OUR MISSIONThe mission of the Bismarck

Cancer Center is to make locally available the highest

quality, state-of-the-art radiation therapy services

to persons with cancerwithin the Bismarck service

area. Such services shall be delivered, insofar as

possible, without regard to reimbursement, and always in

a supportive compassionate, and caring manner.

C O N N E C T I N G

B I S M A R C K C A N C E R C E N T E R

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SPRING 2014

An evening of mystery, intrigue and most importantly fun, was had by attendees at the fi rst annual Masks in the Moonlight Charity Ball! This night of magic took place Saturday, March 1 at the Apple Creek Country Club. The fi rst-year event was sold out with over 200 people attending.

Beautiful gowns and eccentric masks fi lled Apple Creek Country Club as attendees enjoyed live music, dancing, dinner a juggler, a magician and a gypsy. Customized masks created by local school groups, community organizations and individuals were very popular with all who attended.

The event also featured a live and silent auction. Many wonderful items were donated by local businesses and individuals. Items included gift baskets, trips, jewelry and “experience” packages which included a fi shing trip, a brew house experience, a gourmet dinner for eight and more. Local Bismarck artist Ali LaRock painted a picture during the event, which was then sold during the live auction.

Cancer survivor Sharon Silengo gave a moving testimonial during the event. She

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spoke about the importance of supporting the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation and how every penny counts in order to provide resources for the patients at the Bismarck Cancer Center. Sharon had completed treatment at the Bismarck Cancer Center and knows fi rsthand how the money raised can make a difference.

The idea of this unique fundraiser was suggested by the Bismarck Cancer Center’s executive director, Ken Dykes, who is from the South and a big fan of masquerade balls. A committee of about 15 that included staff, Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation advisory board members and community volunteers helped create this amazing event. Committee member Susan Schwieters said, “This is the fi rst time we have had this event and it all come together in such a beautiful way. All money raised from the event will go directly to the patients. It will help pay for gas cards, help with lodging, massage therapy and more.”

Schwieters stated, “There is a real connection between masks and hiding behind cancer and hiding behind the symptoms and the value of discovering it early and what that can do for your survivor rate.”

Plans are already in the works for next year’s Masks in the Moonlight Charity Ball!

LOVE AS A WAY OF LIFEAs I write this, it’s February, romantic thoughts are in the air, and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner—all of which got me thinking about love. For instance, did you know that the Romance Novel constitutes the most popular genre in modern literature? In 2008, 7,311 new Romance Novels were published in the U.S. with sales upwards of $1.3 billion and with 24.6% of the U.S. population having read at least one Romance Novel. And that only scratches the surface of our human interest in love—we even argue passionately (to make a bad pun) about whether love is a noun or a verb, we visit psychiatrists and other mental health professionals for assistance in dealing with our feelings, and we spend hours listening to various self-help gurus all in an effort to get this love thing right. The desire to win affection, experience adoration, learn the joy of tenderness, and know passion is as human as drawing the next breath. Furthermore, it’s been my observation over the years that this human attachment to the concept of love goes far deeper than our fascination with romantic love—I believe that we are so constituted that one of the secrets of fi nding fulfi llment in our lives calls for us to choose to “live love” as a way of life. One of my very favorite quotes is by Hugh Downs who commented that “a happy person is not a person in a set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes.” To me, an attitude of love is an essential ingredient to a happy, self-fulfi lled existence. Consider an observation by Elizabeth Edwards: “A positive attitude is not going to save you. What it’s going to do is, every day, between now and the day you die…you’re going to actually live.” Approaching life with an attitude of love means that insults and slights are forgiven, the downtrodden and needy are ministered to, that all receive from us the alms of our own kindness, and that we move beyond considering what we give to focus with gratitude and love on what we receive from others. Because I have an attitude of love I will moderate my expectations and judgments, experience kindness and hospitality as forms of worship, discover the power of simple courtesy, and, God willing, become a part of that benevolent conspiracy of persons who never fully count the costs of their

gifts nor know all the good that they have done. St. Francis of Assisi knew all about approaching life with an attitude of love when he prayed:

Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace; Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Wherethere is injury, pardon; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; And where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; To be understood, as to understand; To be loved, as to love; For it is in giving that we receive, It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

One of the neat things about living with an attitude of love is that it multiplies—every act of kindness and love leads someone else to go and do likewise (and it’s often someone who was not the direct recipient of your love but who simply observed your loving behavior)…it’s the ultimate form of “paying it forward!” Want to change your life for the better? Want to change the world for the better? Then practice small expressions of love in your day-to-day life—Good example is the best of all teachers…and it pays huge dividends in our own sense of self-worth and fulfi llment. Talk about a win-win situation! And, best news of all, you don’t have to go all “lovey dovey” all at once—just resolve to do the love thing a few minutes each day…and, when it begins to reward and fulfi ll you as it’s certain to do, just let it grow by stages until it becomes your way of life…

As the saying goes, “try a little love.” You’ll like it and so will your family and friends and all with whom you come in contact—even the grumpy ones! May the Good Lord bless us and keep us, each, and every one!

