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
Mom! I’m Bored!
If your teenager is already saying that to you, WCRC may
be able to help. We have lots of small and medium-sized
projects perfect for a teenager some summer afternoon. It
isn’t glamorous work: filing, shredding, photocopying
and re-shelving books, but it is work that we could use
some bright young students to help us with. Please be at
least 15, and able to work alone with minimal supervision.
We think this is a win for your mom and a win for the Center,
as we help keep kids dying from boredom!
Volunteer Orientation
The Volunteer Orientation scheduled for Monday, July 12,
has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused. The next Volunteer Orientation will be
held on Monday, August 9, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. However,
if you are interested in scheduling a time to meet with
our new Volunteer Associate, Sarah Kurhajetz, before August
9, please contact her at 510.601.4040 x 105.
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
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.
Not a swimmer? Still interested? Really great volunteers
are one of the secrets of our Swim a Mile! It isn’t
too early to sign up as a volunteer and be in the middle
of all the fun this year. Call Sarah at 510/601-4040 x
105 and she will give you all the details.
Comedy Night to benefit the National Ovarian Cancer
Coalition
Featuring Kat Simmons
July 31, 2004 – 8pm
The Village Theatre
233 Front St, Danville
$25 advance/ $30 door
Box office: 925-314-3463
For more information contact 925-974-8189 or comedynight@earthlink.net
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.
