TEAM ROSWELL BLOG

We know this isn’t how you imagined your year going — we didn’t, either! But despite the uncertainty of the world right now, we know we will get through this because we are in it together. Just because you are physically distancing doesn’t mean you can’t make a difference. That’s why we challenge YOU to […]

We are living in a global event most of us could not have imagined even a few weeks ago. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented changes in all our lives, with profound upheavals in family, social, financial and work situations. And not only is this pandemic affecting our most vulnerable including cancer patients – it […]

One of the fastest growing fundraising trends is live streaming. You’re probably wondering – what does that mean? Live streaming is the broadcasting of live video over the internet to an audience actively tuning in. Now, add a link to your fundraising page, ask for donations when you go live and voila – now it’s […]

Nothing goes better together than a hot summer day and a refreshing glass of lemonade. Our Team Roswell fundraising coordinators Tim Fitzgerald and his daughters Lena, Maeve and Noreen know that! We caught up with the Fitzgerald family about the inspiration behind their lemonade stand and how they added a virtual component to boost their […]

There are several ways to get involved and support Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Whether you’re riding your bike across Buffalo or the entire state, shaving your head or creating your own fundraiser, every dollar raised takes us one step closer to ending cancer. Another way to support Roswell Park is by setting up a […]

Fundraising for Team Roswell just got a little bit easier with our official Team Roswell Fundraising App! There are so many cool features that allow you to quickly and efficiently access your fundraising dashboard and communicate with donors. With this new app, you can: Monitor your fundraising progress Share your page using social media and […]

It’s the season of giving! Inspire others and give back this Giving Tuesday by joining Team Roswell. Get social and create a Facebook fundraiser or use the Instagram Donation Sticker to make an impact on this global day of giving. Create a Facebook Fundraiser Starting a fundraiser on Facebook is a quick and easy way […]

Did you know when you fundraise with Team Roswell, you have the choice to support a specific area that means something to you? One of the areas you can choose to support is the Courage of Carly Fund. By designating your fundraising efforts to support this cause, you are making a difference in the lives […]

Looking to participate in a run/walk for a great cause this summer? Then look no further than the Live.Laugh.LoveYourLungs. 5k Run / 1-Mile Walk! This event is taking place on Sunday, June 2 at Delaware Park and being hosted by Erica Burzynski and Holly Saari of Foundation 228. Proceeds will benefit lung cancer research initiatives […]

Whether you are celebrating your birthday or honoring a loved one, it is easier than ever to turn your passions, hobbies and special moments into funding for the next lifesaving cancer treatments. Become a champion for cancer cures in just a few steps by creating a fundraiser on Facebook to support Team Roswell and the […]

One Woman’s Race to Raise Funds for Roswell Park Personal trainer and massage therapist Stephanie Latawiec had always been close to her grandmother Theresa. “She was the kind of woman who had a zest for life like no other person I have ever met,” she says. “I could never properly pronounce her name as a […]

In collaboration with many local organizations, the Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY is excited to present Salsa for a Cure 2018! This fifth annual amateur dance competition will be held on Friday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Pucho Olivencia Community Center. Since its inception in 2014, Salsa for a Cure has raised nearly […]

Would you like a tool that will make your Team Roswell fundraising efforts easier? Of course you do! Fundraising can be challenging, but we’re so excited to introduce a new tool that will help make it easier. You can now connect your Team Roswell fundraiser directly to your Facebook! With this new utilization, you can [...]

Glasses clink, filled with lemon-drop martinis. Hors d’oeuvres are passed to guests in yellow. Everyone has come to celebrate a man they loved. Family, friends, business colleagues, all gathered in memory of Rick Vivacqua and to raise funds to fight the disease he battled so hard. When Rick was diagnosed with sarcoma in 2003, he […]

Giving Tuesday takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It is an opportunity for people to give back and kick off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. If you are currently fundraising for cancer cures or thinking about starting a #TeamRoswell fundraiser, now is a great time to kick […]

This past Halloween, things got a little spooky at Roswell Park Cancer Institute! Each year, the Department of Immunology hosted a creepy-crawly pumpkin carving contest, and the 10th Annual Freddy Krueger Carve Up certainly did not disappoint! Participants showed off their best pumpkin carving skills, all while fundraising for the Courage of Carly Fund! And this […]

This blog was written by Team Roswell event coordinator, Tom Schuh.

How ‘Shooting for a Cure’ Became Pembroke High School’s Identity.  Interview with the head coach and members of the Pembroke High School Girls Varsity Basketball team on recent fundraising efforts.