North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN

2011 Healing Garden Brick Program

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The Healing Garden at the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center in Danvers, MA presents an opportunity for individuals, teams or organizations to be recognized, or to honor a loved one by having a brick inscribed and placed in the Healing Garden. Any individual, team or organization that raises or donates $3,000 or more to the 2011 North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN will be eligible for a brick. A special dedication will take place in October 2011 at the Healing Garden.

We hope this opportunity will inspire you to support cancer care on the North Shore and will provide permanent recognition for you or a loved one at the Cancer Center.

For questions, please contact Meg Wright at 866-296-6900 or cancerwalk@partners.org

How to Register - Create a Team

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Need help registering and creating a team? Check out this video!

How to Register - Join an Existing Team

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Need help registering and joining an existing team? Check out this video!

How to Register - Individual

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Need help registering for the WALK/RUN? Check out this video on how to register as an individual.

2011 FAQs

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GENERAL QUESTIONS

When is the North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN?
Sunday, June 26, 2011

Where does the North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN begin?
The WALK begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at Salem Willows Park in Salem, MA

Can I participate in both the WALK and the RUN?
Yes, but please make sure that you register for both events.

How do I get to the North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN?
Directions to parking at Shetland Properties: From all cities, take 1A into Salem, MA, to the corner of Derby and Congress Streets. The parking attendants will show you where to park. Buses and shuttles will be available to walkers and runners from the parking area at Shetland Park beginning at 7:00 a.m.

Where should I park?
Parking is available at Shetland Properties on Congress Street. Buses and shuttles will be available to walkers and runners from the parking area at Shetland Properties beginning at 7:00 a.m. Return trips begin at 10:00 a.m. Please meet the buses past the starting line on Memorial Drive, this is a different location from the drop off. The final trip back to Shetland Properties departs Salem Willows Park at 12:30 a.m.

Can I ride my bike or in-line skate at the North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN?
For safety's sake, please leave in-line skates, scooters and bikes at home. Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome!

How do I volunteer for the WALK/RUN?
Email cancerwalk@partners.org

Can I bring my dog?
Yes, dogs are allowed on the WALK.

WALK QUESTIONS

How long is the North Shore Cancer WALK?
The WALK is 10K (6.2 miles) and winds through historic Salem. The halfway point is at the O'Keefe Center at Salem State College. Along the route there are water stops and live entertainers. We offer shuttles along the way for "tired walkers," and there is also a 3-mile shorter route if so desired. If there is someone that doesn't feel they can WALK at all, they can ride the Survivor Trolley, which boards at the START line at Salem Willows Park at 8:00 a.m.

How do I register for the WALK?
Mail in the registration form that is attached to your sponsor sheet or go to: northshorecancerwalk.org to register, form a team, join an existing team and create your own customized online donation page.

Is there a registration fee for the WALK?
There is no registration fee for the WALK.

What do I get for registering for the WALK?
When you register for the WALK you will receive a commemorative pin, a poster and an additional sponsor sheet.

Where can I purchase WALK T-Shirts?
This year's merchandise consists of Unisex Dated WALK T-shirts and Unisex Undated Long-Sleeved T-shirts in two designs. Visit our Online Store to purchase.

Where does the money from the North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN go?
Most of the proceeds from the WALK will support the renovation of the inpatient oncology unit at NSMC Salem Hospital, ensuring that our cancer patients have access to the most up-to-date and sophisticated cancer care on the North Shore. Additionally, funds will continue to provide the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center with new equipment and support programs directly benefiting patients such as wellness and research.

RUN QUESTIONS

How long is the North Shore Cancer RUN?
The RUN is 5K (3.1 miles) and winds through historic Salem. Along the route there are water stops and live entertainers. The RUN follows a modified route from the WALK course and is fast and flat, ensuring a great time of all runners.

How do I register for the RUN?
Go to: northshorecancerrun.org to register, form a team, join an existing team and create your own customized online donation page.

Is there a registration fee for the RUN?
The registration fee for the RUN is $20.

What do I get for registering for the RUN?
When you register for the RUN you will receive a commemorative pin, a poster and an additional sponsor sheet. Prior to the race you can pick up your bib number, timing chip and tech T-shirt. The RUN T-shirts are only available to the first 300 registered runners.

WEB/REGISTRATION QUESTIONS

I need help registering for the WALK/RUN.
Check out our step-by-step videos on how to register for the WALK/RUN, join an existing team and create a new team. Contact us with questions at 866-296-6900 or cancerwalk@partners.org.

I forgot my Username and Password.
Click here to be directed to the user login form and click on the "Forgotten Password" link below the form to have your password emailed to you. If you have forgotten your username contact us at cancerwalk@partners.org.

I walked/ran last year, can I use the same username and password?
Yes, your username and password from last year will still work this year. Click, LOGIN TO MY PAGE, enter your username and password. If it is your first time logging in you will be prompted to register.

I registered for the WALK, but I would also like to register for the RUN.
Please contact us at 866-296-6900 or cancerwalk@partners.org

I registered for the RUN, but I would also like to register for the WALK.
Please contact us at 866-296-6900 or cancerwalk@partners.org

I registered as an individual, but I would like to join a team.
Please contact us at 866-296-6900 or cancerwalk@partners.org

DONATION/FUNDRAISING QUESTIONS

Is there a fundraising minimum for the North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN?
There is no minimum fundraising amount need to participate in either event. The typical walker raises $100 to make a difference in the fight against cancer (example: ask 10 of your closest friends and/or family for $10 = $100).

Who should I make my check out to?
Please make all checks payable to: North Shore Cancer WALK.

What if a check is made out to me, not North Shore Cancer WALK?
If a donor makes the check out to you, simply endorse the check with your signature and "Payable to North Shore Cancer WALK" and submit it with the donation form. Please note that the account holder on the check will receive the tax receipt from North Shore Medical Center.

Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes. All monetary donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Where do I turn in my donations?
All checks should be made out to North Shore Cancer WALK. It's best to turn in your donations in one of the following ways:

-Online donations are accepted on our website: northshorecancerwalk.org.

-For checks, use the sponsor sheets provided and mail it to: North Shore Cancer WALK,

P.O. Box 3019, Boston, MA 02241-3019

-You can also turn them in on WALK day at the registration tent which opens at 7:30 a.m.

How are offline donations processed and when will they show up on my fundraising page?
Offline donations should be mailed to: North Shore Cancer WALK, P.O. Box 3019, Boston, MA 02241-3019. Once they are received and processed they will show up on your fundraising page. It takes 3 to 5 business days from the time of receipt for offline donations to show up on your fundraising page.

If several people give me cash donations can I write one check for that amount and turn it in?
We do not recommend you deposit the cash into your own account and write a check for the amount; the IRS will consider that deposit income in your account and you will be taxed on the amount. Additionally, if a check is written from your account, you will receive the tax receipt. It isn't possible to have a check written from your personal account credited to another donor.
For any cash donation you receive, please convert the cash to a cashier's check and mail it with a completed donation form. Please be sure to include the donor's personal information on the donation form so that an accurate receipt can be generated for tax purposes. If you have several cash donations from different donors and want to convert them to one check, you can accompany one cashier's check with multiple donation forms to indicate the amount that each donor contributed. Each donor will receive a tax receipt for the amount specified on their donation form.

Do you accept matching gifts?
Yes, a simple way to double or triple your gift is to find out if your company matches donations. Contact your human resources department for more information. If they match gifts, they may have you complete a matching gift form and mail it to our organization. You can send those forms to: NSMC Development, 81 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970.

2011 Taste of the North Shore

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Click here to purchase tickets!

Below are just a few of the items we will have for auction at the event.

Live Auction Items

L-01 Wine Cooler & Wine

Wine Chiller with a collection of wines. Haeir 12 bottle wine fridge with LED temperature display. Wines include: Staglin 2004, Darioush 2007, Poetry 2003, Viader 2003, Caymus 2005 and Kelleher 2006.

Donated By: Mark Forziati

L-02 BBQ for 20 Guests & 2 Cases of Beer

Kick off the summer season with a BBQ from McKinnon's and beer from Cape Ann Brewery! BBQ includes: 4lbs Sirloin Patties, 2lbs Original Marinated Sirloin Tips, 2lbs Marinated Chicken Breasts, 3lbs McKinnon's Hot Dogs, 2lbs Home-style Potato Salad, Rolls & Buns, 3 Ready Mix Garden Salads, 2-12 Packs of Soda and 1 Watermelon.

Donated By: McKinnon's & Cape Ann Brewery

L-03 4 Red Sox vs. Blue Jays Tickets & Dice K Baseball

4 tickets in the first row of the State Street Pavilion Box, Monday, April 18^th with Parking. Baseball autographed by Dice K Matsuzaka.

Donated By: Acura of Peabody & Red Sox Foundation

L-04 Jamaican Villa

Enjoy a one-week stay at the Pinnacle Villa, Tryall Club in Jamaica! Imagine yourself at an exclusive Caribbean country club, spread over 2,200-acres on the north coast of Jamaica. Add an 18^th century Georgian Great House, a celebrated golf course, a modern tennis center and a white sand beach. What more could you need?

Donated By: Jennifer Flanagan

L-05 Autographed Curt Schilling Baseball

Have your own piece of Red Sox memorabilia with an autographed baseball, signed by former pitcher, Curt Schilling

Donated By: Curt Schilling

L-06 Collectible Fenway Park Wine Bottle

Wine bottle etched with the Fenway Park scoreboard from the 4^th Game of the 2007 ALCS against the Yankees.

Donated By: Jack Walsh, Dancing Sands

L-07 Wentworth By The Sea – spa & resort

Enjoy a weekend away with the girls, guys or your special someone. Wentworth by the Sea offers great weekend packages for any occasion. The perfect destination for a romantic getaway, family vacation or group, Wentworth by the Sea, Marriott Hotel of the Year, is just an hour north of Boston.

Donated By: Electric Insurance

L-08 Grilling Package

Grab your friends and neighbors and enjoy a weekend with a Brinkman 4 burner gas grill 12000 BTU side burner with Flip out accessory rack. $100 Butchery gift certificate, Deluxe 3 piece BBQ grilling accessories, Coleman Cooler, Case of Beer, 2 Bottles of Wine, Marinade, Apron and Chef Statue

Donated By: The Butchery and Joan Noyes in Memory of her husband Charlie

L-09 4 Red Sox vs. Yankee Tickets in the State Street Pavilion Box, April 9th with Parking

Watch the Red Sox take on the Yankess at their second home game of the 2011 season!

