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| News From The Women's Cancer Resource Center July 2010 |
Greetings!
 Change is much on my mind these days. It surrounds me at work and at home as things that once held true shift, mutate or disappear.
While it's not clear what will replace what was, I know that "more, better, different" isn't going to cut it. This time requires creating something new.
Here at WCRC, I imagine it as a "leaderful" community where each of us carries the responsibility and accountability for sustaining this vital organization.
As a "leaderful" community, our agenda, while profoundly challenging, offers many opportunities to engage creatively:
- Plan for the future: Our "Mission Transition Team" is assessing our mission, programs and resources against changes in the economy and the needs of our clients. Respond to our requests for feedback and let us know what you think;
- Serve on the Board: The Board of Directors continuously recruits new Board members who reflect the communities we serve and have the capacity to reach into communities of wealth. Is this your time to serve? Who do you recommend we contact?
- Donate: The Board, staff and supporters are working on strategies to replace substantial revenues provided by foundation grants with gifts from individuals so that our extensive services continue to be free of charge. Consider becoming a monthly donor - it's simple, easy and convenient. Collect pledges for the Swim a Mile. Hold a house party. Include WCRC in your estate planning;
- Volunteer your time: Staff members join forces with volunteers to empower women to deal with daunting issues of poverty, illness and grief through the embrace of community, information about community resources, personal advocacy and emotional support. We request a six month commitment and in return you receive the satisfaction of assuring that no woman must face cancer alone.
Where will you invest your leadership?
With gratitude,
Peggy
Peggy McGuire
Executive Director
Women's Cancer Resource Center |
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Exciting Benefits for WCRC
You Can Make a Difference by Swimming a Mile for Women With CancerJoin an estimated 600 men, women and children who will swim at the WCRC's Swim A Mile for Women with Cancer on October 2nd & 3rd, 2010, at Mills College. Register to swim!
Anybody can swim or water walk. We'll be cheering for you whether you go one lap or one mile (36 laps).
All swimmers are asked to raise $350 in donations. Families are asked to raise $600 per family in donations. Any shortfall of the $350 per swimmer (or $600 per family) fundraising requirement will be auto-debited from the credit card account given at registration on or after the final fundraising deadline of Friday, November 19, 2010.
You can raise donations online (each swimmer will be able to access his or her personalized online donation form that sponsors can donate directly to) or in person, and we will give you the tools and support to reach your fundraising goal!
You bring: paddles, buoys, fins, kickboards, goggles, family, and friends.
We'll bring: cheering toys, food, beverages, great music, swim caps, and raffle prizes and provide an energized, fun, and supportive environment.
Support a Swimmer
 My name is Jacqueline and I am a swimmer and Swim a Mile volunteer. This will be my seventh year swimming and volunteering, and my third year serving on the Swim A Mile planning committee. I swim in memory and in honor of my family and friends who have been affected by cancer. I started swimming because I was looking for a volunteer opportunity and happened upon a brochure. I have been a swimmer all my life, and the Swim A Mile has allowed me to volunteer while doing something I love. The Swim has kept me active and in the pool all these years! Requesting donations from family and friends each year has become a way for me to keep in touch with them and it means so much to me when they donate. I want everyone I know to be a part of this event with me. I love the positive and energetic vibe of the event, and working with all of the other volunteers. The volunteers and planning committee members keeping me coming back each year! Thanks WCRC!
GIRLSTOCK!
 Four Days of art, music, dance, and poetry in support of WCRC. Celebrate Life, Art and Music at the 7th Annual Girlstock Art and Music Benefit! August 6, 10, 14 and 21. Founded in 2002 by San Francisco native Maei Flowers , the Girlstock Art and Music Benefit is a quasi-annual giving back project where she enlists the support of dedicated friends, and kind volunteers, businesses, artists, writers, poets, dancers, djs and musicians to pool their time and collective resources in the name of grassroots philanthropy. A full listing and description of the events can be found at www.girlstock.com.
Support Strokes
Saturday, September 25, 8:00 am - on California Canoe and Kayak, Oakland, CA If you are a paddler, know a paddler, or want to be a paddler, please join California Canoe and Kayak in benefitting Women's Cancer Resource Center and other great organizations by kayaking in the bay. Novice paddlers are welcome! Gather a group of your friends and have some fun while working to end the breast cancer epidemic! If you can't attend and want to participate, support a paddler by making a donation on their behalf. Click here.
