke’s SportsPlex.
We know that change is hard, messy in the middle, but most often has a beautiful ending. Change is ongoing, but our mission and goal to provide no-cost social-emotional programs & services to all individuals impacted by a cancer diagnosis remained the same. We will continue to ensure that everyone impacted by a diagnosis receives the support they want & need throughout their experience.
I would be remiss not to acknowledge that not all change has a beautiful ending. Change is often accompanied by loss and grief. Our community had its share of losses and heartbreaks, but together we faced each day. Sometimes with tears, but more often with smiles and laughs. I am also proud to share that to help the community navigate grief, CSCGLV partnered with Justin Keiper and Cantelmi Long Funeral Home to launch the Heart and Healing Grief Support Group.
The relationships we have built help us show that Community is Stronger than Cancer. Thank you for being part of our community, supporting the work of our staff, and helping us provide our programs and services. Most of all, thank you for being the constant amid change.
I am excited to see where this fiscal year takes CSCGLV. You will see some of our tried-and-true programs and fundraising events on the calendar, but we have some new stewardship and outreach activities planned, a new partner fundraiser on the horizon, and additions to the program calendar in the works. Stay tuned for more information! If you do not already subscribe, please join our Notes of Hope email list at CancerSupportglv.org or find us on social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram) to stay up to date on all things CSCGLV.
Warm Regards,
Gina L. Stano