Corinne Sikora Center Becomes Kin
The Kin Center is Inspired by Corinne Sikora
THE CORINNE SIKORA WELLNESS AND SUPPORT CENTER BECOMES “KIN” AS IT SEEKS TO EMBRACE THE COMMUNITY AS FAMILY
The Sikora Family Requests The Name Change In An Effort To Make The Wellness and Support Center
More About The Community Corinne Loved
November 3, 2021 – Buckingham, PA – The Corinne Sikora Wellness and Support Center is introducing its new name; Kin. Kin is the embodiment of family and kinship, which the Center will exude in every aspect of its offering while embracing the mantra: ‘by the community, for the community’.
In an effort to anchor the Center to Corinne, people will come to know the Center as; Kin Wellness and Support, Inspired by Corinne Transue Sikora.
Matt Sikora shares, “When I first mentioned my thoughts about re-branding, I think it came as a shock. But when I consider Corinne’s life of service to this community, I think she would undoubtedly want to redirect the attention away from herself and focus all of her positive energy on empowering the patients that this facility will help. Each person’s traversal through cancer is unique, and each patient has the right to their own identity, in their own story, without being forced to feel as if they are walking in the footsteps of someone who has gone before. Corinne had a way of making everyone she met feel like family, so the concept of Kin fits perfectly with her life of service. I’m forever grateful to everyone who rallied around Corinne’s final wish for the community. And now, with Corinne’s vision fulfilled, we can let Kin form its own identity from all the patients who will walk through the door and form new bonds, with new friends, and find new ways to heal in the warmth of the new family they have found in each other.”
Founding Member and long-time friend Alyssa Walloff adds, “By definition, the word ‘kin’ embodies Corinne’s love of people and the happiness that relationships brought to her and those who knew her. It also outlines what Corinne envisioned for the Center – a place where people sharing a common experience felt like family.”
The new logo is simple yet distinct. The circle symbolizes the community collectively surrounding the patient and providing uplifting comfort and support as an extension of family. The use of a handwritten font reminds us that this Center is driven by people who are compassionate and real. The color tones were selected to create a palette that Corinne had an affinity for -- homey, earthy, warm and welcoming. The colors and the mark will be reflected in all marketing materials, online and within the actual Center itself.
“Stefan and I didn’t think twice about helping with branding & interiors for Kin. The concept of offering a coordinated suite of free wellness services to local cancer patients is an idea whose time is long overdue, and it’s been our pleasure to assist in bringing it to life. It was such good fortune that Corinne Sikora’s incredibly thoughtful vision crossed paths with this non-profit’s ability to manifest beautiful things into our world!, said Gina Alvarez, Marketing and Design Consultant.
Our website at www.corinnesikoracenter.org will migrate to www.welcometokin.org. Donation checks can be made out to Kin or Kin Wellness and Support.
ABOUT KIN:
Kin is an all-inclusive 5,000 sq. ft. retreat center, offering integrative services, support, fitness and therapy. The Center is free to Bucks County, PA residents battling cancer regardless of where they are receiving treatment, and also welcomes family and caregivers. Kin is made possible through generous donations from the local Bucks County Community. Kin’s mission is to help people find calm and peace and center themselves in a restorative environment. We strive to help bring people to a place where they feel empowered to manage their diagnosis through treatment, recovery and beyond.
Our guests will have their non-medical – yet critical – emotional, physical, social and lifestyle needs met all under one roof. A wide variety of free holistic and integrative services, including nutrition classes, support groups, gardening, massage, music, book clubs, acupuncture, energy treatment, crafting, workshops, live music, counseling, yoga and fitness will be offered regularly.
Cancer patients in Bucks County are now invited to our pre-launch open-enrollment currently featured on our website. The non-profit has launched a customized registry featuring over 100 items needed for the Center through MyRegistry (www.myregistry.com). People are invited to visit the website or app on their smart phone to source the registry items in need.
Kin is slated to open December 8, 2021. We are located at 2325 Heritage Center Drive, Suite 113, Buckingham, PA 18925.
ABOUT CORINNE TRANSUE SIKORA:
As she was battling both breast and brain cancer, local resident Corinne Sikora had a wish for one comprehensive place for those in the cancer community to find emotional and physical support. She envisioned a warm, welcoming, communal wellness and support Center as a retreat for people at all stages of their cancer journey. Corinne passed on November 25, 2020. “The Center is not in her memory, but because of her vision.”
OUR NON-PROFIT:
Main Street Missions 501 (c)(3) – Empowering The Community, Benefitting The People -- The Non-Profit reimagines fundraising by creating an interactive and engaging approach to motivate action that benefits entire communities. The Non-Profit rallies the community to engage in unique ways to raise funds that provide facilities, services, programs and relief to those in need. ‘By the Community, For the Community.” Main St. Missions was founded by Keith and Kristina Fenimore.
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