WellStar Health System Hosts National Cancer Survivors Day

In observance of the 26th Anniversary of the annual National Cancer Survivors’ Day, WellStar Cancer Network, Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers and The American Cancer Society teamed up to honor the more than 1,200 WellStar cancer survivors at the “Growing Stronger Together” Celebration on Saturday, June 1 from noon – 2 p.m.

Dr. Mark McLaughlin, medical director of radiation oncology for WellStar, recognized survivors and those in attendance planted brightly colored pinwheels in the WellStar Cancer Center Garden of Courage. A potted plant from Home Depot and bookmark with embedded flower seeds from the WellStar Cancer Network was given to each survivor as part of the Gifts To Grow program. Pat Jester, a cancer survivor, shared her story and read a moving letter she wrote to “cancer.”

Festivities included a buffet lunch and live music by Kris Roberson, breast cancer survivor and Marsha Nix, held at the WellStar Cancer Center Garden of Courage. WellStar Health System, The Home Depot, Northwest Georgia Oncology, other key sponsors and the American Cancer Society worked together to create this meaningful day to recognize, honor and support those who are an inspiration to so many in our community.

The WellStar Cancer Center is located at on the WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center campus at 320 Kennestone Hospital Boulevard. For additional information call 470-793-HOPE (4673).