10th Anniversary Hope Begins Here Awards Reception
The prestigious Hope Begins Here Award is presented annually to an outstanding leader and advocate whose personal and/or professional accomplishments reflect Boston North Cancer Association’s (BNCA) mission and goals. This year’s honoree is Lorraine A. Sacco (of Lynnfield), Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Reid R. Sacco Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Alliance and Reid’s Ride, in recognition of her deep commitment for over 15 years to meet the specialized needs of adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer.
Also, generous scholarships will be awarded to exceptional students from north of Boston whose lives have been touched by cancer: three $3,500 college scholarships to graduating high school students, and a $7,500 medical school scholarship to a student demonstrating interest in cancer treatment and prevention.
This inspirational event will take place on Thursday, May 7th from 6-9 pm at Danversport in Danvers MA. The awards reception will feature great food, complimentary cocktail period, raffles and live music. Please click on these links for sponsorship/advertising opportunities and event summary.
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Our Mission
Grants & Scholarships
Community Grants Program
The purpose of Boston North Cancer Association’s Community Grants Program is to help reduce the risk of cancer for all ages and to enhance the health and well-being of cancer patients, cancer survivors, and family members of those with cancer. To this end, BNCA is awarding up to $20,000 in grants to support community programs and resources for cancer prevention and education in communities north of Boston. Grants requests are limited to a maximum of $5,000, and only one application will be accepted per organization.
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Professional Development Grants Program
The purpose of Boston North Cancer Association’s Professional Development Grants Program is to improve the detection and treatment of cancer by funding educational and skills training opportunities for medical professionals who practice in communities North of Boston. In doing so, BNCA will help improve the health and well-being of cancer patients and cancer survivors. To this end, BNCA will award up to $10,000 in professional development
grants.
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Scholarships
The Boston North Cancer Association sponsors a scholastic Scholarship Program designed to assist promising North Shore students in overcoming the challenges and hardships posed by cancer so they may achieve their dreams of higher education. The scholarship program also advances improved methods of cancer treatment and prevention by means of assisting medical school students. BNCA awards three $3,500 college scholarships and a $7,500 medical school scholarship in the spring of each year.
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About Us
History of the Organization
Boston North Cancer Association, Inc. (formerly Lynn Cancer Association, Inc.) is a non-profit organization that provides North Shore communities with resources for cancer treatment, prevention, care and education. The history of the Association dates back to 1926, when the Education Committee in Lynn was established under the Cancer Control Program enacted by the Massachusetts Legislature. The committee worked diligently to publicize symptoms of cancer, and it was incorporated as a charitable organization in 1944 under the leadership of Carolyn Engler as The Lynn Cancer Association, Inc. As the result of continued growth and to better reflect its commitment to serving all of the communities located within the North Shore of Massachusetts, the Association was officially renamed the Boston North Cancer Association, Inc. in 2011.
Officers
Susan McCarthy, President | Kevin S. McCarthy, Esq., Vice President | Vincent Leach, Recording Secretary | Marie C. Kelleher, Treasurer | Diane Solomine Edgett, Assistant Treasurer
Directors
Donna Barrett, RN; Adria Duijvesteijn; Dianna Fisher, RN; Marion Garfinkel, RN; Teri Hall; Laurie Hamill; Michael Hope; Herbert H. Leventhal, MD; Joan Mahoney, RN; Carmela Mancini, DO; Joseph Majchrzak; Barbara Bargoot Sarno; David J. Solimine Sr.; Dan St. John, Kendra St. John; Lisa Whelan, RN; Janel Woodhouse; and John Woodward.
Honorary Director
Calantha Sears
Development Manager
Justine Chamberlin
Board of Directors
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Boston North Cancer Association, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible.
"All of us have been touched in some way by cancer, be it by our own diagnosis or that of a friend or family member. Please make hope and healing from cancer possible for those in need with a tax-deductible donation to the Boston North Cancer Association, Inc. today. Your generous support makes tomorrow possible for residents north of Boston affected by cancer."
Sincerely, Susan McCarthy, Board President
Boston North Cancer Association, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible.
