NUNDA – The Nunda Police Department arrested a local resident for allegedly pocketing money from a cancer fundraiser she organized. According to a press release from the Nunda Police Department, Patty Wilkins, 32, was arrested for Scheme to Defraud. "Allegedly, Wilkins took in a few hundred dollars from the benefit, promising prizes to various winners but never paid out any of the prizes and kept the money in her account," posted the Nunda … [Read more...]
Dansville Oncologist Talks Radiation Effects
DANSVILLE – A radiation oncologist from UR Medicine - Noyes Health will bring her radiation expertise to the curious public at Dansville Public Library. According to a press release from The Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, Elena A. Nedea, MD is the speaker for their free seminar, 'Long-Term Effects of Radiation,' on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Dansville Public Library. “What I have learned since I started … [Read more...]
Community Tops $2.5M for Noyes Cancer Center in Dansville
DANSVILLE – Community donors continue to give generously to the Ann and Carl Myers Cancer Center, putting the project over its fundraising goal of $2.5 million. According to a press release from Noyes Health, their latest event raised $170,000, and a generous $75,000 donation from Gunlocke put them over the top. "We are so grateful to everyone who made the ‘Night for Noyes, such a success" said Pollard, "and to all those who have given so … [Read more...]
Noyes Health Offers 2 Days of Free Mammogram Screenings
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the Livingston County Department of Health and The Cancer Services Program are teaming up with Noyes Health to offer two free days of Mammogram screenings to the public. According to a press release from the Livingston County Department of Health, Noyes Health Services of Geneseo will hold a Day of Screening on Oct. 24, while Noyes Memorial Hospital of … [Read more...]
Friends Rally After Crook Steals $5K from Pavilion Cancer Fundraiser
NYLON – A man's chicken barbecue to help him fight cancer ended in shock on Saturday when someone apparently stole the fundraiser's earnings. Tina Bush immediately started an online fundraiser GoFundMe page, accessible here, to replenish the money. The alleged thief or thieves stole over $5,000 which was intended to help Mike Walker and his wife, Caledonia native Mary Kay, as they work together to fight his stage 4 lung cancer. "Well … [Read more...]
Geneseo’s New Relay for Life Event to Build on Dansville’s Track Record
GENESEO – A new Relay for Life event is coming to Geneseo, springboarding off of the success of Relay for Life in Dansville. Hundreds are expected to participate in the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Livingston County in Geneseo on Saturday, June 11 at Geneseo High School, 4050 Geneseo Road, from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Before that, Relay for Life in Dansville will be June 4 at 1 p.m. at Ralph Clements Athletic Field on Clara Barton … [Read more...]
NYS Senate Passes Expanded Cancer Coverage for Volunteer Firefighters
NYLON — The New York State Senate passed a bill that would amend the Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Law to incorporate certain types of cancers into existing medical coverage for volunteer firefighters. According to a press release from Senator Catherine Young, the bill recognizes that overexposure to smoke and toxic fumes increase all firefighters' risk contracting certain types of cancers. The bill will now go to the NYS Assembly for … [Read more...]
Big-Hearted Avon Rallies for Mom Battling Cancer with Duffys, Soccer, Basketball and Euchre
AVON – An outpouring of community generosity is backing an Avon mother of three in her quest to wipe out her cancer by taking to the soccer field, basketball court, raising a glass at Duffy's Tavern, and donating a portion of a euchre tournament to her family. Parents Pam and Casey Edwards are facing down significant medical expenses for her chemotherapy treatment and a stem cell transplant in the coming weeks. "Pam is strong, always … [Read more...]
Elite Medical Team Including Noyes Health Generates Online Portal for Rural Cancer Patients
NYLON – A cross-disciplinary team from the University of Rochester is partnering with the Livingston County Department of Health, Tri-County Family Medicine, Noyes Health and local cancer survivors to an online portal to connect patients, survivors, family caregivers, and health care providers in the community. According to a press release from the U of R Medical Center, this elite group is creating an online portal to connect patients, … [Read more...]
Geneseo Kiwanis’ Reverse Raffle to Lend a Hand to Two Local Familes
GENESEO — The Kiwanis Club of Geneseo is holding a fundraiser on April 30 to raise money for two Livingston County families' hospital expenses. The families, who will remain anonymous at the request of Geneseo Kiwanis, are both fighting health challenges. The fundraiser will be at the Lakeville Fire Exempt Training Hall on 5939 Stone Hill Road in Lakeville. Michael Tenalio, a member of Geneseo Kiwanis, said that members of the club are … [Read more...]