Public Service Announcements

These Organizations are making life better in Western New York

Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service

Here’s an invitation to be a radio reader and give the blind a chance to read. The Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service has had volunteers broadcast daily readings of newspapers, books and magazines to the visually handicapped in the area for the past 19 years. To find out more or to become a volunteer, call 821-5555

Cancer Coach Program

Cancer patients preparing for cancer treatment can get help and support from others who’ve been through a similar experience, thanks to the Cancer Coach Program. There is no need to face cancer alone. To request a coach, call 873-0905.

Mentor Program

Kids who have a mentor - a caring adult to help guide them - are half as likely to start using drugs as kids who don’t. There are mentoring programs you can volunteer for. Now that you know, isn’t there something you can do to help somebody? Maybe your kid, maybe yourself to stay away from drugs. A message from the Partnership for a Drug free American and WYRK.

Western New York Independent

If you or someone in your family has a disability, you’re encouraged to contact the Western New York Independent Living Project where peer counselors can help your transition to independence. Located at 3108 Main Street near Hertel, you’ll find a broad range of services for those with disabilities. Call 836-0822 to schedule an appointment.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County is looking for adults willing to volunteer a few hours each month with a local child as a friend and mentor - sharing interests, playing games, visiting local attractions or just hanging out. For information, please call 873-5833 or online at beafriend.org.

THE ANTHONY V. MANNINO FOUNDATION, INC.

THE ANTHONY V. MANNINO FOUNDATION, INC. CLICK HERE.

MISSION OF FOUNDATION:
TO ASSIST YOUNG ADULTS (18-26) WHILE THEY ARE UNDERGOING THEIR CANCER TREATMENT.
Please be a part of our mission to help these courageous, young adults who have unique issues facing them but have no place for help.
One of the biggest challenges these young adults and their families face is health insurance coverage. Once they turn 18, they are either working full-time and carry their own insurance or must be a full-time student to be covered under their parents' insurance.
While undergoing treatment(s), they are not physically or mentally able to carry the work-load of full-time classes, which is a requirement to maintain full-time student status. WITHOUT THE “FULL TIME STATUS” THEY AREN’T COVERED AND CAN BE DROPPED.
Another major challenge is that 90% of young adults face Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, at 18 years of age they are told up front about the severity of their cancer prognosis.

In our case our son was 19 and was told he had 9-12 months to live.

These are just two, of a laundry list, of issues not being addressed for this specific age group of cancer patients.

Please visit THE ANTHONY V. MANNINO FOUNDATION, INC. CLICK HERE. Thank you.