Upstate Foundation hosts fourth annual Call In For Cancer
The Upstate Foundation is partnering with iHeartMedia’s NewsRadio 570 WSYR and Y94, along with CNY Central, to hold the fourth annual Call In For Cancer fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 20. Supporting unmet needs of patients being treated at the Upstate Cancer Center, the event will be broadcast live from Upstate Cancer Center by radio stations NewsRadio 570 WSYR and Y94 from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will feature stories of hope, courage and caring from cancer patients, family members and providers.
Concurrent to the broadcast, volunteers from Upstate staff and the Central New York community will staff a phone bank operating from the Upstate Cancer Center lobby.
“With the Upstate Cancer Center now open for eight years, we are so proud to have built on our original campaign support of the center with this innovative approach to providing ongoing funding,” said Eileen Pezzi, vice president for development at Upstate Medical University. “The Cancer Center has made important progress during this time, investing in clinical care, patient programs and life-changing research. This event gives people a way to say thank you for the outstanding care received by members of our community impacted by cancer.”
Foundation development officer and event coordinator Jennifer Janes also emphasized the narrative aspect of Call In For Cancer. “Listeners have an opportunity to hear from people who lived through difficult experiences. These are real stories from real people—family members, friends and next-door neighbors—who are offering hope and giving strength to patients and their families who are still going through challenging times.”
During the event, donations may be made by calling 315-464-5500, or by texting CALLIN to 41444. In addition, contributions can be made online anytime by visiting www.upstatefoundation.org/CallInForCancer.
The Upstate Foundation and Upstate Cancer Center will also be posting stories and updates on their respective Facebook pages.
For more information, contact the Upstate Foundation at 315-464-4416.
Volunteers and Upstate Cancer Center staff join CNY Central’s Brandon Roth at the 2021 Call In for Cancer event. This year’s Call In For Cancer will take place Thursday, Oct. 20.