Personalized support services for anyone in whose life is touched by cancer Fall/Winter 2016

Social support positively impacts cancer patient outcomes The first research about the relationship between social workshop or support group and tell us how important it networks and health was conducted more than 100 is to them to have these opportunities to connect. years ago, but the medical community is continuing to Understanding from those who know discover benefits between having caring people in your Karen, for example, gets tremendous support from her life and physical health and healing. husband and two grown children, but considers Cancer Social support can come in a variety of forms. It can be CAREpoint her “safety net” on especially rough days formal, such as from a faith group, or informal, such as when she needs to drop by for encouragement and to conversations with friends. It can refer to emotional share experiences with others who can relate to what she support (feeling listened to and cared for), practical is going through. support (transportation, meal prep, housekeeping), or “I don’t understand how people go through cancer informational support (connections to resources). Any alone,” she said. “You feel so overwhelmed, confused and and all of these forms of social support do their part in isolated because of the disease. You really need to have improving a cancer patient’s good quality of life from the support of others.” diagnosis through treatment, recovery and survivorship. Laura appreciates the difference in the support she Study shows connection receives at Cancer CAREpoint from what she gets from A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical family and friends who “are sympathetic, but they don’t Oncology examined how social support (emotional and really understand the deep impact of a cancer diagnosis.” practical support) relates to long-term survival. Surveys She explained that they might try to compare their were provided to 168 ovarian cancer patients prior to surgery and then the patients were observed for several continued on page 3 years. The results found that patients with greater emotional support had a higher likelihood of survival for a longer period of time than those with low emotional support. The authors suggest that patients should be screened for deficits in the social environment as part of their treatment. Feeling connected to others helps to reduce anxiety, calm fear, avoid depression and maintain a positive outlook about the future – conditions that make it easier for a cancer patient to strictly follow medical directions to regain health and vitality. Conversely, research has found that the lack of social support leads to poor health behaviors that increase the risk of mortality. We see examples of the value of social support every day at Cancer CAREpoint when clients gather at a class,

www.cancercarepoint.org Cancer is always a New Board Member Paula Reed, RN, has joined the personal story Cancer CAREpoint Board of A message from the Executive Director Directors. Paula recently retired after 45 years in nursing with 30 Last summer, my brother-in-law was diagnosed with years specializing in oncology. She cancer. The year before, my aunt was diagnosed with previously served as Director of cancer. And the year before that, my mother found a Oncology and Infusion Services at lump in her breast. Paula Reed, RN Palo Alto Medical Foundation and For me, cancer is personal. But my story is just one still handles special projects in cancer of many. care for PAMF. Earlier in her career, she worked at El Camino Hospital and Lifesource Home IV Therapy. Most people have been impacted by cancer in some way – if not yourself, then your family, friends, neighbors, She is past president of the Oncology Nursing Society co-workers, parents in your kid’s school, the friendly clerk Santa Clara Chapter and serves on the Hospice of the at the supermarket or your favorite waiter at a restaurant. Valley Professional Advisory Board. She was named an Everyone knows someone whose life has been touched by American Red Cross Hero and received the Leukemia cancer. Lymphoma Society Chairman’s Citation Award for Outstanding Service to the Community, Silicon Valley Cancer CAREpoint offers vital support services to all and Monterey Bay Area Chapter. She holds a B.S. in cancer patients and their families, no matter the type of Nursing from Loretto Heights College in Denver and is cancer, where they receive medical care or their insurance an Oncology Certified Nurse. status. This past year, we have made a concerted effort to expand our reach by scheduling programs in other parts of the county, working in new cooperative ways with our hospital partners, and developing model programs New programs for that reflect the specific needs of our community such as patients post treatment workshops in different languages and services tailored to the underserved. Cancer CAREpoint’s popular 8-week Survivorship class will Cancer is not just personal, it is about community be offered in two locations and how people come together to provide support to starting in January. Early those they know, and those they don’t. Just look at the registration is recommended. examples of community described in this newsletter: companies, businesses and foundations that provide The class is for people who financial support to Cancer CAREpoint . . . individuals have completed active and families who organize fundraisers and make generous treatment and want to process donations . . . volunteers who help us support cancer the emotional impact of patients and their families. the cancer experience. The approach is realistic, honest It makes me proud to see how our community cares. and insightful. Cancer is personal, and so is my sincere gratitude for your support of those we serve. Thank you. Sessions are scheduled for Tuesdays, Jan. 17-March 7, 6-8 p.m., at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View and Thursdays, Jan. 19-March 9, 6-8 p.m. at the Resource Center in San Jose. For information or to register, contact Amy Goldsbury, MSW, Rob Tufel, MSW, MPH at 408-402-6281 or amy@ Executive Director cancercarepoint.org.