Ken DykesExecutive Director

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multiplies—every

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WALK THE TALK

Information Service Engineer Casy Laib handles behind the scenes technological processes for Bismarck Cancer Center. As the IS go-to guy, Casy cares for computer and phone issues as well as networking and software applications.

“As a resident computer specialist, one of my jobs is to ensure all system upgrades are performed on equipment such as the computers, servers, phone systems and various software applications,” Casy says. “My focus is to keep everything running as smoothly as possible as well as to troubleshoot and make improvements across the board as needed.”When electronic medical record upgrades occur, Casy prepares for the long haul, spending the better part of a weekend to be certain the software used by BCC is updated accurately. “We use Mosaiq software to store our data information,” he says. “Updating the system software is critical in treating our patients as well as supporting our hub of medical information. It can be fairly intense during an update.”

Casy recognizes how critical it is to maintain operations for software such as this. It’s because of his deep commitment and awareness that co-worker Melissa Klein recognized him, then nominated him for the BCC Walk the Talk Higher Standard Award. “Casy’s job is diffi cult, because whenever his phone rings, it’s likely someone has a problem they hope he can fi x,” Melissa says. “He has continually shown me how to set up preferences on my computer only to walk me through it again the next time it needs to be done. He never complains about ongoing questions.”

Recently, Melissa needed tech help on a weekend she worked. She phoned Casy who walked her through the process and asked her to get back with him to be certain the application worked correctly after she tried it. “Without his help, I wouldn’t have been able to treat my patient. His respect, friendliness and knowledge is so appreciated, personally or professionally,” she says. Melissa said Casy has also stepped up to help with the remodels of treatment rooms and control areas, with a goal of ensuring everything is functional, more effi cient and user-friendly.

Originally from the Bismarck area, Casy came to BCC July 2011. At the time, BCC had grown to the

walking theTALK: Casy Laib

capacity to need expertise on site to ensure they stay current with technology. “This was a great opportunity and a challenge for me – as someone who’s enjoyed troubleshooting and fi guring things out for 20 some years. This has been a tremendous experience for me to do what I love.”

While Casy seldom interacts with patients from his behind-the-scenes role he has been touched by cancer as well, while his great aunt walked through cancer treatment. “She had such a great outlook and attitude, and she never had anything but great things to say about her therapists and physicians here at BCC,” he says.

“I feel fortunate to have Casy as part of our BCC family; aside from the many duties he has in his job, he has stepped up to be a tremendous help with various fundraisers for Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation,” Melissa says. “He is very much appreciated.

To support fundraising efforts for the Foundation, Casy helps out with 3 Brothers Paintball, the Rug Rat Benefi t Softball Tournament and Applefest, where event-goers enjoy the fruits of his labor without realizing someone had a hand in it. He coordinates logistics such as vehicles, utilities, garbage, generators, vendor tents and more. “If my part works effi ciently, no one notices my portion of the setup. If I’ve done my job, no one notices things like trash or transportation until the event is fi nished,” he says.

Additionally, he commented about how signifi cant BCC’s Wrap Around Services are – how they benefi t the patient. “I am so amazed with how well BCC fi nds the gaps where patients need or can use assistance and fi nds ways to help utilizing the foundation,” Casy said.

When Casy is away from computers and phones or isn’t system upgrading something – he spends time with his family. Together with his wife Allison, they raise two children: Kadyn (6 ½ ) and Ariana (3). The Laib family enjoys spending summer time on the river boating and spending time with family and friends.

His respect,

friendliness and

knowledge is

so appreciated,

personally or

professionally...

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CONGRATULATIONS to our Nursing Staff! Six registered nurses at the Bismarck Cancer Center have completed advanced training in the specialized area of oncology nursing.

Tara Schilke, Sarah Klein, Molly Brandenberg and Nichole Sailer have received their Radiation Oncology certifi cate through the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and Kayla Corbin and Mary Zentner achieved their Oncology Nursing Certifi cation. Both programs validate a nurse’s skill, knowledge, ability and commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients with cancer.

