tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50024279662195118332024-03-19T05:12:51.362-07:00Cancer Support, Education, & HopeThe Cancer Support Community-Benjamin Center is proud to provide this forum to people affected by cancer to exchange information, share stories, and find support.Cancer Support Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02766622512109319988noreply@blogger.comBlogger159125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002427966219511833.post-55549370021882166662017-01-15T08:57:00.001-08:002017-02-08T11:43:02.998-08:00Coloring My Way to Peace of Mind: How a Childhood Pastime Helped Me Adjust to Life After Cancer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Mere color, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.--</i>Oscar Wilde<br />
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It's funny but while going through chemo for Stage II A Breast Cancer the last thing I wanted was to look at something ugly. This sentiment was reflected in my daily appearance, especially when I had doctor's appointments and other medical visits. Part defense mechanism, part sartorial expression my style helped me cope with my changing health and lifestyle. One of my favorite outfits-a pink tweed Chanel-esque blazer over a white ruffled trim shirt and frilly multi-tiered skirt-was made even more memorable with a pink knit cap and orange flower pin attached to my lapel. During my six hour visits, to the chemo suit, I tried to relax and daydream amidst the harsh battle that was going on inside my body. In that short period, my mind flowed from words, in the latest book I was reading to glossy photos of the season's trends and supermodels. Later, after my treatment ended, I discovered I still craved constant beauty. With my digital camera I rediscovered the "naturehood in my neighborhood" and photographed every flower, tree and sunset that caught my eye.<br />
"How can I immerse myself in all of this eye candy and stay awhile?" I wondered to myself as I shot frame after frame of lush wonder.<br />
The day I discovered adult coloring I got my answer.<br />
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<b><u>What I Love About Coloring</u></b></div>
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The first pages I ever colored were free Xerox copies of floral and leaf bedecked dresses from one of my favorite coloring books, <i>Creative Haven's Flower Fashion Fantasies</i> by Ming-Ju Sun. Peaceful and calming, they were a pleasant diversion from the first job I'd held since my cancer diagnosis, as a Special Education Trainee Assistant Substitute for <span style="background-color: yellow;">the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)</span>. As I became more adept at my new hobby, however, I realized I could use it to help the Special Ed students I was assigned to. A teacher, for one of my Kindergarten students at <i>Beethoven Elementary School,</i>often asked me to help him color correctly to improve his fine motor skills. First he'd retrace over the straight and slanted lines I drew with yellow highlighter, then he'd progress to the alphabet, his name, numbers one to ten, and finally coloring a picture the teacher had given the class to do. </div>
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Personally I soon developed better composition techniques, design tactics, and an improved eye for subtlety, which helped me last summer when I took <i>FASHN 9A</i>, a fashion illustration class, at <i>Santa Monica College.</i> The therapeutic aspect, including "complete absorption in a project", is another reason I enjoy doing this activity alone and sharing it with students and others.</div>
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<b><u>My First Coloring Page from <i>Flower Fashion Fantasies</i></u></b></div>
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My chance to use coloring came up again when I did my one-month assignment at <i>74th Street Elementary School</i> in another Resource classroom. An assigned group of students came for their appointed time, but after a few minutes we ran out of things to do academically, leaving them restless and tired. I'd printed out some free educational coloring pages, <i>Animals from the Ice Age</i>, from <i>Dover Publications </i>and gave them to the Resource teacher. The mail-order catalog said they were an excellent way for students to learn about a new subject while coloring, whether you used them for home schooling or as part of a class curriculum.</div>
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They immediately agreed to do them and one student even proposed having a Coloring Contest where I selected the best picture at the end. Fortunately we had a tie because everyone did a phenomenal job and the reward was in the creative output.</div>
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<b><u>Coloring Pages I've Created</u></b></div>
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Recently, at the end of my time at <i>Baldwin Hills Elementary School</i>, I ran into a similar scenario when a substitute in a class I was one-on-one in became overwhelmed by a roomful of bored, hyper students. Keyed up because of a Christmas show we were putting on, I suggested giving them some coloring sheets to do. Since I worked with a Special Needs student in a fifth grade class of 30, I always kept a folder full of coloring and other activity pages on our work shelf. When I showed the sub the pages from the Snoopy Christmas Coloring Book I'd brought to use with my student, and asked her if she wanted me to copy one for the class, she said, "Yes," after choosing the one that also required decorating a Christmas tree.</div>
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"We're going to have a Coloring Contest," she said. "After we've all finished we'll vote for the winner."</div>
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I wish I could say I won, but when all of the entrants were laid out, one of the more talented colorists did.</div>
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<b><u>Coloring Page from the <i>Tranquil Trees Coloring Book</i></u></b></div>
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<i>Color can have a huge effect on whatever you're creating."--</i>Carey Jolliffe</div>
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Depending on my mood I usually select pages that will feature hues I'm feeling at the moment. For the picture I colored for this blog, from <i>The Tranquil Trees Coloring Book,</i> I followed my usual procedure of selecting a photo to reproduce. <i>Vogue</i> magazine's October 2015 layout <i>Interior Lives</i> was the basis for my palette, and the Peter Pilotto dress and Derek Lam ankle boots, my inspiration. In the photo, <i>Saturated Solution,</i> the caption describes how the off-white dress accented with pink, orange, green and cream "arts-and-crafts embroidery" contrasts effectively against the "forest green" and "Santa Red" interiors.</div>
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From my box of <i>Crayola Crayons</i> I selected green, yellow-green, vert olive, spring green, sea green, and granny smith apple for the leaves at the top of the tree, and brown, tan, chestnut, burnt sienna and tumbleweed for the bark and roots. Lastly I threw in red, orange and blue to fully replicate Pilotto's embroidery.</div>
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<b><i><u>Monochromatic Magic Contest Entry</u></i></b></div>
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For the <i>Dover Publications' Monochromatic Magic </i>coloring contest I chose pink for my entry, a long dress from <i>Flower Fashion Fantasies</i>, because it represents breast cancer awareness. Even though it's always been my favorite color, my illness gave it added significance. Everything came back to me-hospital stays, chemo, labs, etc.,-as I worked on it while sitting on the front steps of <i>42nd Street Elementary School</i> (the school I was subbing at then) with my colored pencils and crayons.</div>
