The Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation hosts numerous events throughout
year to raise funds in support of cancer patients and their families, while
supporting critical education and prevention efforts to build a healthier
community. These events are fun and all funds raised stay in our community.
For more information on how you can support the Foundation, please contact
our office at 509.737.3413 or via email at foundation@tccancer.org. Events
are added to the calendar weekly through our partnership with many local businesses and organizations. For
updates, check out our website at www.tccancerfoundation.org. Here is a list of 2014 major events:
Tri-City Americans Breast Cancer Awareness Night February 21st
This great event put on by the Tri-City Americans is a fun night of hockey that includes a
silent auction, jersey auction, and t-shirt sales!
Fundraising Breakfast March 6th
Our annual Fundraising Breakfast is held each spring to educate the community on the
progress of the Cancer Center and to raise funds in support of cancer patients and their
families. The morning event includes patient testimonials, a video presentation, reports
from the CEO and Foundation Board, and a delicious breakfast.
Run For Ribbons May 10th
Run for Ribbons is a 5K Run/1Mile Walk in support of local cancer patients.
RibbonFest/Check-in at 8:30 am, Run-Walk begins at 10:00 am! Participants decorate
an event t-shirt to represent the type of cancer that has most impacted their lives.
HAPO Golf Classic August 22nd
This event is generously sponsored by HAPO Community Credit Union. This year's tournament
will be held at Canyon Lakes Golf Course featuring hole-in-one prize opportunities, great tee
prizes, delicious food, and so much fun!
Autumn Affair November 8th
This first-class event features a 6-course gourmet dinner, delicious wines,
live and silent auctions, and much more.
as a medic in both the Naval and Army Reserves. As
a Naval Reservist, Ken was deployed to Saudi Arabia
where he served in Operation Desert Storm. He retired
as a Hospitalman 1st Class E6. I asked Ken what his plans
for retirement from the Cancer Center were. "Darlene
and I plan to enjoy our patio, do some gardening and
watch the birds." Ken also has two sons and a handful of
grandchildren which are sure to keep him busy.
Looking back over the history of the Tri-Cities Cancer
Center Ken stated, "I have enjoyed my time here. The
changes in the building and our program have been
amazing. When medical oncology was brought to the
building it provided a real benefit to the patient. Our
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Network Membership
allows our doctors to work seamlessly with UW Medicine,
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Seattle
Children's to provide the greatest care for patients. Our
Breast Cancer and Lung Screening programs provide
the highest quality care for patients." With Ken, it always
comes back to the patient.
"Ken Clark has touched thousands of lives. He is someone whom I have
great respect for. He is an example for all of us. Ken not only mentored all of
our current RTs, he mentored me many years ago as well. He will always be
a colleague. Ken will be missed."
~ Michele Caron, Clinical Services Director, Tri-Cities Cancer Center
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