NEW EMPLOYEE Joins Cancer Registry The Bismarck Cancer Center recently added Mindy Raulston as a new cancer registrar for the Central North Dakota Cancer Registry. Mindy has taught in the biology department at the University of Mary for 7 years. She also worked in the microbiology

department at Northern Plains Laboratory and St. Alexius. Mindy has a background in clinical science with a master’s degree from UND and holds bachelor’s degree from University of Mary in biology and medical technology. In her new position, Mindy will be abstracting and reviewing patient data for the Central North Dakota Cancer Registry.

HOPE ON THE RUNNumerous staff members from the Bismarck Cancer Center will be participating at this year’s Fargo Marathon! The staff has formed a “Hope on the Run” team and is encouraging others to participate with them. To date, there are staff members participating in the 5k, 10k, ½ marathon and full marathon. For $15, you can purchase a “Hope on the Run” t-shirt and help support the Bismarck Cancer Center. T-shirt money will go to the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation. For more information, contact Sara at skelsch@bismarckcancercenter.com.

STAFF NEWS

COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTHIn March, the Bismarck Cancer Center (BCC) participated in colorectal cancer awareness month. In 2013, North Dakota had over 400 newly diagnosed cases of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the fourth most diagnosed cancer in North Dakota.

The Bismarck Cancer Center is committed to early detection and prevention; screenings save lives. Colorectal cancer is curable 90% of the time when detected and treated early.

BCC staff participated in colorectal awareness month in various ways. On Friday March 7, staff dressed in blue to represent colorectal cancer awareness. In addition, educational material was distributed throughout the cancer center.

Also in March, several free colorectal screenings were held in our service area. The screenings were held in Richardton, Linton, Washburn and Bismarck. The screenings were open to participants 50 and above or to those who have a family history of colorectal cancer. Between the three locations, colorectal screening kits were hand out to over 50 people.

BCC STAFF was full of Irish Spirit on St. Patrick’s Day!

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RUG RATS SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTThe 7th annual Rug Rats Softball Tournament will take place June 6-8 at the Mandan Softball Complex in Mandan, ND. This annual tournament includes a men’s and women’s bracket, special contest, a silent auction and more.

To fi nd out more information on this event, contact Casy at 701-222-6118.

GIVING HEARTS DAYOn February 13, 2014 the North Dakota community opened their hearts on Giving Heart’s Day. Giving Heart’s Day is an online fundraiser in western Minnesota and North Dakota where people can donate money over a 24 hour period benefi ting non-profi t charities. Participating for the fi rst year the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation made over $4,500 to help local cancer patients in transportation, fi nancial, emotional and additional needs.

FRED KIST MEMORIAL Pinochle Tournament The 3rd Annual Fred Kist Memorial Pinochle Tournament was held at the Eagles Club Bismarck on Saturday, February 22, 2014.

BCC FOUNDATION FUNDRAISERS

THINK pink! THINK GOLF!The 5th annual Volkowitsch Open Charity Golf Tournament is coming up on Saturday, June 14, 2014!

Proceeds from this fun and wacky tournament promoting breast cancer awareness are donated to the BCC Foundation and the National Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

If you are interested in forming a team or becoming a sponsor, you’ll fi nd more information at Volkowitsch Open on Facebook or on the BCC website.

UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS:

CALENDAR OF EVENTSApril 23 The Afters Christian Concert May 5-9 project HOPEJune 6-8 Rug Rat Softball TournamentJune 14 Volkowitsch Golf TournamentJune 18 Survivor’s PicnicJune 21 Harleywood Nights Bike Run

Over 130 teams participated and the event raised over $10,000 for the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation. Tournament Director, Dave Givan, wanted to create an event in which he could raise money for local cancer patients. Fred Kist was a friend of Dave and Diane Givan’s and who had passed away from cancer. This event was a way to honor Fred’s memory and also help to make a difference in many other’s lives as they battle this disease.

“THE AFTERS” CHRISTIAN CONCERTAward winning Christian music band The Afters will be bringing their “Life is Beautiful Tour” to Bismarck on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Shiloh Christian School in Bismarck. Local Christian band Seven Day Jones will open for The Afters.

The Afters have had many top ten hits in the Christian music genre and include songs like “Broken Hallelujah,” “Beautiful Love,” and “Every Good Thing.” The concert will start at 7 p.m. with a meet and greet taking place at 5:30 for $10. Tickets are $15 and are available online at itickets.com or at the Bismarck Cancer Center and the Rainbow Shop. Tickets will be $20 at the door. The concert is sponsored by Dvorak Motors and all proceeds from the concert benefi t the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation.

