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Thank you, in advance, for your generosity in supporting the Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW). Your donation will help AOSW fulfill its mission of advancing excellence in the psychosocial care of persons with cancer, their families and caregivers. Your contribution is appreciated and may be tax deductible (please consult your tax advisor).

Donations may be made “In Memory Of” or “In Honor Of” within any of the donation categories. Simply choose the appropriate option when completing the donation form.

The Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) is a non-profit, international, 501(c) 3 organization dedicated to the enhancement of psychosocial services to people with cancer, their families and caregivers. Your donation is tax deductible as allowed by law. 

The following are the funds and priorities to which you may designate your contribution:

General Fund
Your donation will offset the costs of providing education and support over a wide array of programs, newsletters, SWON and the AOSW website.  

Hardship Fund
AOSW offers limited aid for those current members facing hardships (i.e. unforeseen unemployment). 

Naomi Stearns Scholarship
Established to honor the first AOSW President, Naomi Stearns, this $1,000 scholarship defrays the cost of conference attendance for a member who has demonstrated commitment to the profession, including AOSW activity. The scholarship is supported through generous donations of supporters, including our own members.  

Kim Lawson Scholarship
Established to honor AOSW President, Kim Lawson, this $1,000 scholarship defrays the cost of conference attendance for an AOSW member who has demonstrated commitment to the profession, including pursuing a PhD or DSW as part of your professional development. The scholarship is supported through generous donations of supporters, including our own members. 

Palliative Care Scholarship
Given in support of an AOSW member who is seeking a master’s degree in social work. The recipient will have a demonstrated interest in end-of-life care. Established in 2006 in memory of longstanding AOSW member and leader in palliative and end-of-life care, Betty Vargo. The scholarship is supported through generous donations of supporters, including our own members. 

Conference Scholarship Fund
These scholarships are sponsored by AOSW and supported through generous donations of supporters, including our own members. Five conference tuition scholarships cover the cost of registration to the Annual Conference. Recipients are chosen based on a demonstrated commitment to the field of oncology social work. 

Social Worker of the Year Award
This award recognizes an exceptional member of AOSW who, in the day-to-day delivery of compassionate service, is a model for the profession. This award is sponsored by AOSW through generous donations of supporters, including our own members. 

AOSW Thanks Its Donors

2021

Elizabeth Allen
Marchell Benes
Elana Campbell
Kristy Case
Sarah Conning
Amy Corveleyn
Amy Corveleyn
In Honor ofAOSW Conference Drinks
Kara Cruz
Louisa Daratsos
Richard Dickens
Deborah Donnelley
Erin Edgeworth
Leonard Ellentuck
Stephanie Fraser
Susan Gerbino
Penny Graf
Barbara Hale
Joyce Herschl
Cheryl Hughes
Kerry Irish
Ellen Kachalsky
Kathleen Kamen
Wendy Kimbley
Marge Lang
Andrea Lehman
Taryn Lindhorst
PAMELA LUCCI
Julia Magas
Frank McCaffrey
Susan Miller
Kylee Mills
Nakita Noel
Lisa Picciuti
Joan Scales, MSSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Naomi Stearns
Gale Sugiyama
Nancy Tamburro
Marlyn Tavira
Virginia Vaitones
Wendy Walters
Allison Werner-Lin
Denise Yoshihara

2020

Christina Austin-Valere
Jane Bausch
Lynn Behar
Sage Bolte
Nancy Bourque
Allison Brookes
Virginia Burghardt
In Memory ofVicki Hahn
Love and miss you so much.
Cynthia Carlson
In Memory ofKim Lawson
Kim was an amazing oncology social worker-her untimely death is a loss to her family, friends, colleagues, and patients. She is greatly missed!
Sonja Chestnut
Sarah Conning
In Honor ofEucharia Borden
In gratitude for Eucharia's leadership and friendship.
Amy Corveleyn
Amy Corveleyn
In Honor ofmy social work friends
for cocktails
Mary Crooks
Penny Damaskos
Louisa Daratsos
Non Member Donations
Carol Duryea
Tonya Edmond
Susan Gerbino
K. Gibson
Sara Goldberger
Penny Graf
Barbara Halpenny
Colleen Harrington
Tracey Jones
Kathleen Kamen
Andrea Karoff
Chelsea Kroll
Marge Lang
Alfred Lawson
In Memory ofKimberly Lawson
May those who receive this scholarship award, may you pursue your dreams and thirst for knowledge as you did, and may they also inspire others to do the same. You will always be my shinning star...
Alfred Lawson
In Memory ofRoberta and Joshua Kauss
In memory of a mother's (Roberta) and a nephew (Joshua) that both died in April 2020.
Carol Layton
Raina Leckie
Deborah Leif
Leora Lowenthal
Angela McCabe
Carolyn Messner
Carolyn Messner
In Honor ofThe AOSW Virtual Meeting
Congratulations on a phenomenally run 2020 Virtual Meeting!
Jen Mills
Kylee Mills
Erin Mulvihill
Krista Nelson
Michael Patti
Kathleen Purcell
Jessica Rankin
In Honor ofKim Lawson
Tara Schapmire
Kathryn Smolinski
Melissa Sommers
Naomi Stearns
Emma Sullivan
In Memory ofKimberly Ann Lawson
In honor of her dedication to the field of oncology social work and for the love and care she gave to her patients, her co-workers, her family and her friends.
Amanda Sweeney
Virginia Vaitones
Becky Vittetoe
Wendy Walters
Jessica Welch
Allison Werner-Lin
Siobhan Whalen
Cheryl Whittington-Fogel
Nikki Yuill, LCSW

