| August 1, 2003
WCRC NEWS
Please MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!
Join Women's Cancer Resource Center board, staff, volunteers,
and supporters for a fun fundraising meal at Chevys in Emeryville
on Thursday August 21st from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. WCRC
will be reserving a large private room at 6 p.m. and the
first sixty people to RSVP can all party together. There
will be a raffle with exciting prizes.
WCRC will get between 15-20% of the pre-tax/tip sales.
Organize your friends and come anytime during the day for
lunch, cocktails, appetizers, or dinner. TO RSVP (for the
6 PM dining room only) please write to christine@wcrc.org.
You may also reserve by phone at 510-601-4040 ext. 182.
Please call Chevys directly if you'd like to make a reservation
at another time. Please note that you MUST bring a copy
of the Chevys Fundraising Flyer. You may also call 510-601-4040
ext. 182 and we'll send you a stack. Let us also know if
you'd like to have some to distribute and please feel free
to invite every person in your address book since this is
such an easy and fun way to support the Women's Cancer Resource
Center.
Chevys Restaurant
1890 Powell St.
Emeryville
510-653-8210
Swim a Mile for Women with Cancer!
It's not too early to register for the 8th annual Swim
fundraiser. Registration is available online at www.wcrc.org
This year's swim will be held Saturday and Sunday, October
4 and 5, 2003 from 10AM to 5PM at the lovely outdoor pool
at Mills College in Oakland. This is a non-competitive event
for all ages and ability levels - you may swim one mile or
one lap. You can also come by and pick up the brochure/registration
form or we can mail them to you.
ACTION ALERTS
Town Hall Meeting on Health Care Reform
Hosted by Alameda County Supervisor Alice Lai-Bitker
Date: Thursday, August 7, 2003
Time: 3:30 to 5:30
Where: Marina Community Center, 15301 wicks Blvd., San Leandro
Why: Senator Sheila Kuehl, author of SB 921, among others
will speak. SB 921, if passed, would provide for universal
access to health care in California. This is an important
issue for everyone, especially those of us who have a "pre-existing
condition" such as cancer.
Berkeley Community Health Commission
Dates: Thursdays -- August 14, September 11
Time: 6:45
Where: South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis at Ashby
Why: Berkeleyites, you voices are needed in support of the
precautionary principle in decision-making in the City of
Berkeley. Please attend one or more of these meetings and
provide public comment.
Berkeley Environmental Advisory Commission
Dates: Thursdays -- August 7, September 4
Time: 7:00
Where: 2118 Milvia, 1st Floor Conference Rm.
Why: Berkeleyites, you voices are needed in support of the
precautionary principle in decision-making in the City of
Berkeley. Please attend one or more of these meetings and
provide public comment.
Questions? Call Catherine Porter at WCRC, (510) 601-4040
ext. 102
RESOURCES
Living Beyond Breast Cancer Resource Available for African-American
Women and Families
Getting Connected: African-Americans Living Beyond Breast
Cancer is a 40-page, easy-to read book that provides education
and inspiration for women and families affected by breast
cancer. This consumer-friendly resource takes a supportive
tone and contains inspirational quotes, testimonials and
anecdotes designed to help women take charge of their health.
Beautiful black-and-white photography illustrates four sections
entitled Surviving, Making Decisions, Getting Support and
Living. Single complimentary copies are available to breast
cancer survivors, and reduced bulk rate pricing is available
to support groups and health care organizations.
HEALTH
EVENTS
Work with the Toxic Links Coalition to plan the Cancer
Industry Tour on October 1st
This event is a political alternative to "Breast Cancer
Awareness Month" customary activities. Contact Catherine
at WCRC, (510) 601-4040 ext. 102
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