Rays of Hope Campaign
Your gift today can help us empower more patients, more families and everyone impacted by cancer.
The Cancer Support Community Mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community. Locally, at Cancer Support Community Central Ohio, we offer evidence-based comprehensive cancer survivorship programming through a wide range of daily wellness and support activities along with a number of educational programs. So no one faces cancer alone.
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Thanks to the Cancer Support Community I was able to speak to the people who had actually been through the treatments and were able to tell me exactly what it would be like… it’s the one place where I felt comfortable enough to share my own story.
Erica Neal, Program Participant
Rays of Hope:
When people step through our glass front doors, the sun shines through to lift their spirits and remind them that cancer can be defeated. Here, they experience Rays of Hope. Through your donations, we can continue to provide Rays of Hope to the 10,000 Central Ohioans we serve each year and expand our reach to the communities in Franklin and the six surrounding counties.
The Need
Last year, more than 60,000 Ohioans learned that they have cancer. In fact, half of all men and a third of all women will get this news at some point in their lifetime. With the prevalence of cancer increasing daily, the need to support cancer patients and their families through educational programming is greater than ever.
The Master Plan
We’ve set a $1.1 million goal for the Rays of Hope campaign, which is critically important to expand our ability to touch the lives of those impacted by cancer. To meet our mission, we must fund the expansion of long-term cancer survivorship programming and retire the debt on our welcoming new home at 1200 Old Henderson Road, Columbus. You can help today through a one-time gift, a pledge of financial support, including Cancer Support Community in your estate and planned giving, or through the purchase of one of our commemorative gift options.
98% say CSC increases hope
See a decrease in psychological distress
Free programs per month
Programs help families
Feel less alone
Participants each year
The Building
The Building - $500,000
The entire facility may be named to honor an individual, family, or a corporate or foundation entity.
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Wing of Hope
"Wing of Hope" - $150,000
The “Wing of Hope” fosters community and hosts all of our healthy lifestyle and wellness programs.
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The Demonstration and Nutrition Kitchen
Community Room
Community Room - $100,000
A multi-functional room for meetings, exercise and wellness activities, relaxation workshops and more.
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Signature Welcome Area
Signature Welcome Area - $75,000
The most visible spot in the facility where staff and volunteers greet and welcome new participants.
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Education & Resource Library
Education and Resource Library - $50,000
A library full of free resources to guide you through the continuum of cancer care.
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Large Support Group Room
Large Support Group Room - $50,000
Private space for support groups and other group activities in a homelike setting.
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Small Support Group Room
Small Support Group Room - $25,000
Private space for support groups and other group activities in a homelike setting.
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Garden of Hope
Garden of Hope - $25,000
Your name will be incorporated into the new design of our entry landscape garden.
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Family Matters Room
Family Matters Room - $15,000
A private room where staff and volunteers greet and welcome new participants and their families.
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Kids Corner
Kids Corner - $15,000
A space with resources helping children cope with the affects of cancer on themselves or loved ones.
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Pillars of Hope
Pillars of Hope - $10,000
These beams represent pillars of strength and CSC’s support of our participants.
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You Can See Clearly Now Windows
You Can See Clearly Now Windows - $5,000
Floor-to-ceiling windows allowing light to shine, symbolizing Rays of Hope..
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Rays of Hope Skylights
Rays of Hope Skylights - $2,500
Rays of Hope shine through our skylights, bringing natural illumination to our surroundings.
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