February 2025

LINK TO HOPE NEWSLETTER

A message from the Executive Director - Melissa Karrer

Hi Friends,

February is national cancer prevention month, and it serves as a powerful reminder that taking proactive steps towards our health can make a significant difference.

Kentucky CancerLink is committed and passionate about empowering individuals to make their health a priority by providing services and navigation that facilitate access to essential screenings and education.

Together, we can foster a community united in the fight against cancer, inspiring each other to engage in preventive activities that promote wellness and resilience. Let us embrace this opportunity to come together, support one another, and spread hope throughout Kentucky.

Thank you for staying connected. Be sure to check out our upcoming 2025 events- all of them, fun ways to stay active and promote wellness!

Cheers,

Melissa

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

Click here for more information on bile duct cancer

(also known as cholangiocarcinoma)

Click here for more information on gallbladder cancer

Click here to learn more about cancer risk & prevention

Please consider supporting our mission financially in 2025 so that we can continue mailing fuel cards to cancer patients with transportation barriers and providing free wigs and post mastectomy garments to women in need and to make the greatest 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!

Every donation counts...

Click here to donate today

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.

Save the Date!

Click here for more information & registration for the

Quarter Horse Marathon Relay

WKYT - Link to Hope

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

Our most recent segment features KCL board member, Elizabeth Holtsclaw, who discusses the safety and efficacy of the HPV vaccine which helps prevent cervical cancer and other types as well.

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

Thank you to J&H Outdoors and everyone who supported us during the 2024 Bags to Riches contest. There were so many wonderful organizations that were participating so we're very grateful to be chosen as the winner! 🎉

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

Creamy Mushroom Soup

This cold weather we've been experiencing has many of us craving cozy soups and this is one of my very favorites.

It's easy to throw together and with so many rich and fragrant ingredients, your whole house will smell amazing. Add some crusty bread and enjoy.

Click here for recipe!

Roasted Tomato Soup with Parmesan Grilled Cheese Croutons

An ideal Sunday dinner option, this recipe involves a little bit of prep work but is well worth the effort.

The grilled cheese croutons make it next level delicious, and the fresh herbs really elevate the flavors in this soup. Don't expect a lot of leftovers with this one.

Click here for recipe!

Easy Chicken & Dumplings

The ultimate comfort food, this is one of those recipes that is super easy to throw together after a long day and it is kid friendly too.

With just a few ingredients you probably already have on hand you'll have dinner on the table in no time.

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