Donated By: Danversbank

Silent Auction Items

Item # 1 $50 Gift Certificate

A Girl's Place provides spa & themed parties for girls ages 2-14. We travel to your home or venue for the ultimate birthday party!

Donated By: A Girl's Place

Item # 2 One-hour Massage

If you're looking for ultimate relaxation and a healthier you - you've come to the right place. Each session is individually custom tailored to your unique needs.

Donated By: Ann Sousa

Item # 3 One-hour Massage

If you're looking for ultimate relaxation and a healthier you - you've come to the right place. Each session is individually custom tailored to your unique needs.

Donated By: Ann Sousa

Item # 4 Salem Seal Decorative Tile

Each tile is hand-selected for its beautiful color and character. Carved from large marble blocks, no two stones will ever be alike. Handcrafted in New England.

Donated By: Bernard's Jewelers, Salem MA

Item # 5 Sapphire Teeth Whitening

Brighten up your smile with a Sapphire Teeth Whitening treatment.

Donated By: Dr. Corben of Salem

Item # 6 $30 Magpie Designz Gift Card

Magpie Designz creates custom and personalized jewelry to fit everyone's style. Each piece hand stamped here in beautiful New England.

Donated By: Magpie Designz

Item # 7 Make Up Lesson

Look fabulous everyday or for a special occasion with a makeup lesson at Rouge Cosmetics.

Donated By: Rouge Cosmetics, Salem MA

Item # 8 Silpada Necklace & Watch

These are the perfect accessory for any outfit.

Donated By: Sharon Shea

Item # 9 Silpada Earrings & Bracelet

These are the perfect accessory for any outfit. Includes: earring backs and a polishing cloth.

Donated By: Sharon Shea

Item # 10 1-Hour In-Home Yoga Class

In-home, one hour yoga session with Gwen Hagerty, RYT. Specializing in Vinyasa flow, tailored to your individual needs. No equipment or experience necessary, just you and your breath!

Donated By: Gwen Hagerty

Item # 11 1-Hour In-Home Yoga Class

In-home, one hour yoga session with Gwen Hagerty, RYT. Specializing in Vinyasa flow, tailored to your individual needs. No equipment or experience necessary, just you and your breath!

Donated By: Gwen Hagerty

Item # 12 Complete Car Detail

Remember how great you felt about your vehicle the day you drove it home? Just drop off the keys and let our Acura Detail Team do the rest.

Donated By: Acura of Peabody

Item # 13 Beverly Athletic Club Pass

Summer is right around the corner! Get fit with a one 3-month membership, a personal training session and one 6-week enrollment in Bootcamp.

Donated By: Beverly Athletic Club

Item # 14 Coco Key Overnight Stay with Four Pack of Tickets

We make kids happy! CoCo Key Water Resorts are a close to home. Escape from the everyday. Located in Danvers, MA you're sure to find gallons of fun right in your family's backyard!

Donated By: CoCoKey Resort

Item # 15 Coco Key Four Pack of Tickets

We make kids happy! CoCo Key Water Resorts are a close to home. Escape from the everyday. Located in Danvers, MA you're sure to find gallons of fun right in your family's backyard!

Donated By: CoCoKey Resort

Item # 16 Eurostoves Gift Certificate

Learn to cook an exciting new meal with a gift certificate for a cooking class.

Donated By: Eurostoves

Item # 17 Restaurant Gift Certificates

(4) $50 Gift Certificates to any Barnsider Restaurants: Beverly Depot or Hardcover in Danvers

Donated By: North Shore 104.9 FM

Item # 18 Twosome NSMC Golf Classic at Turner Hill, Monday, June 13, 2011

Complimentary 18-hole round of golf for two, box lunches for all guests upon arrival, cocktail reception and awards ceremony and a unique golf gift for you and your guest.

Donated By: North Shore Medical Center

Item # 19 Treadwell’s Ice Cream Party for 25

Whether your event is in Boston or Boston's North Shore suburbs, a legendary Treadwell's Ice Cream party is the perfect way to create memories.

Donated By: Treadwell's Ice Cream

Item # 20 Glen Big Baby Davis Signed Basketball

Own a piece of Boston sports memorabilia with a basketball signed by the Celtics’ Glen Davis.

Donated By: Boston Celtics

Item # 21 Red Sox vs. Blue Jays Tickets, April 15th

(2) Tickets to watch the Red Sox take on the Blue Jays! Enjoy the view from the NESN Suite at Fenway Park on April 15, 2011. Food and drinks are provided.

Donated By: Eastern Bank

Item # 22 Red Sox vs. Blue Jays Tickets, July 6th

(4) Tickets to watch the Red Sox take on the Blue Jays! Enjoy 4 tickets in Grandstand Section 24 at Fenway Park on July 6, 2011.

Donated By: Lynn Daily Item

Item # 23 Autographed Wes Welker Football

Football autographed by New England Patriots Player Wes Welker

Donated By: NE Patriots Charitable Foundation

Item # 24 Autographed Mark Recchi Hockey Puck

Own a piece of Boston sports memorabilia with a Boston Bruins puck autographed by Mark Recchi

Donated By: The Boston Bruins

Item # 25 Autographed Jon Lester Baseball

Own a piece of Boston sports memorabilia with a baseball autographed by Red Sox Pitcher, Jon Lester.

Donated By: People’s United Bank

Item # 26 Clambake Gift Basket

The Clambake-To-Go for two includes two Maine lobsters, steamer clams, corn on the cob, our homemade clam chowder and watermelon. Everything is cooked and ready to be picked up and taken home and enjoyed!

Donated By: C&C Lobster, Peabody

Item # 27 Harbor Sweets Gift Basket

Harbor Sweets Chocolates are made with lots of time, no preservatives and the finest ingredients.

Donated By: Deschamps Printing

Item # 28 Gardening Basket

Love all things green? Enjoy this basket with gardening tools, gloves, seeds, pots, solar garden light, large collapsible bag, kneeling pad, & other garden themed items.

Donated By: Electric Insurance

Item # 29 Margarita Basket

Grab your friends for a night of Margaritas! Enjoy all the fixin's along with some great Maragritaville tunes.

Donated By: Danversbank – Compliance Team

Item # 30 Something Sweet Gift Basket

Who doesn't love a sweet treat? Enjoy a variety of sweet treats like chocolates, fudge, candy and a gift certificate to come in and see our newly renovated store.

Donated By: Something Sweet in Peabody

Item # 31 Assortment of Wine

Enjoy 12 bottles of a variety of wines…one for every month!

Donated By: WALK/RUN Steering Committee

Item # 32 Case of Angel’s Landing Cabernet

For the wine lover! Enjoy a case of Angel’s Landing Cabernet

Donated By: Kappy’s Fine Wine & Spirits

Item # 33 Kappy’s Fine Wine & Spirits Gift Certificate

Visit a Kappy's Distributor and for their large selection of Malt Scotches, Exotic Liqueurs, Wines of the World, Micro and Craft Brews.

Donated By: Kappy’s Fine Wine & Spirits

Item # 34 Blue Sky Martini Basket

Includes: 2 Martini Glasses, A bottle of Vodka, A bottle of Blue Curacao, A bottle of Sweet Vermouth, A ½ lb box of assorted handmade chocolates, dipped and decorated pretzels, Pecan Turtles and Recipes for Martini’s

Donated By: The Kauler Family

Item # 35 Whole Foods Gift Card

Grab some great goodies!

Donated By: Whole Foods Swampscott

Item # 36 Lottery Treasure Chest

Want to hit it big? You might just do that with this chest filled with $200 in Massachusetts lottery instant tickets.

Donated By: In memory of Bob Noyes, from his wife Joan and Ann & Kevin Noyes.

Item # 37 Wicked Running Basket

Includes: Wicked Running Club 2011 membership, Wicked Running Club Winter Hat, New England Running Company Gift Certificate, Registration for Miles Over the Moon July 15th race. And other running supplies!

Donated By: Wicked Running Club

Item # 38 Coby 32” LCD TV

Coby's 32" LCD TV offers a premium viewing experience, featuring brilliant picture, liquid-crystal display, and dual ATSC/NTSC tuners for great reception of digital signal (DTV-ready).

Donated By: Tri-City Sales

Item # 39 Home Service Call

If it’s service you need, Douglass Appliance Center is the company to call.

Donated By: Douglass Appliance

Item # 40 Home Service Call

If it’s service you need, Douglass Appliance Center is the company to call.

Donated By: Douglass Appliance

Item # 41 Home Service Call

If it’s service you need, Douglass Appliance Center is the company to call. .

Donated By: Douglass Appliance

Item # 42 $100 Shea Brothers Gift Certificate and Furniture Care Kit

Visit Shea Brothers for all your upholstery and decorating needs.

Donated By: Shea Brothers Upholstery & Décor

Item # 43 $100 Lightshed Photography Package

Let Lightshed Photography capture a special moment.

Donated By: Lightshed Photography

Item # 44 Print/Online Advertising Branding Package in The Daily Item/Itemlive.com

(2) 2 column X 4" print ads and a Skyscraper ad (160 X 600 pixels) for two weeks online

Donated By: Lynn Daily Item

Item # 45 Framed Photographs

Add some interest to any room with 3 framed and matted 5x7 black and white prints.

Donated By: Meg Wright

Item # 46 “Sparrow Landing” Drawing

Pen and Ink Drawing by Joan Hooper

Donated By: Joan Hooper

Item # 47 “Beverly Jog” Painting

15"x20" Oil Painting by William A. Hill, 1886-1969

Donated By: New England Gallery, Andover MA

2011 WALK/RUN Tributes Book

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The Tributes Book is an annual publication distributed to thousands on the North Shore. This commemorative book contains tributes, memories and words of support to those who have battled cancer or walked through out the years. Honor a loved one or wish someone success by submitting a tribute with the form below. For questions contact Meg Wright at cancerwalk@partners.org.

Meet Kevin Noyes- 2011 WALK/RUN Chairperson

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People always called my father, Bob, “the quiet Noyes.” Gentle and hardworking, my dad was never one to complain—not when he began treatment two years ago at the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center for his third bout of lung cancer and not even when it became clear that the disease would take his life.

So, when I was asked to chair the 2011 North Shore Cancer WALK, I couldn’t think of a better way to honor my father’s memory or the compassionate care he received at North Shore Medical Center. I also wanted to do what I could to pay tribute to the courage of cancer survivors like my mother and cousin and to patients and families throughout the North Shore whose lives have been touched by cancer.

I’ve been involved in the Cancer WALK for 12 years as Director of the Danversbank Charitable Foundation. Each year, I’ve been struck by the outpouring of community spirit and support. As the years have gone on and my own family has been touched by cancer, I’ve gained a firsthand understanding of the difference the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center and its expert care team make every day.