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<b><u>Breast Cancer Awareness Day Collage</u></b></div>
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In October 2016, at <i>Baldwin Hills Elementary School, </i>they decided to celebrate<i> Breast Cancer Awareness Day</i> instead of Halloween, so they asked everyone to show solidarity and wear pink. I wanted to also celebrate a new chapter in my recovery, so instead of wearing something I already owned I went to <i>Target</i> and bought a lovely orange and pink print blouse and denim <i>Mossimo</i> jeans from the Sale rack. Topping it off with my pink Chanel-esque jacket then accessorizing the blouse with my pink Breast Cancer ribbon scarf I approached the day with as much brightness as one of my coloring pages and with renewed hope for my future.</div>
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<li><b><i>Creative Haven's Flower Fashion Fantasies (<a href="http://www.doverpublications.com/">www.doverpublications.com</a>)</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Vive Le Color JAPAN (<a href="http://www.lacma.org/">www.lacma.org</a>)</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>ESCAPES: </i>(Various Titles include: <i>Joyful Gardens, Fashion Art, Collage, Mosaics) (<a href="http://www.doverpublications.com/">www.doverpublications.com</a>) </i>and (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/">www.amazon.com</a>)</b></li>
<li><b><i>Keep Calm and Color: Tranquil Trees (<a href="http://www.doverpublications.com/">www.doverpublications.com</a>)</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Color Therapy: An Anti-Stress Coloring Book</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Cancer Treatment Coloring Book: Color Your Way to Health (created by cancer survivor Julie Carmen. Ideal for those going through chemo and other treatments and therapies.</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Coloring Through Cancer: An Adult Coloring Book with 30 Positive Affirmations to Encourage Cancer Survivors, by Sarah Ranae Clark</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>I AM A CANCER Warrior: An Adult Coloring Book for Encouragement, Strength and Positive Vibes, 20 Powerful Mantras To Color (Courageous Coloring)</i></b></li>
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I found most of my "coloring tools" at <i>Target </i>and through <i>www.amazon.com</i>, but you can also find them at grocery and drug stores if coloring books are available.</div>
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<br />Victoria Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11265543748433727557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002427966219511833.post-15327852614399736902016-10-11T19:07:00.000-07:002016-10-11T19:07:01.473-07:00Cancer & Careers West Coast ConferenceThe Cancer & Careers West Coast Conference on Work & Cancer is this Saturday in LA! This FREE daylong event will explore the complexities of balancing treatment/recovery with employment and is open to patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals and anyone else touched by cancer.<br />
There are still spots open, so register today! <a href="http://www.cancerandcareers.org/en/community/events/westcoast-conference" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cancerandcareers.org/…/even…/westcoast-conference</a><br />
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />Cancer Support Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02766622512109319988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002427966219511833.post-30011164056655416232016-07-27T16:56:00.002-07:002016-07-27T16:56:53.122-07:00Doctors Should Listen to Patient InstinctsCheck out <a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/07/15/doctors-should-listen-to-patient-instincts/?module=BlogPost-Title&version=Blog%20Main&contentCollection=Live&action=Click&pgtype=Blogs&region=Body" target="_blank">this post</a> from The New York Times Well Blog by Tara Parker-Pope. Parker-Pope shares the results of a recent study that indicates that the way that patients describe how they feel to their doctors is possibly a better predictor of their health than objective tests. Read more <a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/07/15/doctors-should-listen-to-patient-instincts/?module=BlogPost-Title&version=Blog%20Main&contentCollection=Live&action=Click&pgtype=Blogs&region=Body" target="_blank">here</a>.Cancer Support Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02766622512109319988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002427966219511833.post-75366482566398554482016-04-22T10:14:00.000-07:002016-04-22T15:02:23.608-07:00Cancer Survivors: Together We Are Less AloneTo read the article by Barbara Tako, the author of "Cancer Survivorship Coping Tools", <a href="http://www.curetoday.com/community/barbara-tako/2016/04/cancer-survivors-together-we-are-less-alone" target="_blank">click here</a>.<br />
Barbara is a survivor of breast cancer and melanoma.<br />
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Share your story or leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you!Cancer Support Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02766622512109319988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002427966219511833.post-89258523156514981312016-04-01T15:49:00.001-07:002016-04-06T23:52:40.603-07:00HOPE AND CANCER: FEATHERS AND ALLBy Julia Forth<br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">“It’s important to say
what hope is not: it is not the belief that everything was, is, or will be
fine. The evidence is all around us of tremendous suffering and tremendous
destruction. The hope I’m interested in is about broad perspectives with
specific possibilities, ones that invite or demand that we act. It’s also not a
sunny everything-is-getting-better narrative, though it may be a counter to the
everything-is-getting-worse narrative. You could call it an account of
complexities and uncertainties, with openings.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Rebecca Solnit<br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild
Possibilities</i></span><br />
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BmKKepkFw3g/Vv76AAHALCI/AAAAAAAAFhk/D9C6EzUgppYKlEJiPHC7vWBFpYam64Uqg/s1600/032012_ccrc.011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BmKKepkFw3g/Vv76AAHALCI/AAAAAAAAFhk/D9C6EzUgppYKlEJiPHC7vWBFpYam64Uqg/s320/032012_ccrc.011.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Writer, historian and activist, Rebecca Solnit’s book <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild
Possibilities, </i>originally published in 2004, has been reissued this
year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although a book exploring
political activism, Ms. Solnit’s articulation of what hope is and is not has a
correlation to the idea of hope as experienced by people with cancer and their
caregivers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hope is something that the
Cancer Support Community (CSC) advocated for cancer patients and their families
back in 1982 when it began as The Wellness Community and when cancer was mostly
dread and death.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dr. Harold Benjamin and
his wife Harriet, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in the 1970s, founded CSC
with its free psychosocial services of group support, classes, social
activities and education.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Benjamins
knew firsthand the despair that cancer can bring and claimed a
space for hope within the arena of life-threatening illness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The seventies and early eighties were not often
times of positive outcomes for cancer patients, or for open discussion of the