HARLEYWOOD NIGHTS RUN AND SHOWCheck out this fun event for motorcycle enthusiasts The second annual Harleywood Nights Run and Show will take place Saturday, June 21, 2014. This event is sponsored by Corral bar and all proceeds benefi t the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation. Riders can pre-register on Friday, June 20th at the Corral Bar. Tentative stops on the run include New Salem, Center, Washburn, Brush Lake and Wilton, with the ride ending at the Corral Bar in Bismarck. The cost is $10 a bike and an additional $10 if you have a passenger. The $10 fee will get you into the bike run, free entry to the band at the Corral Bar Saturday night and a free meal. In addition, there is a raffl e to win a 2014 Harley Dyna Glide. Tickets are $50 and only 500 are being sold. For more information on this event, contact Sara at 701-222-6119.

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GIVERLot 2029Aetna Employee Charity ProgramMarvin VosslerRuben BrennerDennis FoldenDarwin & Judith HunskorConnie SkarpholAlbert & Pauline SchwindtKathy PodollJoan KaelbererLester & Pat LenoMickie & Adeline LloydAgnes WolfRobby WinbergerJoseph & Corinne FriedtFay & Lynn ConnellMarian KizmannJohn & Bertha HolzerDarmo SantanenKandy KasperMark & Marlene DeyleMary WeekesGreg GartnerEugene SchererRick & Judy HaasRoy NillBismarck Cancer Center EmployeesAlexis DuxburyHarry & Lois SamuelsonFlorence FruehKathy WagnerPatrice BrancaSavannah DronenCarroll & Opal SchumuhlRuth StephensLouise & Tom NoonanCentral Market BismarckEva HeyneMabel TkachLarry LangemoLeonard Voegele

In Memory of Alice JohnsTim & Glenda Anderson

In Memory of Arlene AntolakJames & Linda Boyd

In Memory of Carla ZieglerNorleen & Delanio Helm

In Memory of Nila HeinleSheila Srb

In Memory of Lynn VothVyron & Jeanette Lelm

In Memory of Walter SingerVyron & Jeanette Lelm

In Memory of Joe KellerBarbara Jesswein

In Memory of Arlene AntolakMichael & Judy DonahueDuane & Janice BaerPaul & Jody BlumhardtDonald & Gail AndersonRodney & Connie Blumhardt

In Memory of Lois ThompsonTom & Paula Redmann

In Memory of Leonard StecklerBrent & Debbie Geiss

In Memory of Janice CooperGayle Erdman

In Memory of Jan CooperIngvad & Dorothy MongorCorrine QuastRev & Mrs. Richard SmithJ.H. & S.E Wolff

In Memory of Lois ThompsonCynthia & Ryna ThompsonAdeline SchaubertLloyd & Marjory PerkinsHoward & Jenell LoftesnesScott & Kristin KleinjanLavonne EmeryLuella Boyer

In Celebration of Martha FelchleDavid & Kimberly WaaleKaren & Wesley BlackKarla Barkman

Ken & Kristi Felchle

In Memory of Alexander GabryshRalph Gabrysh

In Honor of My Daughter Donna GulkaPatricia Burgess

In Memory of Barbara McLeanDiordan McLean

In Memory of Reuben BuchholzJan Buchholz

In Memory of Glenn TschosikJuleen, Mark & Steven Cunningham

In Memory of Rachel SchmidtWayne & Mary Ann Widmer

In Memory of John GrossMedy Gross

In Memory of Geraldine BishopMyron Brown

In Memory of Burdette BurtMavis Burt

In Celebration of Trish ZimmermanTrish Zimmerman

In Celebration of four years of surviviorship post treatmentTerry C. Stavn

In Celebration of Care given to Jen KilzerBernice Franklund

In Celebration of Johnnie KruegerJohnnie & Sandra Kueger

In Honor of All the caregivers & Drs. at the Cancer CenterBill Baron

In Honor of Lilly Hintz HenkeLeslie & Correne Henke

In Honor of Loretta JungChuck & Marlen Axtman

In Memory of Joe SchulteBernard Edwardson

In Memory of Bruce VerhulstGarrett Sanford

Special thanks to those who have

donated to the Bismarck Cancer Center

Foundation since our last newsletter

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In Memory of Wesley Snyder, Esther Miller, Emery Olsen, & Daneda JensenVyron & Jeanette Lelm

