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Connections
Cancer Support Community
East Bay |
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| Greetings! | |
Over 2,000 cancer patients and their families will make almost 20,000 visits to Cancer Support Community in the East Bay and Silicon Valley this year. They will receive all of the services and support they need - all free of charge, thanks to our donors and sponsors.
To make that possible, we work hard to hold our own fundraising events throughout the year, including gala dinners, a golf tournament, and a butterfly release. But we are especially blessed when other community groups hold their fundraising events to benefit Cancer Support Community and people dealing with cancer. This newsletter highlights some of those wonderful events. We offer many thanks to them, and encourage you to join them.
We want to keep you informed about our events and other activities, but we also want to respect your privacy. Please let us know if you want to keep receiving this e-newsletter by clicking the subscribe button below. You may opt out of future e-newsletters by clicking the unsubscribe link at the top of this email. If you want to receive occasional event invitations, our bimonthly program calendar, or other information via U.S. mail, please send an email to Amy Alanes. Of course, you are most welcome to visit us any time in person at our center or on our website at www.cancersupportcommunity.net.
Wishing you wellness,
James Bouquin
Executive Director
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| Featured Programs in East Bay | |
 Let's Sing: Karaoke Party
Friday, August 12, 6 to 8:30 pm
Cancer Support Community, Walnut Creek Campus
With United We Sing. Enjoy a wonderful performance about the cancer journey through popular song performed by this dynamic trio. Then, you can take the stage, choosing from over 9,000 songs and perform with backup in a supportive, fun atmosphere. Bring your entire family - kids welcome! Light refreshments provided.
Please call 925.933.0107 to register.
 Frankly Speaking About Melanoma
Tuesday, August 16, 6 to 8 pm
Cancer Support Community, Walnut Creek Campus
With Amir Modarressi, MD. Learn about the latest treatments for melanoma along with side effect management. The social and emotional challenges of the diagnosis will be discussed as well. Dr. Modarressi is a medical oncologist with Contra Costa Oncology.
Please call 925.933.0107 to register.
Please see our East Bay program calendar for other programs and services. |
| Bunco Lunch & Fundraiser | |
 Saturday, August 6, 2011
Gateway Clubhouse in Rossmoor
Benefitting Cancer Support Community
Space is still available for this fun-filled event! There will be over 60 items for door prizes, survivor prizes and raffle prizes for gift baskets. A silent auction will include a condo for a week in Italy and many more exciting experiences or items!
Team Toby and Friends is a group of over 20 community members who are hosting a Bunco fundraiser to raise funds for Cancer Support Community. As cancer survivors, they are committed to supporting people affected by cancer. Join them for a Bunco & Lunch fundraiser on Saturday, August 6, 2011, from 12-4pm. Lunch will be provided by New Mecca Restaurant and will also include a variety of salads and desserts. The event will be held in the Fireside Room and the Gateway Clubhouse in Rossmoor. For additional information you may call or email Marlene at 925.280.0676 or mhpres@aol.com. No previous Bunco experience necessary to play.
Click here for additional information or to register. |
| Open to Options | |
 Have you recently been diagnosed with a new or recurrent cancer? Do you need to make decisions about treatment options? Do you have an appointment scheduled to meet with your doctor?
Cancer Support Community now offers a questions listing service to help you prepare for your upcoming oncology visit. This service is available at no cost to anyone diagnosed with a new or recurrent cancer who has to make decisions about treatment options. The goals of this program are to help you communicate clearly with your medical team, ask critical questions about your options, and help ensure that your treatment decisions fit your personal hopes and goals.
To make an appointment, please call 925.933.0107. |
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1515 Restaurant & Lounge Golf Tournament | |
Monday, August 22
Round Hill Country Club, Alamo
Benefitting Cancer Support Community
Cancer Support Community is honored to be a benefitting organization of the 4th Annual Friends of 1515 Restaurant & Lounge Charity Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, August 22, 2011 at Round Hill Country Club. The event includes individual contests and giveaways, an awards dinner and an auction. 1515 Restaurant and Lounge is located in downtown Walnut Creek.
Please click here for event information. |
| Strike Out Cancer | |
 The seventh annual Strike Out Cancer Day was held at AT & T Park on Sunday, July 24. The event celebrated survivorship, provided information about available services, and raised funds to underwrite support for cancer patients and their families at Cancer Support Community.
This year, nine survivors from Cancer Support Community shared their stories in a pre-game field ceremony. Myrna & Dennis Cheney, cancer survivor and caregiver, and our Spirit of Hope Gala Honorees, threw out the ceremonial first pitch. Survivors joined the Giants players on the field to the cheers of the crowd. Surely inspired by us, the Giants went on the defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1.
Strike Out Cancer Day was sponsored and produced by our friends at Genentech. Genentech also provides Cancer Support Community with a grant representing $200 for every home strikeout by the Giants - a total of $100,000 for the year. Genentech and Cancer Support Community volunteers sold over $17,000 in raffle tickets during the game.
In all, proceeds from Strike Out Cancer Day 2011 underwrote the support for over 195 participants at Cancer Support Community!
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| Document Shredding Fundraiser Results Are In | |
 We are thankful to Diablo Valley Oncology & Hematology and Shred Works for hosting a shredding fundraiser on Saturday, June 4. The event raised $2,500 this year to support our mission; this is $500 more than last year's event and we held it in the pouring rain! Thank you Sandy, Lori, Michelle & Dr. Johl for making this possible and thanks to everyone who came out and brought their shredding.
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Until there's a cure, there's Cancer Support Community |
Cancer Support Community provides comprehensive psychosocial support and education programs for people with cancer and their families. Our services help cancer patients to manage their treatment and recovery as effectively as possible, increase their chances for survival, and provide for a higher quality of life. All of our services are always free of charge in order to be readily accessible to families in their time of need. Cancer Support Community is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization with Federal Tax identification number 68-0157858. We respect our donor and member privacy, and we do not sell, rent, exchange, or give away any contact information. You may click here, and tell us if you would like to be removed from future e-newsletters. |
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Cancer Support Community East Bay Cancer Support Community Silicon Valley
3276 McNutt Avenue The Vineyard
Walnut Creek, CA 94597 455 North Whisman Road, Suite 300
925.933.0107 Mountain View, CA 94043
650.968.5000 |
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