2 www.cancercarepoint.org Social support and How to support health research cancer patients continued from page 1 normal tiredness at the end of the day with the deep through the holiday fatigue that lingers after cancer treatments. season Social media provide another way that people can The pressure to have a joyful and thankful holiday connect and cancer support groups are showing up on season can be difficult for people going through tough Twitter, Facebook and other websites. “These might be times. This is especially true for cancer patients a good option for some, but there is no substitute for in- who may be dealing with enervating side effects of person human connection,” said Sheryl Brown, Director treatments and emotional distress about their future. of Operations. “A smile, a hug, a friendly face is not something that can be replicated online.” Please consider dropping by the Online support options Resource Center at A study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Cancer CAREpoint. Research (JMIR) sought to understand how cancer We will have a full patients use the Internet for social support. Surveys calendar of classes were completed by 1,282 patients to assess frequency and programs for of Internet access and online behaviors. Of the 1,096 the first half of who had Internet access, 30% had not sought out social December. For connections online, 21% had read about experiences the last two weeks of other cancer patients, 37% had written about their of December, as personal experiences and 12% had participated in a well as throughout formal online cancer support group. Cancer patients the month, our office will remain open and our who actively posted or shared content perceived more professionally trained social workers will be social support from the Internet than those who used the available for counseling. Call the Resource Center at Internet solely for information. 408-402-6611 to schedule an appointment. In-person support Here are a few suggestions on how to make the The Cancer CAREpoint Resource Center is the site of holidays a more pleasant experience for people whose dozens of programs every month and it is open every day, lives are touched by cancer. Monday through Friday, for visits by cancer patients, their families and caregivers, who need a supportive emotional • Ask how the patient wants to celebrate the holidays boost. this year, and respect those feelings. • Focus on enjoying special moments that are feasible for the cancer patient. Don’t dwell on what traditions cannot be enjoyed this year, but put Cancer CAREpoint Helpline energy into coming up with new ways to celebrate The Cancer CAREpoint helpline that accommodate their health limitations. is a resource for the cancer • Let the cancer patient set the pace of activities, and community to inquire about make it okay to change plans at the last minute or supportive services in the Bay leave events early. Area. We are here to provide HELPLINE resources to assist you with • Offer to do shopping, decorating and holiday meal financial needs, legal services, preparation tasks. Stop by Cancer CAREpoint for meal assistance, transportation, holiday recipes from our nutrition classes. home care, mental health and One way to support many cancer patients in many other services. Cancer CAREpoint is fortunate to our community is through a donation to Cancer have a team of professional social workers to guide you CAREpoint so that our programs and services are through this process. Call us today at 408-402-6611. available when needed all year long. Donate online at CancerCAREpoint.org/donate.