My goal is to make this year’s Cancer WALK the most successful yet. We’re building off the momentum of last year’s WALK with our 2nd annual Taste of the North Shore event on April 6th, (where my wife and I will celebrate our 20^th wedding anniversary!). And we’re working to grow the 5K Cancer RUN we introduced in 2010.

This year’s WALK will be a very special one for me and for my family, and I know the day will bring a mix of emotions. I’ll be missing my father, but I’ll also be grateful for the life-saving care that so many of my family members, colleagues, and neighbors have received thanks to NSMC.

During my father’s treatment, my son Ben wrote a poem in his honor. Called “Cancer Soldier,” it includes this passage, which perhaps best sums up the reason I’m so proud to be a part of the Cancer WALK:

He’s my idol after being in and out of the hospital

Being brave to fight with such honor

Teaching me a life lesson all at once

Kevin Noyes

Chairman, 2011 North Shore Cancer WALK

North Shore Medical Center Appoints Danversbank’s Kevin Noyes As Chair of the 2011 North Shore Cancer Walk

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December 02, 2010

Danvers, MA – North Shore Medical Center and Danversbank are pleased to announce that the bank’s Director of Compliance and the Danversbank Charitable Foundation, Inc., Kevin Noyes, will serve as the chairperson for the 2011 North Shore Cancer WALK. Danversbank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Danvers Bancorp, Inc.

Kevin has been involved in several aspects of the walk over the last eleven years, most recently as a member of the 20th Anniversary WALK Steering Committee. As Director of the Danversbank Charitable Foundation, Inc., he has played an influential role in the bank’s support of the walk and helped secure a $150,000 charitable donation to the North Shore Medical Center.

Kevin’s interest and dedication to the walk has been both personal and professional, as his father passed away from cancer this past August. “I was truly honored to be asked to serve as next year’s chairperson, but saddened at the same time. It brought up a lot of emotion for me, but I knew I had to do it, not only to represent the bank’s involvement with the center, but to honor both of my parents who have been afflicted with cancer and also to recognize the great care my father received from the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center,” he said. “My mother is a breast cancer survivor and my dad had a long cancer battle of his own—although being the guy that he was, he rarely complained. Needless to say, my role in next year’s walk is very special to me.”

Pictured is the Noyes family team at the 2010 Cancer WALK this past June.

About the 2011 North Shore Cancer WALK & RUN
Founded in 1991, North Shore Medical Center’s North Shore Cancer WALK has raised over $16 million for cancer research. The 21st annual, 6.2 mile North Shore Cancer WALK will take place on Sunday, June 26th, 2011 and wind through historic Salem. The second annual, 3.1 mile North Shore Cancer Run will take place following the walk. For more information visit www.northshorecancerwalk.org or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NorthShoreCancerWALK

About Danversbank
Danversbank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Danvers Bancorp, Inc., a holding company with approximately $2.6 billion in total assets. Danvers Bancorp, Inc., through Danversbank, offers a wide range of commercial and retail banking services, including commercial and industrial loans, commercial real estate loans, owner-occupied residential mortgages and consumer loans, treasury management, debit and credit card products, online banking, and investment management services. Danversbank operates a total of 28 branches in the following communities: Andover, Beverly, Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Danvers, Hamilton, Malden, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Middleton, Needham, Peabody, Reading, Revere, Salem, Saugus, Topsfield, Waltham, Wilmington, and Woburn, Massachusetts. As a member of both the FDIC and the Depositors Insurance Fund, Danversbank has 100% deposit insurance coverage, regardless of account balance.

MGH 18th Annual Fall Benefit and Celebration

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The Friends of Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center invite you to their

18th Annual Fall Benefit and Celebration
Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 6:00 pm
John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse

Located on Fan Pier overlooking Boston Harbor

A cocktail buffet, auction and festive evening, featuring:
Book signings by exciting local authors, including Joanne Chang, Barbara Lynch, Shonda Schilling and Granville Toogood
Delicious food and festive libations from The Catered Affair
Docent-led tours of the courthouse
Incredible items to bid on in the live auction
Specialty beer tasting by Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project

View the invitation for more information

For tickets, contact The Friends at 617.724.6426 or email: friendsofmghcancer@gmail.com

FED UP WITH CANCER

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Friends Fighting Cancer

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Cure for Cleavage Costume Party!

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2010 Video

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Thank you again to all those who came out and supported and participated. We really appreciate it!

2010 Cancer WALK

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Here is a sneak peek at some of the day's photos....

Tributes - 20 Stories

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Chris McCann

Founder, NSMC Cancer WALK

The idea for the first Cancer WALK grew from brainstorming sessions I had with Mike Geaney, who was the CEO of Salem Hospital at the time, and Dr. Joseph Halperin, who was the Chief of Medical Oncology. In 1991, we had a vision to relocate the hospital’s cancer program to an independent facility at Centennial Park in Peabody—which later became the first Cancer Center—and we were looking for a way to raise funds. We also wanted to raise awareness of the scope of our services and our collaboration with Mass General.
Dr. Halperin was an avid cyclist and suggested a fundraiser like the Pan-Mass Challenge, but we wanted an event with broader appeal, where hundreds from the community, young and old, rich and poor, could participate. That’s when we decided that a walk would be ideal!
The next decision was to name the event—The Salem Hospital Cancer WALK. In 1991, cancer wasn’t talked about as openly as it is today. There was concern that people would be reluctant to support an event with the “C” word so prominent. But we felt that this was the time to educate people, to promote awareness and early detection of cancer. The WALK would be an opportunity to feature the wide range of support and services that were available for cancer patients and their families, close to home, here on the North Shore. The WALK also would let patients and their families know that they weren’t going through this terrible illness alone and that there are success stories. It also would give them a way to honor the memories of those who had fought valiantly against cancer.
Since broad-based community support would be critical to our success, we enlisted as co-chairs one of the top businessmen in our community, Tri-City Sales owner David Cohen, and the president of the 600-member Salem Hospital Aid Association, Diane Barbour. They soon led a committee of 85 that organized, recruited, and solicited walkers, teams, and sponsors from across the North Shore.
Our goal that first year was to have 1,500 walkers participate and raise $100,000. But on Sunday, June 23, 1991, more than 5,000 walkers marched the 10K route through downtown Salem and raised $247,000. Needless to say, it was a huge celebration!
My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2000 and had surgery at NSMC. I’m happy to say that he’s a survivor. He hasn’t missed a single WALK, and we’ll be at the Willows again this year with our family for the 20th anniversary.
The success of the WALK would not have been possible without the outpouring of support from the medical center’s employees, our patients and their families, the city of Salem, and businesses across the entire North Shore community. As a fundraiser, I’m proud of the millions of dollars that have been raised to provide the best cancer care right here in our backyard. But I am most proud to have personally known countless patients who have been touched by the Cancer WALK during these 20 years. Their courage still inspires me!

Randy Brown

Business Manager, General Electric Lynn Manufacturing Operation; Team Captain, General Electric Team

The NSMC Cancer WALK is an annual tradition for our plant. This year’s WALK will be the 20th for our team.
General Electric is the largest team participant in the WALK. Each year, we put together a group of anywhere from 250 to 400 walkers. We have engineers, administrators, machinists, inspectors, and everyone in between—plus friends and family.
Volunteering and community service are an integral part of the GE culture, but the Cancer WALK is special. It has personal meaning for many of our employees whose own lives—or the lives of someone they know—have been touched by cancer. I personally got involved in 1996 to honor the memory of a friend’s wife who lost her battle with cancer when she was only in her 40s.
Every year, our team is joined or supported by colleagues who are dealing with the disease. The way they are able to go about their jobs and their lives is truly humbling. The fact that they can find the capacity to help others despite their own challenges inspires us all to keep going.
Coordinating a team of our size requires a lot of organization and planning. I work with a group of 20 to 30 team captains to recruit participants and donations and coordinate a silent auction and t-shirt design competition, among other activities. We work like crazy, but it’s a lot of fun.
The WALK truly is a team effort because it brings together people from different areas throughout GE. We not only end up with the best ideas but we also get to develop relationships with colleagues we may not have known before.
Over the years, we’ve gotten to know many of the Cancer Center staff. They always impress us with how supportive, sensitive, and sincere they are. We are fortunate to have such a resource in our community.
For me, the best part of the WALK comes when it’s over and I look back at photos taken during the event. While we’re planning for the WALK, we push ourselves and each other to raise as much money as we can. You forget all about that hard work when you see the joy on peoples’ faces and remember that there’s a story behind each one.

Rose Watson

Patient Services Coordinator, Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center; Co-team captain, Living Proof; Cancer Survivor

I began working in the Radiology department at Salem Hospital in 1994. That same year, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and walked in my first NSMC Cancer WALK. I credit Dr. Steven McAfee and early detection to a relatively quick treatment regimen—surgery only, with no chemotherapy or radiation. I continued to participate in the WALK for the next six years, never imagining that one day I would work at the Cancer Center and see firsthand the enormous difference the WALK makes in the lives of patients every day.
In 2001, I applied for a part-time job at the Cancer Center. I loved the job and the place immediately—and I still do. I always try to give our patients lots of encouragement to face their treatments and to expect a good outcome. After all, I am “living proof.” Over time, I have become a patient advocate, lobbying doctors and nurses to make changes to improve the comfort and efficiency of the Cancer Center. I’m happy to say that the doctors listen to me!
Cancer touched my life again three years ago when I lost my husband, Tom, to the disease. Less than a month later, I found myself at the Willows, preparing to head out on another WALK. Now, I had more reason to walk than ever.
Despite all that has happened, the WALK remains a life-affirming experience for me. I know many of the patients personally and it’s great to see them at the WALK and give them a hug. For me, the highlight always is crossing the finish line. It means I made it in more ways than one—we all have.
Since joining the Cancer Center in 2001, I have been amazed at the constant improvements to the facility that were made possible because of the Cancer WALK. And, now, with the new Cancer Center in Danvers we have a place that truly matches the state-of-the-art care we provide. I can’t see myself stopping work at the Cancer Center or on the WALK anytime soon!

