While the desire to receive beauty treatments and pampering may sound trivial after beating cancer, for many survivors, it is a treat that lifts their weary spirits and soothes their embattled minds. It is also a way to regain their confidence in the wake of side effects that can take a toll on their […]
Elyse Yarnell, a member of the Imerman Angels Professionals Board, lost her mother to breast cancer when she was in high school. Elyse is honoring the memory of her mother, who was an avid runner, by joining Team Imerman Angels for the 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
“I think of it as an opportunity […]
Imagine, for a moment, that helping cancer fighters and their caregivers was the main focus of your job. For Megan Alexander, a Cancer Support Specialist with Imerman Angels, this scenario is very real. And it is what she enjoys most about her role.
“My favorite part of my job is helping people and witnessing how […]
Stan Siuta, golf chair of the Sixth Annual Imerman Angels Golf Outing, is pumped up about the event for various reasons. But it is his enthusiasm about spending time with the people who enable Imerman Angels to offer one-on-one cancer support that really stands out.
“I am very excited to meet cancer fighters, caregivers, Mentor […]
To call Kenny Johns a survivor would be the understatement of the year. When it comes to thriving through life’s trials, Kenny defines the word “survivor.”
A Vietnam veteran who has lived in Dallas, Texas since 1985, Kenny was diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma in November 2015. This was not the first tough medical diagnosis Kenny […]
When Liam Ratliff’s mother asked him to participate in an event that benefitted cancer fighters after she was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer last year, Liam did not even consider saying “no.” And this was not the first time he dealt with the disease. Liam’s wife, Megan, lost her own mother to cancer.
So […]
A year ago, Marina Gavriel was confined to a hospital bed, unable to get up without the help of nurses. She had just been through a major surgery as part of her treatment for stage IIA breast cancer. Her battle with cancer was just beginning.
Today, Marina is preparing to train for the 2016 Bank […]
Jeff Sirlin founded Cancer Wellness TV, a free online platform offering a wealth of information on complementary therapies, after his own battle with colon cancer. Jeff discovered that these therapies could ease some of the physical and mental side effects that treatment can cause. Cancer patients and survivors can access videos and articles on […]
In February, cleverbridge hosted its seventh annual fundraising gala. The technology company chose Imerman Angels as this year’s fundraising recipient. cleverbridge also added a fun twist to the event that helped generate even more excitement and raise more donations than last year.
Q: What is cleverpalooza?
A: cleverbridge hosts this annual gala, which raises money for […]
Brain cancer is an exceptionally tricky disease to treat, presenting several significant challenges. And with approximately 24,000 people diagnosed with it each year, there is a pressing need for funding that can increase research that will lead to effective treatments. This is one mission of Brain Cancer Awareness Month, held in May.
For Michael Yutkin […]
