18 years ago, I went into the hospital to get a "so called" large ovarian cyst removed. After waking up from surgery, my doctor said they took out a rare form of ovarian cancer. Cancer?? What?? No one in my family had ever had cancer - they had everything else under the sun. I was in total shock and quickly called Support Connection from my hospital bed. Maria spent so much time on the phone with me, answering all of my questions, helping me to take a deep breath and gave me tips on how to move forward. She was experienced, so kind and compassionate and saw me through one of the scariest times of my life. I'll never forget how she also helped me prepare questions for the gynecological oncologist and followed up with me many times to see how I was doing. I couldn't turn to anyone in else in my family or circle of friends for advice because they knew nothing about ovarian cancer. The only ones to call were the staff at Support Connection. They were there for me and I always feel very lucky to have them by my side.
What wonderful support is given to persons with breast and ovarian cancer and to THEIR FAMILIES! Awesome to see and feel the empathy, compassion and committment from all the staff and numbers of volunteers. They deserve are thanks and recognition.
Support Connection stands out as a leader in the field of breast and ovarian cancer support services. For nearly 25 years, the organization has offered support, help and valuable guidance to people dealing with these diseases. Compassionate, empathetic and knowledgeable guidance is provided by the counselors who have had cancer. The organization looks to partner with experts who can provide valuable resources to Support Connection's clients. Support Connection serves as a great role model for other nonprofit organizations.
My Name is Crystal Schwer, I am the Founding Director of The Kathleen F Marks Memorial Foundation, we are a local non-profit serving cancer patients in financial need as well as funding cancer research in areas most in need of the funds. We have been established 2 years and The WONDERFUL women at support connection have been kind enough to assist me with many questions I had, guiding me to make our foundation successful, I have attended quite a few Support Connection fundraisers, and they have attended a few of ours as well, they are an extremely helpful, knowledgeable and caring group that i am happy to continue to support and look forward to working with soon!
I am thrilled to write a review for Support Connection! I have worked with this wonderful organization since 2001 and that relationship has been life changing for me and many others. Just this year my dear friend Deb was diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing treatment. As they always are, Support Connection was there for her to listen, share and give great education so she could make the decisions that were best for her. My friend, Maria Rubino was the program director at Support Connection for many years before she died in 2009 from stage 4 breast cancer. I think Maria's legacy is the personal touch that each of the counselors provides to every woman who calls and to their families as well. I was given the first Spirit of Caring Award set up in Maria's name but the real spirit of caring is embodied in every volunteer and paid employee of this great organization. In my own quest to help, I'll be donating proceeds from my latest book to Support Connection, hoping to spread the word to more people about the great work they do. I talk about the fundraiser on the book's web page of http://www.harriettakesthewheel.com. The book is a fable for working women about choices and empowerment - a perfect fit with one of the most empowering organizations I know. I truly believe I have been privileged to have worked with so many wonderful people and been a small part of the caring and much-needed work they do.