January 2025

LINK TO HOPE NEWSLETTER

A message from the Executive Director - Melissa Karrer

Hi Friends,

As we welcome the new year, we embrace the promise of renewal and hope, particularly for those facing a cancer diagnosis.

This season serves as a reminder that each day is an opportunity to start fresh and it is also a reminder that Spring is (hopefully) right around the corner.

Kentucky CancerLink is dedicated to empowering individuals by providing the support and resources they need to navigate this path with strength and resilience and where hope thrives. We had the privilege of serving over 3,000 Kentuckians last year with over 5,500 different services across 115 of the 120 counties!

Please consider supporting our mission financially in 2025 so that we can continue to make an impact in our communities throughout the Commonwealth. All of our donations stay local to help Kentuckians in need. Your involvement can make a significant difference in the lives of cancer patients!

We are excited to see what new opportunities 2025 has in store for us. Our commitment to continue fostering meaningful relationships within our community and with our partners remains at the heart of our mission. Thank you for staying connected. Wishing you a healthy and joyful new year filled with all good things.

Stay tuned for more information to come regarding some great events we have planned for 2025!

Cheers,

Melissa

Click on the link below for general information, risk factors, and more.

Click here for information on cervical cancer

Every donation counts...

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When you purchase gift cards for any occasion, through the link below, a portion of the proceeds benefit KY CancerLink.

Click here to shop over 200 different gift card options available

through RaiseRight.

Thank you!

WKYT - Link to Hope

Each month on WKYT, a Link to Hope story is featured with Amber Philpott.

Our most recent segment highlights how one woman uses her art to help others find the right words to say when someone has cancer.

Click here to view segments!

THANK YOU to WKYT for your partnership!

Grateful Patient

Virtual Tour!

Click here for a virtual tour of our KCL office!

Out and About

Melissa & Melanie attended the 2024 MCCAN (Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network) Cancer Care Conference in Lexington on Dec. 12th. It was a great opportunity to network with MCCAN affiliate partners and offer education on KCL resources that support their patients.

Our KCL staff holiday celebration was a fun way to end 2024 and to celebrate all of the hard work and dedication to the patients we serve and our partners we collaborate with. We're looking forward to another successful year together in 2025.

Melanie had the opportunity to provide gift wrapping to customers at J&H Outdoors on Sat. Dec. 21 as a way to increase donations for our mission and to promote KCL as one of the top finalists for the 2024 Bags to Riches program and to provide education on resources and support available from KCL.

Ways to GIVE BACK!

Did you know we have an Amazon wish list?

One of our greatest needs is $25 Visa gift cards we use to send to cancer patients to help them travel to and from treatment appointments.

Amazon gift cards, in any amount, help us purchase nutritional supplements, durable medical equipment, and other items to help patients who are experiencing a cancer diagnosis.

Click here to shop our Amazon wish list

Kroger Community Rewards

Support Kentucky CancerLink’s mission at your local grocery store! We are pleased to be a part of the Kroger Community Rewards program.

It’s easy!! Just go to: https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards to register your Kroger card. The ID#

for Kentucky CancerLink is TG249.

Delicious Ideas

Pineapple Green Smoothie

With a new year comes a fresh start and for many, healthy living is at the top of the list.

This green smoothie is a great place to start and is loaded with so many wonderful ingredients to help you feel better and fuel your body with whole food nutrition.

Click here for recipe!

Greek Yogurt Bagels

This recipe is a healthier version of traditional bagels, and the addition of Greek yogurt provides protein to help keep you feeling full longer.

With just a few simple ingredients, you can make your own delicious bagels at home. Add a delicious schmear of cream cheese and prepare to be impressed.

Click here for recipe!

High Protein Hot Cocoa

There's nothing better than a hot cup of cocoa on a cold winter night and this recipe is on the healthier side providing a whopping 30 grams of protein!

Made using chocolate protein powder, it's a nice treat without any refined sugar. You can garnish with chocolate shavings or a dash of peppermint oil for a fun twist.

Click here for recipe!

Link to Hope Podcast

Kentuckians need hope today. Link 2 Hope is a monthly podcast featuring community partners discussing ways to remove barriers for Kentuckians in need of screening, diagnosis and treatment for cancer.

New episodes available! Click HERE.

Is there a topic that you would like to hear about? Contact Melanie Hunter at melanieh@kycancerlink.org to share your ideas!

Thank you to our partner, RunSwitch PR!

Available on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts. Subscribe to be informed when new episodes are added!

Share your ideas and resources! Do you know of something that might be useful to the cancer community? Let us know, and we may share it in future publications.

Email Melanie Hunter at melanieh@kycancerlink.org

KENTUCKY CANCERLINK

2425 Regency Road, Suite B

Lexington, KY 40503

Phone: 859-309-1700

Toll-Free: 877-597-4655

Fax: 859-368-8418