"When I was diagnosed, my whole world stopped. All I could think about was if I would be around to see my children grow up. Because of your generosity, Sharsheret was there to hold me up and help me put one foot in front of the other. I do not know where I would be today if not for you and Sharsheret. P lease join me in making a year-end donation , ensuring we all have Sharsheret to lean on in our time of need."
Join us on Wednesday, December 19th at 8 pm EST/5 pm PST for our free national webinar, "New Recommendations for Genetic Testing: How Do I Make Sense Of It All?" Hear from Sharsheret’s Genetics Program Coordinator, Peggy Cottrell, MS, CGC (also a Certified Genetic Counselor at our partner  Holy Name Medical Center ), and  Dr. Beth Karlan, MD of  Cedars-Sinai  as they explore the latest updates on genetic testing options and recommendations, including:
  • Implications of direct to consumer testing for those with Ashkenazi ancestry
  • How genetic testing impacts the use of PARP inhibitors for women with metastatic breast cancer, and;
  • The newest guidelines on whether you are a candidate for genetic screening.

This webinar is made possible with generous support from The Siegmund and Edith Blumenthal Memorial Fund, The Cooperative Agreement DP14-1408 from the  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  and  Myriad Genetics , and is presented in collaboration with  Bright Pink ,  Cedars-Sinai ,  FORCE and  Holy Name Medical Center . For more information, please contact skravitz@sharsheret.org .
Sharsheret Expands Board Of Directors
We are proud to announce the expansion of our National Board of Directors as we welcome two new board members, Dr. Tammy Bryk and Dr. Martin Rosman.

Dr. Tammy Bryk, a retired orthodontist from Queens, New York, is an active Sharsheret volunteer who often serves as a peer supporter for women with breast cancer, races with Team Sharsheret, and chairs major Sharsheret fundraising events.

Dr. Martin Rosman, a retired oncologist from Edgewater, Maryland and Sarasota, Florida, served as Director of the Breast Cancer Research Group at the Anne Arundel Medical Center Breast Center in Annapolis, Maryland.
None of this would have been possible if not for our sponsors, supporters and volunteers that enable us to do the work that we do.

Sharsheret's Teal and Pink Shabbat ®   Program is made possible with generous support from  Basser Center for BRCA ,  Susan G. Komen Greater NYC   and The  Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.
Sharsheret Opens New Office In Chicago, Marking Third Regional Office!
Sharsheret is pleased to announce the establishment of an Illinois regional office and the hiring of Illinois Regional Director Eve Kleinerman. Eve is responsible for providing community outreach and education about the unique issues of Jewish women and families at increased risk for hereditary breast, ovarian and related cancers in the Chicago area and statewide. Eve joined Sharsheret in October 2018 and is laying the groundwork for an official office opening in early 2019. We are also seeking a full-time Program Coordinator. To learn more about the position, click here and send your resume and cover letter here .
Currently undergoing treatment for breast or ovarian cancer? We are excited to share that we have partnered with  Sephora Stands who has provided us with cosmetic and skincare products used in their free Brave Beauty in the Face of Cancer classes to our Best Face Forward® program. In addition to product, each kit includes easy-to-follow application instructions, and tips for those facing hair loss and changes in skin tone.  Order a FREE kit today  and let Sharsheret and Sephora help you address the side effects of treatment. 
 
The Best Face Forward® program is in honor of Bella Chachky Diamond and Sylvia Diamond Geller.
Become our next Team Sharsheret athlete! Apply for the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon  on Sunday, March 19th or the TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour on Sunday, May 5th. For more information, contact  Ellen Kleinhaus .
A huge thank you to everyone who bought or baked delicious treats and sponsored bakers for the 10 year anniversary of our Pies for Prevention Thanksgiving Bake Sale! We hosted bake sales in 29 cities in the United States, Canada and Israel, that brought in $80,000 to support Sharsheret's ovarian cancer program. A special thank you to sisters Sharon Wieder and Adeena Sussman, who created the Pies For Prevention Thanksgiving Bake Sale in memory of their mother and grandmother whom they lost to ovarian cancer, and oversee this incredible initiative every year. Hear from our 2018 bakers here . Interested in baking next year? Email Sarah Eagle .
Florida And California Annual Galas!
Our Florida Gala will take place on Saturday night, December 15th at the Design Center of the Americas in Dania Beach, Florida. Hundreds of men and women will gather to celebrate family members and friends, who have touched the lives of those facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Thank you to our honorees, Dr. Jay Reinberg and Amy Seidman, and to our amazing co-chairs, event committee and sponsors.

For more information, contact Florida Regional Director Briana Schwarz .
This past Saturday night, December 1st, Sharsheret California held its annual celebration: "An Evening Of Love, Light and Life Under The Stars" at the home of Lisa and Josh Hofheimer in Los Angeles. The event brought together nearly 200 men and women, featured a live painting demonstration from Matt Hanover and Sharsheret Program Participant Laura Osman served as the guest speaker.

For more information, contact California Regional Director Jenna Fields .
Connect Us With Your Doctor In The Los Angeles Area!

Our Sharsheret LA office, in partnership with the Phase One Foundation , is working to reach more women during treatment. Please  contact us  to help us connect with your oncologist, surgeon, ob-gyn or radiologist.
Help raise awareness at your school, college campus or organization on Sharsheret Pink Day , Wednesday, February 13, 2019! It's never too early to get started. Contact
 Ellen Kleinhaus to register your school and to order educational resources and giveaways today!
Light Up The Night NYC Event
Our Light Up The Night NYC event at City Winery was a wonderful success! The evening was both fun and meaningful as we heard the inspirational story of Dr. Tali Lando, author of  Hell & Back , and enjoyed listening to The WEEKLINGS perform.

Thank you to our event sponsors: Bloomberg Philanthropies ,  Tishman Speyer  and  Pfizer Oncology .


For more information about joining Sharsheret’s Jewel Circle, please contact Galit Reichlin .
Wishing those who celebrate a Happy Chanukah! To learn more about our "8 Ways To Give The Gift Of Sharsheret" ideas this holiday season, click here .
Ask The Expert: Year-End Major Gifts
Many thanks to Adina Lewis, Partner, Lewis and Garbuz, P.C . for this month's "Ask The Expert" as she shares the following helpful tips to help you plan your year-end giving.

"Since 2018 is the first year where the new Tax Jobs and Cuts Acts of 2017 (“Act”) has come into effect, as the year comes to a close it becomes imperative to take a renewed look at one’s tax and estate planning including one’s charitable giving. Three quick ideas of how to maximize year end planning...
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