$100,000 for the Cancer Connection! We did it, thanks to YOU!

$100,000 will go a long way to continuing the warm, welcoming and caring space that is the Cancer Connection. Everything they offer our family members and neighbors facing cancer is FREE. Free massages. Reiki. Support groups. And so much more.

Thank you to the campers and all who contributed to our campaign’s success, and a special thank you to these businesses, which are run by wonderful local people:

SPONSORS
ALTERNATIVE RECYCLING
NORTHAMPTON BREWERY

Northeast Solar
Paul & Elizabeth’s Restaurant
Pierce Bros. Coffee
Renaissance Builders
Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters
Whalen InsuranceCHALLENGE GRANT DONORS
Acme Auto Body and Collision Repair Center
Community Foundation of Western Mass
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Gage-Wiley & Co.
Mercy Medical Center
Mutton and Mead
River Valley Coop
Taylor Real Estate

FOOD DONORS
Bombay Royale
Hope & Olive
Lone Wolf
Northampton Brewery
Paul and Elizabeth’s
Serios Market
Sylvester’s Restaurant

THE PINK LIGHTS
Art Steele/Audio Promedia

And of course our host for this crazy event, the Hampshire Council of Governments! We hear they can get you wicked cheap electricity. Check them out!

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