history
After many years of treating cancer, professionals caring for oncology patients recognized there was a
need to help patients and cancer survivors by more than simply treating the disease. There was a strong
sense that more could be done to aid patients and their families through the process of treatment and
survival. For seldom is the patient the only one undergoing a change. Often, family, friends and
co-workers are affected. Who is helping them through this process? Who is educating them about the
disease and teaching them how to cope?
Out of this concern and desire to do more for his patients and their families, Dr. Silas Charles started the Cancer Care Centers Foundation (CCCF) in 1993. Created as a non-profit organization, CCCF began providing comprehensive patient/family support services, community outreach and education.
In 2004, we received Florida Today's Volunteer recognition Award as the "Organization of the Year". CCCF continues today to assist thousands of families in their battle against cancer.
meet our board
Our 20 member board are dedicated volunteers from our community that work tirelessly in helping
the CCCF be a positive resource for cancer patients and their families. We are truly blessed to have such
a compassionate and understanding group of people who are dedicated to helping others.

board members

DEBBIE KELLER
President
Cancer Survivor / Patient Advocate

KAREN OSINIAK
Vice President
Community Leader / Patient Advocate

DAVID WILFONG Community Leader
Cancer Survivor / Patient Advocate

EVELYN FOSTER
Chairman of the Board
Community Leader / Patient Advocate

MARTA FIOL
Secretary
Cancer Survivor / Patient Advocate

VICKY FLOYD
Financial Secretary
Community Leader / Patient Advocate

DAWN HERRING
Community Leader / Patient Advocate

HEIDI JOYCE
Community Leader / Patient Advocate

CHRISTINE LIGHTHILL
Community Leader / Patient Advocate

KAREN KIRKLAND
Treasurer
Community Leader / Patient Advocate

GARY WYNBERG
Community Leader / Patient Advocate

MICK WELCH
Community Leader / Patient Advocate

MARY BALDWIN
Community Leader / Patient Advocate

MARCIA LUHN
Community Leader / Patient Advocate

DARCIA JONES-FRANCEY
Community Leader / Patient Advocate

JEANNE ANDRE'
Community Leader/Patient Advocate
PATRICK ANDERSON
Community Leader / Patient Advocate
medical advisor
SILAS J. CHARLES, M.D.
scharles@cancercarebrevard.com
honorary members
JOHN DHYANCHARD
BRITTA NEWCOMER, R.N.
CAROLYN J. SHOTT, CPA
MICKEY BRIMER
JOHN LUHN
JOHN DONOHUE, MD