Monday, June 29, 2015

CSC's Dirty Bingo on August 27th - Join us!

 Dirty Bingo - August 27th!

CSC is hosting its annual Dirty Bingo, an evening of brazen bingo hosted by Legendary Bingo's Roxy Wood & Bingo Boy on Thursday, August 27th. VIP wine and beer tasting with a dinner buffet will begin at 5:30PM at Busby's East. Save the date and come join the fun for a good cause!

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Thursday, August 27, 2015
Time: 5:30PM VIP Entrance (Wine/Beer Tasting & Dinner Buffet)
          6:30PM General Entrance
Location: Busby's East, 5364 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 MAP

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With one out of two men and one out of three women facing a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, most, if not all, know someone affected or is affected by a cancer diagnosis. CSC offers invaluable emotional and psychological support... and our services are always 100% free.

For more information on ticket purchases or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Alejandra Paladino at 310-314-2565 or apaladino@cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org

Thank you for your continued support!


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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

CSC Welcomes New BOD Member Michael D. McClain


Michael McClain


CSC is pleased to welcome
Michael D. McClain
to our Board of Directors

Michael D. McClain is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of McClain/Galinsky, a retained executive search firm with practice areas in the Healthcare Services, Not-For-Profit, and Higher Education industries. Mr. McClain previously opened the Los Angeles, California office of Battalia Winston, where he was a Partner for twelve years. Prior to joining Battalia Winston, Mr. McClain started the West Coast operations for DHR International, a top-five retained search firm, where he was EVP/Managing Director of the Los Angeles, California office. He has 30 years of experience in executive search and possesses extensive recruiting and consulting expertise.

Mr. McClain is a member of the UCLA Extension, Dean's Advisory Board, President of the Advisory Board of the Venice Family Clinic, and President of the Advisory Board of Special Spirit, an equine therapy riding stable for autistic and special needs children. He is also an Advisory Board member of The Teen Project.

Mr. McClain previously served as Chairman and President of the Board of Directors for the Los Angeles Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and was a member of the Field Operations Committee for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International. His past Board appointments also include the Advisory Board of Discovery Eye Foundation, President of the Advisory Board of The Jeffrey Foundation, a school for autistic and disadvantaged children, and was a Board of Trustees member of the Center for Healthy Aging.

A native of Oakland, Iowa, Mr. McClain holds a Bachelor's Degree from Drake University. He has two children and resides in Los Angeles, California.

We look forward to working with Mr. McClain to the benefit of cancer patients and their families.

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Congratulations to CSC PAB member, Dr. Mitch Golant + NCSD Photos!!


CSC's National Cancer Survivors Day Photos:

ncsd-group-photos

Photos from CSC's National Cancer Survivors Day & Benjamin Birthday Bash have been uploaded. Thank you for everyone's support in making this day a success!

Picasa Online Photo Album: http://bit.ly/2015cscNCSDphotos


CSC News: Congratulations to CSC PAB member, Dr. Mitch Golant!

We are excited to announce that Dr. Mitch Golant, long-time member of our Professional Advisory Board (PAB) and recent recipient of the Harold H. Benjamin Innovation Award at the Gilda Award Gala, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS). This high honor recognizes Dr. Golant's excellence and professionalism in the field of psychosocial oncology. The CSC team congratulates Mitch on his receipt of this incredible honor!

A Fellow of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society meets the following  criteria:

  • Outstanding professional achievement through significant contributions to the field of psychosocial oncology
  • Selected by his peers as a lifelong designation
  • Dedication to the Society
Dr. Deane Wolcott & Dr. Mitch Golant
Dr. Deane Wolcott | Dr. Mitch Golant

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


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Thursday, June 11, 2015

CSC's National Cancer Survivors Day Was A Huge Success - Thank YOU!

CSC's National Cancer Survivors Day

On Sunday, June 7, 2015 Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center held its 80's themed National Cancer Survivors Day & Benjamin Birthday Bash. We had a fantastic turn out! Thank you to all those who came to show us your support. We will be emailing a link to all the photos from the event next week. View a few fun photos on our Facebook page.

A heartfelt "thank you" to both our CSC Board Chair, Pat Kennedy for providing the DJ who kept us dancing and CSC Board Member, Dr. Janice Lu for sponsoring the event. Local bakery Jamaica's Cakes generously donated two cakes for the celebration. Delicious food and refreshments were generously provided by Veggie Grill, Native Foods and Trader Joe's. Thank you all!

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
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Thursday, June 4, 2015

Cancer Support Community National Cancer Survivor's Day -- This Sunday, June 7, 2 to 6p.m.

Throw Back To 1982 CSC Staff In The 80's
Join us Sunday, June 7th for National Cancer Survivors Day!

Event Location: Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center
1990 S. Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Time: 2-6pm

RSVP required: Call 310-314-2555 or Click here!

Come mingle and have fun at our 80's themed dance party to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day and the Benjamin Center's birthday, founded in 1982. A DJ, refreshments and cake will be provided - all that's needed is YOU!

Bring your friends and family to celebrate survivorship and a photo of you in 1982 to add to our event photo collage! Make it even more fun by dressing up in your favorite 80's attire! There will be Best Costume and Best Time Capsule Photo prizes to be won!

Local bakery Jamaica's Cakes is generously donating a cake for all to enjoy. Delicious food and refreshments are generously provided by Veggie Grill, Native Foods and Trader Joe's.

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

Event Sponsors:
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Our Events

  • National Cancer Surivivors Day
    June 7, 2015

  • Dirty Bingo!
    August 27, 2015
  • Spirit of Community
    Luncheon
    October 29, 2015

How To Give

  • Make a monthly contribution

  • Send a Tribute or Memorial card

  • Plan a gift for the future

  • Volunteer your time

  • Connect us with your company or foundation.
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For more information, please contact Jen Cook at 310/314-2589.