Since 2008, our mission has been to reduce and/or eliminate barriers to screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. UNTIL there is a cure for cancer, Kentuckians need help TODAY!

KCL Voice February 2019 www.kycancerlink.org

Cancer Awareness February is National Cancer Prevention Month. If you, or someone you know needs help obtaining a life-saving cancer screening, please call us at 859-309-1700. Early detection is the KEY!

Thank you Anthem Foundation!

Kentucky CancerLink was given the opportunity to share center court with game sponsor, Anthem, to raise awareness for the great need of transportation assistance for our patients. Executive Director, Vicki Blevins-Booth and Assistant Director, Melissa Karrer enjoyed this wonderful experience! A special thanks to Sean Lyons, Anthem Marketing Director.

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the help with the gas card. My radiation is 5 days a week and I have to drive a long distance. I appreciate the help so much." S.H. (McCreary County)

Kentucky CancerLink's Programs are only possible due to funding from individuals and Community Partners! We appreciate your support!

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Mily Ralsten, Bilingual Patient Navigator We are excited that Mily Ralsten as joined the Kentucky CancerLink team to provide bilingual services! Hours of availability for bilingual patient navigation: Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 2:30pm Welcome, Mily! Our website has also been updated with a Spanish information section. Click here.

Meet our Interns! At Kentucky CancerLink, we love having interns! We strive to teach them the value of patient navigation and the role that the "lay navigator" plays in the healthcare system. We also learn great things from them during such an exciting time in their lives!

Maddy Holloway Where are you from? I am from Northville, Michigan, and moved to Kentucky 4 years ago to start college. Where are you attending school and what is your major? I attend school at the University of Kentucky and am a part of the College of Health Science. I am majoring in Clinical Leadership and Management with a minor in Health Advocacy. What is your goal after graduation? With graduation around the corner, my after-school goals are quickly becoming a reality. I hope to work along or with a case manager incorporating my passion for patient advocacy. I am confident that my education has well prepared me to dive into the workforce, submerging myself in opportunities to grow as a manager. What is your favorite thing about Lexington? Keeneland has definitely stolen my heart. I look forward to the weeks the races take place, and I love taking my family when they come to visit. Sydney Lamkin Where are you from? I am from Louisville, Kentucky. Where are you attending school and what is your major? I am in the College of Nursing at the University of Kentucky. What is your goal after graduation? I am excited to start my career as a nurse! I hope to provide the best possible care to my patients and to be a light in a dark time and ensure compassionate care. What is your favorite thing about Lexington? My grandmother, mom, and older brother went to the University of Kentucky. I really enjoy being able to carry on their legacy and experience college where they did. Justin Kellum Where are you from? I am from Florence, Kentucky. Where are you attending school and what is your major? I attend the University of Kentucky and am majoring in Clinical Leadership and Management. What is your goal after graduation? I want to pursue a Masters in Healthcare Administration and begin my Healthcare Administration career. What is your favorite thing about Lexington? I really enjoy all of the restaurant options. Karley Abel Where are you from? I am from Independence, Kentucky. Where are you attending school and what is your major? I am in the College of Nursing at the University of Kentucky. What is your goal after graduation? I want to work at Cincinnati Children's Hospital in the Emergency Department and eventually go back to school to be a Nurse Practitioner. What is your favorite thing about Lexington? I enjoy living close to all of my friends and always have a new restaurant to go to that I have never tried!

Mark Your Calendars! 2019 Events

A Race Like No Other! Saturday, March 23 Visit the link HERE to find out more information and register your team for this 3rd Annual Quarter Horse Marathon Relay! We appreciate RaceRise and their partnership in this fundraising effort for Kentucky CancerLink!

Thank you to our Quarter Horse Marathon Relay Sponsors!

2nd Annual Race Against Cancer A Derby Eve Party Friday, May 3 Click HERE for more information! Join us Derby Eve as we enjoy great food, fun and dance the night away to the sounds of Superfecta! Wear fun Derby attire and get into the spirit of one of the things that makes Kentucky a great place to live!

Thank you to our Race Against Cancer - Derby Eve Party Sponsors!

Mark your calendars for this great annual event! More info to come! Sponsorship opportunities available!

Thank you to our 6th Annual Kentucky CancerLink Golf Scramble Sponsors!

Kentucky CancerLink 2425 Regency Road, Suite B Lexington, KY 40503 Office: 859-309-1700 Toll Free: 877-597-4655

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