About
The Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society is an all-volunteer board of Sitkans who have survived cancer or have had a close personal experience with cancer.
Because we have cancer in our past, we help Sitkans who are dealing with cancer in the present - through grant assistance, the SCSS support group, annual community events, and the Path of Hope Park. Currently, the Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society has over 100 members.
We raise funds through a combination of grant proposals, member contributions and donations.
Our Journey to the Path of Hope
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The Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society, Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Alaska. We are a 501(c)(3) -- organized exclusively for charitable contributions.
May 22, 2000
The Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society, Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Alaska. We are a 501(c)(3) -- organized exclusively for charitable contributions.
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The Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society, Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Alaska. We are a 501(c)(3) -- organized exclusively for charitable contributions.
February 25, 2001
Two benches with dedication plaques were placed at Crescent Harbor.
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The Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society, Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Alaska. We are a 501(c)(3) -- organized exclusively for charitable contributions.
June 2001
The dedication of Path of Hope.
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The Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society, Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Alaska. We are a 501(c)(3) -- organized exclusively for charitable contributions.
2003
Pathways in the park were built by Sitka Trail Works with an Alaska Trail Initiative Grant.
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The Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society, Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Alaska. We are a 501(c)(3) -- organized exclusively for charitable contributions.
2003-2006
SCSS has made grants to over 25 individuals and families affected by cancer. These grants carry a message of caring and support from the community as a whole.
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The Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society, Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Alaska. We are a 501(c)(3) -- organized exclusively for charitable contributions.
2006
Six benches with dedication plaques and rhododendrons were placed in the Path of Hope.
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The Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society, Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Alaska. We are a 501(c)(3) -- organized exclusively for charitable contributions.
2007
SCSS issued an RFP to Sitka artists for art work for the park. Reviewed ten applicants and selected Steve Lawrie's artwork.
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The Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society, Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Alaska. We are a 501(c)(3) -- organized exclusively for charitable contributions.
2007
Thirteen grants given out.
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The Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society, Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Alaska. We are a 501(c)(3) -- organized exclusively for charitable contributions.
2008 & 2010
SCSS received Rasmuson Foundation Grants for sculptured artwork.
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The Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society, Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Alaska. We are a 501(c)(3) -- organized exclusively for charitable contributions.
2008
Sitka Trail Works donated signs & park material using their ATI grant.
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The Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society, Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Alaska. We are a 501(c)(3) -- organized exclusively for charitable contributions.
October 4, 2008
The dedication of the Flame of Hope sculpture, donor names plaque & entrance signs.
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The Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society, Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Alaska. We are a 501(c)(3) -- organized exclusively for charitable contributions.
December 31, 2008
Twenty-two grants were given out.
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The Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society, Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Alaska. We are a 501(c)(3) -- organized exclusively for charitable contributions.
December 31, 2009
Twenty-four grants were given out. Sitka Cancer Support Group was established.
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The Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society, Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Alaska. We are a 501(c)(3) -- organized exclusively for charitable contributions.
October 30, 2010
Dedication of the Book of Hope and pages with inspirational verses scattered thru the Park.
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The Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society, Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Alaska. We are a 501(c)(3) -- organized exclusively for charitable contributions.
December 2010
Path of Hope Park is completed.
Current Board Members
What We Do
The Path of Hope Project
The Path of Hope winds through an attractively landscaped area with benches and inspirational plaques that have been placed at intervals along the path. The inspirational plaques have brief, positive and empowering motivational messages composed to inspire and assist members of our community facing this disease and to embrace family members.
Our desire is that the Path of Hope will make a difference in people’s lives. We believe this project will increase awareness about cancer survival and give hope. As a result, more members of our community will realize they have the strength and support to survive cancer.