Cancer Family Care, a non-profit organization of 13 social workers who travel through seven counties offering mental and spiritual support to families facing cancer, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and its first year in Mount Auburn.

        “Mount Auburn has become our permanent home,” said Andrea Herzig, public relations director. “We consider this a good move because it keeps us on a bus line and we are close to Christ Hospital.”

        The agency offers support services to 3,000 patients with cancer and their families annually.

        “Each year we reach about 800 children in 40 different schools who have suffered the loss of a parent or sibling from cancer or any type of disease,” Ms. Herzig said. “We have children ranging in ages from 4 to 10.”

        Last year, the agency's social workers logged 7,000 hours of direct service to clients, traveling more than 34,000 miles to visit people in their homes. They answered 2,400 calls through the group's information and referral line.

        CFC is in the midst of a $1 million fund drive to increase its facilities and services.

        Last week the agency received a $30,000 grant from the Ohio Valley Foundation and its trustee Fifth Third Bank.

        “The invaluable help and financial assistance that we receive from individuals and organizations allows Cancer Family Care to remain a force of strength and compassion for the thousands of people in Southwestern Ohio and Northern Kentucky who face the confusing and frightening world of cancer,” said David Callan, executive director of CFC.

        He expects the agency to reach its $1 million goal within weeks.

        Lawra J. Baumann, vice president of the Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank, said they support organizations that provide health care services to people who do not have medical coverage or can't afford cancer treatment and counseling.

        “Over the past seven years, we have funded a medical student scholarship,” Ms. Baumann said.

        If you are single with a vision or married with a mission, a Singles and Marriage seminar, titled “Where Is the Love,” might interest you.

        The seminar for singles will meet from 8-11 p.m. Friday and for married couples, from 8-11 p.m. Saturday.

        Christian clinical psychologist Dr. John Thomas and his wife, Leslie Thomas will conduct the seminars at All Ye Saints Christian Coffee House, 5910 Madison Road, Madisonville.

        The singles seminar will deal with choosing a mate. The marriage seminar will explore how to improve communication and how to set goals for the marriage and children.

        To register, call 852-9883.

        Allen Howard's “Some Good News” column runs Sunday-Friday. If you have suggestions about outstanding achievements, or people who are uplifting to the Tristate, let him know at 768-8362, at ahoward@enquirer.com or by fax at 768-8340.        

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