In Celebration of Linda SchumacherMike & Linda Schumacher

In Memory of Carolyn GowanMargaret Swenson

In Memory of Emma HamersConstance McQuay

In Memory of Odiela LaibDelaino Helm

In Memory of Patty Kowalski-KnudsonFrancis & Shirley Kowalski

In Memory of Sharon RennerBernie & Mabel WeiszAllan & Darlene MorrisCynthia AnderestKent & Jane MarrowRosemary SierackCarol SchwensonLyloota LeeperSharon BurianCline JacobsonMerilynn StarckR.D. & P.K. DeverBismarck Gold and SilverKelli Wilson

In Memory of Harlan SteinleyWilmer & Harriet Steinley

In Memory of Lorraine KukertDelaino & Norleen Helm

In Memory of Joel AllenBarbara Jesswein

In Memory of Velma TrautmanPeter & Loretta Hanson

In Memory of Arlene AndreMarlene Larson

In Memory of Jeff & Pat KochChristine Koch

In Memory of Joy Cooke BoschMuriel Peterson

In Memory of Harold GeselchenNorleen & Delaino Helm

In Memory of Richard MuthDorothy Berreth

In Memory of Marjorie EslingerHelen Joersz

In Memory of Colette HermanDelaino & Norleen Helm

In Memory of Caroline BelohlavekLarry & Donn Jenkins

In Memory of James KleinjanMarvin & Laverne Schulz

In Memory of Michael WeishaarKenneth and Ardella Weishaar

In Memory of Janice CooperMissouri River Basin Retired Teachers Association

In Memory of Kathy MoumJoanne MoumNadine SchaffDavid SchaafPaul & Debra MartinKimberly Crawford

In Memory of Arlene AntolakCharles & Sheila Wittenberg

In Memory of Ella Mae HelmBernie & Mabel Weisz

CARE GIVERJohn & Ileen SchwenglerMarilyn WohlkRobert GeigerRobert StrommenLyle WarnerDavid & Susan AndersonWillard OttmanRoxanne ZimmermanMary Ann CarlsonDelaino & Norleen HelmThomas HermanN.D. Department of Mineral Resources EmployeesSolheim Student Council & StudentsBeverly KukowskiPearl VoegeleChris FordLucy ZieglerAnthony RudnickEd & Faye HascheRon & Gloria JulsonNany ScarffLorraine AndersonDawn AberleJ. A DoernerLarry & Phyllis LarsonLaura JochimLeland & Linda FleischerRobert GippBHS/CHS Girls Volleyball Pink Diva EventFern FleckMarc & Connie Berger Kramer InsuranceHarry & Lois SamuelsonJoyce KahlerJeannie KofflerThomas & Diane JonesCurt AbfalterWe Care Central MarketBismarck-Mandan Newcomers ClubKathy Setterlund

In Memory of Jan CooperNorth Dakota Retired Teachers Association

In Memory of Arlene AntolakJill Antolak

Arlyn & Jesse Antolak

In Memory of Lois ThompsonHarriet GullingsrudScott & Carol MarkovicNicole Pulsifer

In Honor of staff for their care of Scott AlfstadBeverly Solberg

In Celebration of Larry DennisLarry Dennis

In Memory of Darla ZieglerShirley Wilson

In Honor of Bert PattersonCarolyn Bingham

In Memory of My Father and all people lost to cancerDarald Hagel

In Memory of Arthur KosteleckyGladys Kostelecky

In Memory of Gerald SchlafmanMarilyn Foster

In Memory of Audrey Bogers LucasRobert & Nancy Bogers

In Celebration of Peggy WelderPeggy Welder

In Celebration of Wayne RennerWayne & Judy Renner

In Celebration of Terry BohnTerry Bohn

In Celebration of 3 yrs and I’m still Up-RightWilliam (Bill) Andrus

In Celebration of Sharon CurtisJosh & Jayna Wiens

In Memory, Honor, Celebration of all breast cancer patients/survivors, etc including myself Candy Myran

In Memory of Odella Graf Mathias, Nila Heinle, Diane Hendrickson, Milbert BoscheeDavid Vollan, Douglas Zottnick, Sharon Schroeder, Aldis Adamson, Carol Eble, & Larry RenfrowPaulette & Bud Carlson

In Memory of Valentine ZacherDarnell Zacher

In Memory of Joe SchulteCindy & Larry LaBere

In Honor of fighting cancer Clem Stein, Ken Bleth & Tillie DilgerHelen Loeb

In Memory of Valentine ZacherJerry & Sandy Heck

In Honor of Peggy Knoll & Gene FisherDelmar & Joan Meier

In Memory of Marge PladsonThomas & May Lindquist

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In Memory of Patty Kowlaski-KunudsonMelisa Hemberger