anxieties that cancer brings to everyone affected by it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Rebecca Solnit, also the author of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Men Explain Things to Me</i>, brings her journalistic eye, deep
intellect and activist nature to this topic when she suggests a link between
hope and action.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Emily Dickenson wrote,
“Hope” is the thing with feathers – <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>that
perches in the soul”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A true subtlety of life, often lost in the
blunt upset of cancer, is that hope stays on the ground with us <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">and</i> lifts us, everything together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hope is often thought of as something that
safeguards us from gritty reality but, in Rebecca Solnit’s words, it is about
“broad perspectives with specific possibilities, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">ones that invite or demand that we act </i>(emphasis added).”<u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></u><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">In 2016, treatments have improved, people are living longer
and better, and the word “cancer” need not be whispered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, no one would deny that cancer does, at
the very least, bring anxieties and sometimes a loss of hope.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dr. Benjamin’s Patient Active Concept,
revolutionary in 1982 and still relevant today, specifically encourages cancer
patients and their families to partner with their physicians, to not be passive
victims during the course of their disease but to take back control—in short,
to be active in their own lives, to be active in hope and to welcome the
possibility of change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Ms. Solnit talks about hope as containing “openings.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hope, as providing an opening for action, is
exactly what CSC encourages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Research now
shows that CSC’s services of support and outlook of hope can enhance
survivorship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As cancer patients and families
look for places to connect with others and for places inside themselves where
the “thing with feathers” perches, CSC remains a place of hope. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>CSC was created as a vessel for possibilities;
it does not promise that everything will be fine but rather that life, at the
very least, will perhaps be more vibrant in choosing to live as a hope-fueled,
active participant, no matter the outcome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><o:p><em>Julia Forth is the Executive Director of Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center (CSC) founded in 1982 as The Wellness Community in Los Angeles and part of an international network of affiliates that offer the highest quality social and emotional support for people with cancer and their families. </em><em>To find a CSC in your area, please visit </em><em><a href="http://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/">www.cancersupportcommunity.org</a></em></o:p></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><o:p><em> or to learn more about CSC Benjamin Center in Los Angeles, visit </em><em><a href="http://www.cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org/">www.cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org</a></em></o:p></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><o:p><em> or call 310-314-2555.</em></o:p></span>Cancer Support Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02766622512109319988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002427966219511833.post-16347356232827885442016-03-14T09:32:00.000-07:002016-03-14T10:19:55.513-07:00New Research from Cancer Support Community<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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When you look at the natural world around you, the first thing you might focus on are the popular choices-a lush pink rose with iridescent drops of dew decorating its petals or a picturesque sunset that turns the sky a painterly shade of red, grey and white. If you've never really looked at the striations of a weathered tree branch or the rough texture of a sun bleached rock you're missing out on the part of nature that reveals its beauty in an alternative way. In French this type of unusual loveliness is called "Jolie laide" or "pretty ugly".<br />
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There have been many famous people who've utilized these traits to their advantage, whether it was playing up a distinctive nose like Barbra Streisand, dark skin and a severe haircut like Grace Jones or a rough, but sensuous face, that's simultaneously soft and hard, like Tom Hardy. Fortunately as our society becomes more inclusive and diverse this definition of attractiveness will replace our traditional standard that used to lean towards perfection and conformity and eschew the different and unique.<br />
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One day after returning to the bus stop in front of 74th Street Elementary School, a school I subbed at as a "Special Education Trainee Assistant" from January to March I noticed a tree next to the bus bench with a series of large mushrooms growing out of it. Ordinarily I wouldn't notice something like that, but ever since I was diagnosed with Stage II A Breast Cancer in 2010 and had to view my altered body in the mirror daily, I've become more attuned to things I might have ignored because they looked slightly grotesque and unsightly. Now they fascinate me and I study them enough to see their allure. <br />
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As I examined the balletic way the exterior of the dark brown and white mushrooms clung to the rustic, splintery trunk of the tree I couldn't help being inspired by the palette of gray and brown. I took a series of photos of this natural art piece, over a period of time, and shared them with the class I was working with at the school. Despite having to leave early, because I was still recovering from kidney stone surgery, I left a xeroxed copy of one of my photos of the tree for the teacher and wore an outfit inspired by the tree. <br />
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Transferring the gray and brown color scheme to clothing, I coordinated a gray wool pea coat over a gray tie-front DKNY cardigan, light gray Sharagano button-down blouse and vintage Levi's flares. I then accessorized my outfit with a beige lace and floral turban and beige Guess sneakers. While coordinating this outfit I became a designer, and utilized something that influenced me (the mushrooms attached to the tree), a color scheme that complimented my skin tone (gray and beige), and I found a way to reinterpret and update a pair of 1970's flares by pairing them with a contemporary coat, cardigan, blouse and sneakers. <br />
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After I recovered and returned to the class, the teacher told me the class took a mini walking field trip to examine the tree and she taught a lesson about "the cycle of life" which included "producers" (green plants), "metamorphosis" and "photosynthesis", "consumers" and "decomposers". She also told the students to read Fungi by Mary Kay Carson, The Web of Life by Melvin Berger and The Producers by Melissa Stewart.<br />
