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Photo: Suresh Nair (right), MD, Physician in Chief, Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, presents Tom Hall with the 2024 Community Impact Champions award at the Institute’s 2024 Champions Gala.
Lehigh Valley, Pa. (May 6, 2024) – At the Renaissance Hotel on April 20, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) hosted the fifth annual Champions Gala, benefiting Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute. Nearly 230 guests and 35 sponsors gathered to celebrate cancer survivors, caregivers, and the latest advancements in cancer care and treatment. The 2024 honorees were: Jill Korn, RN, Caregiver Champion; Phil Davis, Survivor Champion; and Tom and Karin Hall, Community Impact Champions. Together the gala’s sponsors and guests raised nearly $300,000 to support Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute.
Proceeds raised will go toward non-clinical expenses and expand access to mental health counseling for cancer patients by covering costs that insurance does not cover and making counseling services free of charge. These critical resources can make a huge different in the lives of patients and their families. Brian A. Nester, DO, MBA, LVHN President and Chief Executive Officer, thanked everyone for their support, giving special recognition to Haldeman Lincoln as the title sponsor and Joe and Maureen Topper as the honorary chairs.
Suresh Nair, MD, Physician in Chief, Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, spoke to the important role of philanthropy. “Your generosity allows us to provide state-of-the-art cancer care to our loved ones, friends and neighbors close to their homes.” He also shared exciting updates about the Tom and Karin Hall Center for Infusion and Cellular Therapies and the Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program, which the Halls’ gift made possible.
During the awards ceremony, Tom and Karin Hall were recognized as the 2024 Community Impact Champions.
Phil Davis was honored as the Survivor Champion.
Jill Korn, RN, was honored as this year’s Caregiver Champion. In the printed program, more cancer survivors were celebrated, sharing their incredible stories.
Dr. Nair concluded the event’s program by recognizing all cancer survivors in the room and members of the Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute clinical team.
Other top sponsors included:
Survivor Story Reception Sponsor
Daiichi-Sankyo
Champion Honoree Sponsors
Bracy Construction, Inc.
Lutron Electronics
North Star Construction Management Inc.
Dr. Suresh Nair and Terri Nair
Innovation Sponsors
Allentown Radiation Oncology Associates
AstraZeneca
Tom and Karin Hall
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) includes 14 hospital campuses, four in Allentown, two in Bethlehem, one in Easton, one in Macungie, one in East Stroudsburg, one in Hazleton, two in Pottsville, one in Dickson City, and one in Lehighton, Pa.; 28 health centers; numerous primary and specialty care physician practices; 21 ExpressCARE locations, including two Children’s ExpressCAREs which are the only in the area; pharmacy, imaging, home health, rehabilitation and lab services; and preferred provider services through Valley Preferred. Specialty care includes: trauma care for adults and children, burn care at the Regional Burn Center; kidney and pancreas transplants; perinatal/neonatal, cardiac, cancer, orthopedics, neurology, complex neurosurgery capabilities including national certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and robotic surgery in 10 specialties. Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence, Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute and Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute physicians provide the most advanced treatments. Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute is a member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance (MSK Cancer Alliance), an initiative that helps community providers improve the quality of cancer care and offers access to MSK clinical trials. Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, the community’s first and most trusted children’s hospital, provides access to the most pediatric specialties in the region and general pediatrics. Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH) is ranked 27th in the country for orthopedic care and among the top 10 hospitals in Pennsylvania by U.S. News & World Report. LVH is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in the Allentown metro area for the 10th year in a row. Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest, LVH–17th Street and LVH–Muhlenberg are the region’s only Magnet® hospitals for nursing excellence. Additional information is available by visiting LVHN.org or following us on Facebook , LinkedIn and Instagram.
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Brian Downs
