Looking Past the Pink

Although this article was originally published 2 years ago, the issue continue to be relevant now in October 2017, so we decided to share it again. (Originally published by Lohud.com on June 27, 2015) By Barbara Cervoni, Support Connection, Inc. In a few months it will be October. Or, as it’s known among many breast […]

When Your Loved One Has Cancer

A diagnosis of breast or ovarian cancer changes the life of the person who’s been diagnosed. But it also affects people who are close to them, such as a spouse, life partner, or any caregiver or loved one. The impact can be profound. At Support Connection, we are here for everyone: The person who’s been […]

Support Connection Receives Grant for Peer-to-Peer Counseling Program

Support Connection is pleased to express our gratitude for a $15,000 grant recently received from Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation. As an independent not-for-profit organization that is not affiliated with any national groups, all of Support Connection’s services and programs are funded by contributions and grants. The grant will help fund Support Connection’s Peer-to-Peer […]

Walter Panas Student Helps Families Fighting Cancer

(Published by The Daily Voice Cortlandt Buchanan Croton) By Sam Barron, The Daily Voice. Photo courtesy of Alison & Risa Repetto Risa Repetto knows all too well what it’s like when a family member is diagnosed with cancer. Repetto, a Walter Panas junior who lives in Garrison, has launched a project called “Taking a Break […]