Thanks For Attending the 2011 Tree of Hope Lighting

Thanks to everyone who joined Roswell Park Cancer Institute, West Herr and News 4 as we celebrated hope for a cancer-free tomorrow.

Photos With Santa

Photos taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Tree of Hope 2011 can be found on the Roswell Park Flickr account. To download: Find your photo, click on the "actions" button at the top, lefthand side of your photo's page and then "view all sizes." You will have the option to download any size needed, including the original file most ideal for printing.

Second Annual Tree of Hope Gingerbread House Contest

Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to each of our participants!

Judging took place by members of Carly's Club on Thursday, December 1. Carly's Club for Kids & Cancer Research in WNY exists to offer support programs to make life more manageable for children diagnosed with cancer and their families, and to raise funds for pediatric cancer research seeking cures at Roswell Park Cancer.

1st Place: “Mario Kart Gingerbread Raceway”
Mary Rose McDermott, Development, RPCI
Kevin McDermott, Decision Support, RPCI
Matthew McDermott, Cytogenetics Lab Intern, RPCI

2nd Place: “Go Bills!”
Katie Kokolus, Immunology, RPCI
Sarah Belliotti, Cancer Prevention & Control, RPCI

3rd Place: “Life’s a Beach”
Amy Rokitka, Clinical Practice Plan, RPCI
Jessica Healey, Clinical Practice Plan, RPCI

Yummiest: “Sweet Candy Dreams Wonderland”
Pamela Glaviano, RPCI Volunteer

Most Creative: “Have a Snoopy Holiday”
Joseph Toni, Department of Medicine, RPCI
Jennifer Reed, GOG Statistical & Data Center Amy Krapf, Community Member Robert Brunschmid, Managing Director, Theatre of Youth

Gingerbread House Raffle

All Gingerbread House entries were raffled off at the Tree of Hope event with proceeds supporting Roswell Park's Celebration of Life cancer survivors' event.