Get YAS'd at our Gilda Award Gala - May 14th

Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center (CSC) is hosting its annual Gilda Award Gala, an evening of humor & inspiration on Thursday, May 14th, 2015 at the Intercontinental Los Angeles, Century City.  It will be an exciting night honoring celebrated innovators and artists. We hope you will spread the word and join us! This week we are spotlighting the inaugural Wellness Award recipient, YAS Fitness Centers (Kimberly Fowler & Sherri Rosen). Wellness Award The Wellness Award honors an individual or entity that promotes the healing or prevention of cancer within the greater Los Angeles community. YAS Fitness Centers, is this year's recipient of the Wellness Award. The fitness company is being celebrated for its positive influence on the community-at-large by promoting wellness and a culture and spirit of generosity. Kimberly Fowler is a cancer survivor and feels that giving back is one of the most important things a business should do. She and Sherri believe the efforts of individuals and communities will change the world. YAS is commited to being an impetus for change and hosts an annual YAS-A-THON to raise funds for ThinkCure!, a community based non-profit that funds collaborative cancer research. YAS Fitness Centers (Kimberly Fowler & Sherri Rosen) Kimberly Fowler (YAS founder) Wellness Award Recipient Sherri Rosen (VP of all things YAS) Wellness Award Recipient Wellness Award: Presenter (Photo credit: Walter Urie) Stephen J. Forman, M.D.,F.A.C.P, is the City of Hope's Francis and Kathleen McNamara Distinguished Chair in Hematology and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation. Dr. Forman is an international expert in leukemia, lymphoma and bone marrow transplantation. He is currently the Board Chair of ThinkCure! EVENT DETAILS: Date: Thursday, May 14, 2015 Time: 6:30PM Cocktail Reception           7:30PM Dinner, Awards & Dancing  Location: Intercontinental Los Angeles Century City MAP    We invite you to support us by: Purchasing a ticket to the event- a portion is tax deductible Making a direct contribution   Our Outstanding Honorees: Gilda Award Presenter: Gilda Award Tig Notaro Sarah Silverman Harold H. Benjamin Innovation Award Presenter: Harold H. Benjamin Innovation Award   Dr. Mitch Golant   Dr. Deane Wolcott      We are delighted that Fritz Coleman, Weathercaster for NBC4 Southern California, will be our emcee!      EVENT SPONSORS:   With one out of two men and one out of three women facing a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, we are all affected by cancer. CSC offers invaluable emotional and psychological support... and our services are always 100% free. For more information on ticket purchases and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Alejandra at 310-314-2565 or aoquendo@cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org Thank you for your continued support!

Premium Hosted Cocktail Hour & Live Jazz @ CSC's Gilda Award Gala

Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center (CSC) is hosting its annual Gilda Award Gala, an evening of humor & inspiration on Thursday, May 14th, 2015 at the InterContinental Los Angeles, Century City.  It will be an exciting night honoring celebrated innovators and artists. We hope you will spread the word and join us- as this is one of two important fundraisers benefitting our community! This week we are thanking the InterContinental for their generous sponsorship of our premium hosted bar. Also, we are thanking our Gala Event Committeee, for their tireless hardwork in making this event a reality! Premium Hosted Cocktail Hour & Live Jazz The InterContinental Hotel Los Angeles in Century City has generously sponsored our Gala cocktail hour. Premium handcrafted cocktails will be served and guests will also enjoy decadent and delicious hors d'oeuvres. Arrive early to mingle with friends and hear a fantastic live jazz trio. We look forward to seeing you! Thank you to InterContinental for their incredible support!   Special Thanks To Our Gala Event Committee Ann Benjamin | Sarai Crane | Joyce Green | Jack Herrguth | Pat Kennedy (Chair) Ellen Knable | Carol Kurland | Irene Weibel  EVENT DETAILS: Date: Thursday, May 14, 2015 Time: 6:30PM Cocktail Reception           7:30PM Dinner, Awards & Dancing  Location: Intercontinental Los Angeles Century City MAP    We invite you to support us by: Purchasing a ticket to the event- a portion is tax deductible Buying a 100% tax deductible ad in our Tribute Journal Making a direct contribution We encourage you to contribute to this important fundraiser benefiting CSC's free services. Thank you!   Stay tuned for more details on our outstanding emcee & honorees: Gilda Award Presenter: Gilda Award Tig Notaro Sarah Silverman Wellness Award Presenter: Wellness Award YAS Fitness Centers Kimberly Fowler & Sherri Rosen   Dr. Stephen Forman Harold H. Benjamin Innovation Award Emcee   Dr. Mitch Golant   Fritz Coleman  EVENT SPONSORS: With one out of two men and one out of three women facing a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, most, if not all, are affected by cancer. CSC offers invaluable emotional and psychological support... and our services are always 100% free. For more information on ticket purchases, sponsorship opportunities, please contact Alejandra at 310-314-2565 or aoquendo@cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org Thank you for your continued support!