www.cancercarepoint.org 3 Community Collaborations Cancer CAREpoint is extending its reach to more cancer patients and caregivers through strategic collaborations with hospitals, health care organizations and community agencies. Hospital partnerships enable Pilot programs in East San Jose program expansion After almost 18 months of Over the past year, we have increased our efforts to outreach with individuals schedule our programs off-site at locations that might and organizations that are be more convenient for some cancer patients and their familiar with the needs caregivers. This fall Cancer CAREpoint presented both of low income Hispanic our four-week Guided Imagery class and our eight-week families in San Jose, Cancer Survivorship class at both El Camino Hospital in Moun- CAREpoint offered its tain View and at Palo Alto Medical Center in Palo Alto. first two programs for that community in October in a location that was nearby Cancer CAREpoint partners with Norma Molina’s cooking demonstration included quinoa and familiar to many – Saint Bay Area Cancer Connections vegetable salad, strawberry spinach John Vianney Catholic salad, and Greek yogurt dip with Continuing our focus on vegetables – all foods packed with Church in the Alum Rock delivering services to meet nutrients. neighborhood. community needs, Cancer Registered dietitian nutritionist Norma Molina CAREpoint partnered with presented the workshop “Taking Control of Your Bay Area Cancer Connections Diet: Eating Well After a Cancer Diagnosis” on two Florence Schroeder, registered (BCC) to present a four-part nutritionist, presented “Eating for different dates, one in English and one in Spanish. Both Health” to a full house at Bay Area nutrition class, “Survivorship: presentations included information on what constitutes Cancer Connections. Eating for Health,” at BCC’s good nutrition for people with cancer – what to focus location in Palo Alto. Attendees learned how to improve on and what to avoid – and how to help manage their health by eating cancer-fighting foods. treatment side effects such as nausea, lack of appetite and changes in taste and smell. She also included a cooking Wig Bank at Valley Medical Center demonstration and tasting, with recipes in English and Spanish to take home. Cancer CAREpoint took our Wig Bank to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (VMC) for the second time this Special thanks to year to provide low income cancer patients with the Father Steven opportunity to select a wig at no cost. A third visit to Brown, Kathleen VMC is scheduled in December. Special thanks to the Cook and the staff staff at Valley Medical Center and to the Santa Clara of St. John Vianney County Board of Supervisors for supporting this for their hospitality program. for these events and to the individuals and organizations Cecilia Carranza, Cancer CAREpoint’s Client Coordinator, was interviewed on the Spanish that helped Cancer language program Al Despertar (Área de CAREpoint learn more la Bahía de San Francisco) on Univision 14 (KDTV) to let the Latino community know about the East San Jose about Cancer CAREpoint support programs community including as well as the nutrition class (in Spanish) St. John Vianney in East San Jose. Thank you to the East Valley Univision and Barbara Chacon! YMCA, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, San José Mayor , Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez, Theresa Bumb, Judy Chirco, Elizabeth Arias, M.D. and the office Cancer CAREpoint volunteers who staffed the Wig Bank at Valley Medical Center: of San José Councilmember Magdalena Carrasco. Bobbie Thomas, Meg Holt, Sandi Frazer, Cristal Hernandez, Donna Spagna, Joyce Phillips, Theresa Bumb, Carleen Carver, Marita Trobough.

4 www.cancercarepoint.org We did it! Community comes together at Cancer CAREpoint’s Annual Garden Party to raise record $600,000! More than 300 community and business leaders enjoyed a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the Los Gatos home of John and Maureen Machado and took the opportunity to support individuals and families in our community whose lives are touched by cancer. Guests heard remarks by Sheri Sobrato Brisson and Steve Dang about their cancer experiences and how emotional, spiritual and practical support was integral to their return to health.

Judy Lanfri, Bill Lanfri

John Machado, Maureen Machado, Garden Party hosts, Timi Sobrato, Steve Sordello. Susan Sordello, John M. Sobrato

Dr. Jim Joye, Carolyn Bing Joye

Dave Henderson, Noelle Henderson, Sherri Douville, Maria Constantino Board member, Erik Schoennauer Roelandts

