History & Mission
Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, co-founded in 1995 by Mrs. Dorothy Schlaggel & the late Mr. Russ Romano. Their shared desire was to create an organization through which cancer patients living in Genesee County could have access to financial aid and a variety of support services. Since its founding, Genesee Cancer Assistance has been able to assist thousands of individuals; helping hundreds of patients each year.
Our Goals
Alleviate some of the difficulties experienced by cancer patients, their families and caregivers, by providing financial assistance and a variety of free support services-including the Simply Beautiful program.
Offer patients the knowledge of where and how to gain access to useful information and other services available.
Provide patients with helpful resources regarding their diagnosis.
Meet Our Staff
Teresea Potrzebowski
Our Office Manager Teresa, has been working for Genesee Cancer Assistance since January of 2017. She is a 21 year cancer survivor. Her job responsibilities include bookkeeping, managing the office needs, patient care and assisting with the fundraising events.
Sue Underwood
Our Executive Director is a 15 year cancer survivor and began working for Genesee Cancer Assistance in the Fall of 2010. Sue's job responsibilities include event planning, overseeing the operations of the organization, patient care and working directly with the Board of Directors & volunteers.
Board of Directors
Our dedicated board members who serve and volunteer their time to support our mission!
Dr. Kevin Mudd, President
Mr. David Renzo, Treasurer
Ms. Lori Kurek, Secretary
Mrs. Kathy D’Aurizio
Mrs. Maryann Haigh
Mr. Blake Leddick
Ms. Crystal Hawley
Mrs. Judy Zehler
Mrs. Kate Willson
Mrs. Kimberly Torrey
Mrs. Barb McGuire
Co-Founders:
Dorthy Schlaggel Russ Romano