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Throughout this whole journey the main lesson that stayed with me was how reliable and comforting nature is for rejuvenating the creative spirit and soul in times of despair.Victoria Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11265543748433727557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002427966219511833.post-11490685715343161522016-03-01T15:16:00.002-08:002016-03-01T15:16:45.746-08:00Turning Your Pet Into a Therapy Dog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Do you want to learn more about pet therapy? Come join us, <b>March 18th at noon</b>, for an educational workshop on <b>How a Pet Can Provide Comfort and Support</b> with Mitch Golant, PHD, FAPOS, and meet his Pet Partners certified therapy dog, Luna!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dr. Golant will share how pets can provide enhanced support in working with patients and families.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> We hope to see you there! For more information please visit our educational workshops page <a href="http://cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org/calendar/educational-workshops.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></div>
<br />Cancer Support Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02766622512109319988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002427966219511833.post-85326422126635374102016-02-11T16:45:00.000-08:002016-02-11T16:45:35.315-08:00Why Cancer Is 'Gone' Discourse Doesn't Help Cancer Patients<span class="date">December 7, 2015</span><span class="time">4:50 PM ET</span> <!-- END CLASS="STORY-META-ONE" --> <br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MxYsLmqzsBI/Vq-htrHjmpI/AAAAAAAAFWc/8qwyZosJLAU/s1600/moonshot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MxYsLmqzsBI/Vq-htrHjmpI/AAAAAAAAFWc/8qwyZosJLAU/s320/moonshot.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
Kim Thiboldeaux, CEO of the Cancer Support Community, recently published a <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kim-thiboldeaux/cancer-moonshot-is-now-fi_b_8993694.html">post</a> urging us to commit to making 2016 the year that we finally combat cancer. With the advancement in cancer research and treatment, the passing of new legislatures, and the support from public figures like President Obama and Vice President Biden, there is no better time than now to aim for the moon. <br />
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In her post, Ms. Thiboldeaux wrote, “In 1971, President Nixon declared a War on Cancer and signed the National Cancer Act of 1971 . So why, 45 years later, is curing cancer the nation's new moonshot? We are seeing more targeted therapies, less toxic therapies, and a wider range of second and third line treatment options when other approaches fail. But back to the question, why now? For starters, as both the President and the Vice President have stated - this is personal. Last year, the Vice President lost his son Beau, age 46, to cancer, and in 1995 President Obama lost his mother to ovarian cancer. And as Vice President Biden wrote: "It's personal for me. But it's also personal for nearly every American, and millions of people around the world. We all know someone who has had cancer, or is fighting to beat it. They're our family, friends, and co-workers." At times, these kinds of personal experiences - and perhaps the great tragedy of losing a child - become the drivers and motivators to muster the will to accomplish great things."<br />
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Read the full article at <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kim-thiboldeaux/cancer-moonshot-is-now-fi_b_8993694.html">Huffington Post</a>.</div>
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<i>"Today's women dress so badly because they all follow fashion," said Biba. "Excessive interest in clothes makes women dress less well and all look the same."</i></div>
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Before I was diagnosed with Stage II A Breast Cancer in 2010, I didn't see myself apart from any other struggling fashion/feature writer, trying to support myself as a Special Education Instructional Assistant for a Southern California school district, until I had to adjust to my new work wardrobe. On the first day, at the elementary school I would be assigned to for five months, I wore a nice short-sleeved black top with cuffed wide-legged pants by Ann Taylor. To me, my outfit looked upscale and casual, but also stylish and unique enough to express my individuality. Surprisingly the teacher I'd be working with told me, "You look very nice, but after today, I'd dress down for this job, because it can get very messy and you don't want to ruin your clothes."</div>
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When I looked at my new co-workers, and saw them clad in jeans, khakis, and other cotton pants, t-shirts, pullover tops and sweatshirts, I felt uninspired and confused about how to adjust to this work setting.</div>
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To survive this transformation I created my own version of casual wear with vintage jeans and other pants bought and thrift and off-price stores, kitschy t's, classic button-down shirts, vintage cardigan sweaters, fitted hoodies, shrugs, slogan pins, black rubber bracelets, sneakers and men's lace-up shoes. A little bit street and a lot retro it allowed me to be myself without getting lost in a style that's become too sloppy for sartorial effectiveness.</div>
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Recently, when I read Betty Harleich's book <i>Secrets Of A Fashion Therapist</i> I ran across this unforgettable quote, "Do remember that even casual clothes can (and should) look neat." While I don't necessarily agree with her advice "to not wear leggings to work", I think you can wear them in a professional setting if you wear them with a lovely bohemian blouse, structured top or over-sized sweater that comes down to your mid-thigh area. You can also wear them with a colorful poncho, soft cardigan sweater or tailored blazer. Audrey Hepburn really gave leggings and skinny pants panache with simple boat neck tops, crisp button-down shirts and ballet flats. If you wanted to update her style for 2015 you could pair black leggings with a striped long-sleeved pullover, men's cardigan layered over a button-down, or a vintage sports coat and a plain white pullover. This is also an easy look to pull together if you have to see your doctor, go in for surgery or visit the chemo suite during your cancer journey because the leggings are easy to put on and remove, the pullover and button-down disguise unsightly scars, bandages and drains, and the cardigan sweater and blazer provide extra warmth in chilly hospital rooms.</div>
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As a Special Education Instructional Assistant, despite being in a more laid-back work environment, I never wore leggings for that job, but on the days when I was "on assignment" as a fashion/feature writer I've often worn them for comfort and ease. The day I went into <i>Vintage On Venice</i> to arrange an interview with the owner for a store profile I wrote for www.hubpages.com I wore leopard print leggings with a white button-down shirt and a vintage black and white pinstriped double-breasted jacket by Norma Kamali.</div>
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Wonderfully flexible and sturdy, I discovered this same versatility later when I layered a solid black pair of leggings underneath a long orange and white striped skirt, that I coordinated with an orange, black and white striped t-shirt and orange, black and white cardigan sweater. This outfit worked beautifully for the position I currently have as a Special Education Trainee Substitute, for another major Southern California school district, because while my daily schedule is as rigorous as it was at my previous job, I'm not required to "dress down". Since this is the first job I've had, after being diagnosed, this change from "overly casual" is refreshing. During my pre-cancer days wearing relaxed garments and looking like you'd just just rolled out of bed was a trend that wasn't the norm yet, but since then it's become an unsightly phenomenon I can't wear without feeling slovenly. Once I developed this mindset I realized I was doing myself a disservice by leaving the house looking like I didn't care anymore. I didn't see how I would continue to heal physically and emotionally if I didn't dress with care and respect. </div>