In Memory of Deb PahanishRobin Francis-Baker

In Memory of Philip N.Lamprecht, Patricia K. Walker, & Alvin C. Galster

In Honor of Phillip M. WalkerLucille M. Lamprecht

In Memory of Sharon RennerPatricia M. GranierTwila AllerTaryn OrsbornLinda Newman

In Memory of Hazel WiseSott & Nancy Meiers

In Memory of Dean & Don SchmidtCheryllynn Schmidt

In Celebration of Jerome G. SchwindtVeronica Schwindt

In Memory of Fellow Cancer PatientsWilmer & Michelle Pich

In Memory of Sharon PlumRichard & Connie Plum

In Thankfulness of the Bismarck Cancer CenterCheryl Weigel

In Celebration of Jim HeckJerry & Sandy Heck

In Memory of Jerry SlagIva Slag

In Memory of Kathy MoumBrent & Debbie GeissOmer & Patriia LarsonKari Knuldson & Thomas Senftner

STRENGTH GIVERKirk StevensAetna Foundation Employee Giving CampaignJim Pomarleau ConstructionBrandon Unterseher RDO Hazen Cathy MartinGerald StickaVerne GoeppingerR & C MessmerBoyd & Chantel SouthamO.J. & Helen MoeAllen RybergJeffrey KleinDonald JorgensenGreg & Paula SalajKris Todd Reisnour & George ReisnourMelvin KambeitzVic & Gail GoetzKen RehlingGeorge HagerottLolly Kadrmas

Sherman SloanJudith McnultyAlvin & Eunice JacobsonDomenique HammagrenIrene LinsethMyron Atkinson Jr.Eugene and Joann MillerOne Source Lighting Wayne & Becky SolbergPaul and Nancy MorthRebecca ThiemColleen E. KershawCharleen JacksFrederick F. & Rochelle UrlacherAmerican Family Insurance Tim HermanM.E. Hanson & L.D. HansonJack & Dorothy SmithWayne & Gail WeishaarMarc & Connie Berger Kramer InsuranceIrvin NodlandRDO Equipment Co. /Dwight BlethDuane & Beverly SorbyWes & Sandy WiedenmeyerGrand TheatresRhonda MahlumGeorge BohlinNestor & Jeanette KilberDonald & Gladys WalzJack & Dorothy SmithNorth Dakota Insurance Department EmployeesKandy KasperKelli WilsonWilliam & Lisa BaumanShrikant & Karen KubsadMelody Casson SchiwalFireside Office ProductsDakota CleanLegacy Football BoostersMandan High School Students & StaffJamie Lawler Scentsy DistributorWilton/Wing Volleyball TeamMaggie Fleck

In Memory of Les MckayRuth McKay

I Memory of Curtis Mehlhoff & In Honor of Stacy ZuernThe Mehlhoff Family

In Memory of Lois LundJoanne Walton

In Honor of all of those fighting cancer &In Memory of all our dear friends and familyKimmy Shafer

In Memory of Lois ThompsonMeri Beth Cornforth

In Memory of Richard BendishSt. Mary’s Grade School

In Celebration of Jeanine CederstromBruce & Jeanine Cederstrom

In Memory of Lois Thompson Madeline Heer

In Memory of Donald FischerMarlene Magilke

In Honor of Andrew and Alice VoigtMary A. Voigt

In Memory of David SoupirElaine Soupir

In Memory of Darla ZieglerHarold Ziegler

In Memory of Karen Anderson & Orris GroveDarryl & Eunice Anderson

In Memory of Melvin TwogoodDavid & Ellie Olheiser

In Memory of Barbara TschosikGlenn Tschosik

In Memory of Helen ZietlowBob & Cynthia Norland

In Celebration of 4 yrs cancer freeJudy Kulla

In Celebration of Helping meHarlan Larsen MD

In Honor of Julianna ThoemkeSusan Williams & Dan Dinkel

In Memory of Lawrence, Donna & CarolTerry & Connie Grove

In Memory of Pattie Bailer StuhrGordon & Sharon Kadrmas

In Celebration of Breast cancer free for 6 monthsSandra Hartman

In Honor of LarryLarry & Elaine Fischer

In Memory of Duane KinnoinCarl & Margaret Kinnoin

In Honor of staff & volunteers at BCCS. Shiraz & Darlene Hyder

In Celebration of Amy GrossColleen & John Stoxen

In Memory of M. Antoinette IvesMerllyn & Rita Lepp

In Celebration of being cancer free for 13 yearsEileen Mack-Rouse

In Celebration of ChristmasVernon & Helen Rostad

In Celebration of Dean Ellison remission of cancerHanging E Ranch Dean & Lila Ellison