Dick Moore
Former Board Chair, North Shore Medical Center Foundation; Retired Senior Vice President, Eastern Bank Wealth Management; WALK Finance Volunteer

Judy Moore
North Shore Medical Center Development Office Administrator; WALK Finance Volunteer

Dick: We’ve been part of the Cancer WALK since day one. I was on Salem Hospital’s Planned Giving Committee and was working at the Naumkeag Trust Company. Chris McCann, founder of the WALK, called and asked if I would handle the finances for an event the hospital was organizing to raise money for the cancer program. I’m the treasurer of the Topsfield Fair, so I got several volunteers from our cash room to help out with that first WALK. We’re all still counting the money for the WALK today.
Judy: We weren’t sure what to expect that first year. We thought the WALK would be a nice event for the community and maybe raise around $50,000. We started counting the money at 8:30 in the morning and finished around 3 o’clock in the afternoon. We ended up with $275,000. I remember Chris coming into the cash room and all of us crying. It far exceeded our wildest dreams, and it’s only grown since then.
Dick: One of the most memorable years was 1999, when Jack Welch, the famous General Electric CEO, was the honorary WALK chairman. I was the chair of the Charitable Foundation, and a group of us went to Connecticut to meet with him. He’s originally from Salem and he felt a great sense of responsibility for making the WALK a success. He asked for a short list of CEOs in the area and called each of them personally. His participation propelled the WALK to the $1 million mark that year.
Judy: That was a special milestone for all of us. I remember thinking, my goodness, we started out hoping to raise $50,000 and now we’ve hit $1 million! It showed just how deeply people believed in the cause.
Dick: They say it takes a village to raise a child. I think the same is true for providing top cancer care. As I look back over the years, I’m struck by all the good the WALK has done. Just look at the alliance with Mass General, the state-of-the-art Cancer Center in Danvers, and the inspiring stories of the thousands of patients who have benefited from the care they received at North Shore Medical Center.
Judy: We always hope that each WALK will be our last one because there will be a cure for cancer. But, for now, we’re happy to do what we can to help NSMC continue to deliver the best care to the North Shore community.

Fran Carbrey
WALK Administrator, 1991-2005

When we started the Cancer WALK in 1991, our goal was to bring help and hope to patients and their families through the building of the Cancer Center. We wanted the WALK to be something that would grow and sustain itself over time.
The WALK has always been about the patients. That was true during the 15 years I was involved in planning the WALK, and it’s the same spirit that drives the WALK today.
I loved working on the WALK because I knew that we were helping people and making a difference in their lives. We used to get so excited when patients would come into our office before the WALK to help out, to drop off money or to visit. It always gave us a lift and reminded us what we were working toward. At one point, we had almost 20 volunteers—and some of them are still helping out today.
The WALK is such a popular event because it brings the community together in a common cause. There isn’t a family on the North Shore that doesn’t have a link to cancer, whether it’s through a loved one, a friend, or a neighbor. That’s why so many people want to do whatever they can to help.
I’m retired now, but I remember the WALK as a time to step back and take stock. Each year, when I saw the thousands of people gathered at the Willows, I was struck by the fact that they all were there for a reason—to rally for each other and for the patients. Each person, no matter how sick they were or how deeply cancer had affected their lives, always had a smile on their face.

Brian Cranney
Owner, Cranney Companies and Cranney Home Services; Chair, WALK Logistics Committee

The first year of the Cancer WALK, I participated as a walker. I was in the Salem Rotary, and a group of Rotarians had formed a team. I was overwhelmed by the sight of thousands of people walking for a cause so close to their hearts. I decided that from then on I needed to get more involved.
For the last 18 years, I’ve been organizing the logistics of the WALK. Our team gets down to the Willows around 5:30 a.m. on WALK day and we’re there until about noon. We have a great group of volunteers—from bus drivers to parking attendants to people at the registration desk. Many of us have worked on this event together for years, so we’ve got it down to a science.
I always call the Cancer WALK “The People’s Walk.” From the beginning, North Shore Medical Center found a way to get the average person involved and to show them how the money raised directly benefits the entire community—from the building of the first Cancer Center in Peabody to the new facility in Danvers. People know that if they should ever need cancer care, we have the best right here at home.
The day of the WALK is an emotional rollercoaster for me. When a bus pulls up and I see someone I know who has beaten the disease, I’m smiling and happy. The next minute, someone else will get off the bus wearing a t-shirt in memory of a loved one, and I have tears in my eyes. I always wear sunglasses.
Cancer continues to affect too many people, and I’d love to see the tide turn on the disease. I lost my father to cancer when he was in his 70s, and I recently lost my brother, who was only 52. But, every year the WALK reminds me that for some people the tide has turned. They’ve been able to get cancer-free, not just for a month or a year but in some cases for 20 years. They’ve beaten it and they’re still beating it. Those success stories are just one more reason to keep on going.

Francie Croft, R. R. T.
Supervisor, NSMC Respiratory Care Department; Team Captain, The Lung Rangers

Our department has been walking as a team since the very first Cancer WALK, and we’ve been growing every year. We started out with a different team name, but after a couple of years we held a contest among ourselves to come up with a new name and that’s how we got The Lung Rangers.
Since our staff works every other weekend, not every team member can participate in the actual WALK. So, we have two fundraisers during the year that allow everyone to be involved as much as they can. We do a hospital-wide raffle in June and a bake sale and apple pie sale just before Thanksgiving. Everyone in the hospital always looks forward to them because they’ve been a tradition for so long.
Through the years, we’ve seen many of our patients either walking or sitting on the sidelines waving to the crowd. We’ve also seen employees who have retired from the hospital but who still go down to the Willows to cheer people on. I think everyone likes to be a part of the WALK because they know that it helps NSMC provide the best care right in our backyard.
Two years ago, one of our respiratory therapists, Glenda Brown, died from cancer. The WALK that year was very special to us because we did everything in her name. Nearly every year, some member of our team has a family member or loved one who is being treated for cancer. We are always walking for someone.
My own family has been deeply affected by cancer. Since 1993, I’ve lost my mother and two sisters to the disease. That experience is what drives me, and that’s what’s in my heart when I work on the WALK each year. If I can help make life a little easier for patients and their families, it’s well worth putting in the time and effort to help raise funds for the Cancer Center.

Jim Crosby
Owner, Crosby’s Marketplace; Chair; NSMC WALK Refreshments

Like most people, I’ve had experience with cancer. When I was a young man, I lost a 12-year-old cousin to brain cancer. He was buried in his Boy Scout uniform, and I’ve never forgotten that image. Through the years, cancer has affected my and my wife’s families as well as our employees and their families.
The WALK is a true team effort for our company. We kick into high gear about 90 days before the event—everything from mailing letters with the NSMC Development staff to reserving refrigerator trailers for the thousands of bottles of water, soda, and juice we’ll need. The food industry is quite generous, and we enjoy working with our suppliers to secure drinks and refreshments for the walkers. Bananas are a particularly popular item—we go through as many as 3,000 that day!
As I look back on 20 years of involvement in the WALK, I’m proud to have been part of something that has done real good in peoples’ lives. My family is fortunate to have had the Resource Center at the new Cancer Center named in our honor, and it means a lot that our work on the WALK has helped the NSMC Cancer Center obtain state-of-the art equipment they need to give patients the best possible care.
No matter how busy I am on the day of the event, I always try to walk a bit of the route. As I top the hill on Lafayette Street, I’m always struck by the sea of people ahead. It’s a powerful reminder of the good in humanity.
When I’m at the Willows this year, I’ll reflect on the people I’ve known who have been affected by cancer. My hope is that we’ll make faster, even greater advances in the next 20 years so that we can finally beat this disease.

Lisa Carbone
Team Coordinator, Eastern Bank; Former Chairperson and Co-Chairperson of the North Shore Cancer WALK; Current Member, North Shore Cancer WALK Anniversary Committee

I’ve been participating in the Cancer WALK since it began. I was at the Loring Avenue branch of Eastern Bank and we had a team. At the time, the WALK was just a fun community thing for me to do as a young branch manager. It was a great way to meet people in the community and to get involved.
As the years went on, I became more aware of the great work the Cancer Center does and I embraced the mission of the WALK and the value it brings. It’s important to me that the funds we raise serve a tangible purpose. I like the fact that the money stays local and you can see the benefits right here in the community. If you go to the Cancer Center, you can see equipment that has been purchased with Cancer WALK dollars and talk to people who are in programs that have been made possible by funds raised through the WALK.
For the past 16 years, I’ve been coordinating all of Eastern Bank’s efforts for the WALK. Typically, we have between 125 and 150 walkers. The WALK is such an integral part of what we embrace as an institution—I can’t imagine the bank not being involved.
NSMC is and always has been a focal point for the North Shore community. The affiliation with Partners has made NSMC an even stronger organization. The access, expertise, and programs that now are delivered here have enormous benefit to everyone who lives on the North Shore. I feel very fortunate that I don’t have to go to Boston for everything—we’ve got great care right here.
I’m proud to have been affiliated with the WALK all these years. When I read the tribute boards at the Willows, I’m always struck by the expressions of love and the outpouring of support. It reminds me just how deeply cancer continues to affect peoples’ lives. Twenty years is a long time for any event to still be meaningful and viable in a community, so I think what we’ve accomplished with the Cancer WALK is pretty amazing.

Kevin Bottomley
President and CEO, Danversbank, Presenting Sponsor of the North Shore Cancer WALK

Kevin Noyes
1st Vice President, Danversbank; Director, Danversbank Charitable Foundation; Current Member, North Shore Cancer WALK Anniversary Committee

Bottomley: We’ve had a long association with North Shore Medical Center at the board level and from a charitable giving level. We’ve also had a Cancer WALK team for many years. When the opportunity arose for us to do more by supporting the WALK as the presenting sponsor, it was a natural fit.
Noyes: Being an asset to the community is a core value that everyone at Danversbank lives by, and the WALK is a true community event. Of all the charitable activities we participate in throughout the year, the WALK is always one of our biggest. Our Team Danversbank co-captains, Wendy Kelley and Tara Boucher, come around to each of us to seek donations, and our team draws about 30 employees each year, plus friends and family.
Bottomley: The WALK is always a moving experience. The magnitude of support and the number of people who take part, rain or shine, speak to the impact that cancer has on everyone’s lives and the world-class care that North Shore Medical Center provides. The hospital has been a stalwart of this community for decades. I can’t imagine the North Shore without it.
Noyes: This year’s Cancer WALK will have special meaning for me. My extended family has formed a team and we’ll be walking together. I recently lost an aunt to cancer, and my father is in hospice care. Throughout his battle, my father has had nothing but gratitude for the care he received at the Cancer Center. I can’t say enough about the skill and kindness with which Dr. McIntyre and his team treated my dad and how much they have helped us through this very difficult time.
Bottomley: When I’m at the Willows to help kick off the Cancer WALK this year, I’ll be thinking of family members, friends, and other close associates who have been touched by this disease. I’ll be missing those who won’t be with us to mark this milestone, but I’ll also be grateful for the many survivors who will.

