Super Bear IGA has chosen the Cancer Connection of Juneau as its annual donation recipient, and has donated $2,500 to the organization, according to a Jan. 3 press release from the grocery store.
Mark Graham, director of operations, along with store director Brad Folckomer chose Cancer Connection because two of the supermarket’s employees had been diagnosed in the past year. This donation was a way to help other locals who have also been impacted by the disease.
Cancer Connection is a grass-roots, nonprofit organization designed to assist people living with cancer, their families and support systems. Cancer Connection sponsors education programs and awareness events with the intent of prevention and early detection of cancer. Their mission: To bring together health and wellness resources for people residing in Southeast Alaska, empowering sound decisions to prolong quality of life.
