The Cancer C.A.R.E. ministry has helped me tremendously through the lonely hours of my treatment, said Dennis, who was attending the Rock Church Saturday, June 12, when the Rock Cancer C.A.R.E. Ministry celebrated its second annual Walk Down Memory Lane.
Dennis, who lives alone, greatly appreciates his buddy from the Cancer C.A.R.E. team, a guy named Matt who encourages him weekly. Dennis also benefits from support meetings, prayer, resources, and friendship.5K Run and Raffle Prizes
This event is awesome! said Dennis, beaming. He was thrilled to win an airplane ride over La Jolla Shores valued over $500 donated by Dr. Byers, DDS, who also contributed teeth whitening services to the collection of raffle prizes.
Ninety volunteers from the ministry made the event a success. Kristen Hunt and Ryan Bailey, who daily spend hours organizing volunteers for the Cancer C.A.R.E. patients, began setting up early along with many others. The event launched with a 5K run and walk before the carnival began. Participants donated services, purchased ten minute massages, feasted on a traditional BBQ, entered to win raffle items, and played in the carnival, which helped raise $4,000.Available to Help
Cindy, a patient in a wheelchair battling brain cancer that spread to her lungs said, This has been wonderful. Everyone is so loving, friendly, warm, and available to help.
Tanya, Cindys daughter said, This has been such a wonderful time with my family. Im amazed at how believers in Christ come together to support one another in tough times.Kirsten Strawn is a volunteer writer with Rock the Word: The Rock Church Writers Ministry. For info, visit www.sdrock.com/writers.
For more info on Rock Cancer C.A.R.E., visit www.sdrock.com/ministries/cancercare/.