Women's Cancer Resource Center News
December 2006
Happy Holidays!
As you plan your holiday gift giving, please keep the Women’s Cancer Resource Center in mind. Your generosity enables us to continue to respond to the diverse needs of women with cancer throughout the year. Please know that we are grateful for your support.
A big thank you to everyone who came out to our 20th anniversary celebration and thank you to all who have supported WCRC over the past twenty years!
Peggy McGuire
Executive Director
peggy@wcrc.org
510.601.4040 x101
Take Six
The Women’s Cancer Resource Center Gallery presents:
Take Six: A Satellite Show of The Art of Living Black
Karin Turner
- Jason Austin
- Latisha Baker
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- Raymond Haywood
- Tomyé
- Karin Turner
Reception with the artists, Friday, Feb. 2nd, 7-9 pm. FREE.
The show runs February 2 to March 16, 2007.
Preview
the show!
The WCRC Gallery is located at 5741 Telegraph Avenue
in Oakland. The gallery is wheelchair accessible. There
is no charge for the show or the reception. Regular
gallery hours are Monday - Friday from 9AM - 5 PM.
For more information: (510) 601-4040 x 111 or margo@wcrc.org.
Latina Christmas Party
Children enjoy their gifts at the annual Latina Christmas party.
The Pension Protection Act & Charitable Contributions
One of our regular donors has alerted us about a giving opportunity available under the Pension Protection Act of 2006. This allows Traditional and Roth IRA owners who have attained the age of 70½ the ability to make charitable contributions of up to $100,000 per year directly from the IRAs to an eligible charitable organization without incurring any adverse federal tax consequences.
The ability to make direct donations is available for two years only – 2006 and 2007 – unless subsequently extended by Congress.
The distributions will be counted for purposes of the required minimum distributions ("RMDs") from an IRA but will not be included in calculating the individual taxpayer’s limitation on charitable deductions in the year the donation was made.
There are specific procedures that must be followed to ensure no taxes are due on the IRA distribution. If you are interested in making a charitable contribution using your Traditional and/or Roth IRA assets, contact your financial advisor.
Study: Chemotherapy Can Alter Brain By Killing Cells
USA Today
Doctors once dismissed complaints of "chemobrain," a common side effect of cancer therapy in which patients experience memory problems or mental fuzziness. Research now shows that chemotherapy can cause real changes in the brain, ranging from forgetfulness to seizures, vision loss and even dementia.
Read Full Article Here
For BART Ticketholders
BART tickets with tiny bits of value on them that you find in your wallet, pockets and drawers have just become far more valuable to the Bay Area's community organizations. As part of the Tiny Tickets Program, BART ticket holders may donate these tickets to the Women’s Cancer Resource Center. Connecting local resources and community needs is what the Tiny Tickets Program is all about. Please send your "tiny tickets" directly to WCRC at 5741 Telegraph Avenue Oakland, CA 94609.
Clutter-Clearing
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to get rid of all that stuff that is taking up space in your garage and closets?
If so, those items can be donated to the Community Thrift Store and in turn they will make a donation to WCRC.
Donate your items to Community Thrift Store and designate the Women's Cancer Resource Center as your beneficiary.
Visit the Community Thrift Store at 625 Valencia Street, San Francisco or call them at 415.861.4910 for more information.
Swim Gear
In all the excitement at the Swim A Mile, did you forget to buy a t-shirt or hoodie, water bottle or hat? No need to worry, there is still plenty of Swim A Mile merchandise available.
Hats are available for $12, Swim A Mile t-shirts are available in all adult and children’s sizes for $10, Swim A Mile “hoodies” are available for $20 There are also wonderful Swim A Mile water bottles available for $10.
Please contact sarah@wcrc.org or 510.601.4040 x 105 for more information.
Come to our Volunteer and Intern Orientation
When: Tuesday, January 9th, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Where: WCRC office, 5741 Telegraph Ave. (at the corner with 58th St. in N. Oakland).
Transportation: AC Transit 40 and 40L buses stop right in front. There is also plenty of parking if you are driving.
Find out about who we are, what volunteers and interns do, and basic information about cancer.
To sign up for an orientation, e-mail or call Sarah, sarah@wcrc.org, 510.601.4040 x105
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 is not listed, please call Dolores at 510.420.7900 x112.
See a list of the support groups at WCRC!
Breast Cancer Action Job Opening
Breast Cancer Action is an "in-your-face" national non-profit advocacy and education organization that carries the voices of people affected by breast cancer to inspire and compel the changes necessary to end the breast cancer epidemic. BCA's campaigns focus on true prevention for breast cancer, universal access to quality healthcare, a focused breast cancer research agenda including environmental links to cancer, and accountability in breast cancer marketing and fundraising BCA seeks a full-time Program Associate to join its fast-paced, friendly office in this challenging and rewarding work.
Please see the job posting.
Our Mission
To empower women with cancer to be active and informed
consumers and survivors; to provide community for women
with cancer and their supporters; to educate the general
community about cancer; and to be actively involved
in the struggle for a life-affirming, cancer-free society.
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