Joel Schwartz, MD

FACP Director, Oncology Services, Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center

James McIntyre, MD
Chair, Radiation Oncology, Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center

Dr. Schwartz: I’ve participated in every Cancer WALK since it began. When we headed out on that first WALK in June 1991, there were people sitting in beach chairs along the side of the road in Salem asking, “What is this parade?” When we told them it was a walk to support a cancer program at Salem Hospital, many of them ran upstairs and brought down $5, $10, or $20 to contribute.
Dr. McIntyre: My first Cancer WALK was in 2002, before I had officially joined the hospital. I was interviewing for the chief position, and I came to see what the WALK was all about. It was a staggering experience. About a quarter of the way through, I felt that this event and this place were something special and I wanted to be a part of it.
Dr. Schwartz: From the start, people embraced the WALK. They felt personally invested in contributing to cancer care here in the community. The first Cancer Center in Peabody was built brick-by-brick with money raised through the WALK, and WALK funds supported several renovations to the center during the 15 years we were there. For the past three years, the money raised through the WALK went to support our new, state-of-the-art Cancer Center in Danvers. And this year, the WALK will fund the renovation of the inpatient cancer unit on the 9th floor of the Davenport Building in Salem and programs and services at the new Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center.
Dr. McIntyre: Cancer WALK dollars made it possible for us to be one of the first centers to buy a CT simulator to help improve the accuracy of radiation. Over the years, WALK funds also have been used to buy several state-of-the-art linear accelerators. More recently, the WALK made it possible for us to purchase new equipment for stereotactic body radiation, which is a highly focused form of therapy.
Dr. Schwartz: Our ability to build our program, to buy state-of-the-art equipment that attracted top talent, to become the kind of place that Mass General Hospital wanted to partner with—none of that would have been possible if it had not been for the money raised by the Cancer WALK. Without the WALK, we would not be treating patients in our new Cancer Center today.
Dr. McIntyre: Every year, patients tell us that they want to be able to participate in the WALK. Sometimes that means they’re simply able to hand out water at the end of the route, but it’s important for them just to be there. Day to day, it’s easy to get busy and forget to take a step back and look at the big picture of what we’re doing here at the Cancer Center. But then I go to the WALK and I’m reminded once again. I feel fortunate and privileged to be a part of it.
Dr. Schwartz: We always join NSMC CEO Bob Norton at the Willows to say a few words to kick off the WALK. When we come down from the podium, we are greeted by former patients who now are doing the WALK as cancer survivors. As a physician, that’s a remarkable feeling. We both look forward to seeing new faces this year.

Josh Chmara
Team Co-Captain, Team Z Marblehead

Emmy York

Co-Captain, Team Z Marblehead

We started Team Z Marblehead last year in honor of Marblehead High School Principal John Ziergiebel, who was battling cancer at the time. I was president of the Student Council and helped to organize 200 students, parents, and teachers to walk in the NSMC Cancer WALK.
The MHS student government designed t-shirts for the WALK. Each of the student classes generously donated money to buy the t-shirts, and we put all of the proceeds toward the WALK. We also encouraged all MHS extra-curricular groups, including clubs and athletic teams, to support the WALK. It was great to see everyone come together in support of a common cause.
In addition to our “school family,” many of our own families have been touched by cancer. Our goal in participating in the Cancer WALK was to bring hope to people who are dealing with cancer and to raise money to help actively fight the disease.
Four months after the Cancer WALK, Mr. Z lost his battle with cancer. His death was a terrible loss for everyone at MHS. We all loved Mr. Z. Every morning, no matter what the weather was, he would stand in front of the school and welcome all of the students as we came in. He was always at sporting events and concerts. He was a really special person.
Our team will be out at the Willows again this year. We’ll be thinking of Mr. Z and how he touched so many peoples’ lives. He was always supportive of his students, and I know he would be proud of us for getting out there to help make a difference.

Kathie Mitchell
Team Captain, Team Kathie Mitchell; Former North Shore Cancer WALK Spokesperson; Cancer Survivor

I was diagnosed with stage-four colon cancer in 2001. At the time, I was given a 30 percent chance of survival. My cancer has abated and returned several times since then, but thanks to NSMC—especially the skill and innovation of my oncologist, Dr. Ronald Weinger—I’m still here nearly nine years later.
Two years after my diagnosis, a friend of mine came to me with idea of participating in the Cancer WALK. We put together our first team in 2004 and had 50 or 60 people. The team has mushroomed from there. We keep growing every year, and we’ve raised more than $120,000 since we began.
My team is amazing. It’s comprised of family, friends and co-workers—many of whom have been with me since the beginning. Our slogan is “Walking to Make a Difference.” We have kids, and we have dogs. We have people who travel from as far as Ohio, and people who come down from New Hampshire and up from Rhode Island. We even have several members from the Worcester area. One year we celebrated the return of one of our walkers who had just come back from a tour in Iraq. It was quite an emotional experience.
The support we’ve received through the years has been incredible, even during tough economic times. For the last four years, the Salem Waterfront Hotel has paid for our team t-shirts. We always stop in during the WALK to thank them. They are a great example of how people come together for this event.
I owe my life to the care I’ve received at NSMC, and that’s why the WALK means so much to me. I know firsthand that every patient at NSMC is treated as a person first. The good that has come out of the Cancer Center far exceeds the sadness, and that alone is reason enough for me to continue giving the WALK everything I have.

Tom Gould

Owner, Treadwell’s Ice Cream; Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center Volunteer

My connection to the NSMC Cancer WALK began in the most unlikely of ways.
In 1999, after more than 22 years as a manager at General Electric in Lynn, I decided to retire and buy Treadwell’s Ice Cream in Peabody. Three years later, I was asked to donate ice cream at an NSMC Cancer Center Survivor Celebration, and I happily obliged. I enjoyed myself so much at the event that I asked Dr. Joel Schwartz if I could come to the Cancer Center more often and bring ice cream for the patients and staff. He didn’t need much convincing.
The following year I visited a few times. In less than a year, I was coming every month. The rest is history.
My visits to the Cancer Center are one of the highlights of my month. It makes me feel good to bring a bit of cheer to the patients. The staff seem to enjoy the treats too!
Over the years, I’ve gotten to know some of the patients so well that they send me Christmas cards and come to visit me in the store after they finish their treatments. Making those connections means a lot to me. It’s a way for me to give thanks for all of the good things that I have in my life and to bring a little happiness into the lives of people who are going through a challenging time in theirs.

Betty Maloney, R.N.
Practice Nurse, Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center

I’ve been walking in the NSMC Cancer WALK since 1994, just before the first Cancer Center in Peabody opened. At that time, I was working with oncology patients at Salem Hospital as an infusion nurse, and I felt it was important to support my patients and their families as they fought the disease.
Since I began walking, I have seen firsthand the improvements and advances the WALK funds have provided for the Cancer Center. When the first Cancer Center opened in 1994, we had radiation oncology and infusion nurses. Now, we have radiation oncology nurses, infusion nurses, nurse practitioners, and practice nurses to care for the 300+ patients who are treated at the new Cancer Center in Danvers each day.
WALK proceeds have helped to fund three linear accelerators to deliver radiation treatments, provide transportation for patients who have no rides, and support ancillary services such as Reiki, acupuncture, massage, and yoga for patients who could not otherwise afford them.
As a practice nurse, I work closely with our oncologists and spend most of my time on patient education and telephone triage. I have seen NSMC’s cancer patient population grow one hundred-fold because of early detection and treatment. I am particularly gratified to see that so many therapies now are available, so patients can choose a course of therapy that best suits their disease and their lifestyle. I don’t believe these advances would have been possible without the Cancer WALK, and that’s why I’ll be proud to lace up my sneakers once again and join thousands of others at the Willows in June.

Beth Lee Baldini
Team Captain, Living Proof; Former Chairperson, North Shore Cancer WALK; Cancer Survivor

My first Cancer WALK was in 1993. I had recently finished chemotherapy at NSMC Salem Hospital for non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
Eight years after first participating, I was asked to be the Chairperson of the WALK. That same year, the Salem Trolley began running in downtown Salem. Seeing the trolley sparked an idea. I decided to create a survivor team to show cancer patients past and present that there were brighter days ahead. We called ourselves “Living Proof,” and we’re still walking together today. We also started the “Survivors’ Trolley” to allow people who aren’t well enough to walk the route to ride alongside the walkers. Since 2001, we have had hundreds of survivors enjoy the ride.
In addition to walking with my team, I have volunteered at the Cancer Center since 1994. The job fits me like a glove. I talk to newly diagnosed patients, serve snacks to patients during treatments, and encourage everyone to focus on recovery and to remain positive about the future. I know what it feels like to be sick and afraid, and I am grateful to be healthy again and to be able to share hope with others.
When I was treated for cancer, the original Cancer Center in Peabody hadn’t yet opened. I’m proud to have contributed through the WALK not only to that first Center but also to the new, state-of-the-art Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center in Danvers. The new facility truly is a beautiful, healing environment and we are so fortunate to have it on the North Shore.

Kelley Cuffe Howells
Charter Walker, Cuffe’s Crusaders

I was a young single girl just starting out in my career when my family first participated in the NSMC Cancer WALK in 1991. I’ve walked with my family ever since. Now I’m married, and my husband and my children join me to do the WALK each year.
The Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home started the WALK tradition as a way to give back to our community. My father, Walter Cuffe, spearheaded our fundraising and social activities along with Paul Bergeron and Tom Newhall, the current manager of Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home. They have been the driving force behind 20 years of “Cuffe’s Crusaders.”
Back in 1991 we started the day at the Funeral Home with donuts, coffee, and t-shirts, and then we went as a group to the Willows. Our team grew as more families chose to honor their loved ones who were fighting cancer or had been lost to cancer by joining us to do the WALK. Our team got so big that we decided to meet in the Willows, and I created a quilt made from our past years’ team t-shirts to designate our spot.
When we began walking we just wanted to help others—we never imagined that we would be walking for our own family. But in 2008, my dad was diagnosed with cancer. He was treated immediately, and I am happy to say that he is now a healthy and active grandfather to my kids. He also walks every year—rain or shine.
The WALK has become an annual tradition for our family, our business, and our team. I have sewed 20 of our t-shirts onto the quilt, to fill the front and back. It looks like we will need an additional quilt next year. I look forward to making it.