In Memory of Bonnie HammanSusan Bartholome

In Memory of Clayton & Louise McCulloughLarry & Betty Falkenstein

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In Memory of Harvey Boen & Merton LenihanBoni & Tom Lenihan

In Celebration of Tonja (Knutson) BeatchRod & Deanne Knutson

In Memory of Alfred M. HalwegIda M. Halweg

In Memory of Betty Jo BilquistJudy Wollan

In Memory of Dennis HeilKenneth Heil

In Memory of Mollie Sisco and In Honor of Stacey Zuerns Fight Against CancerGarland & Cynthia Frank

In Memory of Archie McCulloughLarry & Betty FalkensteinLucille Mccullough

In Memory of Leo A. HulmFrancis Hulm

In Memory of Kathleen Rose MoumSusan MormannColleen PearceDiane & Leslie DirkDavid Moum

In Memory of Sharon PlumHector DeLuca Laboratory Dept. of Biochemistry

SUPPORT GIVERBridgets RoomCHS National Honor SocietyPatrick & Doreen BrownGeorge S. TuhyMetro Area Ambulance ServiceClayton BrennaNiles FeiningerJohn WittSaint Mary’s Center High School Athletic Dept.

Volleyball & FootballTed & Leann DilseBryce & Marine HillDouglas & Dana ReiserPaulette & Charles MedunaMary Ann MorfordCourage Against CancerDakota Stage LTDBismarck State College SGAKandy KasperMary Ellen Larson

In Honor & Celebration of Doctors & Staff At BCCDave & Rose Paulson

In Honor of the Donna Johnson ScholarshipDean & Audrey Hefner

In Celebration of Margi KinnionUnderwood Volleyball Team& Rick Schock

To Celebrate Radiation TherapistsHarlo Thon

In Honor of Mark & Claudia ThompsonH.A. Thompson & Sons Employees

In Honor of Jill Lamont, Paulette Carlson, Missy MohlDr. Everett & Carol Heringer

In Memory of Sharon RennerClarke & Sampson Inc.

In Memory of Casper BachmeierPatty Denn

COURAGE GIVERDavid and Susan SorgatzRobert & Ronald HintzScheels KirkwoodDr. Sue WinkScott WaxWells FargoBismarck Cancer Center EmployeesSpa D’AthenaUPS Bismarck EmployeesFishing Buddy.Com & Tons of MarketingTorgerson Auto Center

In Memory of Newton & Evelyn DykesKenneth Dykes

In Honor of Deb KuslerBismarck Cancer Center Employees

In Memory of Doris Jeanne NelsenLois Lange & Robert Nelsen

In Honor of our Children Doug & Gayl, Don & Peggy, David & Patty, Dwight & Lisa, Dan & Brenda Weisz, Barb & Larry McCormick, Jay & Lanette Engdahl, and Al EngdahlBernie & Mabel Weisz

In Memory of Monty Burke Sr.Craig & Deb Burke

In Memory of Mildred G. & Norman A. DahlMyrna Dahl

In Memory of Sandy BlairMonte & Heidi Stein

In Memory of Nels OlsonEric & Evy Olson

In Celebration of good healthDwight & Sharon Hansen

In Celebration of Ringing the BellStuart & Janice Merry

In Memory of Sharon PlumBlake and Karen Plum

HOPE GIVERSam & Anne WestBSC Online Project Management ClassHarry & Maureen OlsonDon & Kelley FranklundMid State Porcelain Guild

Cottingham Inusrance Londell NissenCindy SchaafPheasant Cove Outfitters

Marv & Carol SchlomerThis Ones for the Girls/Girls Night OutDonald & Sue Deann PansegrauBHS/CHS Girls VolleyballMandan Athletics Pink outEide Ford LincolnBismarch High School Soccer Team

In Memory of Nora Buckman & David SperberLester & Caroline Buckman

In Memory of J. Ben ThompsonPaul & Patricia Thompson

In Memory of Melvin S. LeingangBilllie Jane Leingang

In Memory of Carol NygaardDavid Nygaard

In Memory of Lorraine KarskyFrank J Karsky Jr.