Sheri Sobrato Brisson, Featured Speaker, Lisa Sonsini, Matt Sonsini

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$20,000-50,000 NorthMarq Capital Jack & Sandi Frazer $1,000-$2,499 Cynthia McDonald, Ph.D. Sheri Sobrato Brisson Palo Alto Medical Foundation Barbara & Paul Gentzkow Family Brad & Heather Bening Diane McNutt Linda L. Lester Samaritan Medical Center Heritage Bank Carleen & Bill Carver The Next Step (Marita John & Timi Sobrato Hopkins & Carley, Paula & Joanne Chambers & Russ Foster Trobough) $10,000-$19,999 SummerHill Housing Group Karyn Cilker & Justin Warner Karen Nolan Jon & Paula Ball Euan & Allison Jones Thomson Hospice of the Valley Elrepco, Inc. (Cathy Smith) Sean O’Kane Barry Swenson Builder Johanson & Yau Hester Charitable Foundation Shirley Oneal Carol Bartz & Bill Marr Jim & Randi Zanardi Lissa Kreisler-Whelan (Grant Beech, Dir.) Mark & Cathleen Petersen Borelli Investment Company Kamakshi R. Zeidler, MD & Lin & Carol Krebs Kelly Lo Mary Ann & Gary Pfeiffer The Chambers Family Fdn. Brendon J. Zeidler, DDS Stephanie & Ray Lane Adom Moutafian Carol & Michael Pliner Carl & Kathy Cilker Judy & Bill Lanfri Marie Constantino Roelandts Mary Beth & Peter Suhr Wim & Kate Elfrink $2,500-$4,999 Dr. Vince & Maggi Lepore Donna & Fulvio Spagna Mary Swalen Chris & Steve Gomo Victor & Laura Adint Dick & Sue Levy Rob Tufel & Michael Saso Danny Swanson Good Samaritan Hospital Alameda Family Funeral & Jim & Susan Lewis Susan & Jim Willoughby Elizabeth Sweeney W. Donald Head, Old Grandview Cremation Marchese Family Foundation Joe & Linda Sweeney Ranch Argonaut Window & Door, Inc. Roger & Nora Moore $100-$999 Jeff & Valerie Tingley Dave & Noelle Henderson George & Bernice Bajada Nexgen Health Care, Inc. Richard & Joan Arzino Phil & Tessie Young Hugh Stuart Center Charitable Stephanie A. Berg, DDS Kenneth Rodrigues Ann Marie & Geary Auer Trust Black Bear Builders Sainte Claire Custom Homes Jim & Dru Barth Rick & Debi Justice Brandenburg Family Foundation San Jose Water Company James Berkheimer Pine Cone Lumber Company Herb & Catherine Brendlen The Schoennauer Company Peter & Terri Boskovich Community Partners Carol Burnett, Alain Pinel Seasons Hospice Victoria Bowes-Mok Stanford Health Care Realtors Anne & Mike Seifert John & Bonnie Brezzo Willoughby Stuart Bening Cook Burr Pilger Mayer, Inc. Sensiba San Filippo, LLP Patrick Bumb Barbara & James Caltagirone Lisa & Matthew Sonsini Pamela (Hammer) Conroy $5,000-$9,999 Casaccia Construction Susan & Steve Sordello John & Linda Daane Jeff & Cathy Black Coldwell Banker Los Gatos - John Souza & Anne Larson Robert Filpi Theresa & Brian Bumb Doug Evans SRS Real Estate Partners Ann Gordon Richard & Jacqueline Boberg Sandi & Richard Conniff Sharon Svensson Polly & Jack Hillis Bill & Liz Cilker Gay & Roy Crawford Louie & June Tersini Dawn & Chris Hogh Jim & Libie Cilker Bob & Pat Dando Valley Medical Center Joan Kelly Tammy & Mark De Mattei Darling & Fischer Family Foundation Brad Leary Hensel Phelps Mortuaries VITAS Joseph Leonard & Rebecca Jan Willoughby, HMH Engineers Dignity Providers of the Bay Area Randy & LuAnn Walden Fisher Gay Crawford, Board Kaiser Permanente Stephen & Gwen Dorcich Western National Properties Kenneth & Patricia Machado members KB Home Rodley & Corrine Fabie Jan & Randy Willoughby Kim & Terry Martin Lynn Fisher Wolff Family

Maggi Scura, Lissa Kreisler-Whelan, Chuck Reed, Paula Reed, Board member Joe Head, Board member, Yvonne Head, Yvette Head, Joe Head Jr.

