June 2025 • news10 whec

Courtney’s Court Challenge: Tennis Tournament Honors Young Woman

Dozens of people participated in the Courtney’s Court Challenge Memorial Tennis Tournament to support a meaningful cause. The tournament, organized by the local nonprofit 13thirty Cancer Connect, honored Courtney Ferrara Wilhelm, who died of breast cancer in 2022. READ MORE

April 2025 • LOCAL SYR BRIDGE STREET

A Comedy Show Based on Personal Experiences of 13thirty Members

They say there’s no better cure for anything than to have a good laugh, and now those facing the challenge of adolescent and young adult cancer will be able to engage in that figurative cure with a comedy show based on personal experiences. The show is called “Sometimes, You Just Gotta Laugh!”™ READ MORE

April 2025 • GENESEE VALLEY PENNY SAVER

13thirty Members Perform Stand-Up

Thirteen 13thirty members hit the stage at Comedy @ The Carlson for two shows of “Sometimes, You Just Gotta Laugh!”™ on a recent weekend. These teens and young adults with cancer tried their hand at stand-up comedy to share the surprisingly humorous side of their cancer experiences after four wildly successful, sold-out events in Rochester in November 2022, April 2023, and April 2024, as well as Syracuse in October 2024. READ MORE

November 2024 • ROCHESTER HOME MAGAZINE

Rochester Gives Back: Lauren Spiker

The founder of 13thirty Cancer Connect, Lauren Spiker, has been profoundly shaped by her personal and professional experiences, culminating in a mission to help young people facing cancer. Growing up in Rochester within a loving Italian-American family, Lauren’s life has always revolved around teaching and empowering others. READ MORE

September 2024 • 13WHAM

Local Nonprofit Hosts Cornhole vs Cancer Benefit to Support Young Cancer Patients

13thirty Cancer Connect, a local nonprofit that supports adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer, is hosting its first Cornhole vs Cancer tournament on Saturday to support your people with cancer in the Rochester area. READ MORE

August 2024 • Localsyr.com

13thirty Cancer Connect Hosting 20-Day Summer Fundraising Challenge

Each year, 90,000 adolescents and young adults are diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. 13thirty Cancer Connect provides free peer support programs in the Syracuse community. Right now, 13thirty is hosting their 20-day summer fundraising challenge with the goal of raising $100,000 in 20 days. READ MORE

August 2024 • fox rochester

Summer Stroll on Park Avenue Benefits Local Businesses

On Saturday, you can visit 10 shops, enter a raffle, and help teens with cancer. The Park Avenue Summer stroll will take locals to 10 different stores in this historic district. “Park Avenue is an integram part of the City,” owner Peter Jines says. READ MORE