Patrick DeIulis
Vice President, DeIulis Brothers Construction Company; Member, NSMC Development Committee

My first Cancer WALK was in 1993, the inaugural year of the DeIulis Brothers Team. My wife, Susan, was a radiation oncology technician and had previously walked with her co-workers at Salem Hospital. I was impressed by the outpouring of community support and watched it grow year after year.
Our family and company continued to participate annually in the WALK, and in 1997 DeIulis Brothers signed on as a corporate sponsor. We have been active in many North Shore organizations for years and have been longtime supporters of North Shore Medical Center. The WALK was a perfect fit for us. Family and community are things we hold dear, and we saw how deeply cancer affected families on the North Shore and what a difference the Cancer WALK made in their lives.
Three years later, it was our family who was touched by cancer when we lost Susan to melanoma. Suddenly the WALK took on new meaning for us. It became a family day of tribute.
The WALK is an emotional day for me and for my five sons, but we have come to look forward to our tradition. Members of our team arrive before dawn to claim our spot and set up a tent and grills to accommodate a barbecue for our extended family. Our team is more than 70 strong, and we have walkers of all ages—from senior citizens to kids in strollers.
Giving back is a value that has run deep in our family for generations. Everyone benefits from a healthy community, and as a father and an employer, it’s important to me that we have the high level of expertise and care that NSMC provides close to home. From my involvement in NSMC’s Development Committee, I have seen firsthand how committed the hospital’s leadership is to delivering the best possible care to the North Shore community. That’s why I’m proud to join my family, friends, and neighbors to help NSMC in the fight against cancer.

Joy and John Fisher, D.D.S.
Longtime NSMC Cancer WALK Volunteers

Joy: We have been manning the Cancer WALK registration tent since the beginning. In those days, we checked walkers in under the gazebo at the Willows because there were few enough that we could accommodate them under one tent. We also held special dinners to teach volunteers how to handle the checks, cash, piggy banks, and even donations of hair that would come in through the registration process. We would ring bells and horns for large donations that people walked in to the tent.
John: As a dentist, I have seen many of our patients battle cancer and the painful effects of the disease—including dental side effects. Participating in the WALK is another way we can show our support for their courage and determination in the face of this terrible disease.
Joy: With more than half of all walkers now registering online and more than half of the Cancer WALK donations raised online, times have changed since we set up our first table in 1991. For those who do bring in their funds on WALK day, we accept donations in sun, rain, howling wind, or anything else Mother Nature throws at us! We are just happy to do what we can to help in the fight against cancer.
John: When we are finished registering walkers, we relive our experiences of the day. We talk about our friends, family members, and patients who have struggled or are struggling with cancer. We talk about how fortunate we have been that we are able to share this experience with our family members who volunteer with us. We have always loved the good feelings we get from volunteering and we have no plans of stopping.

Mark Forziati
Current Spokesperson, North Shore Cancer WALK; Current Chairperson, North Shore Cancer WALK Anniversary Committee

This year’s Cancer WALK will be my 11th. It also will complete a decade-long promise I made to myself in 2000 to raise money for cancer research and treatment. That year marked the 10th anniversary of my father’s death from cancer, and I wanted to start the new millennium by doing what I could to help other patients and their families.
I did that first WALK on my own. As I made my way to the Willows that day, I saw a boy wearing a memorial T-shirt with a photo of him and his dad playing chess. That image really hit home for me. I realized that so many of the people there were just like me, dealing with the loss of a loved one. I knew it was going to be a tough day emotionally, but I also felt a sense of hope and purpose.
I brought my children the following year, and they’ve been walking ever since. Last year, my daughter, Marisa, joined with her classmates at Marblehead High School to organize their own WALK team, Team Z Marblehead. They walked in honor of their principal, John Ziergiebel, who was battling cancer and subsequently succumbed to it. The kids really inspired me. As the WALK chairperson, I’m committed to making this year’s event the most successful yet. One of the things we’ve done is to reach out to other schools throughout the North Shore to engage students and show them how they can make a difference.
It means a lot to me that the Cancer WALK will be held on June 20, 2010. In addition to being the 20th anniversary of the WALK, it will be the 20th anniversary—to the day—of my father’s death. I can’t think of a better way to honor his memory on Father’s Day.
When I’m at the Willows this year, I’ll be remembering my father and reflecting on how cancer impacts everyone. It can sneak up on you whether you’re young or old, and it’s a tough opponent. That’s why I want to do everything I can to ensure that everyone who faces cancer has a fighting chance.

4th Annual Fundraiser – Texas Hold 'Em Tournament

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4th Annual Fundraiser – Texas Hold 'Em Tournament
to benefit the North Shore Cancer Walk
in memory of Richard Viscay Sr.
(1/27/1950 – 10/27/2006)

Special Musical Guest: The Dirty Mac Blues Band

When: June 19, 2010
Where: Lynn Yacht Club, Lynnway, Lynn, MA

Time: 4pm ~ registration and $30 sit and go tourney

Winner of sit and go plays in main tourney for free! 5pm - 9pm ~ main tourney

*Note: Must be 21 years old to attend event and play
9pm – 11pm ~ The Dirty Mac Blues Band

Amount: $100* (includes tourney, food, and entertainment)
$25 (food and entertainment only) ~ cash bar

*preregistration preferred for tourney entry

Registration payable to: Donnette Benvenuto

100 Broadway, Lynn MA 01904
(please reference North Shore Cancer WALK 2010 on your checks/money orders)

OR:      Contact Donnette @ donnette77@yahoo.com or 781-405-6926
            Richie @ richardviscay@comcast.net or 781-248-6619


Prizes for the top 10 players (final table) include a LCD Television, Patriots and Red Sox tickets, gift certificates, and $2000 Amex Gift card to the winner! There will also be raffles and a silent auction during the event…and yes, Chuck-a-Luck will be back!

All proceeds will benefit the North Shore Cancer WALK

* Rich Viscay’s Walkers will be doing the WALK on Sunday June 20th in honor of Big Rich, join the team and walk for a good cause! For those who can't make it and would like to donate, go to: http://nsmcgiving.partners.org/donnette

The North Shore Cancer WALK is a 6.2 mile walk through historic Salem to benefit oncology services at the North Shore Medical Center and wellness programs at the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center.

Offline Donations

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We have gotten many questions regarding offline donations and how to have them reflected on your fundraising page. For these to show up on your page and be accounted for in your fundraising total you'll need to send the donations in to:

North Shore Cancer WALK

PO Box 3019

Boston, MA 02241-3019

Please be sure to include your name and your team name to ensure that the donations will be added to your total.

Offline donations are also accepted on the day of the WALK. Bring your donations to the Registration tent at the Salem Willows.

Creating a Friendly URL for Your Team Page

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This allows you to create an easy URL for your Team Page to tell people and email around that will directly link to your fundraising page.

You need to be at your Dashboard (login and it's the first page that will come up). Click on the My Team button. Click on Design My Team's Webpage.

Next you'll want to enter in what you want your Team's URL to be. A common choice is your team name (Cruizin' for Susan, Team Z). Only the team captain will be able to create the URL for the team page.

Once you enter what you want the URL to be click on the Check Mark. This will let you know if the name is available. If it is available then click Apply Friendly URL. If it is not available then you will need to modify the name.

You will then have a direct link to your Team's Page!

Creating a Friendly URL for Your Individual Page

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This allows you to create an easy URL to tell people and email around that will directly link to your fundraising page.

You need to be at your Dashboard (login and it's the first page that will come up). Click on Design My Webpage.

Next you'll want to enter in what you want your URL to be. A common choice is your name (jimsmith or jsmith). If you are the team captain make sure you don't put your team name as your URL. You'll want to use that for your team page.

Once you enter what you want the URL to be click on the Check Mark. This will let you know if the name is available. If it is available then click Apply Friendly URL. If it is not available then you will need to modify the name.

If you would like to add a Friendly URL to your Team Page please see the post: Creating a Friendly URL for Your Team Page.

Save the Date!

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Ira Gives Back

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Help Ira Give Back
Join Ira Lexus of Danvers Facebook page by hitting the "Like" button on their page. There are great Fan benefits as well including a chance to win tickets to Kiss Concert 2010 and other cool stuff. If they reach 1,000 fans by June 20th, Ira Lexus of Danvers will donate $2,500 to the North Shore Cancer WALK! Please suggest to friends and help support the Cancer WALK!

Who Are You Walking For?

2010-04-28T06:03:00.000-07:00

We recently posted this on our Facebook page and here are the responses:

Walking in memory of my Dad, Leonard H. Mosher! I've participated on and off about 15 years.

I will be walking for my friend, Dennis Rich (Hungry for Life). This will b my second year and I will have the honor of walking with some of the greatest people God created!!

I'm walking in memory of several family members and in honor of several other family members and friends. Sad to say I walked the first year and then not again until now.

Walking for cancer battlers/survivors like myself and my friends ... hang in there Ward and Richard, ... walking for the special friends who lost their battles with cancer .... miss you Peter, Chris, John (Mr. Z), and Jan ....walking for the many local doctors and nurses who have devoted their lives to helping patients fight cancer, thank you Dr. Lauren Dias, Dr. Eric Weber, Dr. Walter Sall, Dr. Richard Goodenough, and Dr. Maury McGough.

I am walking for my mom, who is battling multiple melanoma, my grandmother who has passed, and the rest of my family who has lost their battle and for those who continue to battle this horrible disease. This is my 7th year walking.

I started walking in 1995 in memory of my dear friend Todd Lyons who passed away that year. Now 15 years later I'm still walking, but now it's in memory of my dad who passed in 2006. Miss you daddy!

I am leading team Cruzin for Susan in memory of my mom. This is our team's 4th year. I have been walking for over a decade. Look for news on our May 20th wine tasting fundraiser. I am looking for silent auction items is anyone has anything to donate please let me know.

I started walking in 2006. 3 years ago, my father in law passed away the morning of the walk from cancer, so this walk is important to me as well.

My family has been walking every year since 1996 when my Mom passed away. Then Dad passed away the following year. They both were patients at the Cancer Center! We are called Team Jeannette and Bob (Nelson).

My brother Dennis Rich and too many other family members and friends. Team Hungry For Life!

I've walked since the first year...although my mom used to end up carrying me! This is the first year I'll be walking as a survivor! :)

Team Hungry For Life will have it's fourth WALK this year! In memory of D. Rich.

I'll be walking in memory of D.Rich 2nd year.. With the best people on the face of this earth.

Chris's Cruisers is walking for our 10th year. In memory of Chris S.

My mom... Breast Cancer Survivor! I have been doing this walk since my parents were pushing me in a stroller.... so about 18 years hahaha! and I am only 21!!

For and with my sister, a brave woman fighting Breast Cancer for the second time. She is my hero! For my mom a breast cancer survivor. In honor of our grandmother who lost her fight many years ago. This is our second year walking.

I walk in honor of my Mom and in memory of my Dad and have been walking about 12 years.