Linda Lester, Bobbe George, Karla Bunger Colleen Bumb, Anne Seifert, Theresa Bumb, Board member

6 www.cancercarepoint.org “My story is just one of thousands of stories of cancer patients throughout Silicon Valley and the reason that Cancer CAREpoint is such a vital resource. I Garden Party Committee thank you, the supporters and community of Cancer Lynn Fisher, Logistics Chair Paula Ball, Auction Chair CAREpoint, for facilitating these deep connections and Erin Baxter Barbara Caltagirone allowing each and every person who walks through Gay Crawford Laura DeFilippo Cancer CAREpoint’s doors the chance to develop and Sandi Frazer Randy Froh Sheri Sobrato Brisson nurture their true strengths.” Paul Gardner Featured Speaker Bobbe George Sally Jones Susan Lewis Honorary Committee Amy McCafferty Carol Bartz & Bill Marr Kathleen Meade Ralph Borelli Margo Mendeke John & Elaine Chambers Ann Seifert Marthin & Karin De Beer Heather Simmons Wim & Kate Elfrink Ruth Slyngstad Joseph George Family Laurel Snyder Linda L. Lester Allison Jones Thomson Sam Liccardo, Mayor of San José Laurie Weiss Ken & Linda Raasch Jan Willoughby Bill Baron, Charles Leeming JackFrazer, Sandi Frazer, Board member, Steve Dang, Paula Ball, Garden Party Auction Chair, Jon Ball

Ellen McCullough, Erin Craig, Susan Oneal, Kamakshi Zeidler, MD, Board member Libie Cilker, Polly Hillis, Jack Hillis, Jim Cilker

www.cancercarepoint.org 7 Allison Jones Thomson, Board Chair, Euan Thomson, Lynn Fisher, Garden Party Caroline Lee, Kyle Welch, Kelly Lo Logistics Chair

San José Mayor Sam Liccardo, Rob Tufel, Jessica Kohl-Garcia

Randy Willoughby, Phil Young, Alex Stuart, Board member Karyn Cilker, Board member, James Caltagirone, Barbara Caltagirone

