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Wellness House of Annapolis is excited to announce that the Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Family Foundation has pledged to match – dollar for dollar – donations to Wellness House up to $50,000 received now through December 15, 2019.

The DeCesaris family graciously hosted a fundraising kick-off reception which netted over $30,000 in support of the local nonprofit’s services to cancer patients and their families. In attendance was Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan, who is no stranger to the value of this mission:

“Wellness House of Annapolis is a healing place for both body and soul. As a caregiver myself, I know cancer can be complicated and stressful and can bring up difficult emotions – that’s where The Wellness House of Annapolis comes in. This House has something for everyone – those who have been touched by cancer as well as family and friends who are providing support. Thank you to the dedicated staff, the DeCesaris family, and many friends at Wellness House. God bless.”

This generous gift-matching pledge helps make possible the numerous free support groups, counseling services, health and well-being programs, classes, and more, available to community members affected by cancer. Wellness House looks to the community for help reaching and surpassing this $50,000 goal. This is a unique opportunity for any person who supports cancer and wellness programs at the Wellness House, to double the impact of their contributions. The proceeds will help meet the needs of our growing community in 2020.

Those interested in contributing may visit www.annapoliswellnesshouse.org/donate to donate.

On a gorgeous end -of-summer evening, community members gathered on the Catherine Marie – a Watermark yacht – to show their support for Wellness House of Annapolis. Wednesday, September 11, 2019 marked Wellness House’s 5^th annual Anchors Away! Sunset Cruise on the Severn, a dynamic evening where a wide range of locals looking to make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer.

Over $70,000 was raised for the cause, thanks to a great turnout by generous supporters and donors, including Hospice of the Chesapeake, The Jim and Linda Humphrey Foundation, and The William J. Shaw Family Foundation, Inc., to name a few. The evening’s success allows the Annapolis nonprofit to continue to offer dozens of cancer survivorship programs, support groups, wellness and counseling services, and more free of charge to community members who have been touched by the disease.

Wellness House of Annapolis (WH) is excited to announce a new Executive Director, Mary Jermann. Jermann joins WH leadership after working with Hospice of the Chesapeake as director of volunteer services. She brings a dedication to working with volunteers to provide compassionate care for patients and families.

With an extensive background in both corporate and nonprofit arenas, Jermann joins a warm team of professionals devoted to supporting the nonclinical psychosocial needs of Marylanders affected by cancer and their families. “Wellness House is so fortunate to have someone with Mary Jermann’s character and leadership experience as Executive Director,” MaryAleese Schreiber, vice president of the Wellness House Board of Directors, states. “She is passionate about our mission and has a ‘can-do’ attitude. Mary and our dedicated staff will be an excellent team.”

Jermann has nearly three decades of corporate experience, including roles as vice president at T. Rowe Price and director of operations at Kinloch & Associates. Her rich history in working with a variety of nonprofits includes several years as a licensed consultant with the Maryland Nonprofits’ Standards for Excellence program. Jermann holds a bachelor of science degree from University of Maryland and is certified as a life coach by the Martha Beck Institute. When describing this next phase of her career at WH, Jermann explains, “After my own personal experiences and working with hospice patients, I have developed a passion for wellness programs, which has led me to this warm, welcoming home full of compassionate people. I am looking forward to expanding these offerings to reach more individuals and organizations within the community we serve.”

Jermann starts her new position as Executive Director of WH on August 5. She can be contacted at mary@annapoliswellnesshouse.org.

Wellness House of Annapolis is excited to announce that the Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Family Foundation has matched $100,000 in donations raised for Wellness House to continue to provide education, counseling, wellness programs, and more services free to thousands of community members affected by cancer!

Wellness House relies entirely on individual donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships to make numerous opportunities for life-changing support available at no cost to the community. Abundantly generous support from community fundraising efforts allowed Wellness House to reach its $100,000 goal in December 2018, and the gracious matching gift of $100,000 by the DeCesaris Family foundation ensures that Wellness House will be able to continue to serve the community in 2019.

This giving season, Wellness House of Annapolis is honored and excited to announce that the Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Family Foundation has pledged to match – dollar for dollar – donations to Wellness House up to $100,000 received from now through December 15, 2018. The DeCesaris/Prout Cancer Foundation graciously hosted a fundraising reception that kicked off the campaign with a $10,000 gift to Wellness House.

Wellness House relies entirely on individual donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships to make numerous support groups, counseling services, programs, classes, and more available for free to thousands of community members affected by cancer. This generous gift-matching pledge helps make it possible for Wellness House to continue to provide free support and services, and offers individual and corporate donors a unique opportunity to double the impact of their contributions. Wellness House welcomes the community’s support to reach their $100,000 goal so that they can continue to meet the needs of their members in 2019. Those interested in contributing may visit www.annapoliswellnesshouse.org/donate to donate.

The Wellness House of Annapolis will host cancer patient advocate and author Barbara Jaffe for a half-day workshop designed for individuals in the first few months following a new cancer diagnosis. Using Ms. Jaffe’s book, My Notebook: A Guide for Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients, the workshop will discuss:

• Regaining control of your life after a cancer diagnosis
• Planning, coping and living with cancer
• Navigating basic cancer treatment options and choices
• Finding support at Wellness House and in your community

Each participating family will receive “My Notebook”, a three-ring binder system for organizing vital health information during your cancer experience. The book also contains the information covered in this workshop and more!

This workshop is offered at no charge. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, please contact Wellness House of Annapolis, admin@annapoliswellnesshouse.org. 410-990-0941 by December 1. The workshop will be held at the Wellness House, 2625 Mas Que Farm Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401.