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DROP-IN Celebration for our NEW office space

235 Barnwell Ave. NW

in the UNITED WAY Aiken building

Monday October 16, 2006 from 5 to 7 pm

read all about it in the article below

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Cancer Foundation moves into its new office space

Date October 11, 2006
By JOHN MOORE Staff writer, Aiken Standard
The Savannah River Cancer Foundation now has a place to call home and some extra funds to help those who are dealing with cancer.
The new office is located at 235 Barnwell Ave., NW in the United Way building.
Suzanne Messick, vice president of the Savannah River Cancer Foundation, said the United Way of Aiken County has been very generous.
"Several months ago, we decided we wanted to find out what was required to become a United Way agency," Messick said. "A couple of folks came down here. They didn't even know about us, but they said 'You guys are wonderful.'"
The office space was available when the Child Advocacy Center of Aiken County moved to its new location.
"The United Way offered it to us for free," Messick said. "We have free rent and free electricity."
A couple of chairs were all the office needed.
Dee Stanford, president of United Way of Aiken County, said she is very glad to have the Savannah River Cancer Foundation in the building.
"We're just thrilled about having them here," Stanford said.
She said a needs assessment conducted a couple of years ago showed needs in the area the foundation serves.
"They fit right in with our needs," Stanford said.
Messick said the foundation can apply in 2007 to become a United Way Agency, but United Way has already provided some financial support.
"Last month they gave the Savannah River Cancer Foundation a special allocation of 30,000," Messick said. "We were absolutely flabbergasted."
She said the foundation has relied on donations, fundraisers and memorial donations since it was started in 2003.
Messick said the additional funding will help to get the word out about the services the foundation provides.
"Our biggest struggle is that of getting people to know we're here and we can help," Messick said. "Trying to get the word out is the biggest thing."
The foundation provides emotional and financial support to cancer patients. Volunteers have all survived cancer or experienced it in some way.
"We provide emotional support," Messick said. "Having someone you can relate to means a lot to someone newly diagnosed with cancer."
The foundation offers cancer patients a patient record book that helps to keep information organized.
A resource book is also another service that contains numbers of many organizations that can also provide assistance. It contains information about medication assistance programs offered through pharmaceutical companies.
The foundation provides financial support in the form of gas vouchers and prescription assistance to eligible patients.
There will be a drop-in celebration of the new office Monday Oct. 16, 2006 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Regular office hours for the Savannah River Cancer Foundation are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The office number is 649-LIFE or 866-970-5433.
Contact John Moore at jmoore@aikenstandard.com

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SuzanneMessick SRCF & ConnieRule, Connie'sFraming

Savannah River Cancer Foundation Framed Krenta Prints

Framed Rob Krenta Prints to be sold at Aiken's Makin' 2005

From Aiken Standard

Tue, Sep 6, 2005

Aiken art will raise money to help cancer patients

photo:

Suzanne Messick, left, and Connie Rule, right

By JOHN MOORE Staff writer

Beautiful framed pen and ink sketches of Aiken scenes by artist Rob Krenta will be sold this year at Aiken's Makin' to raise money for the Savannah River Cancer Foundation.

Suzanne Messick, vice president of the Savannah River Cancer Foundation, said Krenta donated all of the prints for the foundation to use to raise much-needed funds. "I think his work is beautiful," Messick said. "He is such a caring, compassionate person."

The framed prints, all smaller than 11X14

are of South Boundary, the Old Post Office and Morgan Fountain, the Aiken Training Track office, Willcox Inn, The Aiken Fall Steeplechase, June's Gate at Aiken Chamber of Commerce, Rye Patch, Banksia, Hotel Aiken, Efron House, Sandhurst Estate, Legare-Morgan House and Cedar Creek

"I think the 13 scenes would make a wonderful grouping," Messick said. "They are perfect for Christmas presents or gifts, and they will go with any decor."

The prints are the same as those used in the calendar sold by the organization last year as a fundraiser.

Connie Rule, owner of Connie's Framing, framed the prints in an antique gold frame, with a neutral color matte. "He did a magnificent job," Rule said. "I think it's a great cause. I'm pleased to be able to help. These are a lot of nice scenes you don't normally see."

Messick said proceeds from the sale of the prints will go to do patient record books to give to cancer patients.

"They are free to any cancer patients in the four county area," Messick said. "We have already given out over 100 of these."

Messick said the patient record books are very helpful to cancer patients. "It helps people keep up with all of the information," Messick said. "It helps you keep everything organized. You have to do things to help the doctors too."

The record book has a three hole punch in the book and rings to keep up with all information, as well as a place for appointments, business cards and other information. "People just don't realize the amount of insurance information, information from doctors, hospital bills and doctors bills a person could get," Messick said.

The Savannah River Cancer Foundation also offers resource books with lists of local, state and national resources available. The book also has information on assistance programs from pharmaceutical companies that can be a real benefit for patients on certain medications.

The mission of the Savannah River Cancer Foundation is to provide support, education, understanding and hope to anyone dealing with cancer. Messick said the organization can also provide financial assistance in the way of prescription medications and traveling assistance.

The 29th annual Aiken's Makin' will be held Friday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the parkways along Park Avenue from Chesterfield Street to Union Street and Gyles Park.

The Rickey Godfrey Band will be performing Friday at Gyles Park, and there will be a variety of music Saturday as well. Still said Bud Dent will be playing bagpipes, a group from West Virginia will be performing Bolivian folk music, and Aiken Brass Band will be in concert at noon Saturday. There will also be a variety of food vendors. Admission to the event is free. Side streets will be available for parking, and there will be a handicap accessible parking on Fairfield Street.