Cancer Support Community Delaware names new appointees

After fulfilling a two-year term as board chair on the Cancer Support Community Delaware board of directors, Barbra Andrisani handed over the role of board chair to Donald Fulton of Wilmington in late May.

Fulton brings more than 30 years of business and management experience to this role. Fulton was the managing partner at George J. Weiner Associates LLP, one of the oldest and most respected Delaware-based insurance firms in the region.

“It has been a great honor to have worked with Barbra as the chair of CSCDE. I’m incredibly proud of our accomplishments over the last few years. We have helped thousands of people within the state of Delaware, in every county. I am confident in our future and in Don’s leadership as we continue to grow and expand our impact during these unprecedented times,” said Nicole Topkis Pickles, CSCDE executive director.

Ted H. Dwyer III, the son of the late CSCDE founder Cindy Dwyer, has been appointed as the chair elect.

Cancer Support Community also announces the addition of Michele Camponelli as development manager. She stepped in at a crucial time in March and brings with her a successful record of grant writing, designing, organizing, and implementing events, including successful fundraisers that generate awareness, build strong community alliances and strengthen the lives of others.

The center also announced the promotion of Jovoni Simmons as manager of outreach and marketing. Based in Kent County, Simmons originally joined the organization as community liaison and has more than 10 years’ experience in community outreach, graphic and web design, social media, marketing, and event and program management. She has utilized these skills and talents to better connect the community to the cancer care provided by the center.

Cancer Support Community Delaware is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals affected by any type of cancer, including caregivers and family members, manage both the emotional and physical aspects of the cancer journey. All programs are offered at no charge to participants.

For more information, go to cancersupportdelaware.org.