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PHOENIX magazine’s 2025 Health-Care Heroes
Dinowitz often accompanied her mother, a breast cancer patient, to her chemo treatments while organizing carpools for other patients and providing groceries to those who lost their jobs due to illness.
John Wayne Cancer Saddles Up with Chemo Companions
Our pardners at John Wayne Cancer Foundation have been down right generous with us pilgrims here at Chemo Companions for over fifteen years!
Nonprofit, oncology center offer free yoga classes for Phoenix-area cancer patients
The Chemo Companions nonprofit and the Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers have been partners for a few years to help cancer patients through their journey.
Meet our Newest Volunteer -Jovie Noel
Chelly Bosworth received a call from her veterinarian’s office asking if she would be willing to foster a puppy in need. That very same month Jovie came into Chelly’s life, so did cancer.
Creating Connections
When people diagnose with cancer receive chemotherapy, some show up to treatment accompanied by a friend or family member, while many go alone. Marriann Gofonia, on the other hand, typically arrived to receive her infusion with an entourage.
A Night of Compassion: Arizona’s ABC15 Covers the Incredible Efforts of the Coyotes, Fox Restaurant Concepts, and The Henry
Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for the incredible generosity of the Arizona Coyotes, along with their wives and girlfriends, who joined hands with us to fill our Chemo Comfort Bags.
Scottsdale nonprofit Chemo Companions helps cancer patients
When Marriann Gofonia’s cancer came back, it meant she was going to have to undergo chemotherapy. But she wasn’t alone.
JWCF and Chemo Companions
Chemo Companions ensures companionship for people as they go through chemo treatments in Arizona. This group also gives gifts to the patients that they befriend. JWCF donated sunscreen to the patients.
On Faith: Guest Voices: Faith, Hope and Love in the Chemo Lounge
I come from a big ltalian family, the Gofonias. I am the fifth of five girls. We have endured many blessing and many tragedies, which in my mind always turn into blessings in the end.