The Oncology Patient and Family Resource Center’s 2007 Holiday Open House
The Oncology Patient and Family Resource
Center held its holiday Open House on December 7. More than 150 people
enjoyed food and fellowship. Three special library collections established
by patients and families in memory and in honor of patients were recognized.
Elsie's Wish...A Library Collection in Memory of Elsie Punch
This collection focuses on issues at the end of life's journey. The
children of Elsie Punch were so impressed with the dignified manner
their mother left her affairs that they wanted other families to
have access to resources that could assist in this difficult process.
Elsie Punch was the mother of Lynda Goldberg, the wife of Dr. Rich
Goldberg, physician-in-chief of N.C. Cancer Hospital. Lynda and her
siblings established the collection.
A Garden in June: The Professional Library Collection of June McDermott
This collection was donated by June's twin sister, Jane Diehl, as a resource
in complementary therapies for our oncology health care professionals.
June was always so generous in sharing her knowledge of complementary
therapies with all.
The Spirit of Champions: A Library Collection in Honor of Karla
Werner
This collection focuses on the benefits of exercise, physical activity,
meditation, and relaxation to strengthen the body, mind, and spirit.
Karla Werner ran her first Boston Marathon three weeks after beginning
treatment for breast cancer. Her running partner, Joey Anderson,
was so inspired by her determination that he ran 100+ miles around Lake
Hinson in 24 hours to raise funds for the Patient and Family Resource
Center.
Also recognized was a memorial for Velma Baker (1932-2007) who made
over 300 hats for our Hats with Heart Program. Included in the
memorial (photo) were pictures of some of her winning hats.
(l-r) Sarah Nahm, mission delivery manager, American
Cancer Society South Atlantic Division; Pam Baker, Patient and Family
Resource Center; Emmeline Weber, manager, Oncology Support Services/Outreach,
Rex Cancer Center; Tina Shaban, Patient and Family Resource Center.
This pediatric quilt was designed and made by Ulla
Blab of Elon, NC. For more than five years, she has made quilts and pillows
for pediatric cancer patients.
Volunteers Mary Webb, a member of the UNC Lineberger
Board of Visitors’ Patient and Family Resource Committee and Martha Rice,
mother of breast cancer survivor Mary Seagroves, special events coordinator
for UNC Lineberger.
Karla and Frank Werner with the Spirit of Champions
Collection.
(l-r) Tina Shaban; Lynda Goldberg and her father-in-law
Bernard Goldberg.
