Barbeque for Sisters
The start of the new fiscal year means the start of fundraising
here at the Center. We are excitied to kick off this year
with a new event--The Barbeque for Sisters! Join us for
great food and lots of fun -- a special barbeque feast at
Everett & Jones, 126 Broadway, Jack London Square, on
Sunday, July 18, 3-7pm, to support the Sister to Sister
program of the Women’s Cancer Resource Center, this
program serves African American women who have cancer. We
all know the statistics of how hard cancer hits the African
American community--and Sister to Sister is one of the best
programs in the East Bay to help women in their crisis.
So come on down and enjoy the best BBQ around. We are asking
for you to purchase your tickets before the event. So stop
by the Center or call 601-4040 x 100 for your ticket today!
Kaching! Kaching!
The WCRC is seeking a woman with financial/business expertise
to become our Treasurer of the Board of Directors. It is
a chance to work with a great group of women on the Board,
a terrific staff and insure the long term financial viability
of the Center. Please call/email Mary Tunison, Executive
Director at the Center if you want to learn more or ask
questions. 510/601-4040 ext 101 or mary@wcrc.org
Thanks, Chaya!
We are seeking a new Treasurer as Chaya Spector, who has
served our organization for 13 years, is taking a break.
She has done marvelous work for is and is the reason that
the WCRC is about to celebrate its 19th year of service
to women with cancer. How can we ever thank you, Chaya?
Know that you have our deepest appreciation, greatest respect
and are one of the Center's dearest friends. We look forward
to seeing more of you around the Center--just not as a board
member. Have a great summer!
New Beginnings!
It is the beginning of a new fiscal year for the Women’s
Cancer Resource Center. Numerous changes abound. We said
goodbye to some staff members and are welcoming Tricia Schnedar
as our new Financial Manager and Sarah Kurhajetz as our
new Development/Volunteer Associate; our Executive Director,
Mary Tunison, celebrates her one year anniversary with us.
WCRC Support Groups
If you or a loved one is struggling with cancer, we
encourage you to participate in a support
group here at WCRC. If you are interested in a support
group that isn’t listed, please call Dolores at 510.420.7900
x112.
- Adults with Blood-Related Cancers and their Families
and Friends (cosponsored with the Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society)
- African American Women with Cancer
- Amigos y Familiares de Mujeres con Cáncer (en
español)
- Complementary and Alternative Treatments
- Friends and Family
- Latinas con Cáncer (en español)
- Lesbians with Cancer (not meeting in June, July or August)
- Post Treatment
- Teen Support Group for teens who have a parent or guardian
with cancer
- Women with Cancer
See Peer Support Groups
for meeting times and facilitator information.
Swim a Mile for Women with Cancer
Save the Date
Join us for the 9th Annual Swim a Mile for Women With
Cancer
Saturday and Sunday, October 2-3, 2004
Mills College, Oakland
For more information call 601.4040 x 180 or email swim@wcrc.org.
Our goal is to raise $225,000 this year. Plan on swimming
with us. Information, details and answers to questions
about Swim a Mile can be found on the Swim
a Mile page. We have Swim a Mile posters and brochures
all over the Bay Area. If you see one in a particularly
interesting place, let us know by emailing ali@wcrc.org.
Free 2004 Skin Screening Clinics
The Markstein Cancer Education & Prevention Center
of Alta Bates in partnership with The American Academy of
Dermatology announce free skin cancer screening clinics
on Friday, June 25 and Wednesday, July 21. Please call (510)
869-8833 for an appointment.
Cancer as a Turning Point, From Surviving to Thriving™,
a FREE two-day event for anyone touched by cancer - patients,
survivors, their friends and family, support persons, and
healthcare providers - September 11 & 12, 2004 at Sacramento
Community Center Theater. Pre-registration is necessary.
Contact Healing Journeys at (916) 930-9040, (800) 423-9882
or www.healingjourneys.org.
CEUs are available for a fee for RN, MFT, and LCSW.
