Cancer Pathways in the News
Volunteer Spotlight: Mike Thomason
April is National Volunteer Month! This year, we want to spotlight someone who is very special to us. Mike Thomason became involved with Cancer Pathways through Interior Architects, an architecture firm whose volunteers had not only helped us out with Camp...
Cancer Happens eLearning
Hello Educators, As schools across the country are closing due to (COVID-19), Cancer Pathways is here to help students continue their education from home. We would like to offer our online modules, Cancer Happens® eLearning, to those students and faculty working...
When Cancer and Coronavirus Collide: Fear and Resilience, by Morhaf Al Achkar, MD, PhD
When Cancer and Coronavirus Collide: Fear and Resilience, by Morhaf Al Achkar, MD, PhD "It's like being in prison inside a prison. Having advanced cancer while being wary of the COVID-19 virus really sucks. I am speaking both as a doctor and as a person with cancer –...
Meet Our Health Educators!
Meet just a few of the fantastic folks who present Cancer Happens, our teen cancer prevention curriculum, in high schools in Washington state and beyond! Dana Alvin ♦ Alma Mater: University of Georgia ♦ Degree: Masters of Public Health ♦ Joined Cancer Pathways: August...
Brighton Jones Volunteer Spotlight
Brighton Jones is a wealth management and financial advisory company that started here in Seattle. For their 20th anniversary, they sent groups of employees out to local nonprofits to volunteer for the day. We were one of those lucky nonprofits and were visited by six...
HPV Champion: Jana Mastrogiovanni, Cancer Happens in the South
HPV Champion: Cancer Happens in the South - Program Manager Jana Mastrogiovanni Our Jana Mastrogiovanni has been named an HPV Champion in the state of Georgia for Cancer Happens, our cancer education and prevention program for teens. Jana spearheaded our southern...
Featured Volunteer: Mike Abella, owner of 1000 Words Events
If you have ever attended the Fashion Show or the Golf Classic, you’ve seen our long-time friend and photographer Mike Abella, who has worked with us for over ten years. His first event with Cancer Pathways, which was Gilda’s Club at the time, was the 2008 Surviving...
Welcoming our new Program Director, Dr. Mary Nicholas
New Program Director: Dr. Mary Nicholas Cancer Pathways is pleased to welcome Mary Nicholas, Ph.D., as its new Program Director. Mary joins us during a time of growth and expansion. She will help us broaden our current programs and create innovative new programming...
Featured Volunteers: Don & Barb Berger, of the Seattle Wedding Show
For 17 years, Cancer Pathways has been the charity beneficiary of the Seattle Wedding Show, but few know the story of this connection. In the beginning, when Don and Barb Berger were at the early point in their business when they felt they could really ‘make a go of...
Featured Volunteer: Annie Fisher
We are thrilled to feature this month’s Volunteer Spotlight, Annie Fisher. Annie donates her time and expertise to making our models look stunning as they walk the runway at Cancer Pathways’ Annual Surviving with Style Fashion Show & Gala, our biggest fundraiser...
Featured Volunteer, Omar Daoud
This month we thank longtime volunteer, Omar, who learned about Camp Sparkle, our week-long summer camp for kids who have been affected by cancer, and offered to host the kids at his farm. Since then, he and his wife Mona have graciously hosted a Camp Sparkle field...
February is National Cancer Prevention Month: Week 4
February is National Cancer Prevention Month! Week 4 Tip: E-Liquids may contain toxic chemicals as well as nicotine, an addictive substance. Teen use of e-cigarettes has increased at an alarming rate in the U.S. Talk about the risk of vaping with our youth. Click...
February is National Cancer Prevention Month: Week 3
February is National Cancer Prevention Month! Week 3 Tip: Move more every day, in any way! 60 minutes of exercise daily will help to maintain a healthy weight. Higher amounts of body fat increase your risk of developing over 10 different types of cancer. Click here...
February is National Cancer Prevention Month: Get Vaccinated!
February is National Cancer Prevention Month! Week 2 Tip: Get vaccinated! HPV vaccination can prevent the majority of HPV cancers and precancers from ever developing. Preteens should get the HPV vaccine at ages 11-12 to get protected before they are exposed to the...
February is National Cancer Prevention Month: Skin Cancer
February is National Cancer Prevention Month! Week 1 Tip: Monthly self-examinations of your skin can alert you to skin changes and aid in the early detection of skin cancer. Other self-exams to help you recognize the changes in your body include breast and...
Cancer Pathways Honors Sen. Karen Keiser with the Impact Award
Cancer Pathways Honors Sen. Karen Keiser with the Impact Award
20th Annual Surviving with Style Gala
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the 20th Anniversary Surviving with Style Fashion Show & Gala. It was a tremendous night! You can see all the amazing Step and Repeat and event photos from 1000 Words Events. [masterslider id="3"]
Molly Hill Talks About Cancer Pathways and "Surviving with Style" (KING 5)
Molly Hill, wife of late state senator Andy Hill stops by KING 5 Mornings on KONG to talk about her family's experience with Cancer Pathways and their "Surviving with Style" Fashion Show & auction. Online registration has now closed for "Surviving with Style."...
How to Write a Winning Essay
As we open our 12th Annual Cancer Unwrapped® Teen Writing Contest, we're reminded that writing an essay can be very challenging. And writing an essay that is going to be judged, whether it's by an admissions office or a contest judge, can leave the writer wondering...