Emily (Eshelman) Virkler was a beloved daughter, spouse, mother and friend who died from brain cancer in November 2017. She grew up in Ithaca, graduating from Ithaca High School in 1994 and Cornell University in 1998. Emily had a strong connection with the Cancer Resource Center; she attended support groups, participated in annual Walkathons, and served as a CRC volunteer. Emily’s smile, kindness, and positive attitude through more than ten years of surgeries, chemo, and radiation had a profound effect on all who had the pleasure of meeting her. Losing one’s hair during cancer treatment is a common and unsettling side effect which Emily experienced several times. Having the support of CRC and a team of professionals to enhance one’s appearance makes a difference to many as they live as fully as possible with cancer.

Contributions to this fund serve as ongoing support for CRC’s Boutique. Thanks to your generosity, CRC is able to provide free wigs, head coverings, prostheses, and more to anyone who needs support.

Each item from The Boutique comes with a card remembering Emily. Supporting cancer survivors to look and feel good truly represents Emily’s spirit, caring, and goodwill toward others.