Sometimes there are moments in a person's life which so profoundly affect them, the lens through which they view everything else changes. For me this moment arrived several years ago when I was caring for a young woman with metastatic cancer whose family was unable to afford the most basic necessities to keep her comfortable in the last months of her life. This September I will climb the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art for 24 hours straight, raising money to ensure no family in Philadelphia with a loved one fighting cancer ever experiences this untenable level of pain and heartache again. Please donate, and I promise to never stop...
Often described as the Emergency Medicine of patient support, Legacy of Hope steps in when cancer patients and families have exhausted all other resources, and no longer have the capacity to provide themselves with basic necessities. Creating the first platform in Philadelphia to address critical needs in the oncology population, social workers and oncology teams from every hospital and cancer center in the city can place emergency support referrals via the Emergency Patient Support Network. This growing network of partnerships with hospitals, grocery stores, schools, construction companies, Philadelphia Police Department, and local businesses then provide emergency patient support; with a response time less than 24 hours in the most critical cases.
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Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
Paula Levine | 09/27/2021 | $52.34 | Merck | 09/13/2021 | $100.00 | Greg Senior | 09/13/2021 | $51.80 | Susan Stasiorowski | 09/11/2021 | $364.52 | Thank you Michael. For all you do with the charity and for remembering my wonderful son as you do it. It means so much! | Patricia Decker | 09/10/2021 | $51.80 | Merck | 09/10/2021 | $57.26 | Brooke Miller | 09/10/2021 | $51.80 | Stephen Logan | 09/10/2021 | $51.80 | Lashay Cobb | 09/10/2021 | $25.00 | Having worked in cancer research and lost loved ones to this horrible condition, hope that my little donation can help ease some financial burden for a family. | George & Kristen Maynes | 09/10/2021 | $52.34 | Way to go Mike! | Adam Stasiorowski | 09/09/2021 | $1,030.18 | I wanted us to share so many more memories than the great ones we had experienced throughout our lives together. | Lori Mordenti | 09/09/2021 | $103.30 | In memory of my son in law, Dan the Man. Love you to the moon and back. | Jacquelyn Juricic | 09/08/2021 | $51.80 | Thanks for never stopping your support of those impacted by cancer. | Maureen OConnell | 09/08/2021 | $25.00 | Adrienne Walstrum | 09/07/2021 | $51.80 | Michelle Lowary | 09/07/2021 | $31.20 | Devon Weaver | 09/07/2021 | $26.06 | Maureen Posik | 09/07/2021 | $26.06 | Gwenn Oakes | 09/07/2021 | $51.80 | Jennifer Longhenry | 09/03/2021 | $26.06 | Erica Coraluzzi | 09/01/2021 | $20.91 | Mandi Mather | 08/31/2021 | $100.00 | Angie Campbell | 08/31/2021 | $100.00 | In loving memory of Dan. I’m so happy to be able to support this incredible fundraiser! | Ashley Yomtov | 08/31/2021 | $26.06 | Michelle Mordenti | 08/31/2021 | $20.91 | Thank You for the selfless act of helping families in need and making a difference. | Victoria Schroeder | 08/31/2021 | $75.00 | For Dan. Thank you Melissa for always supporting non profit work. | Talia Martinez | 08/30/2021 | $10.00 | In honor of a life well lived. I did not know Dan but I Know no one should go through this heartbreak. My love and prayers go out to you Melissa and all the families affected. | Merck | 08/30/2021 | $515.24 | Christine Hubert | 08/30/2021 | $50.00 | Joan Cardona | 08/30/2021 | $20.91 | Terrence Purnell | 08/30/2021 | $103.30 | Anonymous Friend | 08/30/2021 | $20.00 | Melisa Mordenti | 08/29/2021 | $515.24 | Mike & the LOH Team- thank you for doing the hard work to erase food insecurity among patients with cancer in the Philadelphia area. Proud of you! | Linda Lowrie | 08/25/2021 | $51.80 | Lee Porter | 08/24/2021 | $26.06 | Marialice Baran | 08/24/2021 | $36.35 | So sorry I will not be home to join you in your quest for health and well-being. Sending love,strength and well wishes for the ones battling this terrible disease and Thank you to you Mike and all of the participants of this event. You are amazing and I am proud to have you as a friend. Good luck! ? Marialice B. | Charlotte Hogan | 08/24/2021 | $20.00 |
Total | $3,993.70 |