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2018 GG
SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL
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Mission Statement
GYNCA provides education, support, and resources
to women in southwest Missouri battling gynecologic
cancers.
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Service Area
26 Counties in southwest Missouri.
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Funding
Private donations, including memorials and honoraria,
fundraising events and grants.
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12 Month Goals
Increase public knowledge about GYNCA’s programs
and services. Increase awareness among women about
“silent” early warning signs of gynecologic cancers.
Increase awareness about GYNCA resources throughout
the medical and social services communities.
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Annual Events
• 18th Annual Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show –
April 1, 2019
• Macadoodles Spring Wine Tasting – April 7, 2019
• Ultramax/GYNCA Go Girl Run – April 13, 2019
• Tee Up Fore Teal Memorial Golf Tournament –
May 6, 2019
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How People & Businesses Can Help
Invite GYNCA survivors/staff to speak to your business
or civic groups. Volunteer, attend events, and share
GYNCA’s mission with community.
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Testimonials
“July 2018 … 1 year later … still fighting … still living … still
frequenting hospitals and clinics … still making memories…
and still making silly faces!
All because of you guys and maybe a little medicine
and a really stubborn attitude. I’m busy, cancer. I got stuff
to do. Thank you Dustin for always being there…through
the good, bad and the ugly. There’s been a lot of ugly,
but we’ve also gotten to experience some of the happiest
memories and adventures together. You get me and I love
you so much. You push me when I don’t think I can do it
and hold me when I really can’t. And my parents (Craig &
Sharyn), you made me this stubborn. Nice work! They’re
also always there. At the drop of a hat. For anything. I
know some people don’t have that and it’s so hard for
me to imagine because I know, without a doubt, they’re
always there. Thank you for that security. And my sister…I
don’t think she’ll ever realize how much I adore and look
up to her. I got to spend the past couple of days with her
and loved every minute. My aunts & uncles are always
checking in to see what they can do or sending happy
thoughts. And my in-laws…I won the lottery there. That’s
for sure. I appreciate you all so much. Jennifer, we were
meant to be! My friends…from the ones that have been
there forever to the ones I’ve met through my kids to the
ones I’ve only met recently through this cancer journey…I
couldn’t do it without you. You have carried me through.
You get to hear the worst of it. You get to see my tears and
my anger and frustration and my fear. And you love me
through all of it. Even bright orange hair. And Nana. She
has taught me how to stay positive through the worst of
circumstances. How to face adversity head on, with grace.
I fail often, but she has given me the best example. And my
babies…my motivation for everything. Every smile, every
tear, every ounce of fear and hope, I think of them. If I did
one thing right, it’s them. Through every giggle, through
every struggle, I love them more. We survived the toddler
years and are entering the school age and teenage years,
which promise to be a challenge for everyone. I can’t wait
to see who they grow into. I will have my next scan August
15th. Last scan, for the first time, the doctor mentioned the
possibility of remission. I think this might be it. I think there
may actually be an end in sight. And if not, that’s ok too.
We will keep on fighting. Round #9 of chemo completed
yesterday. They weren’t sure I’d get through 6 treatments.
Ha! I love you all. Thank you. We’re doing it.”
— Ali, Cervical Cancer Warrior (Greene County)
ADDRESS:
3023 S. Fort Ave, Suite D
Springfield, MO 65807
PHONE:
417-869-2220
WEBSITE:
www.gynca.org/GYNCA
/@gynca
TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES (FTE):
2
ANNUAL REVENUES
(MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR):
$481,000
TOP EXECUTIVE:
Jan Robbins,
Executive Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRPERSON:
Jack Sinor,
President
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Jack Sinor,
District Mgr. Lakeland Office
Lisa Beecham,
Manager Talbots
Beth Hylsky,
Abacus CPAs
Stevia Bonebrake,
Comm. Volunteer
Nancy Cathey,
Sr. Services CoxHealth
Susan Daniel, RD, Ret.,
Bee Payne-Stewart Foundation
Bill Fischer, Ret.,
Springfield Cardinals
Missy Forgey,
Commerce Bank
Carolyn Gerdes,
Comm. Volunteer
Dawna Jo Hartman,
Comm. Volunteer
Becky Hogan,
Comm. Volunteer
Randy Hopper,
Academic Coord.
MSSU Upward Bound Project
Debbie Huff,
Survivor, Comm. Volunteer
Glenda Inman,
Survivor, Comm. Volunteer
Randy LaFerriere, RN, Ret.,
Comm. Volunteer
Kim Lorenzen,
Owner Macadoodles & Oreck
Sandra Lowther,
Survivor & Comm. Volunteer
Jean Moseman,
Survivor, Comm. Volunteer
Janice Penney,
Penney Murray & Assoc.
Gretchen Russell JD,
Owner/Cons. QDRO Consulting Services
Padgett Smith,
Regional Dir. AFLAC Insurance
Brenda Snider,
Comm. Volunteer
Karen Thomas,
President Oxford Healthcare
Judy Thompson,
Drury University
EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
Dr. Al Bonebrake,
CoxHealth
Dr. Jay Carlson, Ret.,
Mercy Women’s Oncology
Dr. Marcia Hernandez,
Mercy Women’s Oncology
Erin McCaig, RN/BSN,
Mercy Women’s Oncology Clinical Trials
FOUNDER
Joy Lamberson-Klock