Page 16 - South Mississippi Living - April, 2022

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story and photos courtesy of the
American Cancer Society – South Region
Every day, thousands of people facing cancer need a ride to treatment – but many do not have a way to get there. Finding transportation can present financial and logistical challenges.
Access to transportation to and from treatment is a critical factor
in determining whether patients receive and complete their cancer treatment. More than 18,250 residents in Mississippi will be diagnosed with cancer this year, and many of them will need our help to access the care they need. Patients who can’t find a ride often delay treatment or skip it all together.
In 2021, the American Cancer Society awarded 14 Patient Transportation Grants to local Mississippi health systems in the amount of $82,500. We exhausted every available transportation resource, and we’ll do the same this year. With additional funding resources, we could serve even more patients. So, this year, we have challenged ourselves with raising $125,000 to support the Mississippi Community Transportation Grant Program. Our local grant recipients are Singing River Health Systems and Memorial Hospital Systems.
Shuck Cancer Gulf Coast is hosted by our executive board members along with our 20 “Shucker” honorees, who are dedicated to eliminating transportation barriers for patients receiving treatment on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. These 20 business professionals are committed to raising $2500 to help bridge the gap for access to care.
The 2nd Annual event will take place on Thursday, April 28 in downtown Gulfport at Fishbone Alley with wine and oyster pairings, craft beer, spirits, and other cuisines from across the Coast. Unfazed Show Band will have us dancing through the night, and you can even check out the first Tap Truck on the Gulf Coast, live artists, and there is so much more!
Interested in being a part of the solution? There are sponsorship opportunities available, you can support one of the 20 honorees, and event tickets are also available. General admission is $75, and the patron ticket is $100. The patron ticket grants you early access to the event, lounge seating at the District on the Alley, pre-entertainment by Joe Carrubba, and specialty drinks and food.
SCAN ME or visit acsengage.org/shuckcancergulfcoast for event details and tickets.
2022 SHUCK CANCER GULF COAST HONOREES
Aloysius "Lo" Ballard
Digital Coordinator Singing River Health Systems
Brian Bates
Commercial Lender Keesler Federal Credit Union
Bailey Braswell
Financial Advisor - Edward Jones
Natalie Bonner
Owner - Blue Lotus Creations
Joshua Borden
Owner - Coastal Cleaning Services
Nick Bosco
Relationship Manager BancorpSouth
Shelley Chennault
Director of Finance Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort
Shundral Cole
Assistant US Attorney U.S. Attorney's Office
Jason Edwards
Director of Marketing Papa John’s Pizza
Sheila Farr
CEO/Owner Gulf Coast Training & Education Services
Amanda Gray
Marketing Specialist Singing River Health Systems
Scarlett Rogers Green
Asst. VP/Trust Officer The People's Bank
Kimberly Livingston
Manager Special Events Harrah’s Gulf Coast
Samantha Loomis
Trust Relationship Manager Hancock Whitney Bank
Jeffrey Mayeux
Owner - SIPPS Bar
Anthony McCorvey
Area Manager - Mississippi Power
Erin Rosetti
Communications Manager Memorial Hospital Systems
LeAnna Saucier
Workforce Development Manager Memorial Hospital Systems
Matt Stebly
Owner
Twisted Anchor Tattoo Gallery
Jolan Wedgeworth
Realtor®
Century 21 J. Carter & Company
Keith Williams, Jr.
Vice President – Community Bank
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