Space Coast Cancer Daffodil Gala Tomorrow
By Space Coast Medicine & Active Living // September 20, 2013
proceeds benefit local cancer patients in need
ABOVE VIDEO: Space Coast Cancer Foundation board members, physcians and guests talk about their mission to assist cancer patients and their caregivers.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Space Coast Cancer Foundation’s 7th Annual Daffodil Gala is set for Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Holiday Inn in Viera.
Space Coast Cancer Foundation was established in May 2006 with the mission to assist cancer patients and their caregivers in the community with the financial and emotional demands that are associated with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
“This will be a fantastic and fun evening featuring a South Pacific theme – with proceeds benefiting local cancer patients in need,” said Dawn Faust, spokesperson for the Space Coast Cancer Foundation.
During the Gala, Space Coast Cancer Foundation will honor the Volunteers of the Year and Survivor of the Year, and the event will also included a silent auction and dinner.
“The Space Coast Cancer Foundation is dedicated to its mission of helping all who need a helping hand in the fight against cancer,” said Dr. Richard Levine, founder of the foundation.
“The SCCF provides financial assistance, as well as other aid, to individuals battling cancer, and the foundation also strives to promote community awareness of relevant healthcare issues through a variety of outreach functions.”
The SCCF also contributes to and supports the efforts of other non-profit and public healthcare organizations dedicated to reaching new breakthroughs in the detection and treatment of cancer.
GREAT FOOD, REWARDING FEELING
This event will be filled with great food, lively music, dancing and the rewarding feeling knowing that you are supporting people in our community whose lives have been affected by cancer.
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care supported the event as the Presenting Sponsor.
“We are proud to be the presenting sponsor of this year’s Space Coast Cancer Foundation Daffodil Gala,” said Kathleen LaPorte, Senior General Manager Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Brevard County.
“The mission of both organizations is similar as we are both committed to supporting patients and families who are faced with life threatening illnesses. The Space Coast Cancer Foundation has made great strides in improving cancer care,” said LaPorte.
HELPS PEOPLE IN NEED
The Space Coast Cancer Foundation has a comprehensive network of services so patients may concentrate on their road to recovery.
As the Space Coast Cancer Foundation chairman, Dr. Levine is quick to note that the strength of the foundation is made possible only by the efforts of a dedicated team of professionals and volunteers.
Dr. Levine has been in Brevard County since 1983, and has a deep connection with the community. He still maintains regular contact with patients from his first year in practice. “They have become family,” he says.
“There’s no way you can do this by yourself,” said Dr. Levine. “I have great staff, management team, partners and volunteers. We all have the same mission of quality care and respect for the patient.”
“There’s no way you can do this by yourself,” said Dr. Levine. “I have great staff, management team, partners and volunteers. We all have the same mission of quality care and respect for the patient.”
In addition to Dr. Levine, other Space Coast Cancer Foundation board members include Tina Norman – President, Linda Bradley – Immediate Past President, Nancy Payne – Treasurer, Dawn Faust – Secretary, Dr. Richard Sprawls, Dr. Ashish Dalal, Melissa Flammio Clark, Eddie Norman, Grace Vista, Linda Miedema, PhD, Keith Shook and Susan Swanson.
If you are interested in attending or becoming a sponsor of the Daffodil Gala, call 855-894-HOPE (4673).
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ABOUT SPACE COAST CANCER CENTER
Serving the residents of Brevard County since 1983, Space Coast Cancer Center is one of the premier Hematology/Oncology practices in Central Florida with locations in Titusville, Merritt Island, Rockledge, Cocoa Beach and Viera.
The Mission of the physicians and staff of Space Coast Cancer Center is to provide state-of-the-art cancer care utilizing the most modern and safest technology, follow evidence-based national guidelines, and collaborating with Moffitt Cancer Center.
Clinical trials, quality assurance studies, multidisciplinary care, nationally accredited diagnostic imaging studies and 24/7 availability and coverage are all important and valued medical care services that are provided.
Space Coast Cancer Cente is among the the first practices in Florida to participate in national quality studies, utilizing national guidelines and treatment pathways, as well as establishing the Survivorship Summit and clinic.
FOR MORE INFORMATION log on to SpaceCoastCancer.com or call 321-268-4200. If you are interested in attending or becoming a sponsor of the Daffodil Gala, visit www.sccfgala.com or call 855-894-HOPE (4673), ext. 3130.
