Comunale Cancer Foundation News

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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:”

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.

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.