Westfield Caroling Benefits ECF

The Westfield Chorale* very generously designated the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation as the recipient for the proceeds of their 2007 Carols in the Round.

This year, they raised $4,000!

"We are most pleased that the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation is the recipient of this year's donation and hope it will be helpful to you. As a cancer survivor and the father of a son who has survived childhood leukemia, I especially thank you for all you do."


*The Westfield Chorale began in 1987, when a group of high school students of various faiths led the gathered community in carol sing, called "Carols in the Round." Since that first year, 392 singers have participated. The Westfield chorale is based out of the First Baptist Church of Westfield. Each year, they donate the proceeds from their annual concert to local organizations.

Scotch Plains Ministerium Dedicates Thanksgiving Service to ECF

This year, the Ministerium of Fanwood/Scotch Plains, a group of religious organizations in both towns, dedicated their cooperative Thanksgiving service to the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation. This year, the service was held at the Evangel Church in Scotch Plains. We were touched by this wonderful gesture, and we were especially grateful for their donation of over $2100, which was collected at the service. The contributions collected at this event will be applied toward ECF's program to help preserve the quality of life for any New Jersey family battling pediatric cancer.

ECF Thanks Ocean City Home Bank

The Emmanuel Cancer Foundation would like to thank the Ocean City Home Bank for its magnanimous efforts in support of our Greater Atlantic Regional Center this year. In the last few months, Ocean City Home Bank has:

• given ECF a $2500 grant
• held a Dress Down Day fundraiser at its 7 locations for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
• agreed to sponsor the Greater Atlantic Regional Center's Upcoming Kids Helping Kids Walk on the Ocean City Boardwalk in June 2008

"Laurie, It Is Taken Care Of"

Since January 2007, members of the Southern Regional community have mobilized around the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation and its Southern Regional Director, Laurie Ehrlich. I would like to share a short story that demonstrates the strength of ECF's network of support and underscores the vital role that our volunteers play in bringing this support to families across New Jersey:

A few weeks ago, Laurie was talking to one of her wonderful volunteer food drivers about a family in Camden County in desperate need for a bed for their daughter. The driver immediately responded, "Laurie, it is taken care of."

Within the week, the volunteer purchased a new bed and delivered it to the family's home.

The hallmark of ECF's program is the free, in-home counseling we provide at no cost to New Jersey families in the comfort of their home. The material assistance pillar of our network of support is led and organized by 5 wonderful Regional Directors, and it is largely made possible by the individuals, small businesses, religious and service organizations in communities across the state. A special thank you to everyone who brings ECF to life.

Turkey Recap

The Emmanuel Cancer Foundation is thankful for the wonderful people and communities who rally each year to ensure that ECF families are not deprived of a fulfilling holiday meal while their child is being treated for cancer. Some highlights from 2007...

• In the Eastern Region, 18 Thanksgiving baskets were delivered to families. 18 holiday food baskets have also been delivered to families for the holiday season, along with presents for the children and their siblings from their wish lists.


• In the Central Region, the First Baptist Church of Scotch Plains donated 10 turkey dinners, soup to nuts, for our families. These dinners were delivered to their homes right before Thanksgiving.


• In the Southern Region, a local restaurant made & delivered an entire Thanksgiving meal for a family in South Jersey, who are also New Orleans evacuees. In December, turkeys and hams were donated for family holidays by Rastelli Foods Group.

United Way of Greater Mercer County

The Emmanuel Cancer Foundation is very thankful for its relationships with United Way branches across the State of New Jersey. We are proud to announce that ECF has been accepted to United Way of Greater Mercer County's list of charitable organizations. This means that if you donate through the United Way of Greater Mercer County, you can designate ECF as a recipient of your generous contributions.

To learn more about United Way of Greater Mercer County, click here.

ECF Thanks Ablaze Communcations

Ablaze Communications, of Scotch Plains, NJ, was featured in the Courier News, The Home News Tribune, and the Star Ledger this weekend!

ECF is proud to be working with Ablaze on our 25th Anniversary Annual Report, due out in January 2008. Additionally, Ablaze has been donating 1% of their income to ECF each month.

To read the article, click on the link below:

http://c-n.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071122/BIZ01/711220362/1019