To help volunteer fire, rescue, and emergency services personnel and their families, who are dealing with cancer, by providing them with positive efforts through support as well as to share with them the resources needed to be a survivor.
To help volunteer fire, rescue, and emergency services personnel and their families, who are dealing with cancer, by providing them with positive efforts through support as well as to share with them the resources needed to be a survivor.
In 2011, Past President David Lewis initiated the Cancer Support Network Committee. He was very impressed with the mission of the Firefighter Cancer Network and decided this was something that could benefit the members of MSFA. The Committee consists of those currently dealing with cancer, cancer survivors, and caregivers.
The Committee matches those fighting cancer with someone who has survived, or is dealing, or a caregiver to someone with this particular type of cancer. Sometimes all it takes is to talk with someone who has experienced similar circumstances, be it family member, friend or committee member. We are currently in the process of developing a matching database and if you are interested in becoming a “Cancer Coach,” please contact us. We will be happy to discuss the process and answer any questions you may have.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Committee, especially if you know of someone who would benefit from the the MSFA Cancer Support Network Committee’s services. ALL interactions of the committee are kept in the strictest confidence.
Cancer Support Network Resource Kits
The MSFA Cancer Support Network Committee needs assistance in raising awareness for Maryland volunteer fire, rescue, and emergency medical services personnel who are facing the battle with cancer through our Resource Kits. The Support Network Resource Kit is a way for the patient, support person, or family to keep track of all medical information, such as appointments, medications, doctor’s information, etc. Also included, is a journal and other important trinkets that will help keep the patient’s information at their finger tips.
If you would like to sponsor a MSFA Cancer Support Network Resource Kit, please complete the information below and send your donation of $75.00 to:
MSFA Cancer Support Network
424 Greenland Beach Road
Baltimore, MD 21226.
Note in the memo field: “Resource Kit”
Make checks payable to MSFA
Resource Guide
The Committee is also putting together a resource guide of state-wide business that would donate or discount their services to include the following: lawn care, heating and air conditioning, house cleaning, spa services such as manicure, pedicure, massages, hair (wigs) and make-up, as well as volunteers who would assist with picking up groceries or prescription, transportation, pet caretaker, run errands, etc. If you know someone in your area that would like to participate in our program, please have them contact the Committee.
Join the Committee
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Cancer Support Network Committee, please reach out.
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