Book Reading - Breast Strokes
 Authors Cathy Edgett and Jane Flint will be reading from their book, Breast Strokes: Two Friends Journal through the Unexpected Gifts of Cancer at Books Inc. in Berkeley on July 7th at 7 pm, 1760 4th St, Berkeley. Books Inc. will partner with WCRC and donate 15% of the evening's sales to the Center. Hope you can join us.
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Support WCRC
Make a Planned Gift that will benefit WCRC. Bequest
Through your will or living trust, you can name WCRC as a beneficiary of either a specific percentage of your estate, a specific dollar amount, specific assets, or as part of the residue of your estate. Gift Annuity
You can gift cash or stock to WCRC that will provide guaranteed fixed payments to you (and other beneficiaries) for life. Upon the death of the last annuitant, the remaining part of your gift will be used by WCRC to insure the future viability of its services and programs. Gift annuities offer attractive rates of return, as well as income, capital gains and estate tax advantages for you. Charitable Remainder TrustA charitable remainder trust is another way to make a gift to WCRC and receive income back during your lifetime. The remaining principal of the trust passes to WCRC upon the death of the last income beneficiary. IRA, 401(b), 401(k), and other Retirement Plan and Pension Plan Assets
Retirement assets can be donated to WCRC during your lifetime or as part of your estate Life Insurance GiftsYou may donate a new or existing life insurance policy to WCRC If you have questions, please contact Pat Bregant at pat@wcrc.org or 510.601.4040, or talk to your financial advisor/lawyer about gifts that provide income to you during your lifetime. In celebration of our 25th Anniversary, WCRC will establish a Legacy Society to honor those participating and encourage others to join. |
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Support Group Updates
A support group for Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer women with cancer will begin August 3rd, 2010. Please call Cheryl Jones at 510-653-7374 for details. Cheryl Jones, MFT, has worked with individuals and families facing cancer for over 20 years in her private practice. Her first wife lived with cancer 8 years after diagnosis, deepening Cheryl's understanding of the challenges facing LGBT people with cancer and their loved ones. A self care group for caregivers will begin on Monday, August 9 from 6:30 to 8 pm at WCRC. The group facilitator is Connie Holmes, who also facilitates the weekly support group for women with metastatic cancer at the Center and serves as clinical manager of programs. Connie has been working with people with cancer since 1987 and she lost her husband to cancer in 1999. If you are interested in participating please contact Connie at holmestead01@comcast.net. |
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WCRC Events
We offer a wide variety of events to offer you comfort, community and information. Join us for creativity, feeling good in your body and so much more. For the full description of classes and presenters, please visit WCRC's website. You can see all the events currently scheduled for 2010. All classes and workshops are free of charge and you must register to attend.
Please join us for these important events:
JULY
 Benny's Garden - Art Gallery Reception (image by Benny Alba)
Work by Apprentices & Friends - Benny Alba, Jen Downey, Anna Edwards, Jeremy Qwan, and L. Hicox Robinson. July 9 - September 3, 2010 Reception Friday, July 9, 7-9 pm JanRae Community Art Gallery 5741 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland All welcome, Refreshments & Live Music by Eschew Cooking Club: Middle Eastern Part II  7/21 (Wed) 6 - 8 pm :: Sandy Der REGISTRATION REQUIRED :: please contact margo@wcrc.org
Managing Menopause Hormones7/29 (Th) 6:30 - pm :: Sandy Der REGISTRATION REQUIRED :: please contact margo@wcrc.org AUGUST
Cooking Club - Summer Stone Fruit
8/18 - (Wed) 6 - 8 pm :: Sandy Der Nutritional Approches to Inflammation8/26 (Th) 6:30 - 8:00 pm :: Sandy Der REGISTRATION REQUIRED :: please contact margo@wcrc.org
For events beyond August, please visit WCRC's website.
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Volunteer
Volunteering at WCRC is the perfect way to give back to others, while at the same time providing nourishment for your spirit. Attend the Volunteer Orientation on the first Wednesday of the month and find out about who we are, what volunteers and interns do and some basic information about cancer. The next Comprehensive Volunteer Training will be held on July 17th. We look forward to seeing you!
To sign up for an orientation, e-mail or call Peggy, peggy@wcrc.org, 510/601-4040 x 101. |
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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Healthy Happiness
Summer eating cannot be beat, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area.
As we celebrate our Nation's Independence, let's celebrate our own freedom from processed foods.
Read the entire article. |
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Our Mission
To empower women with cancer to be active and informed consumers and survivors; to provide community for women with cancer and their supporters; to educate the general community about cancer; and to be actively involved in the struggle for a life-affirming, cancer-free society.
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