Got Books? Need Books? "Book it" to The Oaks for a charitable place to donate your used books, and an organized, friendly location to pick up some new reading material!

Please call our Book Sale Hotline at 805-379-0030 on Friday, June 11th for information on where and when to drop off books.

That's right, the Second Annual TWCVV Book Sale at The Oaks is almost here!

The Book Sale will take place July 16th - 25th at The Oaks. Be sure to stop by and check out our organized selection and super deals, all for a great cause: Providing support, education, and hope to people with cancer and their families in our community.

Check out these photos from last year's Book Sale!

We extend our thanks to all of the sponsors who made the 19th Anniversary Gala possible. Thanks to their support, the event raised much-needed funds to help people with cancer and their families in our community.

Title Sponsor: Wells Fargo

Platinum Sponsors: Amgen, Baxter BioScience, Dole Food Company, Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village

Silver Sponsors: Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center, Verizon

Cabernet Sponsors: Opolo Vineyards

Bronze Sponsors: Ernst & Young, Leslie & Wolf Regener, Macerich/The Oaks, Robin & Debbie Campbell

Copper Sponsors: Buena Vista Hospice, California Lutheran University, CR Print, Susan & Daniel Kane, IBM, Lippe, Hellie, Hoffer and Allison LLP

VIP Reception Sponsors: Thomas Crowell, Zita & Darius Rahbar, Wades Wines

Media Sponsors: The Acorn, Ventura County Star

Special Thanks: Celebrity Guests Chad Everett and Shelby Grant, Master of Ceremonies Terry Paulson, PhD, Nick Palance, Pete Goslow, Facing West, The Holton Group, Focused on the Details Photography, Brandes Portraiture, Diana Phillips Chocolates, Hailey and Associates, and Sharky's

Visit our website to view photos from the Gala!

Summer is bringing these exciting additions to our programs!

• A second Relaxation & Guided Imagery meeting will be added if there is sufficient interest, the first 3 Mondays of each month beginning June 14. Call 805.379.4777 if interested and see calendar for details.
  
  
• Relaxation & Guided Imagery is now being offered at the Chatsworth Satellite, Wednesdays, 12-1pm, with Paula Getty-Shearer. Click here for details.
  
  
• Dr. Francisco Bracho will present a free Spanish-language educational workshop for parents interesting in learning about Childhood Leukemia in Oxnard on June 17. Click here for details.
  
  
• Beginning July 1, the Latino Outreach Program in the San Fernando Valley will operate out of the Chatsworth Satellite at the Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation, 9410 Owensmouth Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311.

People who have experienced breast cancer know that it's more than just treating the tumor, there are often emotional and social challenges to overcome as well. In fact, a recent survey showed that four out of five women experience distress due to a breast cancer diagnosis. The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura recognizes that women who have faced breast cancer are more than patients, more than survivors and more than their breast cancer.

That's why we hope you'll join The Cancer Survivor's Breast Cancer M.A.P. (Mind Affects the Physical) Project, a new movement to identify and address the emotional and social needs that accompany a breast cancer diagnosis. This registry of breast cancer survivors is a critical step in understanding the impact of breast cancer and ultimately discovering innovative ways to address them. This is a project of the Cancer Support Community, of which TWCVV is local affiliate.

Participating is easy. All it takes is two simple steps:

1. Visit www.breastcancerregistry.org to sign up
2. Answer questions about your experience and provide updates on a yearly basis (It will only take about 20 minutes!)

Help change the breast cancer experience for the millions of women who live it every day. Together, we can make a difference!

Cancer survivors and support people in our community celebrated survivorship on May 23 by walking in the Breakaway Mile of the Amgen Tour of California.

Many TWCVV participants, including those pictured, crossed the Stage 8 finish line before the professional riders. Participant Bob Iritano, with TWCVV President Suzanne Drace, had the opportunity to present flowers to the winning cyclist of Stage 8. Actor Patrick Dempsey was also part of the event!

Our thanks to Amgen and Breakaway from Cancer for providing this special event!

Please enjoy our Breakaway from Cancer photos on our Facebook page.

We are pleased to report that the Tribute Wall has been stuccoed by Acosta Plastering, who also repaired and re-stuccoed the existing wall on our grounds. The photo shows the Tribute Wall. The Tribute Tiles have been engraved and will be installed in the next few weeks.

Cal-State Fencing removed the protective fencing around the trees last week. Conejo Complete Landscaping is finishing the trenches and completing the irrigation system. The engraved pavers/bricks were ordered this week and will arrive by the end of the month for installation.

Many thanks to Norm McDonald, Len Chapman and Jeff Boyer of The Honey-Do Boys for caulking and painting the newly-constructed South Wall of our building.

With the help of the donors, businesses, and volunteers who are contributing, the Garden of Hope is continuing to take shape!

Thanks to everyone who attended our annual National Cancer Survivors Day Picnic on Saturday, June 5! It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate life with our participants, family, and friends.

Please enjoy the photos on our Facebook page and feel free to leave comments!

Text the word COMMUNITY to the phone number 90999 to donate $10 to help families affected by cancer. Full terms and conditions at www.mgive.com/a.

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