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The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine is a 501c3 non-profit organization funded by private foundations, individual and corporate donations, and fundraisers. We embrace anyone affected by cancer in a community that offers hope and caring through support, education and concepts in healthy living. We offer free programs, activities, classes, support groups, travel and food assistance, and comfort items to anyone impacted by cancer....because no one should face cancer alone.
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Weekly Drop-In hours at the CRCofWM are Thursdays from 9am to 3pm; other weekdays by appointment. Volunteers will be available on Thursdays days to chat with patients and assist with any patient needs. CRCofWM staff is always available to meet with patients and caregivers by appointment, to discuss any specific support needs - please call (207) 890-0329 or email info@crcofwm.org. Please note: Mask are required.
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We are so very grateful to the folks at the Maine Cancer Foundation, who over the past few years have provided us grant money to assist cancer patients with food and travel assistance, and operating funds that have allowed us to grow our programs and supportive services for those impacted by cancer in Oxford County and its surrounding towns. Thank you Maine Cancer Foundation for highlighting us in this video!
Meet Barb Perry,RN, our new Cancer Resource Navigator!
BarWe are excited to announce that Barb Perry, RN, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, has joined the staff of the Cancer Resource Center! Barb has over 20 years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner followed by 18 years as a clinical program manager in a number of settings, most recently with a cancer survivorship program. Over the past year, Barb has participated as a wellness providers in our Live Well Program, providing individual wellness coaching and also offering our Finding Your New Normal Series for patients who have recently completed treatment. You can reach Barb at: bperry@crcofwm.org
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Oxford Hills High School National Honor Society Raises Money for Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine
Above, left to right: Kelsey Bennett (secretary); Lucy Leonard (treasurer); Diane Madden, CRCofWM Executive Director; Carlee-Mae Cash, (president); Brendan Palmer, (vice-president).
The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine (CRCofWM) recently received a $4,000 donation from students in the National Honor Society (NHS) at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School (OHCHS) during their recent NHS Induction Ceremony on May 26th. Carlee-Mae Cash, rising senior and current National Honor Society president shared: “We decided as a group that we wanted to raise awareness of cancer in our community and the local resources available to patients and their families. Each year, our NHS chapter picks a local charity that we want to target all our fundraising efforts towards. We were excited to choose the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine this year. We recognized and admired the work of the volunteers and employees and saw that the center was making a large difference in the lives of many within the community.”
According to Diane Madden, CRCofWM Executive Director, “We are very grateful to the students for this very generous donation. They are a very impressive group of students who certainly exemplify the pillars of the National Honor Society: character, scholarship, leadership and service. These monies they raised will directly benefit cancer patients and their families. Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine Receives Wellness Grant from Stephens Memorial Hospital
Left to right: Andy Patstone, President, Stephens Memorial Hospital; Diane Madden, CRCofWM Executive Director; Judy Stone, CRCofWM Board President.
The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine (CRCofWM) recently received a $2,500 grant from Stephens Memorial Hospital to support the Center’s Live Well Program. “This grant is to help fund wellness programs, education, and resources available to individuals in our community who have been impacted by cancer, said Andy Patstone, President, Stephens Memorial Hospital.
According to Diane Madden, CRCofWM Executive Director, “We are excited to receive this generous support and continue to make healthy program offerings and activities available to patients throughout their cancer journey and beyond.” Women's Cancer Support Group
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