In Memory of Andy AndersonClyde & Linda Wetsch

In Memory of Richard BendishAnnette & Michael Frey

In Memory of Hiroko SelleLynn & Susan Sellle

In Celebration of Deb NelsonEmployees of Design Wizard & Bob Vander Vorst

In Memory of Missy BalkowitschGive 5 to Cancer Loren Balkowitsch & Rick Schock

In Memory of Russel MonroeDonna Martian

LIFE GIVERBernie & Mabel WeiszBergs 24 Hour TowingCofell’s Plumbing & HeatingMcQuade Distributing

WISH GIVERBucks Road House

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RURAL PROJECT HOPEThe Bismarck Cancer Center just completed the fi rst project HOPE event February 10-14 in Ashely, Linton, Wishek, Napoleon and Steele. Thirty-fi ve businesses participated and raised over $4300. During project HOPE week, each employee receives information about detection, screening and awareness of different cancers. Other activities that took place during project HOPE week included a Bismarck Cancer Center booth and a colorectal screening in Linton and a skin cancer awareness talk at the high school in Steele.

Join the Community In

project HOPE Casual Days! Join area businesses in supporting project HOPE, an exciting week-long community event building awareness and providing wellness tips to employees about prevalent cancers in North Dakota. This year’s Bismarck/Mandan Project HOPE event is scheduled for May 5-9, 2014. This community wellness event is designed to educate employees about healthy lifestyles, cancer prevention and early detection and to promote hope for a healthier tomorrow.

Participating businesses are asked to allow their employees to dress casually and/or wear the cancer ribbon colors on the designated day in support of cancer awareness.

To participate in project HOPE, each employee is typically asked to make a donation of $10 to the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation. In return for their donation and participation, Bismarck Cancer Center provides each business with posters, an awareness newsletter, stickers, wellness information and more.

All proceeds from project HOPE support the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation. Donations stay local and are used to support cancer patients with fi nancial, transportation, lodging, emotional, and additional needs.

For more information, call 701-222-6100.

In 2013 these services included:

2146 nights of free or reduced cost ($15.00 per night) housing for cancer patients in fully furnished apartments located within walking distance of the Cancer Center

317 patients met with our dietician for a free consultation

1427 massage and physical therapy treatments

Thank you!562 patients and their families met with our

psycho-social and spiritual assistance

Over 110 prepaid gasoline cards provided to patients traveling at least 20 miles one way for treatment

Our Survivorship nurse met with 813 patients and provided patients with an electronic record of their cancer journey

In special circumstances food, prescriptions or special needs will be provided with funds from the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation

Your sponsorship supports the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation in providing fi nancial support to patients, as well as holistic services to nurture the body, mind and spirit of each patient.

prevention

and early

detection

saves lives!

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SUPPORT GROUPS & PROGRAMS held monthly

BIKE 2 BELIEVEThree young men will bike across America this summer with the aim of raising $500,000 for cancer causes. The three young men include Joe Berger, a University of Mary student athlete, Devin Coyle, a University of North Dakota student athlete and Brock Schauer, all Mandan, ND natives, are currently fundraising for their project, which is called “Bike2Believe.” The donations they receive will be divided between the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation and the American Cancer Society.

Berger, Coyle and Schauer will bike from North Dakota to Florida this summer. The three will set out May 31 for the 2,500 mile-trek, starting from Bismarck and ending in St. Petersburg, Florida.

To date, they have raised more than $45,000 and enlisted the support of North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple, North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp and North Dakota State Senator John Hoeven.

They have already received monetary donations, as well as equipment, supplies and support from a number of local businesses. For more information on Bike2Believe or to make a donation, visit their website at www.bike2believe.org.

Look Good….Feel BetterFree, non-medical, brand-neutral, national public service program created to help individuals with cancer looks good, improve their self-esteem, and manage their treatment and recovery with greater confi dence. Look good…Feel Better is sponsored by the American Cancer Society and the American Cosmetologist Association.

2:00 – 4:00pm May 5, 2014 October 6, 2014 June 2, 2014 November 3, 2014 August 4, 2014 December 1, 2014

Bismarck Cancer Center Conference Room

5:30 – 7:30pm April 15, 2014 July 15, 2014 September 16, 2014

Bismarck Cancer Center Conference Room

Look Out for LymphedemaA monthly in-service presented by Lymphedema therapists from St. Alexius Human Performance Center.

3:00- 4:00pm 1st Thursday of every month Bismarck Cancer Center Conference Room

RSVP to: Bismarck Cancer Center 701.222.6100 or 800.248.5511

Breast Cancer Support GroupThe support group provides emotional and social support for people with breast cancer.

5:30 – 6:30pm 2nd Thursday of each month Bismarck Cancer Center Conference Room

Caregivers Cancer Support Group for MenA support group for men that are in the caregiver role.

5:30-6:30pm 3rd Tuesday Bismarck Cancer Center Conference Room

“Never give up, and

always believe.”

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