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Three Generations of Hope 
 

At the Cancer Support Community, we know that cancer affects the entire family. That's why we offer programs for patients, survivors, caregivers, partners, and children - so no one has to be alone in this fight.

 

Sharon Wannberg, her mother, and her daughter represent three generations of Cancer Support Community participants. Sharon has graciously agreed to share her story with us.

 

Click here to read Sharon's story.

Leaving a Legacy, the Easy Way 

Choosing the Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara (CSCVVSB) as a beneficiary of a 401K or IRA is an easy way to make a huge impact - one that will leave a legacy of hope for cancer patients and their families in our community.

 

Alan Hopkins, Chief Economic Strategist for Manchester Financial, a past CSCVVSB board member, former board chair,  and current CSCVVSB Board of Trustees member, took the time to walk us through the process.

 

Q: Let's say I want to designate CSCVVSB as a beneficiary of my 401K or IRA. What is the first step I need to take?

 

A: Request a change of beneficiary form from your current custodian or plan administrator.  You can then list (or designate) CSCVVSB to receive a certain percentage of the account.  

 

Q: Are there any tax-related or other advantages for the donor?

 

A: Yes, an IRA is the BEST way to leave money to a charity!  Because a charity does not have to pay taxes on this gift, they will actually receive 100% of the amount donated from an IRA.  And remember, you also have never paid taxes on these funds.  

 

To read the rest, click here.

 

Thank You for Opening the Door to Hope

Our gratitude goes out to everyone involved in making the 21st Annual Holiday Homes Tour a success. You can see photos from the event on our Facebook page!
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Whether you opened your home, served on the committee, bought tickets, sponsored, or volunteered, your generosity made a difference for cancer patients and their families. For a complete list of sponsors, click here.
 
Thanks to the major event sponsors:
 
 
 
*NEW DATE* Frankly Speaking about Lung Cancer with Dr. Martin Palmer

Date: Tuesday, Jan. 15

Time: 7pm

Location: CSCVVSB, 530 Hampshire Rd., Westlake Village 91361

 

This free, two-hour workshop will cover the latest treatments for lung cancer. Dr. Palmer will also discuss side effects and their management, plus tools to overcome social and emotional challenges of the diagnosis. We hope to answer many of your questions about lung cancer to help you or your loved one manage the disease more successfully.

 

For more information, please click here. 

 

Please RSVP via email or by calling 805.379.4777.

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