St. Ann’s Council of Catholic Women Annual Fashion Show Benefits Cancer Patients
ORANGE CITY, FLORIDA, May 2, 2007 - St. Ann’s Council of Catholic Women has donated the $3,712.00 proceeds from their annual fashion show to help cancer patients. The proceeds from the March fashion show will be shared with American Cancer Society Resource Centers throughout Volusia and Flagler Counties. Mary Schmidt, president of St. Ann’s Council of Catholic Women said, “The women of the Council wanted to help breast cancer patients through the fashion show. We all know people who have been affected by breast cancer.”
Diana DePaolo, MSW, Patient Care Liaison and Oncology Social Worker, FLORIDA HOSPITAL Cancer Institute West Volusia accepted the donation. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society Resource Center at Florida Hospital Cancer Institute West Volusia. It is the only Resource Center of its kind in West Volusia, providing registered cancer patients with educational materials and accessories. The generous support of local organizations such as the St. Ann’s Council of Catholic Women helps to offer comfort and education to individuals who are coping with the physical and psychological effects of cancer.
In addition to the Resource Center, Florida Hospital Cancer Institute West Volusia offers support groups to help people affected by cancer feel less alone and improve their ability to deal with uncertainties and challenges. The groups focus on coping and adjusting to the emotional impact of the cancer experience.
To learn how you can help or for more information about the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute West Volusia call 386-917-5850.
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April 27, 2007 (Left to Right) Diane Neidhart, Area Patient Services Representative, American Cancer Society, Alice O’Connell-King, St. Ann’s Council of Catholic Women, Mary Schmidt, president, St. Ann’s Council of Catholic Women and Diana DePaolo, MSW, Patient Care Liaison and Oncology Social Worker, FLORIDA HOSPITAL Cancer Institute West Volusia with $3,712.00 check to benefit cancer patients.
FLORIDA HOSPITAL Fish Memorial was built in 1994 and is a 139-licensed bed hospital located at 1055 Saxon Boulevard in Orange City. The not-for-profit hospital is guided by the motto, “Skill to Heal. Spirit to Care.” FLORIDA HOSPITAL Fish Memorial has been named a recipient of the 2006 and 2007 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical ExcellenceTM, based on a study issued by HealthGrades, the nation’s leading independent healthcare ratings company. FLORIDA HOSPITAL Fish Memorial a member of the Adventist Health System; the largest Protestant not-for-profit hospital system in the nation. For more information about FLORIDA HOSPITAL Fish Memorial visit www.fhfishmemorial.org.
Contact:
Deborah McNabb, APR
Director, Marketing & Public Relations
FLORIDA HOSPITAL Fish Memorial
(386) 917-5420
