2024 Year In Review

Sally Edelman – Harry Gardner Cancer Research Foundation

2024: A Year in Review

Wow, what a year! Despite what is going on around us, there are some bright spots. Wilmot Cancer Institute is working hard to get its NCI designation, ramp up Clinical trials, and enhance communication with the community.
We strive to communicate how your money is working. Please refer to the “Dr’s Corner” page for some of our successes.

A few of our accomplishments in 2024

– We made our first installment of our new $250,000 commitment, bringing our total to $1,450,000,000.
– We revived an old fundraiser after many, thanks to a partnership with Hilton High student Will Brien, which included a mixed golf event.
– We offered Mammograms at the Time Machine music festival utilizing the “Wilmot Mobile Mamo Unit” and provided services to three individuals.
– Creating a home mailing list to keep you informed about where your money is going.

We owe our achievements to the many individuals who make it all possible. Each year, we discover new reasons to keep moving forward. This disease has affected countless lives, and I understand how difficult it can be for some to hear us celebrating progress on this journey. We never want to diminish what some of you are experiencing, but we must continue to advance and keep you updated on the progress we observe. When I say “us,” I mean all of you! We would not be here without your support.

I have been fortunate to be the Chair of Wilmot’s Community Cancer Action Council for the past four years. This role has given me a deeper understanding of Wilmot’s internal operations. Our mission is to amplify the community’s voice within Wilmot. We accomplish this by understanding the processes involved—both before and after diagnosis—identifying gaps and determining what is needed to ensure that patients, caregivers, survivors, and funders receive the answers they require. This Council was established at the request of Dr. Friedberg, the director of the Wilmot Cancer Institute.

I want to thank all our committee members and many volunteers for your tireless efforts and dedication to research.

Ladies Golf
Cheryl Edelman, Cindy Newman, Sue Corey, Karen Hermance

Mixed Golf
Will Brien, Michael Brien, Michele Brien, Karen Hermance, Cheryl Edelman

Time Machine Music Festival
Kathy Diedrich, Rich Edelman, Joan and Lenny Palmisano, Sharon Zwetsch, Linda Frankenberger, Don Walsh, Cheryl Edelman, Craig Corey, and Karen Hermance, Mike Lissow, Tom Legler

Cupcakes for Cancer, Bingo, and “We love Moms”
Cindy Lutwiler, Karen Devay, Karmen Penders, and Frankie

Arlington Euchre
Cindy Newman

Last Man Standing
Tom Mcdermott

Thank you for the time you’ve invested; without it, we wouldn’t be able to achieve what we currently do. Words alone cannot fully express our sincere appreciation for each of you. For every event participant, every dollar spent on raffle tickets, and every effort made to spread the word, we promise that we will continue to work hard until you no longer need us.