Stewart's Caring Place: Cancer Wellness Center

06/24/2026

Meet Keith and his "cancer banjo", Romero! Experience his one-of-a-kind show "Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me, But Banjos Saved My Life" A Musical Comedy Fundraiser at Makeshift Theater, all proceeds benefit them and us, Stewart's Caring Place. 💜🎭🍅🪕

06/24/2026

⚾ See yourself on the big screen: purchase your Akron RubberDucks tickets by Wednesday, July 8 for your chance to throw the First Pitch on Thursday, July 9, representing Stewart's Caring Place! Small but mighty Mimi pitched last year — this year we want to see YOU on the pitcher's mound!
Don’t miss your chance to sport your Duck Off Cancer gear — order by Sunday, June 28, and help us fill the stands with community spirit! A portion of all proceeds support Stewart's Caring Place: Cancer Wellness Centers.
Duck Off Cancer! Akron RubberDucks vs. Chesapeake Baysox
Tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Stewartscaring5
T-shirts: https://www.weinkts.com/stewarts_apparel_store/shop/home

06/23/2026

🌱 We had a great time last week learning about the benefits of nature and gardening with Summit County Master Gardeners Mindy Costigan-McCartney and Dr. Denise Gibson. 💡Stay tuned for our next Education & Empowerment series at 5:30pm on Thursday July 16: Strengthening Your Mental Health Throughout the Cancer Journey. Registration is coming soon at https://stewartscaringplace.org/cancer-support/webinars/

06/22/2026

The three Akron-area women have served about 45 women with two-day cancer retreats that gave them space to step away from their daily lives.

06/22/2026

06/20/2026

Akron Bikers for B***s are Stampin' Out Cancer in 2026! 🎗️ Whether you ride, drive, walk, or bicycle — join the summer-long Challenge collecting stamps, then come together on Sunday September 27th for the Ride and the After Party 😎 Get started here: https://akronbfbsocc2026.eventbrite.com

06/18/2026

We're thankful to the Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation for their grant that helps us support Summit County women with our cancer wellness programs and services. Thank you!

06/17/2026

"🍅 Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me, But Banjos Saved My Life 🪕" is a one-of-a-kind true story and fundraiser at Makeshift Theater on Saturday July 18, supporting Makeshift Theater, Stewart's Caring Place: Cancer Wellness Center, and Aunt Susie's Cancer Wellness Center.
Through music and comedy, Keith Alessi shares his unconventional yet inspiring true story of overcoming extraordinary obstacles — including cancer — while pursuing his passions and sharing the healing power of music.
"Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me, But Banjos Saved My Life" A Musical Comedy Fundraiser
Saturday July 18, 2026 | Two Performances: 2:00PM & 7:00PM
Tomatoes Tried To Kill Me tickets here: https://makeshift.booktix.com/dept/main/e/Tomatoes

06/16/2026

Honoring Akron Bikers for B***s at this year's Butterfly Gala is about to make it the 330's charity event of the year (again)! 🏍🎗🩷🦋
23rd Annual Butterfly Gala tickets & sponsorships are available here:
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/bfg2026/