2019

Carolyn Ajie
Wendy Boehme
In Memory ofKimberly Lawson
Missing your generous spirit everyday....
Nancy Boyle
Penny Damaskos
Louisa Daratsos
Susan Gerbino
Robin Gowda
In Memory ofKim Lawson
In memory of Kim and her generous spirit and tireless advocacy for patients and the social work profession. Her glowing smile and warm heart will be dearly missed!
Jeanice Hansen
Michelle Hayes
Kerry Irish
Peggy Jarrell
Ellen Kachalsky
Karen Kayser
Ellen Levine
Angela McCabe
Nina Miller
Jessica Perrella
Mellissa Rearick
Monica Samford
In Memory ofKimberly Lawson
You served and loved well... Blessings were given to all those you touched....
Tara Schapmire
In Memory ofNancy Jones
I never met Nancy, but I knew her through her beautiful daughter, Barbara. Nancy, you raised an amazing daughter: one who is brilliant and strong and good. She must be all these things because of you.
Sophia Smith
In Memory ofNancy Jones
Amanda Sweeney
Kari Wildner
Brad Zebrack
Brad Zebrack
In Memory ofAlan Fleischacker
Will never forget my cousin

2018

Cookie Aftergut
Catherine Credeur
Stephanie Fraser
Susan Gerbino
Marge Lang
Raina Leckie
PAMELA LUCCI
Angela McCabe
Lori McKown
Carolyn Messner
Suzanne Murdock
Teressa Novotny
Julianne Oktay
Jill Randall
Mellissa Rearick
Tara Schapmire
Giving Tuesday and our Amazing new Board members, Sara Goldberger, Michael Grignon, and Brittany Moore. Welcome to the board and I know you'll lead AOSW well.
Naomi Stearns
Roeliena Van Zanten
Leah Walton
In Memory ofJoanie Thacker
Daniela Wittmann

2017

Payments Amazon
Roberta Armstrong
Christina Austin-Valere
Christina Bach
Jane Bausch
Jennifer Craddock
Catherine Credeur
Kimberly Cushing
Penny Damaskos
Anne Daugherty
Diana DiCesare
CAROLINE EICK
Kim Evans-Whitney
Ellen Kachalsky
Karen Kayser
Chelsea Kroll
Marge Lang
William McDermott
Michael Patti
Dawn Ramson
Alison Sachs
Tara Schapmire
In Honor ofNew Board Members
I make this donation in honor of AOSW's newest Board members: Eucharia Borden, Kerry Cox Irish, Sophia Smith, and Meredith Cammarata. Welcome to the Board and we look forward to the great things you will do.
Noreen Tighe
Roeliena Van Zanten
Roeliena Van Zanten
Katherine Walsh
Wendy Walters
Siobhan Whalen

2016

Christina Bach
Lynn Behar
Lynn Behar
In Honor ofAli Sachs, President
Thank you for serving, Ali.
Sandra Blackburn
Sage Bolte
Eucharia Borden
Paula Brumback
Paul Clark
Yvette Colón
Sarah Conning
Kimberly Cushing
Penny Damaskos
Louisa Daratsos
Larmender Davis
Meri Gilman
Kerry Irish
Ellen Kachalsky
Andrea Karoff
Marge Lang
Marie Lavigne
Deborah Leif
Angela Lim
Leora Lowenthal
In Memory ofRonit Amir Lowenthal
For my beloved mother, whose memory and legacy inspire me every day.
Amanda Martelli
William McDermott
Carolyn Messner
Susan Miller
Suzanne Murdock
Julianne Oktay
Thomas Pier
Mary Ripper
Alison Sachs
Alison Sachs
In honor of Tara Schapmire, Chelsea Kroll and Jane Dabney’s Election.
Congratulations on your election to the AOSW Board of Directors! Your commitment to AOSW is impressive, important and very much appreciated. We look forward to working with you.
Catherine & Ali
Raquel Serrano
Naomi Stearns
Noreen Tighe
Alison VanNorman
Siobhan Whalen
Brad Zebrack

2015

Holly Adams
Frances Becker
Penny Damaskos
Louisa Daratsos
Larmender Davis
Iris Fineberg
Wendy Kimbley
Frank McCaffrey
Michael Patti
Naomi Stearns