b'Theres something new around the corner and maybe its the trial that will keep me alive for at least one more summer. And if not, the trials will help other survivors.Diedre Alexander, patient, Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, HonorHealth Research Institutecontinued from page 17helped with her overwhelming fatigue and nausea. Its been a lifeline for me, explains Diedre, who considers an optimistic outlook absolutely essential to keeping healthy. Everyone in the program was so positive and supportive of my beliefs and there are endless opportunities available.The HonorHealth Virginia G. Piper Cancer Network Nutrition Services is an exceptional example of how these funds support patient needs beyond their medical care. Proper nutrition is important for everyone, but is especially vital for those likecontinued from page 17Diedre, who are undergoing cancer treatment. my six-year cancer journey. With any adversity Treatment can impact the way foods taste, are digested orin life, I believe I have a choice as to whether are tolerated. In addition, good nutrition supports healingI want to accept it as a challenge and move and even emotional well-being, explains Matthew Schneider,through it gracefully and authentically, or if I AVP, HonorHealth Network Oncology Services. The Oncologywant to spend time angry, sad, full of self-pity Dietitians at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Care Network neverand depressed.turn away patients when insurance does not cover the costQ:What activities help youof nutritional counseling. In fact, through the support of thechoose positive?MidFirst Bank Pink Debit Card, the dietitians can provide patientsA: I learned that most stage IV cancer with unlimited follow-up visits. patients survive two years, and the very Another example of how MidFirst Bank supports our communityluckiest ones make it five years. But thanks is through funding the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Centers Pinkto clinical trials and access to the latest New Patient Binders. While each new patient receives a bindertherapies, it has now been six years since my filled with personalized information and organizational tools, thediagnosis. I recently challenged myself to Pink Binders are enhanced with additional resources for thosehost a live and virtual 5K walk to raise funds undergoing treatment for breast cancer. for colon cancer clinical trials at HonorHealth Research Institute. That was the genesis of These are just two examples of how MidFirst Bank and HonorHealthDiedres Match Walk.Foundation collaborate to positively impact the lives of the patients and caregivers whom we have the honor to serve. Q: It sounds like you had a lot of help. Tell us about the walk.A: My initial goal was to raise $25,000 from my family and friends who wanted to do some-thing to help. They provided the first dona-Transform Lives With Us tions that would match other donations. I was If you represent a company or organization, pleaseso surprised and excited that Diedres Match consider how an affinity giving program could deliverWalk raised nearly $60,000 from participants customer engagement for you and regular donationsacross the country, some walking in person in to HonorHealth Foundation that make an impact forMinnesota or Arizona, with others walking on people in our community. their own in their own hometowns.18 HonorHealth Foundation Magazine'