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Ladies lead with hope for Wellness House benefit

    As a radiation oncologist at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Arpi Thukral often struggled to help her cancer patients find psycho-social support, exercise programs and nutrition resources.

    “That’s when I first had found out about Wellness House,” she said.

    Thukral is serving as co-chair of this year’s Walk for Wellness House on Sunday, May 5. Touring the Hinsdale facility, coordinating the annual fundraising ball and joining the board of directors deepened her connection with the organization over the years. She also participated in her first walk the year after she lost her uncle to leukemia.

    Three women stand outdoors in formal dresses, two in black and one in green, smiling at the camera. Text on image reads "Hope Truly Grows.

    Hope Truly Grows

      As a radiation oncologist at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Arpi Thukral often struggled to help her cancer patients find psycho-social support, exercise programs and nutrition resources.

      “That’s when I first had found out about Wellness House,” she said.

      Thukral is serving as co-chair of this year’s Walk for Wellness House on Sunday, May 5. Touring the Hinsdale facility, coordinating the annual fundraising ball and joining the board of directors deepened her connection with the organization over the years. She also participated in her first walk the year after she lost her uncle to leukemia.

      A group of girls wearing vests with badges sit and stand together on a bench outdoors, posing for a group photo on a grassy field.

      Wellness House walk to hit the streets

        As a radiation oncologist at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Arpi Thukral often struggled to help her cancer patients find psycho-social support, exercise programs and nutrition resources.

        “That’s when I first had found out about Wellness House,” she said.

        Thukral is serving as co-chair of this year’s Walk for Wellness House on Sunday, May 5. Touring the Hinsdale facility, coordinating the annual fundraising ball and joining the board of directors deepened her connection with the organization over the years. She also participated in her first walk the year after she lost her uncle to leukemia.

        Four older adults, three women and one man in formal attire, stand together indoors at a social event, smiling at the camera.

        Consigning to Fight Cancer

          Through the years, there’s been a magic to this place. Someone has always been looking out for us.” – Sheila Botti, Courtyard co-founder Some say

          Three older women stand behind a table filled with Christmas decorations, dishes, and Santa figurines in a well-lit, festive shop.

          A chapter ends at The Courtyard

            Thirty-two years ago, Nancy Keenan, Sheila Botti and Kathy Ryan agreed to open a resale shop to benefit Wellness House at the request of Keenan’s neighbor, Suzy

            A woman in a navy blue dress stands and smiles in a decorated banquet hall with tables set for an event.

            Radiance Ball a Shining Success

               Over 500 guests attended the annual Wellness House Ball on October 21. The Radiance Ball guests dined, danced, and donated to advance cancer wellness at

              Four adults dressed in formal evening attire stand together in a well-lit, elegant room with a chandelier, blue sofa, and grand piano.

              Radiance in Action

                  Wellness House continues to shine as a beacon of hope for people living with cancer and those who love them. Wellness Hous is woven

                A group of adults practice tai chi together under a tent in a parking lot, following an instructor's movements.

                Wellness House offers Mind-Body Fest

                    Anyone who has experienced cancer, as a patient or a loved one, knows that the disease affects far more than the physical body. During Wellness

                  A group of people posing outside a building, holding signs with messages like “Friends” and “I’ll be there for you,” wearing matching event t-shirts for a Walk A Mile events fundraiser.

                  Walk for Wellness House a Success

                    Runners and walkers gathered in front of the Wellness House on Walnut Street before the start of the race. Jim Folliard takes a minute to take a