Implementing Strategies to Improve Effectiveness
The Legacy of Beverly Herbert
In November 2018, Beverly Herbert succeeded Betsy Neisner. A previous Cancer Connection participant and volunteer and 2-time breast cancer survivor, she said “yes” to follow Betsy and continue the vision established by Jackie and Deb in 2000 of providing free services for individuals, families and care givers facing cancer; and promoting its mission of “providing a haven where people with cancer, their loved ones and caregivers can learn to cope with the physical and emotional turmoil that is pat of a cancer diagnosis and to explore ways to enhance their strength, their hope and their care through support groups, integrative therapies, creative activities and education.”
Under Beverly’s leadership, Cancer Connection’s fundraising and Thrift Shop sales increased, The Board approved giving and planned giving policies that allowed Cancer Connection to accept a planned gift worth more than one million dollars in 2018. A leadership team comprised of senior leaders from both the Center and the Thrift Shop was created bridging agency decisions, befriending, connection, and partnership. The Board of Directors welcomed training to move towards a governance board and are implementing strategies to improve their effectiveness and ensure Cancer Connection’s stability.