--- title: Recent News --- [Skip to content](https://stephencomunale.org/recent-news#main-content) [![20th Logo Png](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/20th%20Logo%20Png.png?width=687&height=1001&name=20th%20Logo%20Png.png)](https://stephencomunale.org?hsLang=en) - About Us Show submenu for About Us - [Our Story](https://stephencomunale.org/our-story) - [Our Board](https://stephencomunale.org/board-of-directors) - [Our Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/foundation-programs-comunale-family-foundation) Show submenu for Our Programs - [Financial Assistance](https://stephencomunale.org/financial-assistance) - [Holiday Meals](https://stephencomunale.org/holiday-meals) - [Jane's Sunshine Fund](https://stephencomunale.org/janes-sunshine-fund) - [Sunshine Bags](https://stephencomunale.org/sunshine-bags) - [Partner Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/partner-programs-comunale-family-foundation) Show submenu for Partner Programs - [Akron Children's Back to School](https://stephencomunale.org/backpack-program-with-akron-childrens) - [Stephen's Fun Day](https://stephencomunale.org/stephens-fun-day) - [Food Pantries](https://stephencomunale.org/food-pantries) - [Renewal Nook](https://stephencomunale.org/renewal-nook) - [Wig Boutique](https://stephencomunale.org/wig-boutique) - Get Involved Show submenu for Get Involved - [Donate](https://stephencomunale.org/donate) - [Ways to Give](https://stephencomunale.org/ways-to-give) - [Stock transfer](https://stephencomunale.org/stock-transfer) - News & Events Show submenu for News & Events - [Recent News](https://stephencomunale.org/recent-news) - [The Event](https://stephencomunale.org/the-event) - [Past Events](https://stephencomunale.org/past-events) - About Us Show submenu for About Us - [Our Story](https://stephencomunale.org/our-story) - [Our Board](https://stephencomunale.org/board-of-directors) - [Our Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/foundation-programs-comunale-family-foundation) Show submenu for Our Programs - [Financial Assistance](https://stephencomunale.org/financial-assistance) - [Holiday Meals](https://stephencomunale.org/holiday-meals) - [Jane's Sunshine Fund](https://stephencomunale.org/janes-sunshine-fund) - [Sunshine Bags](https://stephencomunale.org/sunshine-bags) - [Partner Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/partner-programs-comunale-family-foundation) Show submenu for Partner Programs - [Akron Children's Back to School](https://stephencomunale.org/backpack-program-with-akron-childrens) - [Stephen's Fun Day](https://stephencomunale.org/stephens-fun-day) - [Food Pantries](https://stephencomunale.org/food-pantries) - [Renewal Nook](https://stephencomunale.org/renewal-nook) - [Wig Boutique](https://stephencomunale.org/wig-boutique) - Get Involved Show submenu for Get Involved - [Donate](https://stephencomunale.org/donate) - [Ways to Give](https://stephencomunale.org/ways-to-give) - [Stock transfer](https://stephencomunale.org/stock-transfer) - News & Events Show submenu for News & Events - [Recent News](https://stephencomunale.org/recent-news) - [The Event](https://stephencomunale.org/the-event) - [Past Events](https://stephencomunale.org/past-events) [Apply for Help](https://stephencomunale.org/apply-online-1?hsLang=en) [Donate](https://stephencomunale.org/donate?hsLang=en) ## Comunale Cancer Foundation News ![The Ray thumbnail](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Ray%20thumbnail.png?width=898&height=517&name=The%20Ray%20thumbnail.png "The Ray thumbnail") ##### The Ray: Summer 2026 In 2026, Comunale Cancer Foundation is celebrating its 20th year of helping cancer patients and their families. The Foundation serves five counties in northeast Ohio and has provided more than $4.6 million in direct financial assistance to families since its founding in 2006. [READ MORE](https://stephencomunale.org/hubfs/The%20Ray%20Summer%202026%20Final%20Digital.pdf?hsLang=en) ![WSL photo-1](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/WSL%20photo-1.png?width=450&height=263&name=WSL%20photo-1.png "WSL photo-1") ##### Local News: People helping people Comunale Cancer Foundation We were featured in a West Side Leader article recognizing our 20th year providing services to cancer patients and their families. The article also shared the expansion of our services beyond Summit County.  [READ MORE](https://stephencomunale.org/hubfs/West-Side-Leader-8.14.25.pdf?hsLang=en) ![Screenshot 2026-06-01 103910-1](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-06-01%20103910-1.png?width=979&height=571&name=Screenshot%202026-06-01%20103910-1.png "Screenshot 2026-06-01 103910-1") ##### Comunale Cancer Foundation 2024 Impact Report In 2024, the Comunale Cancer Foundation distributed $300,000 in financial grants to 750 individuals living or receiving treatment in Medina, Portage, Summit and Stark Counties. Our Sunshine Fund gifted $20,000 to 210 individuals.  [READ MORE](https://stephencomunale.org/hubfs/2024-Impact-1.20.25_20250515_104025_0000.pdf?hsLang=en) ![Partner-Program-Food-Pantry-scaled 800x540](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Partner-Program-Food-Pantry-scaled%20800x540.jpg?width=800&height=549&name=Partner-Program-Food-Pantry-scaled%20800x540.jpg "Partner-Program-Food-Pantry-scaled 800x540") ##### Bridging the Gap of Food Insecurity in Cancer Patients We interviewed Sarah Voijtek, president & CEO of Stewart’s Caring Place to talk about food insecurity in cancer patients and the impact of the the Comunale Cancer Foundation Food Pantries at Stewart’s...  [READ MORE](https://stephencomunale.org/hubfs/Bridging%20the%20Gap%20of%20Food%20Insecurity%20in%20Cancer%20Patients.pdf?hsLang=en) ![Impact 2023-1-1](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Impact%202023-1-1.png?width=1217&height=713&name=Impact%202023-1-1.png "Impact 2023-1-1") ##### Comunale Cancer Foundation 2023 Impact Report  In 2023, the Comunale Cancer Foundation distributed $295,000 in financial grants to 620 individuals living or receiving treatment in Medina, Portage, Summit and Stark Counties. Our Sunshine Fund gifted $23,200 to 200 individuals. [READ MORE](https://stephencomunale.org/hubfs/2023-Impact-Comunale-Fdn.pdf?hsLang=en) ![Impact 2022-2-1](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Impact%202022-2-1.png?width=1246&height=727&name=Impact%202022-2-1.png "Impact 2022-2-1") ##### Comunale Cancer Foundation 2022 Impact Report  In 2022, the Comunale Family Cancer Foundation distributed $294,000 in financial grants to 900 individuals living or receiving treatment in Summit County. Our Sunshine Fund gifted $20,000 to 300 individuals. [READ MORE](https://stephencomunale.org/hubfs/2023-Impact-Comunale-Fdn.pdf?hsLang=en) ![Front-Comunale-3-2048x1536](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Front-Comunale-3-2048x1536.jpeg?width=2000&height=1166&name=Front-Comunale-3-2048x1536.jpeg "Front-Comunale-3-2048x1536") ##### Local News: Comunale Foundation Supports Area Cancer Patients  Our foundation’s past, present and future goals were the subject of a news article featured on ****Akron.com**** and written by ****Brian Lisik****. Below is an excerpt from [“*Comunale Foundation Supports Area Cancer Patients*:”](https://www.akron.com/articles/comunale-foundation-supports-area-cancer-patients/)  [READ MORE](https://www.akron.com/articles/comunale-foundation-supports-area-cancer-patients/) ![2021 Impact-1](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2021%20Impact-1.png?width=1190&height=694&name=2021%20Impact-1.png "2021 Impact-1") ##### Comunale Cancer Foundation 2021 Impact Report   In 2021, the ****Stephen A. Comunale Family Cancer Foundation**** distributed ****over $220,000**** in financial grants ****to 760 individuals**** living or receiving treatment in Summit County.  [READ MORE](https://stephencomunale.org/hubfs/2021-comunale-foundation-impact-report.pdf?hsLang=en) ![Comunale photo-1](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Comunale%20photo-1.png?width=669&height=390&name=Comunale%20photo-1.png "Comunale photo-1") ##### Comunale Cancer Foundation: From loss to legacy Members of the Comunale family channeled profound sorrow into a foundation that is making a significant impact in the lives of cancer patients. This story originally appeared in the Winter 2020 edition of Promise magazine. 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