In 2003, ASTRO created the Survivor Circle as a way to honor cancer survivors. Each year, ASTRO partners with two local patient support organizations and features them at the Survivor Circle in the Exhibit Hall at the Annual Meeting. It was our hope that by partnering with local organizations in the cities that host our meeting, we would be able to not only give back to the cities we visit, but also help raise awareness of these important organizations among our members.

Through generous donations from exhibitors and attendees, ASTRO raises funds for the two organizations featured in the Survivor Circle. Since its inception, the Survivor Circle has raised nearly $140,000 for our partner organizations.

This year's Survivor Circle Grant Recipients are Gilda's Club Chicago and Halos of Hope. These groups will be honored in the Survivor Circle at our Annual Meeting November 1-5, 2009, in Chicago. For information, contact Beth Bukata at 703-839-7332 or by e-mail.

2009 Partners