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is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.
All programs and services are provided free of charge.
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The Power of Hope
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we would like to share seven stories of courage from survivors, all participants at the Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/ Santa Barbara. May their words inspire you and fill you with hope!
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Hope for Kids and Teens in Ventura
Kids and Teens Circle: a support group for
young people with a parent or grandparent with cancer
Date: Two Mondays per month (10/14, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18; future dates TBD)
Time: 4:00-5:30pm
Location: CMH Cancer Resource Center, 2900 Loma Vista,
Ste. 105, Ventura, CA 93003
RSVP Required: 805.652.5459
This free group is offered by Community Memorial Hospital's Cancer Resource Center and Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara. Facilitating the group is Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara's VP of Programs, Jody Tompkins, MA, LMFT. Jody has over 25 years specialized experience working with children and adolescents addressing grief, anxiety, depression and life transitions.
"Kids and Teens Circle is one of the key components in helping families affected by cancer to receive support in THEIR community, increase hope, and develop strategies to continue to maintain a balanced, healthy lifestyle," says Jody. Click here to read about how Kids Circle helped a very special young lady named Skyhe when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Cups of Courage: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Bras Comes to CSCVVSB!
The Cups of Courage project founded by Ann Hohimer made a stop at CSCVVSB in September, and it was a night to remember! A creative group of breast cancer survivors and CSCVVSB participants had a blast decorating bras with all kinds of colorful flair. The resulting works of art made their debut at The Oaks Shopping Center on Oct 1 for Paint the Town Pink. The bras are on display at CSCVVSB in Westlake Village until Oct. 16. We invite you to take it all in! Click here to see fun photos from decorating night.
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Fun Ways to Give the Gift of Hope This Fall
Nothing Bundt Cakes (Thousand Oaks and West Hills locations): October 1-12 * 10% of proceeds from all pink cakes will be donated to CSCVVSB
Brighton Collectibles at The Lakes: Month of October - Mention CSCVVSB when you purchase a Think Pink bracelet = $10 donation to CSCVVSB!
Drink Pink at the Four Seasons: Month of October - A portion of the proceeds from the "Pink Lady" cocktail and mocktail at the Four Seasons Westlake Village will go to CSCVVSB. Click here
for details.
Frost It Cupcakery (Thousand Oaks): A portion of all Pink Velvet cupcakes and other "pink related" baked goodies will be donated to CSCVVSB during the month of October.
Holiday Homes Tour Presale: Purchase your 22nd Annual Holiday Homes Tour tickets before October 31 at the presale price of $25! Click here for details.
Face-Off with Cancer: Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators - Sat., Nov. 2nd - 15% of all tickets purchased through Face-Off will be donated to CSCVVSB. Details at www.FaceOffWithCancer.org.
Westlake Village Junior Women's Club Gingerbread Boutique: November 14-15 - CSCVVSB is one of three beneficiaries of the 32nd Annual Gingerbread Fundraising Boutique! Click here for details.
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Looking for an Easy Way to Give in 2013?
If you are over 70 1/2 , did you know that the IRS allows you to roll over funds directly from your IRA to charity, free from federal income tax? The law currently allows you to roll over any amount from $1 to $100,000. Better yet, an IRA rollover gift qualifies for your 2013 required minimum distribution (RMD). This win-win option could help you lower your income and taxes for the year and avoid the financial penalty of not taking the RMD, all the while helping a cause you believe in.
 CSCVVSB board member Michael Lohnberg is subject to the Required Minimum Distribution and encourages others in his position to consider the tax advantages of designating the required minimum distribution, or a portion thereof, to charity. Michael is retired from Blue Cross of California (now Anthem Blue Cross) where he worked in several capacities including VP Compliance and VP Corporate Auditing.
"If you are subject to RMD you can benefit by making a donation direct from your IRA, which in turn will reduce your Adjusted Gross Income, and therefore possibly your federal tax rate," says Michael. "A more recent consideration is that for higher earners, lowering your Adjusted Gross Income through an IRA donation could help you avoid the 3.8% tax surcharge associated with the Affordable Health Care Act."
As a CSCVVSB supporter, Michael is committed to making a difference for people affected by cancer. He has been involved with the CSCVVSB Board of Directors for ten years and counting, and serves on the Cancer Support Community National Affiliate Council.
Click here to view a brochure on IRA rollovers.
Please contact your financial advisor to learn more about the possible advantages of directing IRA funds to a charity. To discuss Planned Gift options offered by CSCVVSB, please contact President Suzanne Drace at 805.371.0417 or via email.
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Paint the Town Pink: Photos & Thank You's
Thank you to everyone who worked together to make Paint the Town Pink on October 1st such a memorable event and raised funds for CSCVVSB's services for women with breast cancer and their families! Click here to see photos. Presented By:
Ruby Sponsor:
 Silent Auction Donors:
Aroma Coma, Bodyworks by Myrna, Lynn Buchanan, Conejo Animal Clinic, Suzanne Drace, Dream Dinners, Equinox-Fitness for Life, Gold Coast Broadcasting LLC, Joe & Clara Pilates, Los Robles Homecare, Robin Lee Art Word Press, Sarah Horowitz Parfums, Scrapbooking Forever, Stonefire Grill, Sunland Vintage Winery, Yamaguchi Salon, Yoga Works
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Volunteer Opportunities at CSCVVSB
Check out the new volunteer opportunities at CSCVVSB! Click here to see an updated list. |
The Gift of A Lifetime: Suzanne Drace
As President of Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara for the past eleven years, Suzanne Drace has seen firsthand how the organization's program makes a tremendous difference in the fight against cancer. She works with the boards, staff, volunteers, and the community at large to ensure that this transformative program is FREE of charge, so that anyone can benefit. As a Legacy Society member, she has made the additional step of helping to ensure that future generations will be able to benefit as well.
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