In honor of my grandmother

Online Registration - Create a New Team

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Once you have completed the Online Registration portion you can refer to the following information to learn how to create a new team.
After you have selected that you would like to create a new team, put in your fundraising goal and clicked NEXT, you will be brought to the following screen.

Here you will enter the name you want your team to have. Once you have entered your desired name click Next.

On the next page you will select whether you want o participate in the WALK or the RUN. You can participate in both by choosing "1" in each of the boxes or if you would only like to participate in one event only put a "1" in the event you wish to participate in. Once you have selected your events click NEXT.
**Please note that there is a registration fee for the RUN and you will be asked to enter your credit card information.

The next page will ask you to Select Attendees. Confirm that you are signing up for your desired event and if you are registering yourself choose your name and click NEXT. If the event chosen is not correct click Previous.

The next page is the Payment page. If you did not register for the RUN you will not be asked to enter your credit card information. Just confirm that the information listed is correct and click REGISTER

You will then be brought to the Confirmation page where you'll see all of your information. From here you can click on Go to My Dashboard

For more information about how to use your Dashboard go to:
Online Registration - My Dashboard

Online Registration - Join an Existing Team

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Once you have completed the Online Registration portion you can refer to the following information to learn how to join an existing team.
After you have selected that you would like to join an existing team, put in your fundraising goal and clicked NEXT, you will be brought to the following screen.

Here you can type in the name of the team you wish to join or if you're unsure don't enter anything then click Search and you will see all of the teams. Once you find the team you wish to join click Join.

You'll then be prompted to enter your registration information and once you have completed this click Next. On the next screen you'll be asked to select your individual fundraising goal. This will be added to your team's overall fundraising goal. Once you've entered your goal click Next.

On the next page you will select whether you want o participate in the WALK or the RUN. You can participate in both by choosing "1" in each of the boxes or if you would only like to participate in one event only put a "1" in the event you wish to participate in. Once you have selected your events click NEXT.
**Please note that there is a registration fee for the RUN and you will be asked to enter your credit card information.

Thank You Whole Foods

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A big thank you to Whole Foods and everyone that came out to support the WALK! Below are some photos from the event.

Past WALK Photos - 1991

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We did some digging and found these photos from our founding year. We hope you enjoy them!

Online Registration - My Dashboard

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Once you have registered you will be prompted to go to your Dashboard. Below shows what you can do from your Dashboard.

Scroll down on Dashboard page to see more

Online Registration - Join as an Individual

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The following is information if would like to join the WALK as an individual and have already completed the first few steps shown in the Online Registration post.

After you have selected that you would like to join as an individual, put in your fundraising goal and clicked NEXT, you will be brought to the following screen. Here you will select whether you want o participate in the WALK or the RUN. You can participate in both by choosing "1" in each of the boxes or if you would only like to participate in one event only put a "1" in the event you wish to participate in. Once you have selected your events click NEXT.
**Please note that there is a registration fee for the RUN and you will be asked to enter your credit card information.

Online Registration

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Many people have had some questions regarding registration for this year's WALK. Below are some screen shots from the web along with some basic instructions on registration, managing your page or your team's page, fundraising online and more!

REGISTRATION:
Whether you are new to the WALK or have been doing it for several years you will still need to register and you can do so by going to our website and clicking on REGISTER NOW!

You will see this screen and you'll want to click on New Participant Registration. Even if you did your fundraising online last year you'll need to create a new username and password. Your information from last year will not work.

You'll be brought to this screen where you will need to enter in your registration information. The items with a * next to them are required and you will not be able to move forward with out entering your information.

Scroll down and continue to enter your information. When you are finished make sure you check off I Agree to the Waiver and click NEXT

The next screen will ask you if you want to:

Join as an Individual

(you are walking independently and are not on a team)

Join an Existing Team

(allows you to join a team that has already been created)

Create a New Team

(allows you to create a new team and you will be the team captain)

On this page you will also select your Individual Fundrasing Goal (you can change this at anytime from your personal page)

When this is complete click NEXT

For more information check out these other blog posts:

To see how to join as an individual go to:

Online Registration - Join as an Individual

To see how to join and existing team go to:

Online Registration - Join and Existing Team

To see how to create a new team go to:

Online Registration - Create a New Team

Register For The WALK or RUN Today!

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Register now and you will receive a 20th Anniversary pin, poster, and additional sponsor sheet!

Visit www.northshorecancerwalk.org and click Register. You can register for the WALK or RUN held on Sunday, June 20, 2010. Enter your information and you will be able to create your own online fundraising page.

Creating your own fundraising page is easy! Once you have registered for the WALK or RUN you can start to build a personal donation page to send to friends and relatives. Online giving is easy and secure. Upload your own photos, share your story, and start fundraising online today!

For questions, support additional fundraising materials, or to register by phone, call Meg Wright at 866-296-6900 or email cancerwalk@partners.org.

'Taste of North Shore' Held to Benefit Cancer Walk (Lynn Daily Item)

2010-04-13T09:03:00.000-07:00

PEABODY - Hundreds of people turned out Wednesday for North Shore Medical Center's (NSMC) "Taste of the North Shore" event, which was held in the Acura of Peabody showroom. Proceeds from the event will benefit the 20th annual North Shore Cancer WALK - the largest single-day fundraising event on the North Shore of Massachusetts. The WALK, which has raised $15 million since its inception in 1991, will be held this year on Sunday, June 20 in Salem.

The "Taste of the North Shore" featured generous food samples donated by local restaurants and caterers including Bruce D. Silverlieb Party Specialists, Finz, Henry's, Legal Sea Food, Pellana, Red Rock Bistro and Bar, Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites, Sixty2 on the Wharf, Treadwell's of Peabody, and The Blue Ox.

Janet Wu of WHDH-TV Boston emceed the event and live music was provided by the Common Thread Jazz Trio, who have opened for B.B. King. Live and silent auctions, held by General Electric, included items such as GE appliances, a house rental in Jamaica, Red Sox tickets, a two-night stay at the Boston Harbor Hotel including dinner and much more.

"We are very excited about the Taste of the North Shore event. This is our first time doing this and (was) a fun way to get people excited about the North Shore Cancer WALK," said Roselyn Fisher, special events associate for North Shore Medical Center. "For many people, the WALK is not just a one-day event, but something they would like to support year-round. We are fortunate that so many restaurants from all over the North Shore are participating in this event. Our committee members have worked hard to create a delicious and entertaining evening."

Event participants were also be able to register for the North Shore Cancer WALK, a 6.2 mile route through the storied streets of Salem.

The WALK features an array of entertainment and refreshment breaks, making the day a fun and entertaining family-friendly event. This year, all proceeds will benefit cancer programs and services on the North Shore. To register for the WALK or to make a donation, visit www.northshorecancerwalk.org or call 866-296-6900.

2010 WALK/RUN Registration Is Now Open!

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We are excited to announce the official launch of the new Cancer WALK website.

Please log onto www.northshorecancerwalk.org to register and create your page. Please let us know if you experience any difficulties – contact Rose Fisher or Meg Wright at cancerwalk@partners.org or call 866-296-6900.

The North Shore Cancer WALK will be held on Sunday, June 20th, 2010 at Salem Willows Park starting at 8:00am. New this year is a 5k RUN that will take place at 11:00am. We hope you will join us!

Thank you for your support in the past and here's hoping that this 20th Anniversary will be bigger and better than ever!

WALK FAQs

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When is the 20th Annual North Shore Cancer WALK?

Sunday, June 20, 2010
7:30 a.m. Registration, Volunteer, Sponsor, and WALK Wear tents open at Salem Willows Park
8:30 a.m. WALK begins. Along the route are water stops and entertainment. The route closes at 11:30 a.m.
9:00-11:30 a.m. Refreshment tent is open

Where does the North Shore Cancer WALK begin?
The WALK begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at Salem Willows Park in Salem, MA

How long is the North Shore Cancer WALK?
The WALK is a 10K (6.2 miles) and winds through historic Salem. The halfway point is at the O’Keefe Center at Salem State College. Along the route there are water stops and live entertainment. We offer shuttles along the way for “tired walkers”, and there is also a 3 mile shorter route if so desired. If there is someone that doesn’t feel they can WALK at all – they can ride the Survivor Trolley – which boards at the START line at Salem Willows Park at 8:00 a.m.

How do I register for the North Shore Cancer WALK?
Mail in the registration form that is attached to your sponsor sheet or log on to: www.northshorecancerwalk.org to register, form a team, join an existing team and create your own customized online donation page.

Can I participate in both the WALK and the RUN?
Yes, but please make sure that you register for both events.

What do I get for registering for the WALK?
When you register for the WALK you will receive a 20th Anniversary pin, a poster and an additional sponsor sheet.

What is WALK Wear? And where can I get it?
WALK Wear are specially designed merchandise that is sold at the WALK. This year’s merchandise consists of Men’s and Women’s 20th Anniversary WALK T-shirts and Men’s and Women’s Long-Sleeved T-shirts. These items will be available for purchase at the WALK Wear tent.

Is there a donation minimum for the North Shore Cancer WALK?
The typical walker raises $100 to make a difference in the fight against cancer (example: ask 10 of your closest friends and/or family for $10 = $100).

Where does the money from the North Shore Cancer WALK go?
This year, most of the proceeds from the WALK will support the renovation of the inpatient Oncology Unit at NSMC Salem Hospital, ensuring that our cancer patients have access to the most up-to-date and sophisticated cancer care on the North Shore. Additionally, funds will continue to provide the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center with new equipment and support programs directly benefiting patients such as wellness and research.

Where do I turn in my donations?
All Checks should be made out to North Shore CANCER WALK. It’s best to turn in your donation BEFORE or AFTER WALK day in one of the following ways:
1. Our website www.northshorecancerwalk.org
2. Use the sponsor sheets provided and mail it to:

NSMC Development Office, ED Ground

81 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970

You can also turn them in on WALK day to the registration tent which opens at 7:30 a.m.

How do I get to the North Shore Cancer WALK and RUN – Where should I park?
Parking Area: Parking is available at Shetland Park on Congress Street
Busses and shuttles will be available to walkers from the parking area at Shetland Park beginning at 7:00 a.m. Return trips begin at 10:00 a.m. – please meet the busses past the starting line on Memorial Drive - this is a different location from the drop off. The final trip back to Shetland Park departs Salem Willows Park at 11:30 a.m.

Directions to Parking at Shetland Park
From all cities, take 1A into Salem, MA, to the corner of Derby and Congress Streets. The parking attendants will show you where to park. Busses and shuttles will bring you to Salem Willows Park and back again after the WALK. Final trip back will be at 11:45 a.m.

