2009 went out with a blast. in December we raised over $3,500 through three separate fund-raisers! But most importantly our Oncology Massage Program has begun helping those living with cancer in the Rochester, NY area gain access to oncology trained massage therapists for free or low cost. Click here to apply online: Oncology massage application

Were you at Heartstrings?

Well, about 200 people were. “Three bands, one night, all heart” was the byline. It was that and so much more! Lovin’ Cup located by RIT held the benefit concert that raised more than $2,500 between ticket sales, 50/50 raffle and an auction on December 19th 2009. Teagan and the Tweeds, Meg Gehman and the Violet Mary’s lent their talents to entertain our guests. The warm up duet, Loveful Heights, harmonized in an amazing fashion leaving us mesmerized! Many thanks to all involved for making it a fun night of enjoying good food, beer, wine, music and friends.

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HTI Receives its United Way donor designation!

Please mark donor designation number 2507 for the 2010 United Way campaign and support Human Touch initiative. Your generous donations will touch someone living with cancer bringing them peace, solace, strength, refuge.

Mary Moore is going to donate the proceeds of the auction of her painting “Never Forget” to HTI at the Heartstrings Benefit Concert this Saturday. Mary’s Aunt Patty is the inspiration for her painting. In her words, “Never Forget is a tribute to my aunt and other family members who faced cancer. It is also a tribute to my family members who bravely stood together through the toughest of times.”

Celbration of Life Bracelet

Nancee Sanders has generously offered to donate a portion of sales of her jewelry making kits to HTI if you tell her you are an HTI supporter. You may see her bracelets, earrings and more at her web site http://www.nanceesanders.com/.

Our thanks to Studio 34 and its owner Marilynne Lipshutz for giving us their time and talent for our first jewelry-making fundraisers on November 22nd. About 20 people learned how to make fused glass pendants, beaded bracelets or a “Celebration of Life” bracelet by Nancee Sanders. Visit the Studio 34 website to find out about all the amazing classes held there, from torch work to precious metal clay. It is a wonderful atmosphere of learning, fun and creativity.  http://www.studio34jewelryartslearningcenter.com/

Thank you to Virtu Restaurant for providing all the food and drink plus the unbeatable view of the city fireworks this past July 4th! 100% of ticket sales for the event went to HTI. We raised $1,300 that night!

Some of the fun was captured by guest, Art Feldsott. Thanks Art!

On July 11th and 12th HTI offered free chair massage at its booth at the annual Cornhill Arts Festival. The theme was Fall for HTI.

We attracted many passers by to our booth and got the news out about our plan to begin our Oncology Massage Program this November. We raised $1,700 in donations even though Saturday was almost a complete washout! Special thanks to our volunteers: Ginny Weisel, LMT, Mary Joan Bodensteiner, LNT, Brian Hultman, LMT, Susan Sirianni, Valerie Andrews, Marsha Reed, Pat Markus, Dan Holland and Scott and Kim Ross.