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 is open to the public. ASL access is available.
Honorary Committee & General Admission tickets are on sale now!
Date
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
5:30-8:00 PM
Venue & Ticket Info
Brown’s Revolution Hall
425 River Street | Troy, NY
General admission: $60/ticket | Purchase online
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
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
Gilead Sciences
Hannoush Jewelers
Lawrence & Carol Lagace
Diana & Chris Rulon
Friend
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: Coffee Planet, 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, & Times Union
Thank You to Our Honorary Committee
Sam Beaulac, in honor of Shannon Walsh
Jennifer Carnecchia, Incyte, in honor of Bill Richter
Darlene & Dan Casale, in memory of George Brunner & in honor of Dianne Brunner
James & Melissa Elacqua, in honor of Mike Walsh, Elizabeth Henchey & Melissa Elacqua
Senator 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
Laurie Gorman
John Grego, Incyte, in memory of Dominick Mattarese
Thomas & Elizabeth Henchey
Patti & Jim Hensel, in memory of Jordan McClure
Nancy Izzo, in memory of Ann Marie Richardson
Mary Jean & Mark Keegan
Erin Luciano, in memory of Ann Marie Richardson
Sheri & Kevin Lyons, in memory of Donna Wingate & in honor of Jill Walsh
Adam Martin, Johnson & Johnson
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
Rachel Hye Youn Rupright & Alexander Monticello, in honor of Dr. Jamie Flerlage
Meghan Russo, in memory of Ann Marie Richardson
Elliot Sobel & Beth Gordon, in memory of Herbert Gordon & Karen Anderson
Dr. David Shaffer*, in memory of Louise Shaffer
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
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
