March E-News 
 
 
The mission of CSCVVSB  

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.

Many thanks to the following people for donating their time as workshop leaders,
educators, or entertainers in February:

 

Comedian Nick Cobb, Courtesy of Ventura Harbor Comedy Club                        

Michael Eselun, Certified Associate Chaplain, Simms/Mann-

UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology  

 

Stacey Philipsen and Romina M. Laygo, Certified Pilates

Instructors and Owners, Joe & Clara, Pilates Inspired Health Club

                   

Susan Speer, MS, RD, CSO, Certified Oncology NutritionSpecialist  
 
Greetings!
What does hope look like to you? I see hope every day at the Cancer Support Community - in the bright faces of the children who gather for Kids Circle, in the dedication of our staff and volunteers as they fight the good fight, and in our group members as they share their journey and find strength in one another. That's why "Faces of Hope" is the perfect name for our upcoming Gala on May 1st (details are below). Please take a couple of minutes to read on about the people and programs that fill every day at CscVvsb with hope.
All the best, 
 
 


Save the Date: Faces of Hope Gala May 1st                   

Friday, May 1st, 6pm to Midnight at the   

Four Seasons Westlake Village

Tickets and Details here   

 

Join us as we celebrate more than two decades of providing support, education, and hope to people with cancer and their families in our community. The Faces of Hope Gala fundraiser will include top-notch entertainment, dinner, dancing, and a live auction.   

  

Join Celebrity Guest Gregory Harrison, Emcee Gary Bryan from KEARTH 101, and entertainers THE EXTRAS (main event) and Luis Villegas (cocktail hour) for an unforgettable night.  

Click here for reservations, sponsorship opportunities, and details.   

Volunteer Spotlight: Jerry Durr   
 
After fifteen years as a volunteer Qi Gong instructor at the Cancer Support Community, Jerry Durr is retiring. His generosity and talent will be greatly missed and we are so appreciative of the many years he offered us. Before we let Jerry go we asked him to share the story of how he got involved and what the volunteer experience has meant to him.

Click here to read Jerry's story.
 
 
New Photos! Let's Bake a Difference        



Many thanks to everyone who made the Let's Bake a Difference event on March 1st such a SWEET success. Click here to see photos from the event. (Thanks to Judi Bumstead for taking such great photos!)

Special thanks to our event sponsors:
  • Westlake Village Inn
  • Community Justice Foundation
  • S. Weldon Family Foundation
  • Helen Davis Homes
  • Help-U-Sell Conejo Valley
  • Adventist Health Physicians Network
  • RE/MAX: Deserie Boutell & Jippe Scott
  • Regner Legacy
  • Malibu Sanity
  • Rabble Wine Co.
  
Ask the Expert: The Anti-Cancer Lifestyle
with Janet Solie, PA, MS, IHC
             
On Thursday, March 19th, Integrative Health Coach Janet Solie will present a free seminar called "Anti-Cancer Lifestyle: Avoiding Cancer Causing Toxins in your Personal Environment." 
Her talk will cover the sources of carcinogenic chemicals, pesticides, and plastics in our households and how you can avoid them. She will provide practical guidelines and resources for setting up your own anti-cancer household. Please RSVP 805.379.4777. Find a flyer here.

For those who can't make it to the seminar, Janet was kind enough to share some tips on our blog. Click here for some helpful, easy, and informative info. 
 
 
Volunteer at the Cancer Support Community!        

Give back, meet friends, and have fun!

We are always looking for volunteers to help out in a variety of ways. Click here for a list of upcoming opportunities, or contact us and tell us how you want to give back. 
 
Hope on Wheels at CscVvsb  

 

We want to thank our friends at Amgen for donating six brand-new children's bicycles to our cause! As part of a team-building exercise, several groups of Amgen executives rose to the challenge of building complete bicycles without instructions.

 

These employees also rose to the challenge of giving back to the community by donating the bicycles to CscVvsb.

 

"The folks at Amgen proved that thinking outside the box can result in some creative and fun ways to make a difference in the lives of people fighting cancer," says CscVvsb CEO Jim Campbell.

An Amgen representative involved with the project adds:

 

At Amgen, our mission is to serve patients and all of our activities will have that goal in mind. We have a new team and as part of the team assimilation, we felt what better way to introduce team members than engaging in an activity that not only builds relationships amongst new team members but, more importantly, inspires all of us to remain dedicated and work hard together to serve patients. It feels good to know that what we did put a smile on a few faces and most importantly for us to realize that our culture and mission is something to be proud of.

 

Do you have a creative way to give back? Please let us know by calling 805.379.4777, or  send us an email.  

 
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