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A legacy continues Upstate Medical University honors Debbie Gregg By Kate Hill Staff Writer This past fall, Upstate Medical University presented its President’s Award for Excellence in Philanthropic Service to the family of Deborah Schutzendorf Gregg (1964-2012), a longtime Cazenovia resident and an ardent supporter of Upstate’s brain cancer research. Gregg was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2008. In the years that followed, she not only battled her disease but also fought to raise awareness and money to support brain cancer research. Despite a taxing treatment plan, she sponsored and helped organize several fundraising events and rallied friends, family, community members, and local businesses to participate. In June 2012, Gregg opened Debbie’s Brain Cancer Research Fund at the Upstate Foundation. “She had stopped treatment and knew that she did not have much longer to live,” said Gregg’s sister, Jennifer Hooley. “She wanted to raise money to support her doctor at Upstate Cancer Center who was dedicated to neuro-oncology research specializing in brain tumors. Debbie believed that, of all things, her doctor’s brain cancer research could make a difference for others in the future. She also left her body to Upstate medical school for research.” In July of that year, many of Gregg’s friends and family members came to see her at the Cazenovia July 4th Foot Races. She completed the race in her wheelchair adorned with pink and

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In September 2023, Upstate Medical University named longtime Cazenovia resident Deborah Schutzendorf Gregg (1964-2012) as the recipient of its President’s Award for Excellence in Philanthropic Service. Her daughter Pamela Townsend Rich received the award on her behalf. green ribbons. “This was the first fundraiser [for her research fund],” said Hooley. “Debbie passed away about a month later.” According to Hooley, while her relationship with Gregg was not perfect, their bond as sisters was very strong. She said she especially misses Gregg’s contagious energy, tenacity, and fearlessness, and she feels inspired every time she hears Gregg’s favorite song, “You Get What You Give” by New Radicals, which she used to blast and sing along to. What Hooley admired most about her sister at the end of her life was her enthusiasm for the Upstate Cancer Center, which was completed shortly after she passed

away. “She was thrilled when she saw the plans that included heated infusion chairs and rooms overlooking the tea gardens,” Hooley recalled. “She knew this would make a difference for other cancer patients. Although I hope no one ever needs to go to Upstate Cancer Center, for those who do, it is not only a worldclass facility but also a beautiful place that Debbie was proud to support through her fundraising for brain cancer research.” Since Gregg’s passing, her family, friends, and supporters have continued to raise money for her fund and organized several events and initiatives, including a Brain Cancer Walk and the

“Climb Your Mountain 29” challenge. “My whole family is grateful to everyone who has participated in the events and helped grow the fund,” said Hooley. “Debbie would be so thrilled.” As of Dec. 22, 2023, $158,000 had been raised through Gregg’s fund to support brain cancer research at Upstate Medical University. So far, $67,000 from the fund has been invested in the research lab of Mariano Viapiano, Ph.D., an associate professor of neuroscience and physiology, cell and developmental biology, and neurosurgery. The President’s Award for Excellence in Philanthropic Service is given to an individual or fam-

ily who has demonstrated significant generosity and effort in support of the mission of Upstate Medical University and the Upstate Foundation. Award recipients are nominated by the Upstate Foundation. The award was presented to Gregg’s daughter Pamela Townsend Rich at Upstate Medical University’s annual Fall Faculty Convocation in September. Before the

ceremony, the family was invited to tour Viapiano’s laboratory. “It has been my biggest honor to accept the award on my mother’s behalf,” said Rich. “She will always be remembered for not only her strength but also her fun, charismatic personality. She cared so much for everyone around her. Ever since I can remember, she has always taught me to Upstate l Page 2

Town of Cazenovia announces 20024 board meetings The town of Cazenovia has released its schedule of board meetings. and work sessions for 2024. All meetings will be held at the Town Offices (Gothic Cottage, 7 Albany St., Cazenovia) unless specified otherwise

TOWN BOARD MEETINGS

Second Monday of each month (October & November meetings – first Monday of the month) 7:30 p.m.

TOWN BOARD WORK SESSIONS

Wednesday preceding the second Monday of each month

(October & November work sessions

– Wednesday preceding first Monday of the month) 7 p.m.

PLANNING BOARD MEETINGS

First Thursday of each month 7:30 p.m. (July meeting – first Tuesday of the month)

PLANNING BOARD WORK SESSIONS

Thursday preceding the firstThursday of each month 7:30 p.m.

(May work session – fifth Friday in May October work session – Friday preceding the first Thursday in November; November work session – Wednesday preceding the first Thursday in December; December work session – fifth Monday in December)

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETINGS

fourth Monday of each month (May meeting – fourth Tuesday of the month)

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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WORK SESSIONS

Tuesday preceding the fourth Monday of each month 7:30 PM (May work session – (Tuesday preceding the fourth Tuesday) TOWN COURT 90 ALBANY ST. First four Wednesdays of each month 5 p.m.

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