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The way cancer changed my mind about being a conformist without an apparel and life plan was to give me a goal to work towards everyday, even if it was something as basic as getting dressed. Driven by a desire to thrive and survive, five years after I was diagnosed, I consistently challenge myself to become a better person I hope in the future. </div>
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I don't spend a lot of money on my clothes, and even though I'm inspired by high-fashion magazines, books, classic films, T.V. shows like <i>Downton Abbey</i> and <i>Empire</i> and chic people I see on the street, I still coordinate my own outfits to reflect my mood. Below is an example of what I might wear during the work week. I hope it inspires you to experiment and find your own style.</div>
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Gray DKNY tie-front cardigan shrug over white ruffled front button-down shirt and gray pinstriped cropped pants, accessorized with multicolored Mondrian design ankle socks, black Born shoes and a black and gold charm necklace.</div>
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Burgundy plaid button-down over denim skirt, accessorized with a red, white and brown silk scarf, red and white ankle socks and beige Guess sneakers.</div>
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Navy-blue Thakoon for Target short-sleeved top with beige Marc Jacobs pants, accessorized with beige cat ankle socks, beige ankle boots, a silver necklace and bracelet set, a blue and silver bracelet.</div>
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Brown Dries Van Noten button-down shirt with leopard pants, accessorized with black Converse, a brown Coach belt and gold jewelry.</div>
Victoria Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11265543748433727557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002427966219511833.post-45005468101374039312015-09-30T14:10:00.000-07:002015-09-30T14:10:54.656-07:00Coconut Cashew BarsCheck out <a href="http://www.bastyr.edu/recipes/coconut-cashew-bars">this recipe</a> for Coconut Cashew Bars from Bastyr University.<br />
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"Full of fiber and free of dairy, gluten and sugar, these are my favorite treats before or after workouts. They are also excellent with a glass of chilled almond milk.<br />
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"This is a quick recipe with a food processor. The recipe works just as well in a high-speed blender. I have made this recipe with various types of dates and prefer the Medjool variety. Medjool dates are larger and seem to be a little sweeter, more flavorful and softer than other varieties." — Maribeth Evezich, MSN ('06), RD, CDN, Bastyr alumnus and blogger at <a href="http://Wholefoodsexplorer.com ">Wholefoodsexplorer.com </a><br />
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1 1⁄3 cup dates, pitted (15 Medjool or about 20 of smaller varieties)<br />
1 cup cashews, raw or roasted<br />
1 cup raw, shredded, unsweetened coconut<br />
2 tbsp coconut oil, gently warmed<br />
1⁄2 tsp almond extract (or 1 teaspon vanilla extract)<br />
1⁄8 tsp salt<br />
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Cover chopped dates with warm water, soak for an hour, then drain.<br />
Combine the dates and all remaining ingredients (except the water and 1/4 cup of the coconut) in a food processor or high-speed blender.<br />
Process until a dough forms, adding 1-2 tablespoons water if needed.<br />
Transfer the dough to the parchment-lined pan or cutting board.<br />
Press the dough into a square or rectangle about a half-inch thick. Smooth the top to make as even as possible.<br />
Cover the top with the remaining shredded coconut, lightly pressing it into the surface layer of the top and sides.<br />
Let chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, until firm.<br />
Cut the dough into squares or rectangles and store bars refrigerated.<br />
Cancer Support Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02766622512109319988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002427966219511833.post-30732781507418985692015-09-30T13:59:00.000-07:002015-09-30T13:59:48.389-07:00Does Exercise Change Your Brain?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K7JFvGpdFDU/VgxNJ2vaV_I/AAAAAAAAFGw/vZjeWzDsYWw/s1600/beach%2Bexercise%2Bj0438425.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K7JFvGpdFDU/VgxNJ2vaV_I/AAAAAAAAFGw/vZjeWzDsYWw/s200/beach%2Bexercise%2Bj0438425.jpg" /></a></div><br />
When Olga Kotelko, a famous track-and-field athlete, was 93 she participated in a study to allow researchers to study her brain and the effects of exercise on the brain. Read this fascinating <a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/09/02/physed-4/?module=BlogPost-Title&version=Blog%20Main&contentCollection=Phys%20Ed&action=Click&pgtype=Blogs®ion=Body">post</a> from by Gretchen Reynolds from the New York Times Well Blog about the results of the study, which found that Olga's brain had more white matter, fewer abnormalities, and a larger hippocampus than others of her age.Cancer Support Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02766622512109319988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002427966219511833.post-23165432177021587722015-09-30T13:51:00.003-07:002015-09-30T13:51:34.521-07:00Mediterranean Diet Linked to Reduced Breast Cancer Risk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-17VARuj5kDg/VgxLIpNSDnI/AAAAAAAAFGk/fDeCdYzCW8A/s1600/Asparagus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-17VARuj5kDg/VgxLIpNSDnI/AAAAAAAAFGk/fDeCdYzCW8A/s200/Asparagus.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Check out <a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/09/16/mediterranean-diet-linked-to-reduced-breast-cancer-risk/?module=BlogPost-Title&version=Blog%20Main&contentCollection=Food&action=Click&pgtype=Blogs®ion=Body">this recent post</a> on the New York Times Well Blog by Nicholas Bakalar which details a recent study from JAMA Internal Medicine on how following a Mediterranean diet is linked to reduced breast cancer risk.Cancer Support Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02766622512109319988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002427966219511833.post-79437122954306709072015-09-30T12:48:00.000-07:002015-09-30T12:48:09.579-07:00Living With Cancer: Teal Ribbons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yD8CikzV1j8/Vgw8Lk9n_AI/AAAAAAAAFGU/te-1JotL5Ik/s1600/woman%2Bred%2Bhair%2Bj0442240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yD8CikzV1j8/Vgw8Lk9n_AI/AAAAAAAAFGU/te-1JotL5Ik/s200/woman%2Bred%2Bhair%2Bj0442240.jpg" /></a></div><br />
