Letter to the Editor: Thank You to The Community Fund

To the Editor:

The Cancer Support Team (CST) wishes to express its deepest appreciation to The Community Fund for its support of our free home care services for cancer patients in Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe. CST is the only Westchester-based home care agency licensed by the New York State Department of Health specializing in oncology. With the support of The Community Fund for our nursing, social work counseling, case management and financial assistance services, we continue to respond to requests for services from residents of Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe who face a myriad of medical and psychosocial challenges associated with a cancer diagnosis.

Because of The Community Fund’s generosity, CST patients receive:

• Visits from registered nurses who advise them about symptom control and pain management
• Sessions with our social workers who guides them through the difficult emotions associated with cancer
• Assistance from case managers who help find resources to relieve financial worries
• Transportation, provided by our volunteer drivers, who take patients to and from chemotherapy and radiation appointments

The Community Fund’s on-going support is vital for the continuation and enhancement of our services. On behalf of CST’s Board of Directors, staff and the people we serve, we urge you to support The Community Fund’s annual fundraising campaign. Your contribution will be used to support your friends and neighbors in your community and will continue to make our services possible.

With gratitude,

Gina A. Russo, LCSW
Executive Director
Cancer Support Team
Purchase, NY