The Hispanic Cancer Society of Pennsylvania was founded in 2024 in response to the lack of accessible cancer information and resources in the Hispanic community. Since then, it has become a space for support, education, and prevention, where brave women walk alongside others with compassion and strength.
Their mission is clear: to provide reliable education, emotional support, and community activities that promote resilience and hope. Each woman in this organization contributes her story, her vocation, and her love for life.
Their Voices
María Oneill, President – A tireless organizer, María leads with joy and purpose, creating spaces where families feel supported. “My passion is to unite the community with love, joy, and hope.”
Nancy Fonseca – A social worker and cancer survivor, Nancy brings a powerful presence to those in treatment. Her lived experience gives others a sense of strength. “I have been, am, and always will be a survivor.”
Reina Lora de Pérez – Reina and her sisters all survived breast cancer. Today, she shares her story through workshops and service. “After cancer, my mission is to spread faith, joy, and resilience.”
Ana Cruel – Mother of five, Ana was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. She is now a co-founder and emotional anchor for others. “Cancer changed my life, but it also gave me a new mission.”
Mary Castillo Holguín – Community leader and founder of immigrant services, Mary connects families with legal, health, and personal support. “My vocation is to serve with justice and empathy.”
Yamilka Claribel Romero Pérez –Yamilka cares for her mother while actively serving others with kindness and joy. “Serving with joy is how I bring hope.”
Camila Mota – Camila lost her mother at age 12 to cancer. Now 21, she channels that pain into purpose—managing events, tech, and media. “I fight for other mothers, with faith and a young heart.”
Evelyn Severino Melenciano – An anesthesiologist and entrepreneur, Evelyn blends her medical training with heartfelt community service. “Medicine is my vocation, but serving with soul is my purpose.”
Ninive Cabral – A family therapist and devoted mother, Ninive offers emotional and spiritual support with compassion. “Accompanying others with hope is the greatest act of love.”
Virginia Martínez – After losing her husband Ramón to cancer, Virginia turned grief into action. She continues his legacy with strength. “I honor his memory by serving others with love.”
In Memory of Ramón Martínez
Psychologist, speaker, husband, and devoted advocate. Ramón was a pillar of this organization. During his battle with lung cancer, he taught us that faith, love, and service are stronger than any diagnosis. His legacy lives on in everything we do. Thank you, Ramón, for serving with heart.
More information
sociedadhispanadelcancer.org
info@sociedadhispanadelcancer.org
484-576-5930