In this New York Times Well Blog post, Susan Gubar writes about Antoinette Gallelli and her memoir, “Ovarian Cancer, My Walk With It,” and recent treatments and approaches to ovarian cancer. <a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/09/17/living-with-cancer-teal-ribbons/?module=BlogPost-Title&version=Blog%20Main&contentCollection=Living%20With%20Cancer&action=Click&pgtype=Blogs®ion=Bodyhttp://">Click here</a> to read this article and please share your thoughts. Cancer Support Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02766622512109319988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002427966219511833.post-42383325621184688132015-08-31T11:56:00.000-07:002015-08-31T11:56:10.001-07:00Doctors Fail to Address Patients’ Spiritual Needs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_YVGdcXb0wE/VeSjH-N_XvI/AAAAAAAAE3c/Hkv7thYihRk/s1600/flower-lilly%2Bpad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_YVGdcXb0wE/VeSjH-N_XvI/AAAAAAAAE3c/Hkv7thYihRk/s200/flower-lilly%2Bpad.jpg" /></a></div>Did your physician discuss any questions or concerns that you had regarding spiritual questions that you had? Read this article,"<a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/08/13/doctors-fail-to-address-patients-spiritual-needs/?module=BlogPost-Title&version=Blog Main&contentCollection=Exercise&action=Click&pgtype=Blogs®ion=Bodyhttp://">Doctors Fail to Address Patients’ Spiritual Needs</a>" by Robert Klitzman, M.D. from The New York Times Well Blog and let us know your thoughts! Cancer Support Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02766622512109319988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002427966219511833.post-54248481197343377342015-08-31T09:15:00.002-07:002015-08-31T09:15:24.273-07:00Music Can Help Recovery From Surgery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/m/detail-violin-against-yellow-background-old-51064458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/m/detail-violin-against-yellow-background-old-51064458.jpg" /></a></div>Did you know that patients who underwent surgery who listened to music had less anxiety and needed less pain medication while recovering than patients who did not listen to music? In a recent study, researchers found that patients listening to music during surgery resulted in a 20 percent decrease in postoperative pain, a 10 percent decrease in anxiety, and a substantial decrease in the use of pain medication.<br />
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Read this brief article,"<a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/08/17/music-can-help-recovery-from-surgery/?module=BlogPost-Title&version=Blog Main&contentCollection=Body&action=Click&pgtype=Blogs®ion=Body">Music Can Help Recovery From Surgery</a>" by Nicholas Bakalar from The New York Times Well Blog and let us know your thoughts!Cancer Support Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02766622512109319988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002427966219511833.post-56179312893523669742015-08-31T08:55:00.001-07:002015-08-31T08:55:46.918-07:00Daily Coffee May Boost Colon Cancer Survival<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/m/coffee-cup-beans-23177113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/m/coffee-cup-beans-23177113.jpg" /></a></div><br />
</a>Check out this article in the NYTimes Well Blog, "<a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/08/17/coffee-drinking-tied-to-reduced-risk-of-colon-cancer-recurrence-but-dont-pour-a-cup-just-yet/?module=BlogPost-Title&version=Blog Main&contentCollection=Cancer&action=Click&pgtype=Blogs®ion=Bodyhttp://">Daily Coffee May Boost Colon Cancer Survival</a>," by author Roni Caryn Rabin. In this article, the author discusses recent research for colon cancer patients on drinking coffee. <br />
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Read the article and let us know what you think in the comments below. Any thoughts or shares are appreciated! Cancer Support Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02766622512109319988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002427966219511833.post-51570642084138538782015-08-31T08:24:00.000-07:002015-08-31T08:24:21.604-07:00Beet and Kale SaladGet your daily dose of bright-colored vegatables with this delicious and filling salad that works as easily as a side dish as a main course.<br />
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4 large beets<br />
1⁄4 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted<br />
1 bunch kale<br />
3 each scallions<br />
1 medium carrot<br />
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil<br />
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar<br />
3⁄4 tsp Dijon mustard<br />
1⁄4 tsp freshly ground pepper<br />
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil<br />
1 tsp finely diced garlic<br />
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Wash beets and bring to a boil in a large pot. After boiling bring to a simmer, continue to simmer for one hour, until tender. Let cool, then peel beets and cut into 3/4-inch pieces.<br />
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Place all dressing ingredients (starting with olive oil on down) in a bowl and mix well with a wire whisk. In a separate bowl place chopped beets, chopped kale, diced green onions, sliced carrots and pumpkin seeds. Add dressing and toss gently. Serve chilled.<br />
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Cancer Support Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02766622512109319988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002427966219511833.post-39416753457049330142015-08-13T15:45:00.001-07:002015-08-13T15:45:15.965-07:00Two Weeks Until Dirty Bingo! ... Don't Miss Out!<table style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 160%; width: 670px;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody>
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</table>Cancer Support Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02766622512109319988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002427966219511833.post-83032088998330949692015-08-07T15:49:00.003-07:002015-08-07T15:49:57.861-07:00CSC needs your help<table style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 160%; width: 630px;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Dear Friend:</strong> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana; font-size: 12pt;"><img style="float: right;" src="http://cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org/images/photos/fund/MYA/2015/sherriff-family3.png" alt="Sheriff Family" width="279" height="228" align="right" />Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center (CSC) needs your help. More importantly, our members--the people with cancer and their loved ones need your contribution.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana; font-size: 12pt;">A few weeks ago, one of our members, John Sheriff, stopped by CSC. John has had a recurrence of his brain cancer and he wanted to know when the next brain tumor support group would be held. As a father of two children (a 2-year-old and a 4-month-old) his family is foremost in his concerns. John said something that touched our hearts: <em>"I'm not worried this time, because I know that CSC is here for me and my family."</em> What an extraordinary statement! But that's what CSC is all about. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our members continually remind us that today more than ever, our services are essential. Practically everyone is impacted by cancer--1 of 2 men, 1 of 3 women, 3 of 4 families. It often comes without warning and few receive the support to navigate their treatment, manage the fear and anxiety that comes with a diagnosis, or even to simply get a good night's sleep with the reassurance that that they are not alone. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CSC offers something entirely unique. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Since 1982, we've provided support, counseling, classes and education to anyone impacted by cancer... completely FREE of charge. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We want to continue to provide the essential help our members need at no cost because we believe our services are making a real difference. In Los Angeles County alone, there were 38,000 new cancer diagnoses in 2014-- in addition to the many survivors living with cancer. Consider also that thousands of loved ones care for these survivors. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>CSC is</strong> <strong>here at all times for patients, survivors, loved ones... anyone in need. </strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">John made another comment that took my breath away: "<em>If there's anything I or my wife can do to help CSC, let us know.</em>" He and his wife have helped CSC with fundraising previously, but for them to think of us at this time reminded me that that the Sheriffs are an extraordinary family, living their lives with joy and courage. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Every day, families impacted by cancer come to CSC for help. That's why I am asking you today to please make a tax-deductible donation in any amount to Cancer Support Community. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Please give generously. Your gift will help CSC, John and his family, and all those who come to us who are facing cancer--sometimes for the second or third time--live their lives with hope, joy and courage. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thanks and warm regards, </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><img src="http://cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org/images/photos/fund/MYA/2015/jf-signature.jpg" alt="Julia Forth - Executive Director" width="155" height="53" /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">P.S. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Won't you consider a monthly donation to help sustain CSC? Any amount is greatly appreciated! Even $10 per month would provide one healthy lifestyle class for one member and $60 per month provides comprehensive support services for one member.</span></span></p><p> </p><hr /><p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY</strong></span><br /> <br /> </span></p><table style="width: 690px; height: 597px;" border="0"><tbody>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana; font-size: 12pt;">Make a contribution in celebration of a friend or family member! Tribute gifts can be sent in honor of any special occasion: to wish someone a speedy recovery, to celebrate survivorship or to celebrate a birthday. Memorial gifts provide a meaningful way to remember and celebrate the life of a friend or loved one who has passed away and express sympathy to their family.</span></p><p> </p></td>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana; font-size: 12pt;">Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center's 2015 Gilda Award recipient, Tig Notaro, is the subject of her own Netflix original documentary, <em>TIG</em>, now available for streaming. This is a deeply personal and touching film which bravely chronicles this Grammy nominated comedian's life and cancer journey. Netflix describes the film as "an unflinching look at a woman determined to find humor, life and love in the places we fear the most." We hope you will watch and enjoy this inspiring film with special appearances by her close friends, Sarah Silverman, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana;"><a href="https://youtu.be/eO7kJ0j4Qzw" target="_blank">Watch<em> TIG</em> trailer</a> </span></span><span style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana;"><br /><br /></span></strong><span style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana;"><strong> More information on Tig Notaro</strong><strong>:</strong></span><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana;"><a href="http://tignation.com" target="_blank"><br /> Tignation.com</a></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana;"><br /> <strong><span style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=tig+notaro&aq=f" target="_blank"> Videos of TIG <br /></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tignotarocomedy" target="_blank">Tig's Facebook page</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana; font-size: 12pt;">Twitter: @blastoffpodcast<br /><br />Coming to HBO on August 22, 2015: <br /></span></span></strong></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana;"><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana;"><a href="http://www.hbo.com/comedy/tig-notaro-boyish-girl-interrupted" target="_blank">"Tig Notaro: Boyish Girl Interrupted"</a></span></strong></span></span></span></strong></span></p></td>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana; font-size: 12pt;">Contributors have a variety of giving opportunities. Please consider making a recurring monthly contribution to keep our Community strong! A gift of $60 per month will give one full year of support to one person! <strong>Any and all gifts are graciously accepted.</strong></span></p><p> </p><p> </p></td>
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</table>Cancer Support Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02766622512109319988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002427966219511833.post-55260032890866542122015-07-09T16:08:00.001-07:002015-07-09T16:08:29.422-07:00CSC's Dirty Bingo party & fundraiser - August 27th!<table style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 160%; width: 670px;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody>
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<li><span style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana; font-size: 12pt;">Please contact Alejandra Paladino at 310-314-2565 or <a href="mailto:apaladino@cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org">apaladino@cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org<br /><br /></a></span></li>
</ul><p><span style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana; font-size: 12pt;">For more information on ticket purchases, sponsorship opportunities,volunteering, please contact Alejandra Paladino at 310-314-2565 or <a href="mailto:apaladino@cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org">apaladino@cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org<br /></a></span></p><p> </p><hr /><p><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana; font-size: 12pt;">Thank you to Scripps Networks for their generous sponsorship!</span></strong></p><p> <strong><img src="http://cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org/images/photos/fund/bingo/bingo/cscbingosponsors.jpg" alt="cscbingosponsors" width="300" height="115" /></strong></p></td>
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</table>Cancer Support Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02766622512109319988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002427966219511833.post-28812432672429726752015-07-02T13:44:00.002-07:002015-07-02T13:59:49.323-07:00Happy Fourth of July from CSC!<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 160%; width: 650px;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Dear Friends of CSC,</b></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center's annual newsletter has arrived! You can pick up a copy at CSC to read inspirational member and contributor stories and other CSC news! <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org/events-news/newsletters.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Read it online here.</span></a> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">We invite you to make a contribution in celebration of July 4th! Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center's program and services offers its members a place to regain a sense of personal control and independence. We invite you to celebrate and honor our courageous members this Independence Day with a tax-deductible contribution! Any amount helps support CSC's free programs for those affected by cancer.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: 12pt;"><b>From all of us at CSC, Happy Fourth of July and thank you for your continued support!</b></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">In health and gratitude,</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><i><b>CSC Staff</b></i></span><br />