Jim Keller, Sherri Keller, Brad Wheeler, Gina Wheeler, Diana Lipka

Cecily Zazueta, Fernando Zazueta Nivisha Mehta, Anne Larson

Auction Donors Disneyland Resort Ladera Garden & Gifts Silver Creek Valley Country Club Special Thanks Dr. Gregory Abate, D.D.S. Mary Helen Doherty Le Papillon-Scott Cooper Skin Spirit of Los Gatos Rashid Ali ABC “Dr. Ken” Show Dustin David Salon Mayor Sam Liccardo Sorelle Italian Bistro Katie Ball Aesthetic & Reconstructive Epicurean Exchange-Charles Luxury Car of Los Gatos Sound Decision Band Michael Bautista Plastic Surgery-Dr. R. Vollmar, Chef/Owner Manressa Southwest Airlines Boys Team Charity Laurence Berkowitz, M.D. & Tom & Paula Evan Kathleen Meade Larry Stone, Assessor, Santa Tim Brown Dr. Kamakshi R. Zeidler, M.D. Corrine Fabie Margo Mendeke Clara County Bobby Busch Almaden Country Club Forbes Mill Steak House-Darin Chris Mieuli Brad Streza, PGA Golf Pro Carleen & Bill Carver Aqui Cal-Mex Devincenzi Millbrook Stone Studio Joule & Joule Face Jim Cilker Azuca Mark Franich Shirley M. Miller Makeup Styling Jared Frazer Jon & Paula Ball Jack & Sandi Frazer Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa John Tagliaferri Randy Froh Bay Area Glass Institute Paul Gardner Adom Moutafian Teels Jewelry-Rich & Lori Teel Paul & Charmain Gardner Beach Blanket Babylon Bobbe George Judy Murray CMT The Basin Bobbe George Bettina’s of Los Gatos Katya Grineva Napa Valley Grille The Bywater Chris Goldsbury Borelli Motor Sports–Ralph Half Moon Bay Distillery Naschmarket The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch Jack Rose Libation House Borelli Jim & Ofelia Hawk National Geographic Society The Culver Hotel Sally Jones, Tech Graphics Boulder Ridge Golf Club Yvonne & Joe Head Susan Goldberg The Dailey Method Los Gatos Joseph George Wines Brasswood Bar & Kitchen Yvette Head NBC Bay Area-Sam Brock The New Basis-Wellness & Brett Kennedy Restaurant Dave & Noelle Henderson New West Limo-Scott Johnson Fitness Studio Dan & Denise Kennedy Brian & Theresa Bumb Greg Henderson Nick’s Next Door The Oaks at Ojai Ross Luebbe Café Stritch Edna Herman O’Neill Yacht Charters The Runway by Patrick Mixed Palette Cancer CAREpoint Board of Hooked On Driving Oh La La The Table-Brian Nicholas New Millennium Upholstery Directors Hotel le Bristol, Paris Old World Spirits Euan & Allison Jones Thomson Marcelo Oliveira Capelli Couture Salon-Denise Robert & Gale Houck Palapas Ti’s Nail Salon Froilan Panlilio Coxon & Eneida Del Toro Hult’s-Alex Hult Pantai Inn Erik Tiemens, Artist Silicon Valley Business Journal Carmel Valley Ranch Jack Rose Libation House Peak Travel, a Direct Travel Timeless Skin Spa Talula Bay Catering Bill & Carleen Carver Janet Chance Cakes Company Traditional Limo Sherry Tesler, photographer Catered Too Aram & Florence Janjigian Doreen Ramona, Travel Travel Advisors of Los Gatos- Euan Thomson Chardonnay Sailing Charters Joe Escobar Diamonds Consultant Los Gatos Travel Ed Stahl Ultimate HD Children’s Discovery Museum Joseph George Wines-Bert Salvestrin Winery Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Rhonda Wegner, REPS of San Jose George San Francisco Giants Collection Mark Yoder Brian Cilker Joseph George Wines-Bobbe San Jose Police Department Air Venge Vineyards Ann Conway George Support Unit Villa Vista-Ginger Good CORevolution of Saratoga Joseph Phelps Vineyards Scott’s Seafood Lena Wang Country Inn Kendra Scott Jewelry Shadowbrook/Crow’s Nest Karyn Cilker & Justin Warner Roy & Gay Crawford Kosta Browne Winery Restaurants-Ted Burke Nanci Wokas, Professional Chef Darren McClung Estate & KRTY Radio-Nate Deaton George M. Shannon Yount Ridge Cellars Precious Jewelry La Rinconada Country Club Bryon & Andrea Sheets Zona Rosa Silicon Valley Capital Club Daniel Swarn

