So often, people comment on the sense of community felt throughout Fox Chase Cancer Center. It is not surprising, then, that the faculty and staff who create this environment so often extend it beyond the cancer center’s campus.
This spring, members of the Fox Chase community came together on Mother’s Day to support breast cancer patients and survivors. The group participated in the 2024 Komen Greater Philadelphia MORE THAN PINK Walk, led by team captains, Fox Chase surgeon Richard J. Bleicher, MD, FACS, and Fox Chase nurse Vanessa Carrion, MSN, RN, CPN.
As Komen’s signature fundraising event, the MORE THAN PINK Walk raises funds and awareness for breast cancer research and care, helps build a supportive community around all those facing breast cancer, and promotes action through advocacy for greater government funding and support.
“It was cold and rainy, but it sure was great to get out with Team Fox Chase and support our patients, families, friends, and colleagues impacted by breast cancer,” Carrion said.
“I have been coming to this event now for years, and I always enjoy seeing the enthusiasm and energy that our entire community puts into advancing progress for all who are affected by breast cancer,” said Bleicher. “It is a privilege to be a part of it.”
The annual walk took place at Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pa., and is one of many events that Fox Chase employees support year-round to help individuals and organizations further cancer research and care in the Greater Philadelphia community.