Personalized support services for anyone in whose life is touched by cancer Fall 2017

Local hospitals affirm support for cancer patients

organized by Cancer CAREpoint Founding Director Gay Crawford, who presented the idea to the Hospital Council of Northern and Central .

Latest research demonstrates support value The latest research from the National Institutes of Health continues to demonstrate what many other studies have discovered over the past two decades— cancer patients generally do better if they have social support. Five physicians from the National Institutes of Health in the U.S. and the University of Oxford in U.K. collaborated on a research project to investigate if social support This summer the CEOs of 11 local hospitals took the and interactions with other patients affected the unprecedented step of joining with Cancer CAREpoint and the Santa Clara County Medical Association to survival milestone. likelihood of a cancer patient reaching the five-year The article in the journal Network Science referenced services for cancer patients and their families. It was previous studies found that cancer patients with thejointly latest acknowledge step in the the ongoing value ofcollaboration non-medical between support stronger social networks Cancer CAREpoint and the medical may live longer. In this new community, including joint “I have witnessed the positive effects study, researchers found programs with El Camino Hospital, of social support during treatment on there was a correlation Palo Alto Medical Foundation, among the health outcomes Santa Clara Valley Medical Center numerous occasions in my practice as an infusion nurse.” of patients who received and Stanford Health Care. chemotherapy alongside The value of support services —Jennifer Landes, BSN, RN, OCN, others in a hospital setting. was highlighted by the medical Oncology Nurse The new research is unique community in the groundbreaking because it focused on social Commission on Cancer’s report “Cancer Care for the interaction in a hospital setting, whereas previous Whole Patient: Meeting Psychosocial Health.” This studies were conducted outside the chemotherapy report concluded that “it is not possible to delivery ward. The results of the new research showed that good quality cancer care without addressing patients’ the connection between a cancer patient and cancer psychosocial health needs,” and it recommended survivor during chemotherapy can positively impact the that all “patients with cancer and their families health outcome of the cancer patient; this has strong should expect and receive cancer care that implications for maximizing social interactions of ensures the provision of appropriate psychosocial patients undergoing chemotherapy to possibly improve survival rates. health services.” This impressive affirmation was 408.402.6611  cancercarepoint.org The Best of Community Excerpts from remarks at the annual Garden Party Ask any group of people about cancer—male or female, From my perspective, this is a immigrant or native born, Democrat or Republican, rich or demonstration of community poor, in San Jose or Palo Alto—and you will get the same at its best. Despite our overwhelming response. Everyone knows someone who differences, all of us are united has had cancer. The things that divide us fall away in the by a commitment to support face of cancer. Cancer is the great equalizer. cancer patients and their families and a desire to make We see this every day at Cancer CAREpoint when someone a difference in their lives. The Rob Tufel walks through our doors. What matters is not who they incredible generosity of this are but what they need after being diagnosed with cancer. year’s Garden Party guests and hosts Jim and Gretchen Cancer CAREpoint was started by people in this community to serve people in this community. We help us provide thousands of people with the support theyMair—which need following raised aa cancer record-breaking diagnosis. $780,000!—will

Silicon Valley that provides a wide range of support to all United together. Caring together. Making a difference… remain the only community-based organization in cancer patients and their families, no matter the type of together. cancer, which doctor or hospital provides treatment, or insurance status. Rob Tufel, MSW, MPH Executive Director

You don’t want to miss these exciting events Veggielution Community Harvest Celebration—Saturday, Oct. 21 Visit the Cancer CAREpoint information table and cooking demonstration during this family event,