8 www.cancercarepoint.org Recovery takes place in the mind and the heart Everyone likes to feel water. Even of being a role model for his two special, but Steve Dang though it was a daughters who each have a 50% would far prefer to difficult time, chance of inheriting the disease. Just not be as “special” as he appreciates 18 months after his major surgery, he is – one of only 350 that science and Steve completed his first Olympic confirmed cases in the genetic testing distance triathlon without a stomach world of Hereditary has advanced – at the fastest pace he had ever Diffuse Gastric Cancer since his achieved. (HDGC). grandmother, “I feel fortunate to be one of the aunt, father and He was 29 when he cancer patients in Silicon Valley who sister died from received the diagnosis has found greater ease in rebuilding the same form of this aggressive their lives because of the services at of stomach cancer that typically Cancer CAREpoint, he said. cancer. means death within “The slowest part of recovery takes a year of the first “After my cancer place in the mind and the heart and symptoms. He had a treatment I this is where Cancer CAREpoint total gastrectomy (stomach removal) was left on my own to figure out life shines. I want to say thank you to in March 2014. He shared his cancer and this is where Cancer CAREpoint the community for being part of journey story with guests at the made all the difference,” he said. “I my journey and I hope my story is a Cancer CAREpoint Garden Party. felt like I had a starting place to piece source of hope for others.” together a care team.” “Learning to live without a stomach was not easy,” he said, explaining His recovery has been amazing, that he had to re-learn basic human fueled by his faith, his desire to functions like chewing and drinking live life to the fullest, and his goal New classes added to Cancer On the CAREpoint’s schedule radio Cancer CAREpoint has added two popular classes to its regular roster of programs Charles “The Chief” offered to the community at no cost. Williams interviewed “Healing Through Art” combines art, movement and Cancer CAREpoint mindfulness in a safe, welcoming environment for cancer Executive Director Rob patients. The goal is to encourage participants to open Tufel on the “Thoughts Of themselves to free expression and be inspired while A Common Man” program exploring their creative side. The workshop helps to reduce on the KGM1 online radio stress and connect the body and mind in new ways. station. The next 90-minute session is scheduled for Dec. 8 and it will be offered twice a month starting in January. The “Finding Balance” workshop will be offered twice a month starting in January. A December session date will be announced soon. During this one-hour workshop, participants learn breathing, stretching and exercises (standing and seated) that improve strength, flexibility and balance. Each class also includes a few fun games that will help to promote improved reaction time, mental processing and special orientation. Both classes require advance registration, and they fill up quickly. Check the Cancer CAREpoint.org website for schedule information or contact Cecilia Carranza, [email protected] or 408-402-6611, for information or to sign up.

www.cancercarepoint.org 9 Our Community Cares Thank you to our donors and the many individuals, businesses and community groups that are supporting Cancer CAREpoint and making a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families.

The 4th annual Wipeout Cancer Sports Day of Charity was a huge success with 80+ volleyball teams, 70+ bicycle riders and 175+ kids on an obstacle course. Thank you to the more than 100 volunteers who helped to organize this fun event for families that raises awareness about cancer in our community and funds to support the services of Cancer CAREpoint. As always, special thanks to Caroline “Liner” Lee who created this event as a way to give back to the community that supported her through her own cancer journey and the sponsors who supported the event: AACSN, AVP, Health Logic, NCM Group, Spinner Mortgage, Tempo Bicycles, BIG Design, Cabrillo Middle School, LitePoint, Portola Valley Training Center, USAP Events, Ameriprise Financial and Quality Water.

The second annual Teal Run was held in September to support Cancer CAREpoint and benefit ovarian cancer research. More than 350 participated in the 5K Run/Walk that raised close to $60,000. A big thank you to organizer Ralph DeSimone.

Gay Crawford, board member, was nominated by CCP and received a

Wipeout Cancer founder Caroline Lee, San José Mayor Sam Liccardo, David Campbell, American Ninja Warrior scholarship to attend the first west and Sabrina Lau Gillebeaux, Wipeout Cancer sponsorships. coast conference of Accelerating Anticancer Agent Development and Validation (AAADV) in Palo Alto, where she learned about clinical trials and FDA development and fast track for cancer drug therapies.

Cancer CAREpoint hosted a booth at Sevathon, a fundraising run/walk and information fair sponsored by the India Cultural Center. Brandi Chastain, Jessica Kohl-Garcia, Dr. Kamakshi Zeidler, Dr. Pamela Munster Dr. Vincent Leopre, Plastic It was a standing room only crowd at Hotel Valencia on Santana Row for the & Reconstructive Surgery & third annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day event benefitting Associates, and his entire staff Cancer CAREpoint. Dr. Kamakshi Zeidler was joined by celebrity judges sponsored a “sunset soiree” Brandi Chastain, Olympic Gold Medalist, Dr. Pamela Munster, head of pampering party to benefit Cancer the UC San Francisco Center for BRCA Research and Jessica Kohl-Garcia, CAREpoint. Vice President, City Development at LRNG by Collective Shift, to select the winners from 20 creatively-decorated bras. Guests also enjoyed listening to a brief presentation by Dr. Zeidler about breast reconstruction options.

10 www.cancercarepoint.org The local chapter of Boys Team Charity, a volunteer service organization to involve young men in philan- thropic projects in their community, raised $1,500 for Cancer CAREpoint’s Wig Bank by selling tie-dyed socks they made themselves. We appreciate your support!

