This is no brown bag lunch affair! Be among the first ever to dine in style around the Fountain at this
one-of-a-kind gala!
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
"When Life Doesn't Turn Out the Way You Planned"
October
ANNUAL JEWELRY SHOW
Great fashion jewelry, accessory and gift items for $6 & $12.
NEW LOCATION! Bigger space in the Montgomery Cancer Center! SECOND FLOOR-MAIN ONCOLOGY BUILDING at 4145
Carmichael Road.
2008 Show: March 20-21
Coming Soon...
SHOP ONLINE AND HELP LOCAL CANCER PATIENTS! Simply check out with the code
MCF550 and the Foundation gets a portion of the proceeds from your purchase!
Shop online at www.thrillzgifts.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS
Montgomery Cancer Center Conference Room, 12:00 pm
Second Tuesday of February, April, June, August, September, October and December
2008 CANCER CONFERENCES
Educational programs for medical professionals and the community.
Montgomery Cancer Center Educational Conference Room, 12:00 pm
CME and CEU credits available; lunch provided.
- January 9: Advances in the Surgical Management of Colorectal Cancer-Dr. Marty Heslin
(UAB-GI Oncology Surgery)
- March 12: A Review and Update of Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria-Dr. Drew White
(MCC Medical Oncology)
- May 14: Imaging of Cancer in 2008 and Beyond-Dr. Pat Rucker (MCC-Radiology)
- July 9: The Evolving Role of Bone Marrow Transplantation-Dr. Richard Lopez (UAB BMT)
- September 10: Advances in the Surgical Management of GU Malignancies-Dr. Christopher Amling
(UAB GU Surgery)
- November 12: Emerging Therapies for Multiple Myeloma-Dr. Paul Richardson (Dana Farber/Harvard
Medical Oncology)
ALSO ON THE CALENDAR...
- Women of Hope Breast Cancer Support Groups -- click here
for a meeting schedule
- Products in Oncology -- April 8 and September 23
Manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and oncology products meet with medical professionals and the public during this educational event at the Montgomery Cancer Center.
- A Celebration of the Healing Arts -- Summer, 2008
- Volunteer Appreciation Week -- September 15-19
- Spirit Day -- November 21
Auburn vs. Alabama day at the Montgomery Cancer Center. Employees and patients will show their support for
their favorite team.
- "Books Are Fun" Book Fair -- December 15-16
Sale featuring children's books and more in the Radiation Building on the MCC campus. Proceeds help local
cancer patients.
2007 Event Recap
Dr. Dave Welch Memorial Foundation Charity Event
On August 25th, more than 250 people enjoyed entertainment, drinks, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction at Wynlakes
Country Club. The 7th annual gala raised money to help local cancer patients.
Oncology on Canvas and "The Healing Project"
Eli Lilly & Co.'s showcase of artworks from around the world depicting the cancer experience returned to Montgomery.
The July exhibition at Stonehenge Gallery in Old Cloverdale was enhanced with works by local artists and the
unveiling of a collaborative tile mural called "The Healing Project" at a special reception.
View "The Healing Project" tile mural here or see it on
display at the Montgomery Cancer Center.
SHOOT FOR LIFE Event Results in a New World Record!
Matt Bostic broke his previous world record for 3 point shots at this community basketball event to raise cancer
awareness on June 30. He sunk 6343 shots in a 24 hour period.
5th Annual Skippy Golf Tournament
This fun June 9th event involved than 100 golfers and a full weekend of avtivity and entertainment. More than $30,000 was raised in memory of Nannette "Skippy" Lanier.
Click here for a recap.
MGM Tournament of Hope
Poker enthusiasts enjoyed an evening of cards, hors d'oerves, wines and a silent auction on October 18 to raise
more than $20,000 to assist local cancer patients.