Cancer Survivor “Ship” 2012
On Friday, June 22, 2012, Roswell Park cancer patients, survivors and their guests gathered with riders and volunteers in the SurvivorSHIP tent at the first-ever and long-to-be-remembered Ride For Roswell Opening Ceremony.
The tent featured Roswell Park researchers, who were on hand to talk about the latest research that is making a difference for patients today and for years to come. Survivors enjoyed delicious treats, and tested their knowledge and accuracy at several table games—each with a guaranteed prize to serve as a lasting memento of the celebration.
After trying their luck at the games, visitors to the SurvivorSHIP tent mingled with representatives from several Roswell Park programs and departments, including: Adolescent and Young Adults (AYA) with Cancer program, Beads of Courage, Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program, Carly’s Club, Clinical Nutrition, Esperanza y Vida, Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry, New York State Smokers’ Quitline, Pediatric and Adult BMT Long-Term Survivorship Programs, Support for People with Oral Head and Neck (SPOHNC), Support For Life, The Witness Project, The Roswell Park Donor Center and Yroswell.
Basket Raffle Winners
Always a crowd-pleaser, the SurvivorSHIP basket raffle raised $3,200, to be used in support of a celebration for cancer survivors in 2013, as well as the 2012 Tree of Hope event. View the winning raffle ticket numbers.
Opening Ceremony Festivities
Following the pre-party, the Opening Ceremony kicked off with a procession of riders and survivors, followed by the arrival of the Peloton, and inspirational remarks by cancer advocate and former Buffalo Bills linebacker Chris Spielman, all leading up to a live performance by vocalist Rick Springfield, known for his hit-single “Jessie’s Girl.”
Thank You For Your Support
Many thanks to all the survivors, riders, volunteers and guests who made Opening Ceremony the grand celebration that it was, and a very special thank you to all the corporate sponsors who made it all possible.
Browse the gallery below to view pictures from the survivors’ celebration. For photos from the entire Opening Ceremony and Ride weekend, visit the Roswell Park Flickr page and Ride For Roswell Flickr page.