9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Veggielution Community Farm, 647Closet E. King Cleaning Rd., San Jose. for Cancer CAREpoint— Saturday, Nov. 4 Get ready for the holidays by cleaning out your closets and donating clothes, household goods, toys and sporting equipment to Cancer CAREpoint. Drop off BRA Day—Thursday, Oct 12 the Cancer CAREpoint Facebook page and website for Join at Hotel Valencia in Dr. Kamakshi Zeidler moreyour information.donations between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Watch for the 6th annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day. The educational family event is Hockey Fights Cancer Night—Saturday, new information on breast reconstruction options Nov. 18 6-8 p.m. and will benefit Cancer CAREpoint. It includes Join the National Hockey League and San Jose Sharks Brandi Chastain and Dr. Pamela Munster. To purchase to raise awareness and funds for Cancer CAREpoint ticketsand the and always-fun to enter bra the decorating bra decorating contest contest, judged visit by through ticket sales and the silent auction of https://cancercarepoint_braday2017.eventbrite.com. autographed custom Sharks’ jerseys. Visit Cancer

purchase tickets. CAREpoint’s website to find out more and to

2 408.402.6611  cancercarepoint.org Cancer CAREpoint helps a family to heal Based on remarks made at Annual Garden Party Cancer patients often describe their diagnosis as for children and teens. Since Kevin’s death, the turning their life upside down. That was certainly the children have honored his memory by volunteering at case for the Saul family when Kevin Saul was suddenly fundraising events to raise money for Cancer CAREpoint diagnosed with a rare, programs, and Shari and aggressive form of cancer daughter Megan shared that would take his their family’s story at this year’s Garden Party. Throughout this time, Cancerlife in just CAREpoint 15 months. was “Cancer CAREpoint played, a source of strength for and continues to play, an the entire family—Kevin, integral part in helping our his wife Shari, and their family to heal,” Shari said. three children Bode, Jack “Cancer CAREpoint is truly and Megan. an amazing organization

“We lived in a state of for cancer patients and their limbo,” said Shari. “Our families.that fills Cancera desperate is not aneed club lives revolved around we would have chosen to chemo schedules, blood join, but through it—with and platelet counts and Cancer CAREpoint’s help— what the next scan might we have grown more resilient show. Kevin was focused on getting better, and I had to and realized the strength we each possess. This new juggle the kids and house and work very hard to make normal has become our new reality. We are thriving sure our children’s lives remained as normal as possible. despite the unthinkable.” This is not a way for anyone, let alone a young family, to live. Cancer CAREpoint was a source of support for the entire family.”

Kevin found solace in talking with the staff at Cancer CAREpoint because he felt they, more than anyone, understood what he More ways to move and get active was feeling. It was the only “cancer” place Because of the growing popularity of Cancer CAREpoint’s he would go, according to Shari. Toward physical activity programs, we have added nine more class the end of his life, the Healing Touch sessions each month. appointments at Cancer CAREpoint were the only time he would leave the house. Yoga is now available Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8:45 a.m., Shari relied on Cancer CAREpoint for noon, and the Finding Balance is now scheduled twice a month Gentle Movement is offered Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 12 support in her demanding role of caregiver. on Thursday at 11 a.m. Qigong continues to be presented on “I have amazing family and friends that dropped everything and were there for us,” For more information or to register for any of these classes, call Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. she said. “Still, none of them could truly 408.402.6611 or email [email protected]. understand the toll the cancer journey takes on the patient, the family and the caregiver. At Cancer CAREpoint, I could be Do you live at The Villages? sad, I could be exhausted, and I could let A General Support Group for cancer patients and survi down my guard.”

The Saul children also found comfort at - the Cancer CAREpoint support group formationvors begins orOct. to 5 register, at The Villages call 408.402.6611 in San Jose. It willor email meet [email protected] first Thursday of every. month, 10-11:30 a.m. For in-

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Making a difference for cancer patients and families in our community $780,000 raised for Cancer CAREpoint programs at annual Garden Party

The garden of Gretchen and Jim Mair’s and staff. Thank you to everyone for recognizing the difference Cancer CAREpoint is making in this leadershistoric whoSaratoga came hometo the wasannual filled Garden with community and helping to ensure our Partyalmost to 400 support community the programs and business and services will continue to be available to services of Cancer CAREpoint. And anyone who needs them.

