Cancer Foundation for New Mexico

01/05/2026

Our Sweetheart Auction is more than an auction – it’s a way our community comes together to support cancer patients in Northern New Mexico.

Join us Saturday, February 7 at the Santa Fe Convention Center or bid online from anywhere. Every bid makes a difference.

Learn more and get involved at www.SweetheartAuction.org

01/03/2026

TICKETS ON SALE NOW • Cancer Foundation for New Mexico's Sweetheart Auction returns to Santa Fe Convention Center on February 7, 2026!

A Great Party for a Great Cause.

Local patients supported by YOUR bids. Start 2026 right by joining us for dinner, dancing, and impact!

Tickets: www.SweetheartAuction.org
Dream Vacation Raffle: bit.ly/dream-raffle

12/24/2025

As the year winds down and we look ahead, many of us start dreaming about what’s next… what if your next vacation also helped someone on their cancer journey? 💗

Enter the Sweetheart Auction Dream Vacation Raffle for your chance to win one of several incredible trips — or take home $10,000 cash.

• $100 per ticket
• Only 1,000 tickets available
• Drawing February 7, 2026

Every ticket supports the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico, helping local patients focus on healing when it matters most.

👉 Enter now: bit.ly/dream-raffle

09/29/2025

We are honored to share good news.
Nusenda Foundation (Nusenda Credit Union) has awarded the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico a 2025 grant to support our Travel to Treatment program. Grant period: January to December 2025.

With this support, low‑income cancer patients from Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Santa Fe, and Taos Counties will have help getting to life‑saving treatment in Santa Fe.

Thank you, Nusenda Foundation, for investing in our neighbors’ health and dignity.
Learn more about our patient services on our website or by contacting our team.

09/18/2025

We’re honored to share that the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico has received a 2025 Community Action Fund grant from Way of Northern New Mexico! 💙

This generous support will fund Travel to Treatment for senior cancer patients from Rio Arriba and Los Alamos Counties throughout 2025.

Thanks to UWNNM, more of our neighbors can access life-saving care in Santa Fe without the overwhelming burden of travel costs.

Together, we provide hope for every journey.

09/05/2025

Thank you, Santa Fe!
Two unforgettable nights with Jon Batiste and The Big Money Tour filled our community with music, unity, and generosity. Your support powers Travel to Treatment, overnight lodging, food assistance, and free support groups for our neighbors facing cancer.

Grateful to our Concert Sponsors Anchorum Health Foundation, CHRISTUS St. Vincent, Enterprise Bank & Trust, and N3B Los Alamos; our Concert Benefactors Diane and Peter Doniger; Randal Limbacher and Michael Stewart; Holly Logan and Bob Weinberg; Diana Brown and Charlie Weiss; Devin McShane; Marti Meyerson and Jamie Hooper; and Maureen and Robert Shearer; and to our many community partners. See our thank-you ad in today's Santa Fe New Mexican for the full list.


Hope for every Journey.

09/03/2025

We're honored to feature Joseph "Brophy" Toledo, Traditional Healer from Jemez Pueblo, at the Gathering for Native American Cancer Care! 🪶

Join us as he shares wisdom on "Integrating Traditional and Western Medicine" - bridging ancient healing practices with modern cancer care to support the whole person's journey.

This powerful presentation is part of our FREE Native Oncology Education Seminar featuring:

▪Melissa Buffalo, CEO of American Indian Cancer Foundation
▪Dr. Ursa Glaberman-Brown from CHRISTUS St. Vincent
▪Shayna Grandbois-Herrera, Native Health Navigator
▪Interactive panel discussions & support resources

Together, we're honoring both paths to healing.
📅 Saturday, October 11, 2025
📍 Buffalo Thunder Resort, Santa Fe
⏰ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
🎁 FREE Event with lunch & self-care gifts

Register now: CFFNM.ORG/NativeHealth
Call: (505) 522-2376

Hope for every journey.

08/29/2025

Join us for a special day of healing, learning, and community! 🪶
The Gathering for Native American Cancer Care is coming to Buffalo Thunder Resort on Saturday, October 11, 2025. This FREE educational seminar brings together traditional wisdom and modern medicine to support Native American cancer patients and their families.

✨ What to expect:
▪Opening blessing & welcome coffee
▪Expert speakers including Melissa Buffalo (CEO, American Indian Cancer Foundation) and traditional healer Joseph Brophy Toledo
▪Integration of traditional and Western medicine approaches
▪Native patient navigation resources
▪Complimentary lunch & self-care gift bags
▪Prize drawings throughout the day

📍 Buffalo Thunder Resort, Santa Fe
📅 Saturday, October 11, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
FREE Event - Registration Required

Register today at CFFNM.ORG/NativeHealth or call (505) 522-2376

Presented by Cancer Foundation for New Mexico with support from Anchorum Health Foundation, Pfizer Oncology, CHRISTUS St. Vincent, and Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder.

Learn more about service and volunteer opportunities with the Cancer Foundation of New Mexico. With your help, we can help every cancer patient in NM.

08/15/2025

‼️LIMITED TICKET RELEASE‼️
remember when both Jon Batiste shows sold out and you missed it? limited tickets just released for the big money tour at Santa Fe Opera . aug 31 & sept 1.
everyone who’s been in our DMs about tickets - this is your moment. THEY WONT LAST! GO! GO! GO!
benefiting Cancer Foundation for New Mexico 🤍
🎟️ lensic360.org NOW

Jon Batiste’s soulful blend of jazz, R&B, and gospel inspires and entertains, perfectly embodying the spirit of resilience and hope.

08/15/2025

‼️LIMITED TICKET RELEASE‼️

remember when both Jon Batiste shows sold out and you missed it? limited tickets just released for the big money tour at Santa Fe Opera . aug 31 & sept 1.

everyone who’s been in our DMs about tickets - this is your moment. THEY WONT LAST! GO! GO! GO!

benefiting Cancer Foundation for New Mexico 🤍

🎟️ lensic360.org NOW

07/25/2025

🎉 BOTH NIGHTS ARE NOW SOLD OUT! 🎉
The incredible response to Jon Batiste's The Big Money Tour: Jon Batiste Play America at the Santa Fe Opera has been overwhelming! Both August 31st and September 1st performances are officially SOLD OUT.

Thank you to everyone who secured their tickets to support the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico. Your enthusiasm and generosity will make a tremendous impact for cancer patients and families across northern New Mexico.

✨ Two sold-out nights
✨ One powerful cause
✨ Countless lives touched

While tickets are no longer available, you can still support our mission to help northern New Mexicans navigate their cancer journey with hope, dignity, and needed support.

Learn more about our work: https://cffnm.org
Support our mission: https://cffnm.org/donate

07/23/2025

Write to Heal – Free Online Workshop Series ✍🏻🎗️

Have you or someone you love been affected by cancer? Writing can be a powerful tool for healing.

Join us for Write to Heal, a free 8-week expressive writing workshop for cancer patients and those who’ve completed treatment. Led by Joanne Fay Brown, MSW, this online series offers a safe, supportive space to process emotions, share experiences, and reconnect with your voice.

🗓 Starts Wednesday, August 13, 2025
🕒 3:00 to 5:00 PM MT
📍 Online on Zoom
💬 Registration required

Scientific research shows that expressive writing can reduce stress and support mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Writing cannot cure, but it can heal.

To register or learn more, contact Caroline Owen:
SupportGroups@cffnm.org or (505) 955-7931 x403
Generously underwritten by Stephen and Jane Hochberg
www.cffnm.org