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Welcome Our New 2023 Board Members!

Bill and Cindy join the 2023 Board of Directors for Cancer Care Services.

Meet our new 2023 Board Members – Cindy Coffin and Bill Fairley!

Cindy Coffin joins Cancer Care Services' Board of Directors.
Cindy is the Coordinator of Office Services of the Donor Relations department at Texas Christian University.

Why did you say “yes” to being on the Board of Directors for Cancer Care?
Because it matters!

Which area of the Cancer Care mission impacts you the most?
CampCARE

What do you hope to accomplish through your Board service with Cancer Care?
I’d like to participate fully in making sure the incredible services provided continue and to share what is being done with others, especially as I learn more and more.

 

Bill Fairley joins Cancer Care Services' Board of Directors.

Bill is the owner of Fairley Wealth Management.

Why did you say “yes” to being on the Board of Directors for Cancer Care?
My wife and I love this organization, and we have been supporters for years and know folks that have benefited from Cancer Care’s services. Being asked was, and is, an honor in my mind, and I am flattered to be invited. I want to help this organization however I can.

Which area of the Cancer Care mission impacts you the most?
While I haven’t been impacted directly, I know many who have and believe the care and support of caregivers is an area that I am most interested in.

What do you hope to accomplish through your Board service with Cancer Care?
Support the mission of the organization, provide advice and/or direction on initiatives, encourage others to get involved and hopefully donate, and help raise the profile of Cancer Care Services.

We are so excited to have Cindy and Bill join Cancer Care Services’ Board of Directors! Thank you for volunteering your time and expertise with us!

View our Board of Directors here.

A Day of Fishing, Fun, & Family!

A family poses for a picture by the lake at Reel Connection 2022.

Reel Connection 2022 Recap

A couple poses with a fish at Reel Connection 2022.

Cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors kept it “reel” at Reel Connection. We relaxed by the lake at YMCA Camp Carter and caught a lot of fish!

A father and his daughter fish at Reel Connection 2022.

Reel Connection is a family-friendly Connect Event hosted by Cancer Care Services. Individuals and families impacted by cancer are invited to spend the day fishing, relaxing, and connecting with others!

A volunteer helps a young man at Reel Connection 2022.

Reel Connection is often the first time kids in the family learn how to fish! We are so thankful for the volunteers from the Dallas and Fort Worth District of the Texas Parks and Wildlife and Young Men’s Service League. They helped families set up their fishing spots and showed first-timers how to fish.

Three kids fish off the dock at Reel Connection 2022.

Reel Connection 2022 brought together families for a day of fishing, fun, and family!

If you or someone you know is interested in attending our Connect Events, please contact us at 817-921-0653 or fill out our online Get Help form.

Local Community Screening Offers Resources

Carlene and James attend a community screening.

July 2022 Community Screening Connects Attendees with Local Health Resources

Will you celebrate the incredible efforts of our community outreach team with us? Cancer Care Services hosted a community screening event at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church that improved the health awareness and knowledge of more than 70 attendees!

Cancer Care Services and The Black Heart Association partner at a local community screening.
Photo Credit: Krys Williams Photography

Texas Health Resources performed ten mammograms and five well-woman exams. They also distributed two take-home colon cancer test kits. The Black Heart Association screened 32 individuals for diabetes, prostate cancer, potential heart disease, and full lipid panels. 

Thanks to our partnerships with Texas Health Resources and The Black Heart Association, a total of 46 people received medical care and screenings through our partnerships! Two individuals were advised to see a specialist for further testing. Cancer Care Services organizes community screening events like these with the hope of helping people get diagnosed earlier, potentially saving lives.

A Cancer Care Services intern tells an attendee about the services available at the community screening event.
Photo Credit: Krys Williams Photography

Throughout the music and fun, our Community Health Workers tirelessly shared information about Cancer Care’s free services. Attendees at these community screenings receive vital health services and resources they may not have access to otherwise. 

If you belong to a community organization in Tarrant County, we want to partner with you! Please fill out our online form to connect with a community outreach team member.

P.S. Check out our events calendar for upcoming community screenings.