Presenting Sponsor afternoonsupport they to helpdid! local A record-shattering cancer patients Linda L. Lester, and$780,000 their families. was raised on one August

Lissa Kreisler-Whelan Presenting Sponsor Linda Lester ofSpeakers Lester atSquare the pre-party in Los Gatos included and Dr. Kamakshi Zeidler, a Cancer CAREpoint Board Member. The success of the event is a tribute to everyone involved—the Garden Party Jon Ball, Auction Chair Paula Ball Committee, sponsors, donors, guests Helen Owen, Eddie Owen

Board Member and Event Chair Sandi Frazer, Board Chair Bobbe George, Dave Henderson Allison Jones Thomson San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo,

Theresa Bumb, Brian Bumb Jessica Garcia-Kohl, Board Member

4 408.402.6611  cancercarepoint.org “There is an art to medicine as well as science. Warmth, sympathy and understanding may outweigh the surgeon’s knife or the chemist’s drug. It forms the foundation of how I approach patients as a plastic surgeon, and it is the reason why I am so grateful that Cancer CAREpoint exists and why I support this amazing organization year after year.” Board Member Dr. Kamakshi Zeidler, —Kamakshi Zeider, MD Garden Party hosts Jim Mair, Gretchen Mair

50,000+ Roger & Nora Moore Dignity Providers San Jose Water Company Linda L. Lester Chris & Marilyn Nolet of the Bay Area The Schoennauer NorthMarq Capital Tom Evan Company $20,000-50,000 Eddie & Helen Owen Rod & Corrine Fabie Seasons Hospice Jon & Paula Ball and Chris & Lisa Marchese Sam & Sarah Farb Mike & Anne Seifert Mark & Barbara Beck Terry & Trudy Rose Jeff & Peggy Fischer Sensiba San Filippo, LLP Sheri Sobrato Brisson Sainte Claire Custom Homes Jack & Sandi Frazer John Souza & Anne The Chambers Family Samaritan Medical Center Gentiva Hospice Larson Foundation Bob & Jan Scott Michelle Pollyea Greenberg $1,000-4,999 Fulvio & Donna Spagna Hugh Stuart Center Bryon & Andrea Sheets Joe & Yvonne Head Girish Shah, Charitable Trust SummerHill Housing Group Werner & Nancy Russell & Holly Stanley Nivisha Mehta, Euan Thomson & Allison Hoehenrieder $10,000-$19,999 Jones Thomson Chris & Dawn Hogh Datta Shah Jeff & Cathy Black Xilinx Hopkins & Carley Borelli Investment Company Jim & Randi Zanardi Dennis Jarrett Elizabeth Cilker Kamakshi R. Zeidler, MD & Carolyn Bollinger & William Cilker Jr. & Brendon J. Zeidler, DDS Johanson & Yau Carl & Kathy Cilker Accountancy Corporation Steve & Chris Gomo $1,000-4,999 Kenneth Rodrigues Dave & Noelle Henderson Victor & Laura Adint & Partners, Inc. Jim & Susan Lewis Argonaut Window & Door, Inc. John Kirkorian Pine Cone Lumber Co. Community Partners George & Bernice Bajada KTGY Lissa Kreisler-Whelan SWENSON BruceDan & &Mary-Lynne Julia Black Bainbridge Ray & Stephanie Lane The Teal Foundation Black Bear Builders, Inc. Bill Lanfri Founding Director Gay Crawford, Willoughby, Stuart, Bening Bob & Brenda Bodnar Anita Lee, MD Board Vice Chair Corrine Fabie & Cook BPM Charles & Lisa Leeming Bridge Bank / Dolores Estillore Vincent Lepore, M.D. $5,000-9,999 Jack & Carolyn Lewis Janice Berthold, Realtors John & Maureen Machado Heffernan Insurance JimCarol & BurnettBarbara -Caltagirone Alain Pinel Chris & Lisa Marchese Herb & Lynn Brendlen Joanne Chambers & Russ Foster Brian Maxwell Brian & Theresa Bumb Stan Chinchen Amy McCafferty James & Libie Cilker Don Christopher Mill Creek Residential Trust Darling & Fischer Family Mortuaries Karyn Cilker & Justin Warner Tom & Becky Moore Heritage Bank of Commerce Brian & Claudia Cilker Hester Charitable Foundation Meredith Cilker & Jason Woody Nedom (Grant Beech, Dir.) Bordona JohnAdom O’Neill, Moutafian Risk Strategies HMH Richard & Sandi Conniff Company KB Home Michael & Erin Craig John Pfahnl & Aurora Loera Lin & Carol Krebs Roy & Gay Crawford Basil & Alison Ray Jim Lewis, Susan Lewis, Tom Lebherz Mark & Tammy De Mattei Chuck & Paula Reed Jack Lewis, Carolyn Lewis Dick & Sue Levy Kevan & Anita Del Grande Julie Rinehart Shelli Denevi

