Doctors
"I've served as an oncologist in Suffolk County for ten years and
during that time I've seen Fighting Chance continue to expand its
services as the only free-of-charge cancer counseling center. Today,
it is widely considered to be the "crown jewel" of the East End
healthcare system."
Philip Schulman, MD
Head of Oncology Services at Memorial Sloan-Kettering/Commack Facility
and Head (since 2004) of the Medical Advisory Committee of Fighting Chance
"Most psychosocial counseling for cancer patients is offered through
large urban-based cancer centers, like Memorial Sloan-Kettering,
where I've worked for over a decade. But if you live in a rural area
you'll probably turn to a community-centered counseling center that
has no hospital affiliation and is ideally free-of-charge. For that type of
counseling, from what I've seen, Fighting Chance clearly is the "gold
standard."
Martin S. Karpeh, Jr., MD
Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Beth Israel Medical Center: formerly
(2004 - 2008) Head of "The Cancer Center" at Stonybrook University Hospital
and member (2005 to present) of the Board of Directors of Fighting Chance
"Most psychosocial counseling for cancer patients is offered through
large urban-based cancer centers, like Memorial Sloan-Kettering,
where I've worked for over a decade. But if you live in a rural area
you'll probably turn to a community-centered counseling center that
has no hospital affiliation and is ideally free-of-charge. For that type of
counseling, from what I've seen, Fighting Chance clearly is the "gold
standard."
Peter Bach, MD
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute, New York City
and member (2005 to present) of the Board of Directors of Fighting Chance
Oncology Social Workers
"We strive to provide comprehensive educational support services
to help people cope with the complexities of a cancer illness.
Our patients tell us they feel 'safe' and hopeful when they
allow us to partner with them on this journey."
Karrie Robinson, LCSW
Director of Clinical Programs
(2005 to present) at
Fighting Chance
"Karrie, Bill and I have over 80 years of counseling experience between
the three of us . . . and our patients see that's quite a well of
wisdom. Having been raised in Sag Harbor, I love being part of a
free-of-charge community resource."
Margaret Bromberg, LCSW
Oncology Social Worker (since 2009)
at Fighting Chance
Donors
"Fighting Chance fundraisers usually become annual traditions
and it's rewarding to be part of that. The golf outing I started - at
The National in Southampton - is going into its 6th year. And I
think it will continue for many years to come. Living on Long Island
I also like the fact that money raised here . . . stays here."
Ray Costa
Co-Head of Fixed Income,
Deutsche Bank, New York
"Swim Across America is impressed with the substantial impact
Fighting Chance has had assisting cancer patients on the East End.
Because of this -- and the fact that all services are free -- Swim
Across America has invested heavily in Fighting Chance during the
past two years; our goal is to see services expanded to more and
more patients (and their families) on the East End of Long Island."
Gerry Oakes
Vice President and Chairman
Nassau- Suffolk County Division
of Swim Across America
Volunteers
"I volunteered for the Day of Hope as part of my school
community service hours. It was a lot of fun!"
Silas Selfe, Grade Student
at Stella Maris Regional School,
Sag Harbor
"Fighting Chance has been so good to me, and
my mom, I just felt like I had to give
something back."
Katrina Miller (left)
with a friend at a fundraiser
inspired by Fighting Chance's
support when Katrina's
mother was battling cancer.
Seen below is the 2009 Graduating Class of Fighting
Chance volunteers -- all of whom completed a two-day
training program on Cancer Patient Navigation.
"That's me with my graduating class of Fighting
Chance volunteers (I'm on the far right in
the blue blouse) . . . I volunteer so I can to be
there for anyone who may need my help and
support dealing with this hideous disease."
Joanne Nardo-MacDowell
Lung cancer survivor and
volunteer fundraiser for Fighting Chance
