13thirty Cancer Connect

06/27/2024

06/22/2024

Today, we honor Melissa’s extraordinary life, though far too short.🦋

She chose life, even when she knew she was dying. Please take a moment to read this poem found in her journal after she died.

Her legacy remains the driving force behind our mission at 13thirty Cancer Connect - “to make a difference, to make things better” for teens and young adults with cancer.

To learn more about Melissa’s story, visit: https://13thirty.org/melissas-story/

06/22/2024

Please help us congratulate Elizabeth Myers for being the first recipient of The Melissa Sengbusch Inspiration Scholarship.

This scholarship, funded by Rose Ann Bovenzi, RN, serves as a tribute to Melissa's legacy that continues to inspire and uplift individuals as they embark on their journey towards a career in healthcare. RoseAnn compassionately took care of Melissa, but also helped nurture her dream of one day becoming a nurse.

To learn more about Melissa’s story, click here: https://13thirty.org/melissas-story/

06/20/2024

How has it been 8 years already?! Please join us in celebrating Steve Esposito’s 8th year with 13thirty Cancer Connect 🦋 Steve started by running our Rochester peer programs and is now our Associate Director! We could not imagine 13thirty without his enthusiasm, dad jokes, and unwavering support for our AYAs and fellow staff members! Cheers to the next 8 🍻 Go Bills.

06/16/2024

Wishing everyone a wonderful Father’s Day!💙🦋

Special thanks to the Golf Garage for letting us celebrate with some swings at the simulator!🏌️‍♂️⛳️

06/14/2024

Join us at our 2nd Annual Young Adult Cancer Retreat in collaboration with Camp Good Days and Roswell Park's Young Adult Cancer Program!

Facials, fishing, campfires and friendly-competition await you and a plus one at our fun-filled weekend you won't want to miss!

To register, please email Clare ([email protected]) or Michaela ([email protected]).

Roswell Park's Young Adult Program Camp Good Days

06/11/2024

Upstate New York tennis players served for a cause on Saturday, June 8th at Mendon Racquet Club for our 4th annual team tennis tournament in honor of beloved 13thirty member, Courtney Ferrara Wilhelm.

Together, nearly 90 players raised over $20,330!💙 WOW!

Special thanks to our Grand Slam Sponsors for making the event possible: Hodgson Russ LLP, Mendon Racquet Club, Safran and Walgreens.🦋

Shoutout to Diana Kapatos Photography for these awesome pics!

06/10/2024

Wishing the happiest birthday to our incredible Community Engagement Manager, Michaela!!🥳

Michaela never fails to make us laugh in the office, and thanks to her warm, welcoming spirit, our presence in both the Rochester and Syracuse communities has grown! We 🫶 you!💙🦋

06/04/2024

Our 4th annual team tennis tournament is this Saturday at Mendon Racquet Club! Nearly 90 Upstate New York tennis players will swing and serve to benefit 13thirty!

Courtney’s Court Challenge Memorial Tennis Tournament is dedicated to our beloved 13thirty member and Alfred University women’s tennis team alumna, Courtney Ferrara Wilhelm ‘17.

Though we only had a short time with Courtney, she left an indelible mark on the hearts of everyone at 13thirty. Her picture on our wall is a daily reminder that the human spirit is stronger than even the deadliest disease when life is lived with purpose. Courtney is proof of that.

Check out our event page: https://givebutter.com/courtchallengeteamfundraising

United States Tennis Association

06/02/2024

Feeling extra grateful for our members and community on National Cancer Survivors Day!💙🦋

Special thanks to 13thirty Champions, Mike and Julia, for hosting charity workout fundraisers! We are stronger, together!💪🫶

05/31/2024

May programs featured lots of yoga, cats, plants and a smash room…what a month!🦋😎

05/28/2024

We are stronger, together!!💪💙

We are very excited to honor National Cancer Survivors Day weekend with TWO workout classes led by two awesome 13thirty Champions - hope to see you there!⬇️

🦋Charity Workout Bash with ROC Strong Club: Saturday, June 1 at 9AM

🦋Pilates with Julia Tiberio at Lumos Infrared Sauna + Cold Plunge (Culver): Sunday, June 2 at 11AM

Proceeds support teens and young adults with cancer at 13thirty Cancer Connect!