408.402.6611  cancercarepoint.org 408.402.6611  cancercarepoint.org 5 Randy & Stacy Strawn Trisha Connors Alfred Moore Sharon Svensson Kee Daniels James Murphy Susan Sweedler Lloyd DesBrisay JoAnne Nelson Louie & June Tersini Ralph DeSimone David Niederauer Joe & Andrea Thomas Derek & Jennifer DeWinter Gary Olimpia Don & Julie Tornincasa Sherri Douville Jim & Susan Oneal Rob Tufel & Michael Sasso Leonard Edwards Shirley Oneal Randy & LuAnn Walden Bruce & Kelly Frazer Judy Peckler Laurie Weiss Ann Gordon Tony & Laurel Perusa Western National Megan Graphenteen Don Peterson Properties Lisa Marchese, Leland Greenwald John Rasmussen Chris Marchese Leslee Hamilton Marianna & Wil Samson Mona Heffernan Shari Saul JonLaw & Offices Marsha of Witkin Travis Whitfield Jordan & Julie Herget Steve & Mollie Schott Phil & Tessie Young Jack Hillis Melissa Schwartz Household Charles & Diana Zinser George Shannon Jesse & Jemma Jack Jessica Simmons $100-$999 DanKelly & Hudson-Van Denise Kennedy Der Walt Heather Simmons Katie Ball David & Rocki Kramer Jim Barth Max Lettween, DDS Larry & Carmen Stone Sharon Beene Mayor Sam Liccardo JenniferTerri Simpson-Tucker Stookey Stan Berliner Kirsten Litz Rich & Lori Teel Joan Bose Andrew & Jess MacLod Randy & Jan Willoughby Mike & Ginny Bowman Alison Markowitz Michael & Sharon Braden Janine McCaffery Patrick Bumb Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez, J. Casey McGlynn Xavier Campos Presenting Sponsor Linda L. Lester, Diane McNutt Saskia Hanselaar Choudry Board Chair Allison Jones Thomson, Nivisha Mehta Samuel Colella Euan Thomson

Case Swenson Christie Henderson, Marilyn Nolet, Paul Gardner, Rich Teel, Lori Teel Chris Nolet, Board Member Noelle Henderson

Board Member and Event Chair Sandi Frazer, Board Member Jeff Black, John Machado, Jim Cilker, Libie Cilker, Jack Frazer, Jan Willoughby Maureen Machado, Holly Stanley, Claudia Cilker Russ Stanley

6 408.402.6611  cancercarepoint.org “Our success in caring for cancer patients and their families is due to the generosity of our community. Thank you!!” — Board Chair Allison Jones Thomson

Santa Clara County Tax Assessor Larry Stone

Guests support Make A Difference Former San Jose Mayor Chuck “Alexander Hamilton” Reed

Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez, Sheri Sobrato Brisson Presenting Sponsor Linda L. Lester, Board Chair Allison Jones Thomson, Euan Thomson to local hospitals for their support!