Can I ride my bike or in-line skate at the North Shore Cancer WALK?
For safety’s sake, please leave in-line skates, scooters, and bikes at home. Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome!

Still have questions? Please email cancerwalk@partners.org or call toll free 866.296.6900

RUN FAQs

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When is the 1st Annual North Shore Cancer RUN?

Sunday, June 20, 2010
9:30 a.m. Registration opens at Salem Willows Park
11:00 a.m. Shotgun start. RUN begins.
11:30 a.m. Refreshment and award ceremony at Salem Willows Park

Where does the North Shore Cancer RUN begin?
The RUN begins at 11:00 a.m. and ends at Salem Willows Park in Salem, MA

How long is the North Shore Cancer RUN?
The RUN is a 5K (3.1 miles) and runs from the Salem Willows into Historic Salem and then back to the Willows.

How do I register for the North Shore Cancer RUN?
Log on to www.northshorecancerwalk.org to register for the RUN. Here you can register, form a team, join an existing team and create your own customized online donation page.

Is there a registration fee for the RUN?
Yes, there is a $20 registration fee and participants will receive a special tech running shirt (limited to the first 300 entries).

Can I participate in both the WALK and the RUN?
Yes, but please make sure that you register for both events.

What do I get for registering for the RUN?
When you register for the RUN you will receive a 20th Anniversary pin, a poster and an additional sponsor sheet. The first 300 registrants will also receive a tech running shirt.

Is there a donation minimum for the North Shore Cancer RUN?
The typical walker raises $100 to make a difference in the fight against cancer (example: ask 10 of your closest friends and/or family for $10 = $100).

Where does the money from the North Shore Cancer RUN go?
This year, most of the proceeds from the WALK will support the renovation of the inpatient Oncology Unit at NSMC Salem Hospital, ensuring that our cancer patients have access to the most up-to-date and sophisticated cancer care on the North Shore. Additionally, funds will continue to provide the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center with new equipment and support programs directly benefiting patients such as wellness and research.

Where do I turn in my donations?
All Checks should be made out to North Shore CANCER WALK. It’s best to turn in your donation BEFORE or AFTER WALK day in one of the following ways:
1. Our website www.northshorecancerwalk.org
2. Use the sponsor sheets provided and mail it to:

NSMC Development Office, ED Ground

81 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970

You can also turn them in on WALK day to the registration tent which opens at 7:30 a.m.

How do I get to the North Shore Cancer WALK and RUN – Where should I park?
Parking Area: Parking is available at Shetland Park on Congress Street
Busses and shuttles will be available to walkers from the parking area at Shetland Park beginning at 7:00 a.m. Return trips begin at 10:00 a.m. – please meet the busses past the starting line on Memorial Drive - this is a different location from the drop off. The final trip back to Shetland Park departs Salem Willows Park at 11:30 a.m.

Directions to Parking at Shetland Park
From all cities, take 1A into Salem, MA, to the corner of Derby and Congress Streets. The parking attendants will show you where to park. Busses and shuttles will bring you to Salem Willows Park and back again after the WALK. Final trip back will be at 11:45 a.m.

Still have questions? Please email cancerwalk@partners.org or call toll free 866.296.6900

Fundraising Ideas

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Tell everyone about your fundraising activities: friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, associations, classmates. They are all potential donors. Ask everyone for their support. Here are more ideas to raise funds:

Team up – Recruit a team of friends and/or co-workers and increase your fundraising efforts by working together.

Double your fundraising – Check with your employer for a matching gifts program.

Promote the event with a WALK T-shirt – Purchase 2010 WALKwear online at www.northshorecancerwalk.org or at NSMC.

Organize an event – Let people know all proceeds benefit the North Shore Cancer WALK. The possibilities are endless: yard sale, candy sale, benefit dance or auction, raffle, car wash or dog wash. Ask friends to donate to the WALK in lieu of gift giving; ask a local restaurant to donate a portion of one day’s sales. Invite your friends for a get-together and raise funds
with a wine tasting, pot luck dinner, game night or tea party.

Write a fundraising letter – Mail or e-mail your contacts about your involvement in the North Shore Cancer WALK and ask for their support.

Online fundraising – Start your fundraising early—log on to www.northshorecancerwalk.org. Create your own fundraising page! Friends and family can donate online and you can send personal e-mails to encourage participation.

Meet Mark Forziati - 2010 WALK Spokesperson

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Mark Forziati’s involvement with the North Shore Cancer WALK began with a New Year’s resolution he made as the year 2000 approached. His father, Erminio, had died almost 10 years earlier of lung cancer and Mark decided that in the new millennium he would dedicate as much time and effort as possible to raising money for cancer-related causes.

Mark had already been heavily involved in fundraising for larger organizations, but nothing prepared him for what he saw on the morning of June 18, 2000. “I got to the Salem Willows and all I saw were T-shirts. I remember seeing a mother and her teenage son wearing matching T-shirts with a picture of a man playing chess,” Mark related. “For me, that put a personal touch on the WALK when I realized these people were impacted by cancer just like me.”

“My father was only 56 when he died of lung cancer. He never smoked and was the picture of health. He could run five miles without a problem. When he died, I was only 33 and at that age you think you’re invincible. You don’t think about death. But I got a different outlook on life when my father died.”

“When I was asked to be the spokesperson for the 20th annual North Shore Cancer WALK, I realized that it would be held once again on Father’s Day. It also happens to be the 20th anniversary, to the day, of my father’s death. I hate to say it was meant to be, but it was. And it is my plan to help make this year’s North Shore Cancer WALK the most successful ever.”

2010 Sponsor Sheet

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Download a copy of the 2010 Cancer WALK Sponsor Sheet and start your fundraising today!

Download Your Sponsor Sheet Here

Thank You to Our 2010 Sponsors

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2010 WALK Wear!

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New T-shirts for the 20th Anniversary

Long Sleeved Shirts Now Available in Two Designs

Purchase Your WALK Wear Here!

2010 How The WALK Funds Will Be Used

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This year, most of the proceeds from the WALK will support the renovation of the inpatient Oncology Unit at Salem Hospital, ensuring that our cancer patients have access to the most up-to-date and sophisticated cancer care on the North Shore. Additionally, funds will continue to provide the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center with new equipment and support programs directly benefiting patients such as wellness and research.

Your responsiveness and generosity on behalf of the North Shore Cancer WALK will greatly enhance our ability to care for our patients at the new Cancer Center in Danvers as well as at Salem Hospital. For 19 years, the North Shore Cancer WALK has been the symbol of hope, community spirit and generosity as thousands have pounded the pavement in the fight against cancer. Join us for the 20th Anniversary and become part of something you will never forget.

20th Annual Tribute Book

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This year we are celebrating our 20th Anniversary on June 20, 2010. In recognition of this milestone event, we are printing a special Tribute Book that will be a keepsake publication, and will feature 20 North Shore heroes who have made the WALK and the Cancer Center so successful.

In trying to be mindful of the economy, while the quality of the book will be enhanced, we are keeping the rates the same as last year. If you would like to submit an ad, simply mail it back to us with your completed form and payment or email it to mwright12@partners.org (please keep in mind the file size/type requirements stated on the Tribute form).

We are hoping to distribute the Tribute Books early this year. In order to be included, please have your ad, the Tribute sheet posted below, and your payment to us no later than March 22, 2010. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call 978-825-6232 or email mwright12@partners.org.

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you on WALK day!

(Click the image below to enlarge and print)

Past WALK Videos

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WALK Day Schedule & Route

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Sunday, June 20, 2010

7:30am - Registration, Volunteer, Support, and WALK Wear tents open at Salem Willows

8:00am - WALK begins! Along the route are water stops and entertainment. Route closes at 11:30am.

9:00-11:30am - Refreshment tent is open.

Free Parking - At Shetland Properties on Congress Street.

Buses & Shuttles - Available from Shetland Properties to the park starting at 7:00am. The last return trip to Shetland from the Salem Willows Park is at 11:45am.

Salem Willows Park is located less than two miles from the intersection of Routes 114 and 1A in Salem.

Restrooms and water stops are available to walkers along the route on WALK day.

*Free parking and shuttle to the Willows at Shetland Park

2009 Cancer WALK Video

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The 2010 North Shore Cancer WALK is scheduled for Sunday, June 20, 2010. This marks the 20th year for the WALK, and this year we're adding a RUN too! Enjoy this video full of highlights from the 2009 Cancer WALK. Click here if you would like to sign up for this year's WALK, or make a donation.

1st Annual North Shore Cancer RUN

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Calling all runners! As part of our 20th Anniversary celebration, we've teamed up with Salem's Wicked Running Club to offer the first-ever North Shore Cancer RUN, to be held in conjunction with this year's Cancer WALK. The 5K RUN will begin at the Salem Willows and follow a modified route from the WALK.

Registration fro the RUN is $20, and participants will receive a special tech running shirt (limited to the first 300 entries). Registration will be available online in March.

RUN SCHEDULE & ROUTE

Sunday, June 20, 2010

9:30am - Registration Opens at Salem Willows Park

11:00am - Shotgun Start, The RUN Begins!

11:30am - Refreshment and Award Ceremony at Salem Willows Park

*Free Parking - At Shetland Properties on Congress Street. Limited parking available at the Willows.

Follow the North Shore Cancer RUN on Facebook!

8th Annual Ice Cream Social

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Come get a scoop and support the Cancer WALK!

Wednesday, May 19th

6pm to 9pm

St. John the Baptist School Gym

17 Chestnut Street, Peabody MA

Ice Cream Sundaes are $5.00 for Adults and $3.50 for Children
Tickets available at the door

For more information contact Crystal Calderone at crystal_calderone@yahoo.com

All proceeds go to support the 2010 North Shore Cancer WALK

Photos from last year's Ice Cream Social

Stepping Into Spring - A Taste of the North Shore

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This Event is SOLD OUT!

Thank you for those who purchased tickets. We look forward to seeing you there.

Below are photos from our recording session at North Shore 104.9! Listen in to hear our promos for this event!

2010 WALK Spokesperson Mark Forziati

Rose Fisher & North Shore 104.9's Jay Foss

Mike Halle from Henrys

Whole Foods 5% Day to Benefit the 2010 Cancer WALK

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Join us at the Whole Foods in Swampscott on Wednesday, April 21 and 5% of all purchases from that day will be donated to the 2010 Cancer WALK. You can also register for the WALK, pick up sponsor sheets and purchase WALK T-shirts.

Where:

Whole Foods Swampscott

331 Paradise Road

When:

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

8am to 9pm

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