NCH celebrates cancer survivors

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) cancer care services welcomes cancer survivors and their loved ones to virtually celebrate life. Sunday, June 6, is the 34th annual National Cancer Survivor Day, and 2021 marks the 20th year NCH has held an event.

The online broadcast at nch.org/celebratingsurvivors2021 will begin at 2 p.m. and will feature host Michael Hartke, Chief Operating Officer and executive vice president at NCH.

Hartke will introduce two guest speakers, Amy Stomper, a breast cancer survivor and an advanced practice nurse with a physician practice on staff at NCH, and Al Train, a local prostate cancer survivor.

"This year, like last, we have to have a virtual event, and we miss a face-to-face celebration. We hope next year it will be possible to be in-person," says Hartke.

"However, no matter the format, the important thing is for all survivors to understand they are not alone and they have a community that understands and supports them."

Special entertainment will be provided by the NCH Choir, led by NCH Organizational Engagement and Internal Communications Manager Alice Brown.

Also included will be photos of many NCH cancer survivors enjoying life throughout the video. The event is free and will be accessible to viewers throughout the summer.

For information about cancer care services at NCH, visit nch.org/cancer.