June 1st 2019 was a red-letter day for CMCF. The First Annual Denise McAloon “Shut Out Cancer Day” was held at the 3 Monkeys Café in Philadelphia. Denise was a Fox Chase Cancer Center patient and a huge supporter of the Cathy Miller Cancer Fund and the AstraZeneca Hope Lodge in Cheltenham, PA. Nearly 200 friends and family members turned out to honor Denise and activate their goal “to increase cancer awareness and to work diligently to promote volunteerism, donations and financial support for CMCF and the Hope Lodge”. The day was filled with sisterhood, sociability and team spirit. Tables overflowed with fabulous raffles and baskets laden with sports memorabilia, gift cards and lottery tickets. Even an Irish Whiskey Taster made an appearance! In all, the D-Day’s Team netted $11,486. We thank the members our new Partnership for their efforts and dedication and look forward to working together for many years to come. Way to go Cabrini Girls!

On May 16th 2019, Graceann DiAndrea hosted the 11th Annual FASHION for the CURE at the Concord Country Club in Chadds Ford, PA. Over 250 supporters attended this sell-out event! Graceann and her Committee worked tirelessly to achieve an evening full of stylish fashions, close camaraderie, rousing entertainment and mutual solidarity. As in the past, FFTC honored survivors and remembered those who lost their battle with cancer. DJ Steve Bauer presented a heartfelt tribute to our founder, Frank Miller. Steve Donahue, University of Pennsylvania Head Basketball Coach, spoke on behalf of the Philadelphia Coaches vs. Cancer. With unflinching determination, the FFTC Team achieved an astonishing profit of $26,000. We congratulate them!

On behalf of the entire D-Day Team, we would like to thank you for your love, dedication and support of the First Annual D-Day Shut Out Cancer event at Three Monkeys Café! Your generosity helped raised over $11,400 to help the Cathy Miller Cancer Fund continue its mission to provide comfort, care and support to patients staying at the Hope Lodge in Cheltenham, PA.

Happy 10th Birthday Hope Lodge!! The American Cancer Society AstraZeneca Hope Lodge in Philadelphia opened in 2009. It provides a free home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers. More than just a roof over their heads, it's a nurturing community that helps patients access the care they need. The Hope Lodge community offers a supportive, homelike environment where guests can share a meal, join in the evening's activities, or unwind in their own private room. Through the generosity of the family and friends of the Cathy Miller Cancer Fund, the fund has donated in excess of $850,000 towards the construction and operation of the Hope Lodge!

Coach Martelli leaves an enduring legacy both on and off the court. The Cathy Miller Cancer Fund will always be grateful to Coach Martelli for his friendship and support and for his work with Coaches vs. Cancer. Your Cathy Miller Cancer Fund Family will miss you!

Fran Dunphy is one of two main recipients of this year's John Wanamaker Athletic Awards. Coach Dunphy will be given the John Wanamaker Award during the June 11th ceremony at the Crystal Tea Room.

Congratulations to Coach Fran Dunphy who was inducted into the Philadelphia Big 5 Hall of Fame on April 15th. Coach Dunphy is the all-time winningest coach in Big 5 history recording 580 victories over his 30-year career. He spent 17 years at Penn prior to going to Temple for 13 seasons. He is one of only six coaches with more than 200 wins at two schools, while leading each to eight or more NCAA tournaments.

The Cathy Miller Cancer Fund congratulates everyone involved in this hugely successful event. We ae extremely proud of our new partners, a group honoring Denise McAloon a former patient at Fox Chase Cancer Center and a huge supporter of the AstraZeneca Hope Lodge. The D-Day Partnership joins the Cathy Miller Cancer Fund family to increase awareness, promote volunteerism, donations and financial support for CMCF, Coaches vs. Cancer and the AstraZeneca Hope Lodge.

Join us on Saturday, December 8, 2018 7:00 to 11:00 P.M. at the Paxon Hollow Country Club. Buffet Dinner, Open Bar, Silent and Bag Auction and Dance Music Spun by DJ Jerry Smith.

The Cathy Miller Cancer Fund family is saddened by the loss of our beloved friend Jack McCafferty. We will miss his smile, his stories and his friendship. Jack was the definition of a true gentleman who loved his family, his friends and his Phillies. His unwavering support helped create the Cathy Miller Cancer Fund and he remained a champion of the Fund until his last days. We are all better for having known Jack and will miss our friend dearly.

Come Swing With Us. The Sumer Club will be in Avalon on August 4th and their show will be dedicated to our beloved Frank Miller.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Tuesday, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in St. Pius X Church, 220 Lawrence Rd. Broomall, PA, followed by his Funeral Mass at 11 AM. Internment following in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send memorials in his name to the Cathy Miller Cancer Fund, on-line via the Donate Now button or by check c/o Jeanie Diamond, 711 Wildwood Ave., Williamstown, NJ 08094