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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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Save the Date!
The 22nd Annual
Holiday Homes Tour
will be held on
Saturday, Dec. 7
&
Sunday, Dec. 8
10am-5pm
Holiday Boutique
Sat & Sun, 9am-4pm
Click here for
tickets and details.
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The Tradition Continues...
This season, open the door to HOPE for cancer patients and their families. Tour the homes of local families as they celebrate the holidays, in the Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara's 22nd Annual Holiday Homes Tour, Saturday, Dec. 7th and Sunday, Dec. 8th, 10am-5pm. Homes are located on Westlake Island, Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, and Westlake Village. The Holiday Boutique will be held the same weekend from 9am to 4pm at 1 Baxter Way, Westlake Village. For tickets, click here. To volunteer, click here.
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Participant Profile: Gillian Harwood
In honor of National Pancreatic and Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we would like to share Gillian Harwood's story. Gillian is a seven-year pancreatic and lung cancer survivor and a CSCVVSB support group participant.
Gillian (Gill) Harwood was diagnosed in 2005 with both pancreatic and lung cancer. After having surgery to remove a lobe of her lung, she had a second surgery to remove her pancreas, spleen, and gall bladder. The difficult recovery included a five-week hospital stay and a feeder pump. Once she was released from the hospital, she still required care from home nurses and her husband, who she says is a "fantastic caregiver and champion for me."
To read the rest of Gillian's profile, click here.
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Demystifying Cancer, Presented by UCLA Health
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Karen Eckhardt, CSCVVSB VP Communications and Development; Jody Tompkins, MA, LMFT, CSCVVSB VP Programs; Cathy Cole, RNC, NP, MPH, CHES, CBPN-IC, Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center Nurse Navigator; Suzanne Drace, CSCVVSB President
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Jody Tompkins, MA, LMFT, was recently invited to participate in a panel discussion for Demystifying Cancer: Overcoming Challenges and Winning the War. This free educational community forum was presented by UCLA Health and included discussion from those on the frontline of cancer treatment and research. To read about this event and see photos, click here.
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Leaving a Legacy: Diana Malmquist
 Diana Malmquist has been an avid supporter of the Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara since the beginning. Through her planned gift, she has ensured that she will remain a supporter for generations to come.
It was a chance meeting almost 25 years ago at The Oaks Shopping Center that led to Diana's affiliation with CSCVVSB. When she ran into co-founder Marty Nason, RN, MN at the mall, Marty explained that she and co-founder Beth Hill-Kin, RN, MS, OCN were starting a Wellness Community (former name of Cancer Support Community) in Westlake Village.
To read Diana's profile, please click here.
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It's Back! Teen Essay Contest Kicks Off Nov. 18
 We were so inspired by the stories shared by our talented young writers, we are bringing back our Teen Essay Contest!
The contest kicks off Monday, November 18, and the submission deadline is January 10, 2014.
The "Dear Cancer, It's Me..." written essay contest will once again ask students to write about their personal journey with cancer, or that of a loved one or friend. New this year will be a photo essay contest in the personal and family/friend categories as well.
For details, please contact Jodi Halem, via email.
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Treats and Sweets for a Great Cause
Kick off the holiday season with these fundraising events benefiting CSCVVSB!
 Thursday, Nov. 14, 5-9pm
Friday, Nov. 15, 10am-6pm St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village Forty vendors will be present featuring unique gifts, jewelry, clothing apparel and home goods. CSCVVSB has been chosen as one of the three beneficiaries of this event. Nov. 14 VIP Shopping Night is $30; Nov. 15 event is free. Click here for details and VIP Shopping Night tickets. Nothing Bundt Cakes Bundtlet Giveaway  Friday, Nov. 15 & Saturday, Nov. 16, 9am-6pm ONLY!
Nothing Bundt Cakes, 1610 Thousand Oaks Blvd Ste D, Thousand Oaks (Near Subway, between Meagan Pl. and Erbes Rd.)
Make a donation to CSCVVSB, and receive a FREE Bundtlet cake - a $4.95 value!!!
(Thousand Oaks location only; limited to the first 500 visitors per day.)
6th Annual CSCVVSB Gingerbread Event  Sunday, Nov. 17, 11am-3pmThe Oaks Shopping Center Center Court, Lower Level, near Nordstrom Amazing gingerbread houses, created by leading local chefs, will be on display and children will be able to make their own gingerbread creations ($2 suggested donation per child). Enter an Opportunity Drawing to win a professionally made gingerbread house! Click here for details.
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Volunteer Opportunities at CSCVVSB
Check out the new volunteer opportunities at CSCVVSB! Click here to see an updated list. |
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