05/23/2024

Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to our awesome Program Manager, Clare!!🦋🫶🥳

Planning fundraisers, advocating for our AYAs, setting up tie-dye programs, creating a warm and welcoming space for members…Clare does it all and so much more!💙 We’re grateful to have her in Club 13thirty! Happy Birthday!🎂

05/21/2024

We can't wait for this awesome event with Farley's Friends next month! Hope to see you on the course! Want to play? Contact Steve at [email protected]!

On warm sunny days like today, we can't help but daydream about golf(ing to support amazing nonprofit organizations creating positive change in our community)

Join us for the 8th Annual FOREforFOUR Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, June 17th and help us raise critical funds for our organization as well as Urban League of Rochester, SPIRIT NYS, and 13thirty Cancer Connect

05/21/2024

We love to see this!!💙🦋

05/12/2024

Sending lots of love to all our 13thirty moms today!💕

05/08/2024

13thirty's Associate Board member and founder of yoga+, Audrey Dunn, is hosting DISCO IS LIFE on Friday, May 17th at ARTISANworks! Don't miss this 1-hour karma class flow, vendors, goodie bags + more!

Tickets: https://app.arketa.co/yogaplus/checkout/9hG7X7D8J5tM48UFSdMi

05/06/2024

Pics from our AYA program, “Embrace the Empanada” with local chef, Senorita Gordita!📸

Check out our AYA and parent programs this month! We can’t believe it’s already MAY!🌷💐

SAVE THE DATE: The 2nd Annual YA Cancer Retreat is back in July hosted with our friends at Roswell Park's Young Adult Program and Camp Good Days and Special Times Inc.!💙🦋🫶

05/03/2024

The Melissa Sengbusch Inspiration Scholarship ($2,000) supports a 13thirty Cancer Connect member (cancer survivor or patient undergoing treatment) who is pursuing a career in healthcare.

Application deadline: May 15, 2024

This scholarship, funded by RoseAnn Bovenzi, RN, serves as a tribute to Melissa's legacy that continues to inspire and uplift individuals as they embark on their journey towards a career in healthcare. RoseAnn compassionately took care of Melissa, but also helped nurture her dream of one day becoming a nurse.

Click here to apply: https://forms.gle/2FMVdfk28kFDtPDf9

05/02/2024

On warm sunny days like today, we can't help but daydream about golf(ing to support amazing nonprofit organizations creating positive change in our community)

Join us for the 8th Annual FOREforFOUR Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, June 17th and help us raise critical funds for our organization as well as Urban League of Rochester, SPIRIT NYS, and 13thirty Cancer Connect

05/02/2024

The winner of the Oak Hill Golf Package: Lisa O'Flynn!!

Special thanks to Derek Pino for offering this incredible experience to our 13thirty Champions! We raised over $3,000 - THANK YOU! Have fun on the historic East Course!😄

04/30/2024

That’s a wrap on AYA Cancer Awareness Month 2024!💙💚🦋

✅ Kicked-off April at Three Heads Brewing
✅ Collected 18 units of blood at our blood drive
✅ Received proclamations declaring April as AYA month from the City of Rochester and the City of Syracuse + passed a resolution with the State of New York
✅ Raised over $500 with UR Roundnet students
✅ Held our free educational seminar for oncology providers
✅ Laughed at cancer at “Sometimes, You Just Gotta Laugh!”™️ sold-out show to 325 guests
✅ Partnered with and .shop to raise funds and awareness
✅ Found our confidence in motion at the yoga class with and
✅ Spread the word on our “press tour” with nine local media placements
✅ Held 3 free peer programs + comedy rehearsals