Good Samaritan Hospital Palo Alto Medical Foundation El Camino Hospital Stanford Health Care Kaiser Permanente Valley Medical Center Foundation O’Connor Hospital

George Shannon

Paula Ball Gay Crawford Susan Lewis Laurel Snyder Erin Baxter Corrine Fabie Amy McCafferty Allison Jones Barbara Lynn Fisher Kathleen Meade Thomson Caltagirone Sandi Frazer Nivesha Mehta Jan Willoughby Joanne Chambers Paul Gardner Susan Oneal Karyn Cilker Bobbe George Anne Seifert Libie Cilker Donna Gewant Heather Simmons Erin Craig Sally Jones Ruth Slyngstad

Bobbe George Jack Rose Libation House Bert George, Joseph George Wines Silicon Valley Business Journal Norma Navarro, Ralph Borelli Stephen Guruwaiya, Publisher, Boys Team Charity Best Version Media Sal Pizarro,

408.402.6611  cancercarepoint.org 7 AESTHETX—Kamakshi R. Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards Jim and Jeanne Maggiore Shadowbrook Restaurant / Zeidler MD Forbes Mill Steak House Manresa Restaurant Ted Burke & R. Laurence Berkowitz MD Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley Manuel’s Purvi Shah, Diva Collections Aldo’s Ristorante & Bar at East Palo Alto Margaritaville Silicon Valley Capital Club Almaden Golf & Country Club Jack & Sandi Frazer Marianne’s Ice Cream Silver Creek Valley Country Bayonet & Black Horse Golf The Joseph George Family Club Course Marini’s Candles of Santa Cruz Bobbe George Ruth & Todd Slyngstad Bettina’s of Los Gatos Nick & Gino Mariani Gilda’s Restaurant Elizabeth Spencer Winery Jackie Boberg Amy McCafferty The Golf Club at Boulder Ridge Stagnaro Bros. / Rob Ralph N. Borelli / Borelli Chris Mieuli McPherson Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch Investment Company Millbrook Stone Steamer’s Grillhouse Breathe Together Yoga Monterey Peninsula Foundation David Stonesifer Katya Grineva Byington Vineyard & Winery Grill 57 Bar & Grill Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa The Table The Habit Burger Grill The Bywater Ron Mosley / Tass Vineyards Talbots Valley Fair Erik Hallgrimson Café Sparrow John Tagliaferri Jim Hawk / Rosendin Electric Café Stritch / Steve Judy Murray, CMT Teel’s Jewelry Borkenhagen Yvonne & Joe Head Adom Moutafian Nick’s Next Door Testarossa Winery James & Barbara Caltagirone Edna Herman The Oaks at Ojai Euan & Allison Jones Thomson Catering by Five / Myles Robert Houck Oh La La Travel Advisors of Los Gatos McEntee Hult’s O’Neill Yacht Charters The Village Pub Chardonnay Sailing Charters Bella James Clothing Palacio Restaurant Venge Vineyards Brandi Chastain Gina Jarin Palapas Restaurant & Cantina Thomas & Lynn Wagner Jim & Libie Cilker Donna Johansen Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Zelda’s on the Beach Karyn Cilker JOURNESE / DIRECT TRAVEL, Club Clos LaChance Winery Tessie Young, Travel Advisor Pantai Inn Dr. Harvey & Elaine Knoernschild Paradise Beach Grille Vineyards KRTY Radio / Nate Deaton Cheryl & George Pentz JohnCooper-Garrod & Christine Estate Davis Rhonda Kutche, Essential Oils Bill Phelps / Joseph Phelps John Davoudi Le Papillon / Mike Mashayekh Vineyards Dio Deka Linda L. Lester Riva’s Fish House Restaurant Frank & Marilyn Dorsa J. Lohr Vineyards San Francisco Giants Club Dream Inn Loma Prieta Winery San Jose Earthquakes Duckhorn Wine Company Los Gatos Luxury Cars San Jose Police Department Susan Emerick Los Gatos Travel Sanderlings Restaurant at Enoteca La Storia & Four Seasons Hotels & Seascape Resort Epicurean Exchange Resorts Kendra Scott Jewelry Joe Escobar Diamonds Roger Lu Scott’s Seafood Grill & Bar Elvis is in the house: Corrine Fabie Colleen Lund Seascape Golf Club Executive Director Rob Tufel

