S.EPATHA MERKERSON TO HOST CANCERCARE
S. Epatha Merkerson
A health care business leader committed to supporting those in need will be honored at CancerCare’s Annual “Partnerships in Hope” awards dinner, to be held on Thursday, February 23 at Gotham Hall in New York City
Celebrated actress and cancer advocate S. Epatha Merkerson will host this year’s dinner. Merkerson is best known for her portrayal of NYPD Lieutenant Anita Van Buren in the long-running NBC drama series, “Law & Order.” She is the recipient of a Golden Globe, Emmy, and Image Award for her role in the television movie “Lackawanna Blues,” and is also a two-time Tony Award nominee. Merkerson most recently produced and directed a documentary called “The Contradictions of Fair Hope.”
CancerCare’s Partnerships in Hope awards dinner, now in its 29th year, will honor Deborah Dunsire, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company. Dr. Dunsire has more than 20 years of experience in all aspects of pharmaceutical business, and has played a critical role in the development of products that contribute to cancer patient care. Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company is a longtime supporter of CancerCare’s free educational services for people affected by cancer.
“Dr. Dunsire dedicates herself to providing the most up-to-date information to people coping with cancer and their loved ones,” said CancerCare CEO Helen H. Miller, LCSW, ACSW. “We are grateful for her organization’s continued support of our free workshops and publications that help people affected by cancer.”
CancerCare has provided free support services since 1944 to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. All of CancerCare’s services are provided by professional oncology social workers and are completely free of charge.
For more information about the “Partnerships in Hope” awards dinner, visit www.cancercare.org/awardsdinner or contact Deborah Sussman, at 212-712-8076; or dsussman@cancercare.org.
About CancerCare
CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services to individuals, families, caregivers, and the bereaved to help them better cope with and manage the emotional and practical challenges arising from cancer. Our services include counseling and support groups, educational publications and workshops, and financial assistance. All of our services are provided by professional oncology social workers and are offered completely free of charge. To speak with a CancerCare social worker, call 800_813_HOPE (4673) or visit www.cancercare.org.
Photo By: Sara De Boer/Retna
Celebrated actress and cancer advocate S. Epatha Merkerson will host this year’s dinner. Merkerson is best known for her portrayal of NYPD Lieutenant Anita Van Buren in the long-running NBC drama series, “Law & Order.” She is the recipient of a Golden Globe, Emmy, and Image Award for her role in the television movie “Lackawanna Blues,” and is also a two-time Tony Award nominee. Merkerson most recently produced and directed a documentary called “The Contradictions of Fair Hope.”
CancerCare’s Partnerships in Hope awards dinner, now in its 29th year, will honor Deborah Dunsire, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company. Dr. Dunsire has more than 20 years of experience in all aspects of pharmaceutical business, and has played a critical role in the development of products that contribute to cancer patient care. Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company is a longtime supporter of CancerCare’s free educational services for people affected by cancer.
“Dr. Dunsire dedicates herself to providing the most up-to-date information to people coping with cancer and their loved ones,” said CancerCare CEO Helen H. Miller, LCSW, ACSW. “We are grateful for her organization’s continued support of our free workshops and publications that help people affected by cancer.”
CancerCare has provided free support services since 1944 to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. All of CancerCare’s services are provided by professional oncology social workers and are completely free of charge.
For more information about the “Partnerships in Hope” awards dinner, visit www.cancercare.org/awardsdinner or contact Deborah Sussman, at 212-712-8076; or dsussman@cancercare.org.
About CancerCare
CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services to individuals, families, caregivers, and the bereaved to help them better cope with and manage the emotional and practical challenges arising from cancer. Our services include counseling and support groups, educational publications and workshops, and financial assistance. All of our services are provided by professional oncology social workers and are offered completely free of charge. To speak with a CancerCare social worker, call 800_813_HOPE (4673) or visit www.cancercare.org.
Photo By: Sara De Boer/Retna
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