Thank you for supporting the honorees! CSC Gilda Award Gala

Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center (CSC) is hosting its annual Gilda Award Gala, an evening of humor & inspiration on Thursday, May 14th, 2015 at the Intercontinental Los Angeles, Century City.  It will be an exciting night honoring celebrated innovators and artists. We hope you will spread the word and join us! This Thursday is the last day to purchase and submit your ads for the Gilda Award Gala tribute journal. A variety of ad sizes are available to be purchased all ranging in price. For $125 you can purchase an eighth page ad and put your business card in the tribute journal. Tribute Journal Ads:   (Tribute Journal Ads are 100% tax deductible) Eighth Page Ad* (2.375" w x 1.813" h) Quarter Page Ad (2.375" w x 3.875" h) Half Page Ad (5" w x 3.875" h) Full Page Ad (5" w x 8" h) Back Cover Ad (5" w x 8" h) Diamond Page Ad (5" w x 8" h) Inside Cover Ad (5" w x 8" h) Back Cover Ad (5" w x 8" h)       *Our most popular ad size EVENT DETAILS: Date: Thursday, May 14, 2015 Time: 6:30PM Cocktail Reception           7:30PM Dinner, Awards & Dancing  Location: Intercontinental Los Angeles Century City MAP    We invite you to support us by: Purchasing a ticket to the event- a portion is tax deductible Buying a 100% tax deductible ad in our Tribute Journal Making a direct contribution    EVENT SPONSORS:   With one out of two men and one out of three women facing a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, we are all affected by cancer. CSC offers invaluable emotional and psychological support... and our services are always 100% free. For more information on ticket purchases and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Alejandra at 310-314-2565 or aoquendo@cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org Thank you for your continued support! SAVE THE DATE! June 7th, 2015 - National Cancer Survivors Day & Benjamin Birthday Bash Come mingle and have fun at our 80's themed dance party to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day and CSC's birthday, in June of 1982, born as the Wellness Community! A DJ, refreshments and cake will be provided all that's needed is YOU! Bring your friends and family to celebrate with us and a photo of you from the 80's to add to our event photo collage! Make it even more fun by dressing up in your favorite 80's attire! RSVP required: Please call 310-314-2555 Also, if you've been impacted by cancer, make your voice heard. Join the Cancer Experience Registry, as part of Cancer Experience Days, to help survivors everywhere and shape the future of cancer care! www.cancerexperienceregistry.org

Honoring One of Our Own: CSC’s Dr. Mitch Golant!

Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center (CSC) is hosting its annual Gilda Award Gala, an evening of humor & inspiration on Thursday, May 14th, 2015 at the Intercontinental Los Angeles, Century City.  It will be an exciting night honoring celebrated innovators and artists. We hope you will spread the word and join us! This week we are spotlighting the inaugural Harold H. Benjamin Innovation Award recipient, Dr. Mitch Golant, and our evening emcee, Fritz Coleman. Harold H. Benjamin Innovation Award CSC will honor Dr. Mitch Golant with the 2015 Harold H. Benjamin Innovation Award. Dr. Golant is a psychosocial cancer research pioneer and we celebrate his work with Dr. Harold Benjamin (CSC's visionary founder) in elevating the role of psychosocial support worldwide. Dr. Golant has been with CSC for over 30 years where he supervised and trained CSC's professional clinical staff, has facilitated over 7,000 support groups for people with cancer, and trained over 450 professionals nationally and internationally in CSC's Patient Active Support Group model. He is widely recognized as a pioneer in the use of information technology in cancer education and support through the delivery of online support groups. Dr. Golant's work with the CSC Research & Training Institute in Philadelphia and with CSC headquarters in Washington D.C. created a shift in the culture towards addressing patients' and families' psychosocial needs. He is a CSC Professional Advisory Board member. Emcee Fritz Coleman, NBC4's Weathercaster is our evening emcee. A Southern California broadcasting icon, he is well known for his sense of humor and extensive knowledge of weather. Coleman joined NBC4 in February 1982 as the weekend weathercaster, and moved into weekdays in June 1984. He has been named "Best Weathercaster" in nearly every major paper in Southern California, including the Orange County Register, the San Bernardino Sun and four times in the Los Angeles Daily News. A long-time stand-up comic, Coleman has performed at The Improvisation, The IceHouse and other Southern California comedy clubs. He has used his humor in a number of series and specials that have aired on NBC4 over the years including "What a Week" (1990 - 1991), "It's Fritz" (1988-1990), "Fritz and Friends" (Special) and "The Perils of Parenting" (Special). He received four Los Angeles area Emmy Awards for his work on the NBC4 comedy specials and series. EVENT DETAILS: Date: Thursday, May 14, 2015 Time: 6:30PM Cocktail Reception           7:30PM Dinner, Awards & Dancing Location: Intercontinental Los Angeles Century City MAP    We invite you to support us by: Purchasing a ticket to the event- a portion is tax deductible Buying a 100% tax deductible ad in our Tribute Journal Making a direct contribution   Stay tuned for more details on our other outstanding honorees: Gilda Award Presenter: Gilda Award Tig Notaro Sarah Silverman Wellness Award YAS Fitness Centers Kimberly Fowler & Sherri Rosen EVENT SPONSORS: With one out of two men and one out of three women facing a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, we are all affected by cancer. CSC offers invaluable emotional and psychological support... and our services are always 100% free. For more information on ticket purchases and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Alejandra at 310-314-2565 or aoquendo@cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org Thank you for your continued support!

CSC gets press in the Los Angeles Times

Newspaper: Los Angeles Times
Publish Date: April 12, 2015

Get Inspired by Gilda Radner at CSC's Gilda Award Gala

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Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center (CSC) is hosting its annual Gilda Award Gala, an evening of humor & inspiration on Thursday, May 14th, 2015 at the InterContinental Los Angeles, Century City.  It will be an exciting night honoring celebrated innovators and artists. We hope you will join us and spread the word to garner support for one of our most important annual benefits! In honor of the event, we would like to share a brief history of Gilda Radner and why this event means so much to our community. GILDA RADNER'S LEGACY One of CSC's first participants was legendary comedian Gilda Radner, an original cast member of the acclaimed television show, Saturday Night Live. After being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, Radner was hesitant to seek support from others. But soon after visiting the Community, she became one of its biggest advocates. In her words, it provided "a community for people who have cancer to come and play in, to make their lives better, to have an opportunity to help themselves and to help other people." For more on Gilda, click here...     GILDA AWARD GALA The Gilda Award Gala is an evening benefit event for friends and supporters to come together and remember Gilda's courageous spirit, which continues to inspire cancer patients today. Tig Notaro, a Grammy-nominated comedian and breast cancer survivor who embodies Gilda Radner's courageous spirit, will accept the Gilda Award. PREMIUM HOSTED COCKTAIL HOUR   Join us for a premium hosted cocktail hour, generously sponsored by the InterContinental Hotel. Beginning at 6:30pm, complimentary hand-crafted cocktails will be served along with trays of decadent hors d'oeuvres. EVENT DETAILS: Date: Thursday, May 14, 2015 Time: 6:30PM Cocktail Reception           7:30PM Dinner, Awards & Entertainment   Location: Intercontinental Los Angeles Century City MAP    We invite you to support us by: Purchasing a ticket to the event- a portion is tax deductible Buying a 100% tax deductible ad in our Tribute Journal Making a direct contribution   Stay tuned for more details on our outstanding emcee & honorees:      We are delighted that Fritz Coleman, Weathercaster for NBC4 Southern California, will be our emcee! Gilda Award Presenter: Gilda Award Tig Notaro Sarah Silverman Wellness Award Harold H. Benjamin Innovation Award YAS Fitness Centers Kimberly Fowler & Sherri Rosen   Dr. Mitch Golant EVENT SPONSORS: With one out of two men and one out of three women facing a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, we are all affected by cancer. CSC offers invaluable emotional and psychological support... and our services are always 100% free. For more information on ticket purchases and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Alejandra at 310-314-2565 or aoquendo@cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org Thank you for your continued support!