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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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Special thanks to 9021Pho restaurant
in Thousand Oaks for their generous contribution to our March 25
Community Dinner!
Many thanks to the following people for donating their time as workshop leaders, educators, or entertainers in March: Comedian James P. Connolly, Courtesy of Ventura Harbor Comedy Club
Janet Solie, PA, MS, Integrative Health Coach Stacey Philipsen and Romina M. Laygo, Certified Pilates Instructors and Owners, Joe & Clara, Pilates Inspired Health Club
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Greetings!
 Life. Hope. Philanthropy. Excellence. In the world of fighting cancer, these four words can be so powerful. That's why we are honoring five people at our Faces of Hope Gala who truly show what it means to celebrate life by helping others, provide hope by overcoming unimaginable obstacles, demonstrate philanthropy through generous support, and strive for excellence in cancer treatment. We invite all of you to help us honor these remarkable people on May 1st for their contributions to cancer support in our community. All the best,
Meet the May 1st Gala Honorees
Friday, May 1st, 6pm to Midnight at the
Four Seasons Westlake Village
Tickets and Details here
Congratulations to our 2015 Faces of Hope Gala Honorees! They will be recognized for their cancer support efforts on Friday, May 1st at the Four Seasons Westlake Village. Click here to reserve your spot for this inspirational and memorable evening. Celebration of Philanthropy honorees Debra and Robin Campbell have helped make CscVvsb's cancer support programs possible through their generosity for many years. Robin is a former member of the CscVvsb board of directors and currently serves on the organization's board of trustees.Celebration of Excellence honoree Ann Kelley, MS, MD is a board-certified hematology/oncology specialist. In her 24 years practicing with Ventura County Hematology-Oncology Specialists she has expertly guided countless community members through cancer treatment and recovery and has held various leadership positions at local hospitals, most recently as the past Medical Director of the Cancer Program at St. John's Hospital.Celebration of Hope honoree Paul Sailer is a sixteen-year brain tumor survivor and fifteen-year member of the monthly Brain Tumor Networking Group offered by CscVvsb. Paul's courage, determination and positive outlook through immense challenges have inspired and given hope to his fellow group members. Celebration of Life honoree Marilyn Way is a longtime volunteer and former volunteer coordinator for CscVvsb. As volunteer coordinator for five years, Marilyn worked hard to build a dedicated volunteer corps that provided thousands of hours' worth of help with events, front desk staffing, and office work.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Beatrice Verdi & Phil Kuchinka
 Former bandmates and longtime friends Beatrice Verdi and Phil Kuchinka are the Cancer Support Community's musical dynamic duo, bringing the healing gift of song to our karaoke events for several years. "For someone dealing with cancer, the ability to forget about your stresses for a little while and live in the moment is such a gift," says CscVvsb President Jim Campbell. "That is what Bea and Phil bring every time they visit us."
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New Photos: Daniel's Day of Magic
 It was a magical afternoon on March 15 when magician Matt Becker came to the Cancer Support Community for Daniel's Day of Magic. Daniel's Day of Magic was created by the Board of Directors as a tribute to former Board Chair and Cancer Support Community participant Daniel Jacoby's fun-loving adventurous spirit and love of magic. Many thanks to David Jacoby (Daniel's father) for making this event possible. Thanks also to magician Matt Becker for the dazzling magic show, and National Charity League Vista Robles Chapter for the wonderful face painting.
Click here to see photos, courtesy of Judi Bumstead.
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Ask the Expert: Anti-Cancer Grilling Tips and Recipes
Thanks to guest blogger Pam Braun, author of The Ultimate Anti -Cancer Cookbook for providing anti-cancer grilling tips and yummy recipes on our blog! Click here to read the tips and recipes. Pam will present a Healthy Eating Workshop and Demo for cancer survivors and loved ones at the Cancer Support Community in Westlake Village on Tuesday, April 14, May 5 and May 21. RSVP required; click here for details.
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April 12-18 is National Volunteer Week. How will you celebrate? We are always looking for volunteers to help out in a variety of ways. Click here to take the first step in making a difference for people fighting cancer.
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