St. Mary's Cancer Care Center

Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, HSHS and Memorial Health Unite to Celebrate Cancer Survivors

DECATUR — Join Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, Decatur Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day, an event to honor, encourage and gather with local cancer survivors, whether recently diagnosed or in remission.

Cancer survivors and a guest are invited to Fairview Park Pavilion on Saturday, May 30, from 1 to 3 p.m. for a free barbecue lunch and music from Pizzazz. This fun annual event has been taking place for 25 years and is offered free with no registration necessary.

“This has become a wonderful tradition for cancer survivors and their loved ones,” said Jill Andrews, a manager with medical imaging at Memorial Cancer Care in Decatur. “We love being a part of this gathering that focuses on reflection, connection and celebration.”

“A cancer diagnosis can change everything in an instant, bringing fear and so many unknowns,” said Valerie Jordan, manager of Oncology Services at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital. “On National Cancer Survivors Day, we come together to honor the courage of those who have walked this journey, to stand beside those still in the fight and to remind every patient and family that hope is real, support is always here and brighter days are ahead.”

Throughout the event, physicians, healthcare professionals and volunteers will be available to support survivors and their caregivers.

“For those of us who care for cancer patients and their families, it’s incredibly rewarding to see them living fully and with joy,” said Shannon Nail, counselor with Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois. “We look forward to this celebration as a time to honor their journeys and the strength that connects us all.”

For more information about the event, email Rachael Ward at [email protected].

Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, HSHS and Memorial Health Unite to Celebrate Cancer Survivors May 4, 2026 -Join Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, Decatur Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. Mary's Hospital ...

Just a reminder - we are here 11:30-1 with a warm meal - today and every day! We are also making sure the shelters keeping residents in during these cold times are taken care of.

ADDRESS: 920 N Union St. Decatur, IL 62522

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Our Polish Province of the Hospital Sisters of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis are feeding & caring for Ukrainian refugees. You can help—donate today to the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Mission Fund. Donate here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML3FTMK51N4YQ/checkout/CWUDA5EEUNO37NP2EWDJBYJS

UPDATE! We have had an amazing outpouring of support! We are all full for Easter weekend and only need help these days:
Friday, April 29th
Saturday, April 30th

Shifts are:
9-11 Prep
11-1 Serve
You can do 1 shift or both. Thank you!

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We are in need of volunteers for Easter Sunday, 4/17 - We need extra help because we will also be closing the dining room next Mon-Fri and need to do meal prep for the sack lunches we'll hand out that week.

Please contact [email protected] or 217-429-1455 to sign up - thanks!

Other dates we are in need of help:
April 14th
April 20th(prep)
April 24th (prep)
April 26th
April 27th (prep)
April 29th
April 30th

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