On September 20, 2023, players and members of the coaching staff from the Temple University Men's Basketball team and the Cathy Miller Cancer Fund visited the AstraZeneca Hope Lodge in Cheltenham. The team served dinner, spent time getting to know the patients and caregivers, taught everyone the Temple Fight Song and gifted some lucky door prize winners with Temple gear! Good luck this season! Go Owls! Fight, fight, fight for the Cherry and the White! See the pictures here!
Please join us for the 12th Annual Fashion for the Cure fashion show. Not only will you view the latest fashion trends but you'll also have the opportunity to bid on our outstanding silent auction items and to enter to win one or more of our great raffle baskets. Each ticket includes a complimentary drink and appetizers provided by local restaurants. Various vendors will also be available for your shopping pleasure. The proceeds from the evening will benefit "The Cathy Miller Cancer Fund" and the "AstraZeneca Hope Lodge".
On Thursday August 26, 2021, CMCF will dedicate a garden bench at the AstraZeneca Hope Lodge in memory of Matthew Lomazoff. As you know Matt was the son of Frank’s long-time friend Howard & his wife Lynn. Sadly, Matt lost his battle with brain cancer in July of 2020. As an organization (and on a personal level), we would like to honor Matt with a special & permanent donation to the Lodge. The bench symbolizes Matt’s commitment to helping others & encouraging those in need. It will stand as a lasting representation of Matt’s volunteerism, as well as all the Cathy Miller Cancer Fund’s volunteers.
Even though we could not gather in person this year, we were able to have a successful Rock the Dock @ Home thanks to you, our amazing friends and supporters. Congratulation to our winners: Clare Yetter (50/50), Cass McCoy (@Home Raffle) and Nicole Sanfillippo and Dawn Ericksen (Door Prizes). We can't wait to see you all in person next year. Remember to save the date - August 21, 2021
The CMCF has made the difficult decision to cancel Urie's Rock the Dock event this year. We hope to see you all happy and healthy next year so save the date - 8-21-2021,
The Cathy Miller Cancer Fund team is working hard putting together our 2020 line up of exciting events. Click the title above and make sure to Save the Dates!
On December 14th, the Cathy Miller Cancer Fund honored Graceann DiAndrea, founder of Fashion for the Cure for her determination, hard work and true grit! Like us, she’s steadfastly resolute to keep Frank’ Miller's meaningful dream alive. Through the challenges that lie ahead, we know we can depend on Graceann. She was Frank’s true friend and is our committed ally in the battle against cancer. Please join us as we celebrate her special Partnership!
Our latest Partnership is with a group of Nurses from the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Their group assisted CMCF in serving meals at the Hope Lodge this past Spring. Inspired by the gratitude and need of the residents at the Lodge, the nurses, led by Ashley Stankiewicz, held a tee-shirt sale at Penn. $500 profit was made and then matched by Penn Cares. On July 15th 2019, Ashley and Nurse Manager Paige Sinclair presented CMCF with a $1000 check at the AstraZeneca Hope Lodge. This is an outstanding beginning for our latest innovative Partner. Ashley and Paige hope to double their sales next year. The CMCF Team intends to support and promote their endeavors. Awesome work and welcome aboard Penn Nurses!
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!