Crafty? Volunteers sought to help make ribbons for Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana
By Amber Recker
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana is seeking volunteers to assist in creating cancer ribbons in a variety of colors. These ribbons are distributed to cancer survivors and family members across the region to signify the community of support that is available through others who understand the cancer journey. Cancer Services provides these ribbons through community outreach activities like health fairs and special events.
People tell us regularly that they didn’t know there were so many colors for all the different kinds of cancer. It generates a sense of kinship when a cancer patient understands that he or she is not alone. Cancer Services strives to create a community of support so that people fighting cancer experience hope and compassion from friends and neighbors.
We have the ribbon; all we need is your help. Interested volunteers may contact Cheryl Dafforn at cdafforn@cancer-services.org or Linda Bewley at lbewley@cancer-services.org, or by calling the office at (260) 484-9560.
The cancer ribbon making sessions are scheduled for August 30 at 9:30 a.m. and September 7 at 1 p.m. Volunteers will need to bring their own sharp fabric scissors. Coffee, soda and water will be provided.