On Saturday, May 11, staff members from Astera Cancer Care and Solara Health NJ, and their families gathered at Forest Lodge in Warren, New Jersey, for the first annual company picnic. Over 200 attendees, including a few local OneOncology team members, enjoyed an assortment of delicious BBQ, music, entertaining activities, fun games, and even a dunk tank.
The picnic was a hub of fun and excitement, with a DJ who elevated the mood with music and fun freebies like branded frisbees and picnic blankets. Event attendees had a blast competing in ping pong, basketball, and volleyball, and enjoying carnival trailer games with prizes and bumper cars. There was something for everyone, including a kiddie corner, complete with activities like a duck pond, spin art, and temporary tattoos, ensuring that even the youngest members of the Astera & Solara family had a memorable time.
The dunk tank was a big hit, with Dr. Bruno Fang and Dr. Jake Canavan taking one for the team by volunteering to get dunked. Attendees took turns aiming for the target with hopes of dunking one of the volunteers, and at one point, Arlene Sanchez and Josh Oderanti successfully sent Dr. Fang plunging into the water.
The first annual staff picnic was a big success. It fostered team-building and camaraderie through a fun-filled gathering of friends, family, and faculty. This is just the beginning of Astera and Solara’s company picnics, as we continue to work towards our shared mission of delivering the best patient care possible!