NYOH Community Cancer Foundation
Courage and Cancer: An Evening of Stories
Join us for an evening of hope, community, and inspiration, as cancer survivors share their personal stories live and on stage. Our selected storytellers will take the stage, guided by Emily Rubin, a published author, writing instructor, and breast cancer survivor.
This event occurred on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. View event photos on Facebook.
Date
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
5:30-8:00 PM
Venue Info
Hilton Garden Inn
235 Hoosick St.
Troy, NY 12180
Program
5:30 PM: Light buffet dinner, cash bar, & raffle prizes
6:30 PM: Storytelling program
Dr. Arsyl De Jesus, New York Oncology Hematology | Mistress of Ceremonies
Amy Karas | 2025 Courage & Cancer: An Evening of Stories Honoree
View digital version of the event program
Other Details
Photography by Fullness of Joy Photography
Video Recording by Agora Media
ASL interpretation provided by Living Resources
For ASL access requests, contact: hello@nyohfoundation.org
Thank You to Our Event Sponsors
Novelist
Playwright
Storyteller
Accent Commercial Furniture
Gilead Sciences
Hannoush Jewelers
Lawrence & Carol Lagace
Diana & Chris Rulon
Narrator
Agora Media
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
The Cooley Group
Dr. Arsyl* and Jonathan De Jesus, in honor of Amy Karas
GTM Payroll & HR
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Franke Stento Mohan Irwin Group
Repeat Business Systems
David & Naomi Rupright
Additional thanks to: AutoZone Auto Parts, Clifton Park, Coffee Planet, Especially Presh LLC, Fort Orange Press, Harney & Sons Fine Teas, Donna Healy, Patti Hensel, Herm Sprenger, Honest Weight Food Co-op, Koppett, Candy Lagace, NYOH Social Work Department, Ready Mix Design + Letterpress, & Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs, Trader Joe’s Clifton Park, & the Times Union
Thank You to Our Honorary Committee
Sam Beaulac, in honor of Shannon Walsh
Mark Billone
Tara Burris & Bill Romer, in honor of my sister, Johanne Morne & all those battling cancer
Sue Bradley*, in tribute to Cathy Connell & Alyssa Sardelli
Patti Carmel & Brian Fay, in honor of Scott Baker
Jennifer Carnecchia, Incyte, in honor of Bill Richter
Christa Caruso, in honor of Rachel Files
Darlene & Dan Casale, in memory of George Brunner & in honor of Dianne Brunner
Dr. Lynn Choi, in honor of Vera, Linda, Jennifer and many more
Dr. Rufus Patrick Collea
Mark Craffey
Kendra & Matt Durivage
James & Melissa Elacqua, in honor of Mike Walsh, Elizabeth Henchey & Melissa Elacqua
Darci Emerich*
Sen. Patricia Fahy and Wayne Bequette, in memory of Brendan Fahy Bequette
Frances Ford & Matthew Cirincione, in memory of Donald Ford
Mary Frances & Donald Ford, in memory of Donald Ford
Julie-Ann Fortran, in memory of Rod Fortran
Dr. Janet Gargiulo
Glorianne Garvin
Sandra & Jeffrey Goldmeer, in loving memory of Beth Byrne
Laurie Gorman
John Grego, Incyte, in memory of Dominick Mattarese
Donna & David Healy
Thomas & Elizabeth Henchey
Patti & Jim Hensel, in memory of Jordan McClure
Nancy Izzo, in memory of Ann Marie Richardson
Mary Jean & Mark Keegan
Tracey LaBelle
Kin Liu
Erin Luciano, in memory of Ann Marie Richardson
Sean & Amanda Magee, Trampoline Design, in honor of Sean Magee
Sheri & Kevin Lyons, in memory of Donna Wingate & in honor of Jill Walsh
Adam Martin, Johnson & Johnson
Bernie & Gabrielle McGarry
Paul & Sabrina Mosseau, in honor of Howard Hanna
Eamonn O’Donnell, Johnson & Johnson
Michelle Ostrelich & Howard Schlossberg
Allyson Petrone*
Lisa Proskin* and Jonathan Pierce
Dr. Mihir and Mariah Raval
Molly Renaud
Ann Richardson, in memory of Ann Marie Richardson
Joni Richter
Melissa & Trent Romer, in honor of Johanne Morne
Rachel Hye Youn Rupright & Alexander Monticello, in honor of Dr. Jamie Flerlage & in memory of Beth Byrne
Meghan Russo, in memory of Ann Marie Richardson
Mary Ann & Gregory Sekellick, in honor of Eileen Clinton
Elliot Sobel & Beth Gordon, in memory of Herbert Gordon & Karen Anderson
Dr. David Shaffer*, in memory of Louise Shaffer
Patricia Stott, to all affected by cancer
Dr. Karen Tedesco & Dr. John DeFrancisco
Jason and Alecia Thompson, in tribute to all those affected by cancer
Trisha Verdile, in memory of Ann Marie Richardson
Benjamin & Julie Wajda, in memory and in honor of current family survivors
Frank & Joanna Walsh, in memory of Maryann Walsh
Jill* & Michael Walsh, in memory of Donna Offenbacker
*NYOH Community Cancer Foundation Board of Directors
Event Committee and Volunteers: Heidi Aunchman, Christa Carson, Frances Ford, Lisa Proskin, Molly Renaud, Elliot Sobel, Dawn Vyvial, & Casey Mulligan Walsh
