American Cancer Society - Indiana

#indydiscoveryball An incredible evening - one for the ages! A few initial pics / and countless thank you’s… Over $600k raised to save lives from cancer. Danny Portee Dwayne Montgomery Alison (Melton) Scott Ted Christofolis,CPA,CFP Sarah (Esterline) Sampson Justin Hage Christina Lucas Hage Jane Burgess Claude Burgess Jon Sampson Tom Santelli

Thanks to Barnes & Thornburg LLP for sponsoring a table at the ACS Discovery Ball last night. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to serve on the Board of Ambassadors. This year we raised money for Access to Care - providing free resources, lodging, and transportation for cancer treatment to patients in need. A wonderful time supporting a great cause! Anjan Kaushik, M.D. #Roaring20s #CancerSucks

Jeff and I were proud to represent CNO Financial Group, Washington National Insurance Company and Optavise at the American Cancer Society Indianapolis Discovery Ball, joining with some CNO colleagues and hundreds of other attendees to support ACS’s mission to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research and patient support.

What if we could starve cancer cells into submission? ?? That’s the bold vision Dr. Brittany Allen-Petersen, PhD, is pursuing in her pancreatic cancer research at Purdue Institute for Cancer Research, thanks to support from our research grants! Dr. Allen-Petersen’s lab is exploring how to cut off a crucial nutrient pathway cancer cells depend on to survive. Inspired by a personal loss, she’s dedicated to finding new strategies to help patients beat this devastating disease. With each discovery, she’s bringing us closer to a world where cancer cells don’t stand a chance. ??

? Get ready for a dazzling evening at the American Cancer Society’s Indianapolis Discovery Ball, presented by Andy Mohr Automotive Group! This extraordinary gala brings together passionate guests, including corporate leaders, community champions, inspiring cancer survivors, and dedicated caregivers—all united to end cancer as we know it, for everyone! The night kicks off with a sparkling cocktail reception and exciting silent auction, followed by an uplifting dinner program featuring a powerful mission speaker and a live auction. The fun continues with an electrifying after-party, complete with a live band, and lots of dancing! ???? Since 2009, this remarkable event has raised nearly $6 million to support the American Cancer Society’s mission, advancing advocacy, groundbreaking research, and essential patient support, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. You still have time to join us for an extraordinary evening in the fight against cancer! Grab your ??? before November 7th or make a donation to support our work in access to care, supporting rides to treatment and lodging for patients near treatment at https://lnkd.in/eP7c2TKv ? Alison (Melton) Scott Rick Rhodes Greg Pemberton Amy Arnell Mary Boelke David J. Carr Carol Curran Anusuya Das, Ph.D., J.D. Devon Davis Ann Kavalec Joe Kelley Nancy Langdon Mark Light JJ Nelson Edward Ramirez Kathleen St. Louis Teresa Shaffer Nicki Stone Ted Sturges Douglas Brown Rafael A. Sanchez Susan Brock Williams Dwayne Montgomery Sheila Carlson Brad Burk, MA, MNA

The fight against breast cancer is a team effort. We’re proud to support American Cancer Society in its pursuit of lifesaving research and support for patients and survivors. Join us by sharing this post to your profile in October with #WeDriveFor and we’ll donate $5 (up to $170,000) to the mission. ??

It’s because of partners like CN that we are able to take bold strides forward, raising crucial funds and awareness to bring hope to survivors and their families. ??Thank you for being a presenting sponsor of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Michiana, for lifting up this cause, and for being a powerful force in the fight against breast cancer. ???? Jeffrey Price

Let’s give a standing ovation to our incredible presenting sponsor, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, for rocking with us for the 4th year in a row at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Northwest Indiana! ???? Their unwavering passion and dedication to our mission have made a lasting impact, with nearly $125,000 raised over the years. We couldn’t be more grateful for their commitment to helping us make strides toward a world without breast cancer. ?? Together, we’re making noise, changing lives, and pushing for progress! ??

It’s an honor to spotlight Ryan Gooley, one of our incredible Men Wear Pink of Indianapolis ambassadors! ?? Men Wear Pink is a nationwide campaign that raises awareness and funds for breast cancer research and support services. Through their efforts, ambassadors like Ryan help to inspire action and make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. ?? In Ryan's words: “I’m a Men Wear Pink Ambassador because cancer has impacted my life since I was a young kid. My grandfather passed from pancreatic cancer, and this past year, I lost my mother to a rare form of leukemia. I know the odds that 1 out of every 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. When I look at the people in my life, I have known numerous friends, family, and coworkers who have battled breast cancer. More needs to be done to change those odds. I am excited to be part of Men Wear Pink and raise money to advance research and treatment because cancer affects everyone. That's why I'm stepping up to fight breast cancer with all I have.” Thank you, Ryan, for your commitment and leadership to this important cause! Your passion and dedication are truly inspiring. To learn more about Men Wear Pink of Indianapolis, click here: https://lnkd.in/eT2Jpq8S

Share this post to your profile with #WeDriveFor in October and we’ll donate $5 (up to $170,000) to the American Cancer Society and its lifesaving breast cancer research. ??