Rose Bolster, Presenting Sponsor Linda L. Lester, Sean Ramsey, Angelique Ramsey, Jeff Fisher, Peggy Fisher Dea Wilson, Susan Emerick, Sherri Burke Shirley Oneal, Susan Oneal, Jim Oneal

8 408.402.6611  cancercarepoint.org Making the right choice for you My Breasts, My Choices presentation on Oct. 30 “Should I get breast reconstruction surgery?” “Will reconstruction interfere with treatment?” “What are the pros and cons of doing it the same time as my surgery?” * Cancer CAREpoint often has inquiries about whether a woman should pursue breast reconstruction post cancer treatment.

is designed to provide information on a variety of options and Products for women who are dealing with questionsThis program, to consider “My Breasts, before making My Choices” the right on decision Monday, for Oct. you. 30, breast cancer surgery will be showcased, including different kinds of breast forms, The presentation will be made by Dr. Vera Packard, Director of prostheses, bras, camisoles, swimsuits, etc. the Lazarex Cancer Foundation, and Marita Trobough, owner of Space is limited and advance registration p.m. at the Cancer CAREpoint Resource Center. The Next Step Boutique. It is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 30, 6:30 [email protected] to reserve Topics will include questions to ask your doctor about youris required. space. Call 408.402.6611 or email reconstruction, such as timing (how long your body needs to heal), scarring, lack of sensation, complications from surgery, * Questions developed by the American length of recovery and pain. Alternatives to reconstruction— Cancer Society. For additional questions visit their website, www.cancer.org.

using prosthesis or form, going flat—will also be covered. Give joy and give back with a gift to Cancer CAREpoint

Experience the joy of the holiday season by supporting

community whose lives are impacted by cancer. There are manyCancer ways CAREpoint to contribute, with a year-end and all giftwill to provide help people support in our to people in need. Tribute Donations/Honorariums The holidays are a wonderful time to make someone feel special by making a gift in their name to Cancer CAREpoint. Go to CancerCAREpoint.org/donate and click the Donate button on the left to donate online through our secure Planned Giving portal. We will send a note to the person you designate, acknowledging your special donation in honor or memory Make Cancer CAREpoint a part of your plans of a friend or loved one. for the future. For more information, please contact Dawn Hogh at 408.402.6284 or Shopping [email protected]. Glassybaby: Vehicle Donation price of the “Hugs” votive to Cancer CAREpoint. Visit their store in theGlassybaby Stanford donates Mall in Palo10% Alto of your or go purchase to Donate your used car, truck, boat, RV or motor Glassybaby.com/hugs. cycle. Running or not, it’s tax deductible. Visit www.cancercarepoint.org/donate or call Donate Stock 1.888.686.4483. A contribution of stock or securities is an excellent way All donations stay local and provide Dawn support for people in our community. Hoghto support at 408.402.6284 Cancer CAREpoint or [email protected] and receive significant .tax benefits. To notify us of your donation, please contact

408.402.6611  cancercarepoint.org 408.402.6611  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.

Wipeout Cancer Sports Day for Charity CancerAbout 900 CAREpoint children and and Wipeout’s adults participated Sports Day in forthe Kids5th annualLiving with Cancer event. Special guests were Dave in “The July, Godfather” benefiting Campbell and Alex “American Ninja Nerdier” Krumland from the TV show American Ninja Warriors. There were volleyball teams, bicycle rides and a fun obstacle course for children ages 4 Caroline Lee, for using your personal cancer story as the launch pad for this tremendous community activity. to 12. Thank you,

Agnes Gregorian learned about Cancer CAREpoint services at the June Summit League Luncheon and quickly organized two organizations that recently awarded grants to Women Dancing for Women for Cancer CAREpoint events in CancerGRANTS! CAREpoint: A big Stanford thank Cancer you to Center the July. Thank you, ladies, for kicking up your heels in support of for our survivorship program; El Camino Hospital for our nutrition program; McKesson Foundation for outreach and our support Cancer CAREpoint! programs in East San Jose; and the Episcopal Church Women of St. Andrew’s for our Family CARE program.

