New Partnership with Leading Ovarian Cancer Organization
We are proud to announce our new community partnership with the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance,
the largest global charitable organization dedicated to advancing ovarian cancer research while supporting women and their families. Collaborating with the OCRFA will allow us to work hand-in-hand to support and educate anyone facing ovarian cancer nationwide. Learn more about our Ovarian Cancer Program and click here to read the full press release.
For more information or to sign up, contact Director of Campus and Community Engagement Ellen Kleinhaus.
Save The Date
Click here to make reservations online and to place your online journal ad.
For more information, contact Director of Campus and Community Engagement Ellen Kleinhaus.
Elana Silber To Serve On Federal Advisory Committee
Our Executive Director Elana Silber was appointed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to serve on the Federal Advisory Committee on Breast Cancer in Young Women. Click here to read the complete press release.
Young Professionals Circle Update
We are happy to share that over 200 young professionals attended our YPC Casino Night in New York City last Saturday night! Check out Facebook next week for photos from this most successful event.
Florida friends, don't miss YPC's 80's Purim Party
next Saturday night, March 12th, in North Miami Beach.
Click here to register, or contact Florida Program Coordinator
Carly Sturm for more information.
Sharsheret LA Peer Supporter and breast cancer survivor Jill Lefferman shares with CNN her experience using a cold cap during her breast cancer treatment, and helps raise awareness for our
Peer Support Network. Read the full article here.
Thank you to the thousands of students across 90 day schools, high schools, colleges/universities and Israel gap-year programs worldwide for helping to make Pink Day a huge success!Read more about this year's Pink Day.
This month, we are facilitating focus groups to evaluate our cancer support services, and we are looking for participants from the following categories:
Young breast cancer survivors (diagnosed before age 45)
Caregivers of young breast cancer survivors
Women who did not reach out to Sharsheret when they were initially diagnosed high risk or with breast or ovarian cancer
If you or anyone you know falls into any of these three categories and would be willing to participate, please contact Support Program Coordinator Shira Kravitz.
We are thrilled to welcome our newest staff members, Jennifer Aranoff (left) and Harriet Salk, as our Accounting Associates.
Jennifer and Harriet process donations, work with our Development Team, and assist with special events.
