Who We Are

Ron Miller

Ron Miller is a retired teacher having taught for 36 years at Dundee Central School. He is presently a real estate agent in his 21st year. As a cancer survivor the mission of the Hope Walk of Yates County is very dear to his heart. Raising funds to assist cancer patients and caregivers in Yates County reflects Ron’s motto of "working together we can make a difference".

Les Wood

Vicki Dornberger

Vickie Dornberger born and raised in the Penn Yan area and has lived in Yates County, most of her adult life. Currently retired, She spent her professional life as a Speech-Language Pathologist and as Director of the Arc of Yates Day Habilitation program. Like many residents of Yates County, Vicki has experienced a variety of ways cancer can affect family and friends. Vickie and her husband George (who is a cancer survivor) both volunteer on several committees of the Hope Walk of Yates County. She hopes to do all she can to help members of our community deal with this disease.

Pat Moravec

Pat grew up on Grand Island, NY and moved to Penn Yan in 1975. She is married, has four children and two grandchildren. Pat is retired from Barney Moravec, Inc. She is co-treasurer of the Seneca Lake Duck Hunters Assoc. Cancer struck her family in 1976 when she lost her mother to colon cancer. Like most people, she has had other family members and close friends affected by this terrible disease. Pat volunteers with the Hope Walk of Yates County so local residents who are fighting this disease can get the support that they need.

Cindy Murphy

Cindy was originally from Waterloo, NY, and moved to the Penn Yan area in 1984. She has had a number of beloved family members affected by cancer including both parents. Her strong passion for helping others is the main force behind her decision to make the health profession her life. She had been involved with other cancer fund raising avenues in prior years as well, making Cindy a perfect fit for the Hope Walk of Yates County. Cindy is married to Kevin (who also volunteers with the Hope Walk) and has one son Sean who has also been active with other cancer related fund raising.

Alicia Parkhurst

Alicia was born and raised in Penn Yan, NY. Like many residents in our community her family has been affected by cancer. When she was a teenager her father was diagnosed with Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. It was a long hard battle that unfortunately the family did not win. Alicia’s family could not have made it without the constant support of their family, friends and the community. She became involved with the Hope Walk of Yates County because she wanted to help support those within our community affected by this terrible disease. Alicia walks and fights in the memory of her father and is hopeful that this community can make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer.

Tracy Mitrano

Kevin Murphy

Kevin was born in Washington, DC and moved to the Penn Yan area in 1984. He enjoys spending time with his family, listening to music and is a member of the Drum Club in Geneva, NY. Like most people, he has had a number of beloved family members and friends affected by this terrible disease. Kevin has a passion for helping people any way he can. He volunteers with the Hope Walk of Yates County to help local residents and to give back to the community.

John Wormuth

John was born and raised in Penn Yan, NY. Like many residents in our community he has had a number of beloved family members affected by cancer including his father-in-law and niece. With over 37 years of dedicated employment at the Tops Supermarket John has built a unique and deep relationship with the residents and citizens of Yates County. John has been volunteering in the community since 2000. He became involved with the Hope Walk of Yates County because he saw a need. John uses his talents as a DJ to provide entertainment for the event.