Executive Director Rob Tufel talk about cancerCancer onCAREpoint KQED Radio on the at radio! Listen to www.cancercarepoint.org/announcements

10 408.402.6611  cancercarepoint.org of the Summit League, one of TheSanta 60th Clara anniversary Valley’s oldest celebration and most prestigious women’s philanthropic

support Cancer CAREpoint. “It is so gratifyingorganizations, to know raised that the $130,000 generosity to of our members and guests will help this important organization continue

Tricia Niederauer, President of the Summitto provide League. much-needed services,” said

Yoga instructor Lindsey Kolb raised funds for Cancer CAREpoint through

hours of yoga training. The title of the workshopthe workshop was she “No led Mud, to complete No Lotus— 500 Finding Your Compassionate Practice.”

Volunteer Paul Gardner and Executive Director Rob Tufel helped get the word out about Cancer CAREpoint services at the El Camino Hospital Men’s Health Fair, a special community event providing education and resources for men.

Representatives of Sports Basement presented a

Basementeer Charity Partner. Sports Basement check for $2,295 to Cancer CAREpoint for being a form purchases made by Basementeer customers whofunded designated the donation Cancer based CAREpoint on 10% as oftheir the favorite profits

nonprofit.

Representatives of the Intero Foundation visited Take Note! the Cancer CAREpoint Resource Center to present a • If you’d like to have Cancer CAREpoint speak to your organization or group about our services, This unique program is designed for families with please contact Dawn Hogh at 408.402.6284 or children$15,000 grant when in asupport parent of has the beenFamily diagnosed CARE program. with [email protected]. cancer. It helps young children and teens—and their • If you’d like to organize an event to fundraise for parents—better cope with the emotional trauma of a Cancer CAREpoint, please contact Ariane Chapple cancer diagnosis. at 408.402.6285 or [email protected].

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2505 Samaritan Dr., Bldg. 400, Suite 402 San Jose, CA 95124 408.402.6611 Board of Directors Allison Jones Thomson, Chair Corrine Fabie, Vice Chair Theresa Bumb, Secretary Joseph Head, Treasurer Victor Adint Judy Chirco Karyn Cilker Sandi Frazer Noelle Henderson Marcelo Oliveira Paula Reed, RN Alex Stuart Sharon Svensson Jan Willoughby Kamakshi R. Zeidler, MD Gay Crawford, Founding Director Local hospitals affirm support for cancer patients

Executive Director The following hospitals and organizations join with Cancer CAREpoint in Rob Tufel, MSW, MPH and their families. recognizing the value of non-medical support services for cancer patients Mission Statement Cancer CAREpoint is dedicated to transforming support for cancer patients, San Jose families and caregivers in Silicon Valley Dan Woods Joseph DeSchryver Irene Chavez CEO CEO Counseling, Assistance, Resources Sr. Vice-President through personalized,and Education. one-on-one

www.cancercarepoint.org Santa Clara Chris Boyd Christopher Dawes Jordan Herget Our services Sr. Vice-President CEO CEO • Private Counseling • Nutrition Classes • Therapeutic Massage Dr. Elizabeth Vilardo Michael Johnson William Parrish • Yoga/Exercise CEO • Guided Imagery/Meditation CEO CEO • Support Groups • Wig Bank • Healing Touch • Family CARE Program Jordan Herget David Entwistle Paul Lorenz • Survivorship Program CEO CEO • Resources and Referrals CEO