Mark your calendars now–next year’s tournament will be held on April 30, 2011.

I am without words to express my thanks to you for your kind support of The Wellness Community — Arizona and our teen programs. Your financial gift of $500.00 received on February 19, 2010 will continue to give teen cancer survivors and their loved ones a place of sanctuary.

Everyday as Executive Director, I am touched and inspired by the dozens of individuals who show their passion to live as they fight their cancer battle through our free support programs. I feel fortunate to work at The Wellness Community and to walk alongside our participants in their journey from fear to hope, vulnerability to courage, and illness to health. I have a profound sense of gratitude for your generosity and kindness. We are honored to have the privilege of this donation.

The Wellness Community powerfully combines science and care to address the body, mind and spirit — the whole person. This critical combination impacts cancer recovery at all levels. When a person has the opportunity to become “patient active” in their fight, they improve their quality of life and enhance their recovery. Hope, courage, strength, reconnection to purpose, and connection to other individuals are essential parts of the dramatic healing experience.

Thank you again for supporting The Wellness Community. You are a blessing to us and so many.

With warm regards,

Paula Hardison
Executive Director
The Wellness Community

We are excited to invite you to join us for Chip In To Fight Cancer 2010, our 11th annual golf tournament.  This year’s event will be held Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Club West Golf Club in Phoenix, Arizona.

Through your support, The Branden Lombardi Foundation was incredibly successful in 2009, pursuing our mission of improving the quality of life for cancer patients today. We continued to support Ironwood Cancer Center, Sun Health Hospitals, Maricopa Medical Center, Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, and Good Samaritan Medical Center, and focused much of our efforts this past year on the new Cardon Children’s Medical Center at Banner Desert Hospital in Mesa, Arizona.

I am hopeful that you will join me in the fight against cancer, and support Chip In To Fight Cancer 2010 and The Branden Lombardi Foundation. Thank you again for all of your tremendous support, and we hope you have a happy and healthy 2010!

See you on the course,
Branden Lombardi

The Branden Lombardi Foundation along with Children’s Cancer Network support parties on the oncology unit. Pictures are of a patients birthday party.

Thanks again for making it possible for us to bring parties to the patients and families!  They really enjoy getting out of their rooms and being able to have fun together and celebrating!!

-Amy
Cardon Children’s Medical Center

These two teens had such a good time!  It was so much fun!  The teenage boy has been admitted many times and was so excited to play Rock Band and the Mario Wii Kart!  The teenage girl was recently diagnosed – she had a great time coming out to play Rock Band!

Thanks again for all your donations!

-Amy
Cardon Children’s Medical Center

“I don’t always take the time to look at the daily draw reports, but this one caught my eye. I thought you’d want to know that Desert Vista’s drive went over goal – yahoo!”

“Thanks for taking the time to help motivate the students – it really makes a difference.”

-Jane Tellier
United Blood Services Marketing & Communications

“Thank you all for bringing so much joy to our office by providing so many great toys, games, movies and more. Your generosity has far exceeded any expectations, has made our office a more fun environment for our patients, and has given our staff the opportunity to share in the excitement. Thank you also for all the work you do, putting smiles on faces in places where smiles can sometimes rarely be found.”

-Dr. Jesse D. Cohen and Staff
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Associates, P.C.

“The Branden Lombardi Foundation played a HUGE impact in the lives of our pediatric oncology patients at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in 2003. Branden approached us in the spring offering his foundations’ assistance in obtaining resources for the patients. I gave him our current wish list and thought we would potentially receive a few items from the list; I never anticipated receiving every single item on the list!! The items donated have made a significant impact for our families and we are extremely grateful to the Branden Lombardi Foundation for their generosity.”

-Renee Hunte, Director, Psychosocial Programs
Phoenix Children’s Hospital