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Welcome to Stepping Up to Wellness

Written by CWC Development Staff The 2021 Stepping Up to Wellness Republic Bank Virtual Run/Walk is here! To adhere to public guidelines, we are unable to have our annual Stepping Up to Wellness Run/Walk in person. Unsure of how to take part …

What We Accomplished in Spite of and Because Of Challenges

Written by CWC Development Staff The year 2020 started like any other and then the pandemic hit. Along with every single person and organization, the Center was forced to adapt to the new environment. It meant revenue contraction, new technology …

Love Always Leads the Way

By CWC Development Staff Recently we had the privilege of speaking with one of our donors to discuss her journey to become a dedicated supporter of the Center. It was 2006 when our friend Judith first learned about the Cancer Wellness …

Making a Difference

Written by CWC Development Staff Everyone can make a difference. Even everyday activities or milestone celebrations can be turned into ways to make a positive social impact. Here are some ideas to help get you started. Why Fundraise? Before we start …

What is a Virtual Run/Walk?

We are facing unprecedented times, but that has not stopped the Center from receiving an amazing amount of support. Due to these times, we had to make a change to our annual Stepping Up to Wellness Run/Walk. Instead of being able to host our event at …

Honor, Celebrate, and Remember – Gifts that move the mission forward

Written By: Doris Downing Over the next ten weeks, many of us will purchase hundreds of dollars in gifts as the holiday season approaches. I often struggle to find the right gift to let someone know how much they have touched my life. A meaningful …

Fall, the Giving Season…

Written By: Nancy Bulzoni As the leaves begin to turn, and the days get chillier, for most of us this signals the start of autumn. For me, as the Executive Director of the Cancer Wellness Center, it also signals the start of the most wonderful …

Community Fundraising at the CWC

Written By: Matt Pochowicz At the Cancer Wellness Center, our major focus is put on improving the emotional and physical well-being of people that are affected by cancer, which ranges from cancer patients to families of those suffering from …

Volunteering at CWC

Written by John-Mark Mallory I’m really grateful for the variety of services Cancer Wellness Center offers to clients. As I mentioned in my previous piece (link other blog post here), my brother Max originally found the center because of the Lisa …

Raising funds for the Cancer Wellness Center!

Thank you to HarborChase of Long Grove, Rivellino School of Art and Buffalo Creek Brewing for organizing this evening’s “Painting for a Cause” and raising funds and awareness for the Cancer Wellness Center.

Young Adult Program at CWC

Written by John-Mark Mallory I’ve been involved with Cancer Wellness Center since 2015. I can confidently say this organization has changed my life for the better in many ways. I was introduced to the center by my brother. He was diagnosed with …

Our Run/Walk was a great success!

We held our 13th Annual Stepping Up to Wellness Run/Walk on April 30th at Independence Grove in Libertyville. We raised over $170,000 in funds to help us continue providing free programs and services to cancer patients and their loved ones. Click …