<hr /><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><b><span style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana;">Ways to Give:</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana; font-size: 12pt;">Tribute gifts can be made in honor of a special occasion, to wish someone a speedy recovery, to celebrate survivorship or to say thank you for a kind deed. Memorial gifts provide a meaningful way to remember a loved one or friend who has passed away and express sympathy to their family. </span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana; font-size: 12pt;">CSC will send a letter to the individual of your choice announcing the tribute or memorial gift. <i>Donation amounts are not included in the letter, however, you have the opportunity to send a personalized message.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=980924" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Click here to make a tribute or memorial gift online.</span></a> </span></td> </tr>
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</ul><div style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">*Dirty Bingo: August 27, 2015 <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://bit.ly/csc_DirtyBingo15" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">(Buy tickets)</span></a></span><br />
*Spirit of Community Luncheon: October 29, 2015</span></div><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b><span style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana;"><a href="https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=980924" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Donate Online</span></a></span></b></span></li>
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</ul><div style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana; font-size: 12pt;">Complete our simple giving <a href="http://cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org/images/documents/CSC_DonationForm.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">form</span></a> and mail it with your payment to:</span></div><div style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Cancer Support Community<br />
1990 South Bundy Drive, Suite 100<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90025</span></div><ul><li><span style="color: blue; font-size: 12pt;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Shop & Give</span></b></span></li>
</ul><div style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana; font-size: 12pt;">When shopping with AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of your purchase price to Cancer Support Community Santa Monica (Benjamin Center)! Bookmark this link and support CSC every time you shop! -<br />
<a href="http://smile.amazon.com/ch/33-0287070" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"> http://smile.amazon.com/ch/33-0287070</span></a></span></div><center><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://smile.amazon.com/ch/33-0287070" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="cscbc-amazonsmile-logo-02" src="http://cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org/images/photos/fund/YearEndAppeal/2014/cscbc-amazonsmile-logo-02.jpg" height="139" width="312" /></span></a></span></center><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><i>Please visit the Cancer Support Community Benjamin Center's "GIVE" page to see other ways to support our organization!</i></span><br />
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</xml><![endif]-->Cancer Support Communityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02766622512109319988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002427966219511833.post-37304650357497010112015-06-29T09:48:00.003-07:002015-06-29T09:48:57.924-07:00CSC's Dirty Bingo on August 27th - Join us!<table style="font-family: helvetica,arial,verdana; width: 650px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 160%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CSC is hosting its annual Dirty Bingo, an evening of brazen bingo hosted by Legendary Bingo's Roxy Wood & <span style="color: #ee008c;"><a href="http://bingoboyinc.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ee008c;">Bingo Boy</span></a></span> on Thursday, August 27th. <span style="font-size: 12pt;">VIP wine and beer tasting with a dinner buffet </span>will begin at 5:30PM at <span style="color: #ee008c;"><a href="http://www.busbysla.com/busbysEast/location.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ee008c;">Busby's East</span></a></span>. Save the date and come join the fun for a good cause!<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="color: #ee008c;">EVENT DETAILS:</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Date: Thursday, August 27, 2015</span><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Time: 5:30PM VIP Entrance (Wine/Beer Tasting & Dinner Buffet) </span><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 6:30PM General Entrance </span><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Location: Busby's East, 5364 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #ee008c;"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Busby's+East/@34.061982,-118.34589,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x80c2b8e01b9ae339:0x3bc6bbd53b24b0c9" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ee008c;">MAP</span></a></span></span></span><br /><br style="font-size: 12pt;" /><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <a href="http://bit.ly/csc_DirtyBingo15" target="_blank"><img src="http://cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org/images/photos/fund/bingo/2015/button_db_buytix.png" alt="Buy tickets!" width="153" height="40" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br />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. <strong>CSC offers invaluable emotional and psychological support... and our services are always 100% free.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">For more information on ticket purchases or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Alejandra Paladino at 310-314-2565 or <a href="mailto:apaladino@cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org">apaladino@cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org</a></span></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thank you for your continued support!</span></em></p><div style="text-align: center; line-height: 160%;" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%" /></div><p style="line-height: 160%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif';">Stay In The Know:</span></strong></span></p><p style="line-height: 160%;"> <span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 160%; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif';"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CancerSupportLA" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; text-decoration: none;"><img src="http://cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org/images/photos/fund/NCSD/facebook.png" alt="Like CSC on Facebook" width="175" height="52" border="0" /></span></a></span></p><p style="line-height: 160%;"> <span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 160%; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif';"><a href="https://twitter.com/CancerSupportLA" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; text-decoration: none;"><img src="http://cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org/images/photos/fund/NCSD/twitter2.png" alt="Follow CSC on Twitter" width="175" height="56" border="0" /></span></a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif';"><a href="https://instagram.com/cancersupportla/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; text-decoration: none;"><img src="http://cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org/images/photos/fund/NCSD/instagram.png" alt="Follow CSC on Instagram" width="175" height="58" border="0" /></span></a></span><br /></span></p></td>
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