Boston North Cancer Association Honors Oncologist and Students

The 9th Annual Hope Begins Here Awards Reception proved to be a truly inspirational evening in May when Boston North Cancer Association (BNCA) honored Joel H. Schwartz, MD, an outstanding physician and oncologist, with the Hope Begins Here Award in recognition of his deep commitment to the care of patients and families facing the challenges of cancer throughout Boston North communities. Hundreds of supporters, friends, family and colleagues alike, applauded Dr. Schwartz as the recipient of this distinguished award at Danversport Waterfront. Dr. Schwartz is Director of Oncology Services Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center in Danvers.

This year BNCA recognized seven exceptional college-bound students who are cancer survivors or undergoing treatment for cancer, whose parent was diagnosed with cancer or passed away as a result of cancer, and medical school students who demonstrate a promising career in cancer treatment or research. Hosting these seven scholars with their families, hearing the impact of cancer on their lives, and seeing their promise for a brighter future, is truly inspirational:

$7,500 F. John Bargoot, MD Memorial Scholarship to Grace Ferri, of Saugus, currently attending Boston University School of Medicine

$3,500 David Solimine Sr. Honorary Scholarship to Alexia Palm, of Salem, heading to Merrimack College

$3,500 Mary Barbuzzi Breast Cancer Scholarship to Kyle Lopez, of Lynn, heading to Worcester Polytechnic Institute

$3,500 Hope Begins Here Scholarship to Kyle Anderson, of Saugus, heading to UMass Boston

$1,000 BNCA Board Scholarship to Erin Kidd, of Peabody, heading to Salem State University

$1,000 Lightshed Photography Scholarship to Anthony Djoko, of Danvers, heading to Brandeis University

$1,000 Rising Star Scholarship to Jared Cepiel, of Salisbury, heading to University of Maine

BNCA extends deep appreciation to these generous Title Sponsors: North Shore Medical Center and Beth Israel Lahey Health Peabody; and Scholarship Sponsors: Care Dimensions, Commonwealth Radiology Associates, Eastern Bank, and Solimine Funeral Homes, in addition to many other supporters.

Boston North Cancer Association, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community resource for cancer treatment, prevention and education. To learn more about the BNCA scholarship and community grant programs, visit www.bostonnorthcancer.org.