Our efforts to advocate for AYAs don’t stop here…onto the next month!🦋

04/30/2024

LAST DAY TO ENTER! This is your chance to win an 18 hole round of golf for 2 at Oak Hill's historic East Course!🏌️‍♂️

✅ Caddie
✅ Custom guest tag and locker
✅ Sleeve of ProV1 golf balls
✅ Breakfast sandwich before the round
✅ Sandwich + snack at the turn
✅ 2 beverages during the round
✅ Drinks on the patio after the round

Enter here: https://givebutter.com/tKVUeR

Proceeds benefit teens and young adults with cancer at 13thirty Cancer Connect!

04/30/2024

EXCITING NEWS: “Sometimes, You Just Gotta Laugh!”™ will be back at Comedy at The Carlson for TWO SHOWS in 2025!🎤

Yes, you read that correctly…13thirty members will be on stage for TWO nights!🙌

SAVE THE DATES: Friday, April 25 + Saturday, April 26

We’d love to hear what you thought about Part III - leave a review below!⬇️

https://forms.gle/PcHt2wVAzsyCpy1eA

04/25/2024

We can’t wait for our final event of of AYA Cancer Awareness Month THIS SATURDAY! ➡️

CONFIDENCE IN MOTION: Yoga with Alex Alletto🧘‍♀️

🚨Limited spots left! Join us for a renewing yoga flow at M/Body Webster with pop-ups from Motive PT and Bizzy Beads!

Every ticket includes:
🦋1-hour yoga + sound bath class
🦋Complimentary 30-minute sauna session at Lumos Infrared Sauna Studio
🦋1 DIY bracelet from Bizzy Beads, LLC

🎟️ ➡️ https://givebutter.com/yogawithalex

04/23/2024

ONE WEEK LEFT TO ENTER! This is your chance to win an 18 hole round of golf for 2 at Oak Hill's historic East Course!🏌️‍♂️

✅ Caddie
✅ Custom guest tag and locker
✅ Sleeve of ProV1 golf balls
✅ Breakfast sandwich before the round
✅ Sandwich + snack at the turn
✅ 2 beverages during the round
✅ Drinks on the patio after the round

Enter here: https://givebutter.com/tKVUeR

Proceeds benefit teens and young adults with cancer at 13thirty Cancer Connect!

04/20/2024

Our friends at Comedy at The Carlson continue to make a difference for AYAs with cancer - check out this event tomorrow!🦋

Please consider attending this special event for an amazing kid. Dylan Smith is 17 years old and has cancer. He was diagnosed in October of 2021 and has had a complete uphill battle so far. He’s been in and out of chemo, hospitals, blood transfusions, and radiation.

A FAMILY FUN EVENT AT THE CARLSON TO SUPPORT DYLAN SMITH. A big shout out to CAP Amusements for turning the Carlson into an arcade. It will be a day full of music, food, fun and raffles. All proceeds go towards Dylan's medical/family expenses.

Grab your tickets today with this link https://ci.ovationtix.com/35843/production/1197053

04/20/2024

WHAT. A. NIGHT. 🤩

Our deepest thanks to everyone who laughed with us last night at “Sometimes, You Just Gotta Laugh!” Part III💙🦋 We truly couldn’t be more proud of our nine 13thirty members for sharing their cancer experiences on stage to 325 people for another sold-out show!!🙌🫶

To our friends at Comedy at The Carlson and Todd Youngman - this event wouldn’t be possible without your support. THANK YOU!

If you loved the show and want to support our mission, please consider a donation to our Venmo or at https://13thirty.org/donate/!

04/19/2024

NINE 13thirty members hit the stage TONIGHT!!🤩

We can’t wait to laugh with Arianna, Hannah, Justin, Kelly, Meesh, Tatum, Tim, Valerie and Zechariah!!

See you at Comedy at The Carlson at 6:30PM!