Tickets Available for Winter Benefit!

Area residents are invited to the June E. Nylen Cancer Center’s Winter Benefit Saturday, March 10 at 5:30 p.m., at Stoney Creek Inn, Sioux City, IA. The Mark and Mary Ellen Nylen Foundation and Great Southern Bank sponsor the event.“The theme, “Stars & Angels Among Us – Fight Like the Irish,” honors cancer patients, cancer survivors and those who care for them for their strength, courage and the way in which they touch the lives of others,” said co-chairs, Deb Smith and Denise Wilson. Nominees and recipients of the awards will be honored during the evening.This is the 14th anniversary for the event, which has grown to be the cancer center’s signature fundraising event, raising nearly $196,000 last year. Guests at the Stars and Angels-Irish themed benefit will enjoy an Irish themed dinner and beer tasting, live Irish music, silent and live auctions, and the Star and Angel awards program. Auction items include jewelry from Gunderson’s, Apple products from Pyramid Technologies, movie passes for two for a year from Main Street Theatres – Promenade and a Shih Tzu puppy named Patrick – playful and affectionate temperament, non shedding.This year’s event will help support new radiation technology. Radiation therapy is used to treat many kinds of cancer. Currently the Cancer Center has state-of-the-art equipment that represents the most aggressive, cancer-fighting weapons available in the area.“As technology changes the cancer center will need to purchase new equipment in the near future to stay up to date with the latest in radiation cancer care,” said Pat Hubbard, director of fund development. “One hundred percent of the funds raised stay here and support our patients.”The cancer center has grown to consist of a progressive chemotherapy program that includes national leaders in research and clinical trials; the full scope of radiation oncology; in-house laboratory services; and advanced imaging - including computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) and X-ray. In addition, a wide range of ancillary services enhance patients’ treatment plans, and a dedicated team of professionals – including a dietitian, spiritual care coordinator and patient navigator – join physicians in tailoring care to each patient’s needs.To purchase tickets to the Winter Benefit please call 712.252.9352, email hubbardp@jencc.com.