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The Gavers Community Cancer Foundation
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- Steve Gavers (President)
- Andy Hartlieb (Vice President)
- Denise Graff Ponstein (Vice President)
- Iz Fisher (Secretary)
- Ralph Webster (Treasurer)
- Glenn Crandall
- Scott Fisher
- Lori Geske
- Bill Hansen
- Hans Mast
- Susan Pearson
- Dave Robertson
- Butch Schnulle
- Matt Stone
KEY COMMITEE MEMBERS
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| CONTACT INFORMATION |
Steve Gavers (815) 482-8350
Andy Hartlieb (815) 334-3564
Denise Graff Ponstein (815) 338-8844
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Sue Pearson (815) 759-8020 days
or (815) 455-1049
CLASS REUNION INFORMATION
Iz Fisher (847) 487-5809
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In its thirteen-year history, the Gavers Community Cancer Foundation has raised over $4.5 million in gross receipts. GCCF
has no paid directors, officers or employees. "People believe in us; they trust us," Steve Gavers, foundation president, said.
"They know 100 percent of the proceeds go to cancer programs."
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| A Brief History |
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Steve Gavers is a cancer survivor. “Usually a foundation like this is formed and named for a person who is deceased,” Steve said. “Well, I’m still here, I’m not afraid to talk about my cancer. I’m going to bust my butt talking to everybody about being checked and donating to fight cancer.”
In 1994, Steve made a doctor’s appointment because of pain in his hip. “I was told on a Wednesday that I had testicular cancer. I felt fine, as strong as ever. The following Monday, I was in surgery.”
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After the initial surgery, Steve chose excessive chemotherapy and the removal of lymph nodes. “That put me in the 95 percent survival bracket.”
Steve knew six people who were diagnosed with cancer while he was undergoing treatment. “They aren’t here anymore.” He said. Their deaths made him determined to do something very special to raise awareness, improve treatment and advance research for cures. |
| Read about the Gavers Community Cancer Foundation's "Never Be Defeated" awards by following this link. |
In 2011 the Foundation donated $295,000 to five organizations —
Follow these links to find more about the recipients of the Gavers cancer Foundation.
Please check out the good work done by the recipients of the Gavers Community Cancer Foundation by clicking the links below:
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