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Led by Breakaway Champion, Reine Wiley, and Grey's Anatomy, Patrick Dempsey, over 150 cancer survivors and caregivers participated in the Breakaway Mile held on May 22nd.
The Breakaway Mile honored cancer survivors everywhere and shined the spotlight on Breakaway from Cancer® Champion, Reine Wiley. To read more information about Breakaway from Cancer, please click here.
Special commendation goes to our Sponsors: We also want to thank: · Celebrity Guest: Robert Hays · Master of Ceremonies: Jim Cathcart · Entertainers: Jonathan Clark, Julie Delgado and The Clover String Quartet · Mark Brandes · Judi Bumstead · Haley & Associates · Audrey Ticktin · Vild Productions Our sincere gratitude goes out to the Gala Committee for their leadership and dedication, and to the many volunteers for their hard work and commitment to making the event such a success. Pictured: Thomas Crowell, Past Chair TWCVV Board, presents the Celebration of Philanthropy award to Mrs. Marge Petersen in memory of her husband, Hugh E. Petersen. The Celebration of Philanthropy award was sponsored by Dole Food. Photo by Judi Bumstead
Lymphedema Treatment and Management with Jennifer Vonarb, MPT, CLT Participants in this workshop will learn the facts about lymphedema, self-monitoring tools, lifestyle recommendations, how you can make a difference for others, where to go for help, and exercises to delay the onset of lymphedema or manage lymphedema symptoms. Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777
Dance 4 Wellness
No dance experience necessary. Dance partner not required but you can bring a friend if you wish. Dance 4 Wellness is a ballroom dance instruction company owned by Maria Durant and located in Westlake Village, specializing in Ballroom, Latin, Swing, and Nightclub-style dancing. Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777 Pictured: Jesse and Lianne Ingalla, TWCVV and Dance 4 Wellness participants, celebrate Cancer Survivors' Day on June 4, 2011. Photo by Focused on the Details Photography - Hector Perez
Comedy Night: Laughter IS the Best Medicine! To learn more about Shawn, please click here. Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777
Advances In Prostate MRI, Detection And Staging with Robert Princenthal, MD Over the past year, Dr. Princenthal and Rolling Oaks Radiology have been involved in Prostate imaging utilizing an ultra-high field 3T MRI and a sophisticated multi-parameter approach. In this talk, Dr. Princenthal will be addressing a number of critical issues in prostate cancer screening, detection and staging: How do we perform Prostate MRI? Who should get a Prostate MRI? What information does it provide? How does it impact the management of the patient's care? Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777
Have a Ball! And help people with cancer while doing it!
Tickets are $150 per person - please RSVP (805) 991-6113
Progress in the Management of Lung Cancer with Edward Garon, MD Join us for a discussion on the advances in the field of lung cancer. Topics will include new treatments and clinical trials, how patients are selected for various trials and therapies, and management of side effects. Dr. Edward Garon is a physician and researcher at the University of California, Los Angeles with a focus in the area of lung cancer. Also, on July 5th, TWCVV will open a new lung cancer support group. The group will meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month and be facilitated by Peggy Johnston, MFT.
Please RSVP for the workshop via email or at 805.379.4777
Drum Circle for Children and Families Join us for a fun-filled, music-making program designed especially for kids with cancer, and children who have a family member with cancer, family members and friends are welcome as well. Drum circle facilitator Brad Anderson will provide a unique opportunity to create music in the moment using hand drums and percussion instruments. No prior experience is necessary and instruments will be provided. Space is limited. This activity is supported by an educational donation provided by Amgen, The RED Family Fund administered by the Ventura County Community Foundation & the Harriet H. Samuelsson Foundation.
Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777
The Cancer Survivors' Day Family Picnic on June 4 was a huge success. Over 600 people attended the celebration.
We would also like to thank Carol Robinson, Landmark Design; Dave Tuttle, Conejo Complete Landscape; Simon Munoz, Munoz Masonry; Taft Electric; Cal State Fencing; Norm MacDonald, Leonard Chapman and Nancy Solomon; Keller Williams; American Soil Amendments and Nursery; Norman's Nursery; Southland Sod; Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting; and the many volunteers who helped ensure that the Garden of Hope was ready for the picnic. For a complete list of Garden of Hope donors and companies that have donated goods and services, please click here. For more picnic photos, please visit our Facebook page.
Pictured: Co-Founder Beth Kin celebrates on the dance floor with cancer survivors, family members and caregivers.
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura participated in Children's Hospital's 20th Annual event honoring Children's Hospitals Childhood Cancer Survivors & their families on Sunday, June 5th at Paramount Studios.
The two major goals of the Health and Wellness fair at Celebrate Life with HOPE: Pictured: Volunteers, Jesse, Lianne, and Rachel Ingalla, and TWCVV Jedi friends Celebrate Life with Hope.
In honor of our 20th Anniversary and to complement our new landscaping of the Garden of Hope, a number of designers in our community have gotten together to provide a "facelift" for the interior of the building, so that people coming to take part in our various programs will feel even more welcome. For a listing of the designers, donating their time and expertise to Change for Hope, please click here. The designers will be donating much of their work and materials, but, in order to fully implement the new look, we will need some additional resources; so, we invite you to help by attending a series of enjoyable events featuring well-known authors in our community.
Prominent Speaker Series To purchase tickets, please click here.
Reiki Healing and Natural Wellness Reiki is a Japanese tradition of laying of hands that can reduce stress, improve relaxation and therefore, promote healing. Cancer patients and caregivers will learn what Reiki is, how it works, and how it can be used to assist in easing the stress or discomfort associated with cancer. Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777 Pictured: Shannon Sosebee, LMFT, Reiki Master
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