Dave Zeller’s Story
Dave gives to make sure others receive the care and compassion he received To call Dave Zeller a “local” is an understatement. Springfield-born and raised, Dave is a lifelong member of the community. That’s why, when cancer struck in 2018, he knew he would be in good hands at the Mercy Health’s Springfield Cancer Center.…
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Patricia gives out of gratitude for the care and healing she received herself Experiencing the care and compassion provided at Bon Secours St. Francis firsthand after a breast cancer diagnosis is one of the inspirations for Patricia Calder to be a donor, both financially and with her time as a volunteer. “I’ve seen from…
Read MoreMeet David Smith
Thanks to you, the Smith family got help with bills while David was going through cancer treatments A cancer diagnosis is always unwelcome, but when you’re 28 years old with a young family, it can be devastating. When David Smith received news that he had Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, you helped ease his mind with your support.…
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For Polly Hamel, your donation is more than a gift—it’s a miracle Although she had been diagnosed with cancer twice before, Polly’s breast cancer treatment was different in that it included chemotherapy and radiation. For the first time, she faced the prospect of losing her hair. “I was terrified. And it’s an odd thing to…
Read MoreMeet Debbie Cornwall
Your gift helps Debbie focus on healing and not hair loss Debbie demonstrates putting on a cold cap before chemotherapy Debbie shows us how the cold cap looks from the side while worn Debbie shows off the full head of hair she’s been able to keep during chemotherapy thanks to cold cap technology Debbie Cornwell…
Read MoreMonique’s Story
Art therapy classes help heal Monique’s spirit during her cancer battle It’s never easy to learn that you have cancer. Unfortunately, Monique Smith learned that the hard way. “When I first found out I had cancer, I thought it was the end of the world,” she said of her breast cancer diagnosis. As she was…
Read MoreKaren’s Story
Your support helped Karen beat cancer When Karen Stowe found a lump that she feared may be breast cancer, she took proactive steps and went directly to Dr. Stephanie Krup Repole at Bon Secours. “Dr. Repole was wonderful, so personable and she exudes caring and concern,” Karen recalled. “Even when I went in and had…
Read MoreCancer
Cause Cancer Join the Fight Ensure the best cancer care is available for everyone Donate With your help, there is hope for people with cancer Our cancer care experts are dedicated to providing world-class cancer treatment here in the Hampton Roads area Cancer is a battle that is waged on all fronts: physical, emotional, spiritual.…
Read MoreCassandra’s Story
Your gift helps cancer patients like Cassandra focus on healing Cassandra and other cancer patients don’t have to worry about losing their hair, because of your gift. When Cassandra first received her breast cancer diagnosis, her first thought was her family. Her second thought was losing her beautiful hair. “It sounds silly to think I…
Read MoreMeet Faye & Charlie
Faye and Charlie give so that everyone can have access to excellent care Faye and Charlie Keller have been longtime supporters of the Bon Secours Foundation, but this year their gift is a bit more personal. “I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year,” Faye said. “It is a difficult diagnosis to hear, but…
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