Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club Rochester

10/20/2026

👻🎃 Get ready for a spooktacular night at CSC! 🎃👻

Join us for our Halloween Costume Party — a fun-filled evening for youth and families! Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy trick-or-treating, dinner, games, and plenty of Halloween fun. 🕷️🍬🧡

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club Rochester

🧙‍♀️ Costumes encouraged!
🍬 Trick or Treating
🍽️ Dinner
🎲 Games
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Youth & family event

Come join us for a night of spooky fun, sweet treats, and community! 🧡🕸️

10/20/2026

Heroes Ball 2026 Jacob Gitelman Award Honoree - Sajeena Geevarghese, MD - Medical Director, Gynecologic Oncology, Rochester Regional Health.

A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Sajeena Geevarghese, MD, is a board-certified gynecologic oncologist and Medical Director of Gynecologic Oncology at Rochester Regional Health. She joined Rochester Regional Health in 2022 as Executive Medical Director of Gynecologic Oncology, where she leads the division's clinical, strategic, and operational priorities while continuing to provide comprehensive surgical and medical care to women with gynecologic cancers.

At the heart of her approach to medicine is the belief that it is an extraordinary privilege to care for women during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives.

She believes that excellent cancer care requires both medical expertise and attention to the whole person. She wants every patient to feel seen, heard and respected, and above all, to know that she does not have to face cancer alone. Ultimately, Dr. Geevarghese’s philosophy is simple: while medicine cannot always cure, it can always care.

View at: https://youtu.be/fUgXEM1UEJE?si=eEDASrgZKq2ao4aH

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10/19/2026

🥁 Feel the rhythm, connect with community, and have some fun! 🥁

Join instructor Ian Wright for our African Style Drum Circle at CSC Rochester! Learn how to use drums for fun, connection, and healing in a welcoming space for all ages. 💛

📅 4th Wednesday of every month
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 CSC Rochester

Come ready to drum, connect, and enjoy the rhythm! No experience necessary.

👉 Register at: cscrochester.org/events

10/19/2026

Heroes Ball 2026 Hero Award Honoree -Dr. John Mariano - Wilmot Cancer Institute / Golisano Children's Hospital. A Rochester native, John’s journey in medicine has been shaped by a longstanding connection to his community and a commitment to improving the lives of cancer survivors across all ages. His clinical training exposed him to the unique challenges faced by adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients, particularly those with sarcoma, and highlighted the importance of reproductive health and oncofertility counseling from cancer diagnosis through survivorship. These
experiences inspired his clinical research, which uses real world data to identify barriers and opportunities in oncofertility and supportive care.

View full video story at: https://youtu.be/0C5NPQaeEsA?si=cHsAaspueoNfgUue

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10/17/2026

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

A breast cancer diagnosis can bring a wave of emotions, questions, and uncertainty, and no one should have to navigate those feelings alone. 💗
At CSC Rochester, we believe support matters at every step.

This month, and every month, remember that taking care of your emotional well-being is just as important as taking care of your physical health.

🎀 Explore our upcoming programs and sign up at cscrochester.org/events.

You deserve support, connection, and care. 💗

10/16/2026

Heroes Ball 2026 Richard McGlynn Award Honoree -John Salter, past CSC Board Chair.

John joined the Board of Directors at Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club Rochester in 2020 and quickly became a dedicated advocate for the organization’s mission of ensuring that no one faces cancer alone. Throughout his tenure, he has served in several leadership positions including Development Chair, Vice Chair, and Board Chair. John also served as the Chair and Co-Chair of the organization’s signature fundraising event, the Heroes Ball, in 2023 and 2024, helping to raise critical funds to support the organization’s growing impact in the community.

Beyond his leadership positions, John has taken a highly hands-on approach to advancing Cancer Support Community's mission. In addition to leading fundraising efforts, donor cultivation initiatives, strategic planning, board development, and community outreach, he has actively represented the organization through television and radio media appearances to promote fundraising events and increase public awareness of the organization's services.

Video story: https://youtu.be/ty7aqcSqX8E?si=8CKkheTMPOWdd9Gl

10/16/2026

🥂 Heroes Ball ’26: Thank You to Our Reception Sponsors! 💙💛

We’re incredibly grateful to our reception sponsors for helping make Heroes Ball ’26 a memorable evening! Thank you to Elmwood Agency, ESL Federal Credit Union, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, IDE Family of Dealerships, Incyte, Interlakes Oncology and Hematology, J&J Innovative Medicine, Lewis, Paychex, NEO Genomics, Rochester Colon & Re**al Surgeons, University of Rochester Medicine, and Highland Hospital.

Together, we’re Advancing Hope & Support One Yard at a Time. Thank you for being part of our team!

📖 Read our Heroes Ball ’26 program book to learn more about keynote speaker Thurman Thomas and our five incredible honorees!

🔗 https://cscrochester.org/special-events/heroes-ball

10/16/2026

🏆 Heroes Ball ’26: Thank You to Our Auction Sponsors! 💙💛

We’re incredibly grateful to Bond, Schoeneck & King; Genesee Regional Bank; Harter Secrest & Emery LLP; Hodgson Russ; Frank & Sharon Insero; The Property Girls Team; RADEC Electric; and Wells Fargo Advisors for supporting our Heroes Ball auction!

Your generosity helps make this event possible and supports individuals and families impacted by cancer in our community. ❤️

Together, we’re Advancing Hope & Support One Yard at a Time. Thank you for helping us make a difference!

📖 Want to learn more about Heroes Ball ’26? Visit our program book to read about keynote speaker Thurman Thomas and our five incredible honorees!

🔗 https://cscrochester.org/special-events/heroes-ball

10/15/2026

🏆 Heroes Ball ’26: Thank You to Our Awards Sponsors! 💙💛

We extend our heartfelt thanks to American Packaging Corporation, Beach Perio, Implants & Medspa, the Maess/Kokanovich Family, Robert Sanders, and Rochester Regional Health for sponsoring this year’s Heroes Ball awards!

We’re grateful for your support as we continue Advancing Hope & Support One Yard at a Time. ❤️

📖 Want to learn more about this year’s award honorees and keynote speaker, Thurman Thomas? Check out our Heroes Ball ’26 program book!

🔗 https://cscrochester.org/special-events/heroes-ball

10/15/2026

📣 Heroes Ball ’26: Thank You to Our Media Partners! 💙💛

A huge thank-you to Legends 102.7, WROC-TV, and 8 News for helping us spread the word about Heroes Ball ’26 and our mission!

Together, we’re Advancing Hope & Support One Yard at a Time. Thank you for helping share our story!

📖 Read our program book to learn more about this year’s keynote speaker, Thurman Thomas, and our five incredible honorees.

🔗 https://cscrochester.org/special-events/heroes-ball