Cancer CAREpoint was selected to receive a $5,000 grant from the Intero Foundation Inc. for our Family CARE program that provides support for families with young children and teens and a parent diagnosed with cancer. Thank you, Intero, for all that you do to positively impact the growth and well-being of children in our community.

The third annual Fresh Intuition Book Luncheon at the Los Gatos History Club, organized by Mary Welty-Dapkus, included a door prize drawing that benefitted Cancer CAREpoint.

Students at six local high schools Several local retailers have recently organized different types of held special events for their customers events during September and with proceeds benefitting Cancer October to raise awareness about CAREpoint including Kendra Scott cancer and raise funds for Cancer Jewelry at Santana Row, the New CAREpoint. During “Dig Pink Look Institute in San Jose, TimeOut Week” at , Clothing in Los Gatos and Therapy the leadership organized a special Salon’s “Kiss Away Cancer” event in football game halftime balloon Los Altos. Thank you to everyone release honoring cancer survivors who made a purchase and helped to and those no longer with us. provide support to cancer patients There was an evening “Glowga and their families. Night” yoga event at Homestead High School and a fundraising effort by the field hockey team. The Pioneer High School football team collected donations during its “Mustangs Care About Cancer” game. Leadership class students at and Westmont High School also led fundraising efforts at their schools. We appreciate all of the energy and creativity these students have

used to help cancer patients and Sarah Zebb, owner of Therapy Salon, and stylist families in our community. Paige Madrid. Thank you to Carol Pliner and Shari Saul for hosting a “friend-raiser” to introduce their friends and community to Cancer CAREpoint and the services we provide. If you are interested in hosting a friend-raiser, please contact Dawn Hogh, Director of Development & Marketing, at 408-402-6284.

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Board of Directors Allison Jones Thomson, Chair Victor Adint, Vice Chair Theresa Bumb, Secretary Joseph Head, Treasurer Judy Chirco Karyn Cilker Gay Crawford, Past President Eric Eberle Corrine Fabie ‘Tis the season to CARE Sandi Frazer Deliver the gift of CARE to those impacted by cancer in Silicon Valley this Noelle Henderson holiday season by supporting Cancer CAREpoint – there are many ways to Marcelo Oliveira do it. If you have any questions about these options, or would like more Paula Reed, RN information, please contact Dawn Hogh, Director of Development & Alex Stuart Sharon Svensson Marketing, at 408-402-6284. Jan Willoughby Tribute Donations/Honorariums Kamakshi R. Zeidler, MD The holidays are a wonderful time to let someone know how special they are by giving Executive Director a gift in their name to Cancer CAREpoint. Go Rob Tufel, MSW, MPH to CancerCAREpoint.org/donate and click the Donate button on the left to donate online Mission Statement through our secure portal. Cancer CAREpoint is dedicated to transforming support for cancer patients, families and caregivers in Silicon Valley Shopping through personalized, one-on-one • Glassybaby: Glassybaby donates 10% of Counseling, Assistance, Resources and your purchase price for the “Hugs” votive. Education. Glassybaby.com/hugs. • Amazon Smile: Go to smile.amazon.com and www.cancercarepoint.org select Cancer CAREpoint as your nonprofit. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate Our Services 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. • Counseling • Nutrition Classes Donate Stock • Therapeutic Massage A contribution of stock or securities is an excellent way to support Cancer CAREpoint and receive significant tax benefits. Please contact Cancer Yoga/Exercise • CAREpoint to notify us of the donation. • Guided Imagery/Meditation • Support Groups Planned Giving Make Cancer CAREpoint a part of your plans for the future. For more • Family CARE Program information, please contact your tax advisor or Cancer CAREpoint. • Wig Bank • Survivorship Programs Vehicle Donation • Healing Touch Donate your used car, truck, boat, RV or motorcycle. Running or not, it’s tax deductible. Visit CarDonationServices.com/donate.php or call • Resources and Referrals 12 1-888-686-4483.