"Each summer I volunteer to serve on the faculty of the Union for Reform Judaism’s Olin Sang Ruby Institute Camp for two weeks. In November of 2018, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, which made going to camp unpredictable for the coming summer. As I spoke with my Sharsheret social worker, I quickly knew that I should start planning for the future. Sharsheret gave me the resources, support and encouragement that helped me come to this realization." Read more in Vannesa's blog post,
"My Ovarian Cancer Journey: Surviving Through Summer Camp."
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Are you, a friend or a loved one facing ovarian cancer? W
hether you were diagnosed 10 weeks ago, 10 months ago, or 10 years ago, our ovarian cancer
survivorship kit
is
tailor-made to help you navigate your entire cancer journey and comes with a free healthy living cookbook and pedometer.
If you are a mother of young children going through ovarian cancer, order a FREE customized
Busy Box
filled with toys and resources to help you guide and occupy your children during your cancer journey (thanks to support from
Celgene
). Currently undergoing treatment? Order a
Bella Chachky Diamond and Sylvia Diamond Geller
Best Face Forward kit
with a wide variety of makeup products and application tips. Thank you to
AstraZeneca
for making our Ovarian Cancer Program possible.
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Living Longer, Living Better With Ovarian Cancer
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In honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, read and hear more about the latest ovarian cancer updates in
a blog
and
video
from Dr. Schiavone,
Gynecologic Oncologist in the Patricia Lynch Cancer Center at our partner
Holy Name Medical Center
.
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Join us
on Tuesday, September 17th at 8 pm EDT/5 pm PDT for our FREE national webinar, Navigating Insurance: Hot Topics During Cancer.
Come hear from insurance expert, lawyer, and patient advocate, Monica Bryant from
Triage Cancer
as she explores:
- How to pick the best insurance plan for yourself
- Understanding your EOB, step therapy, and access barriers
- The interface of insurance with clinical trials and new treatments
A Sharsheret volunteer will also share her personal story, and a live question and answer session will follow the presentation. This webinar is made possible with generous support from: The Siegmund and Edith Blumenthal Memorial Fund,
Amgen Oncology
,
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Zoom In! Spirituality And A Touch Of Cancer Entering The High Holiday Season
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Join Sharsheret and Jane Shapiro, Sharsheret Illinois Advisory Board Member and Founder of our partner
Orot: A Center For New Jewish Learning
on Monday, September 23rd at 9 pm EDT/6 pm PDT for an opportunity to discuss concerns regarding prayer and spirituality as we enter into the high holiday season.
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NEW! Financial Assistance Now Available
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Meet The Sisters Behind Pies For Prevention
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Sisters Adeena Sussman and Sharon Wieder launched the
Pies For Prevention Thanksgiving Bake Sale
in 2008 in memory of their mother and grandmother whom they lost to ovarian can
cer.
Read more
a
bout Sharon and Adeena, why they started the bake sale, and how it has grown and impacted others.
Join the initiative and learn more about becoming a baker in your community. Contact
Sarah Eagle
.
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Save Lives In Your Community!
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Join our initiative to educate thousands of people around the country through critical educational and awareness raising programming, such as Sharsheret Teal/Pink Shabbat
®
, teal or pink challah bakes, panel discussions, symposia, or social action projects.
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Advanced Ovarian Cancer & Metastatic Breast Cancer Therapeutic Workshop
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On Wednesday, September 25th at 8 pm EDT/5 pm PDT, the Sharsheret Embrace Community,
a closed Facebook group
that discusses the issues of women with advanced ovarian cancer and metastatic breast cancer, will host an experiential therapeutic workshop on Self Care For Your Mind, Body, & Soul.
Dara Kurtz, Author of
Crush Cancer
and creator of
crazyperfectlife.com,
will teach and guide participants through self care tips and tools that will work!
The workshop will explore journal writing, meditation, healthy eating, daily rituals, and more.
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This Rosh Hashanah, Help More Women Like Lisa
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Helping others is just one click away!
You now have the chance to provide your medical professional's information and share your personal patient experience with other women.
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Walk With Us This Sunday In NYC!
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Tri-state area friends, register now with Team Sharsheret for the
Susan G. Komen Greater NYC
Race For the Cure Walk on Sunday, September 8
th
! Meet up at 8:45 am, team picture at 9:05 am and step off at 9:15 am in Central Park (Northeast corner of 74
th
Street and Central Park West).
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Sharsheret Speaker Training Webinar!
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Learn how to empower your community and raise ovarian cancer awareness. Join us on Wednesday, September 25th at 12:30 pm EDT/9:30 am PDT for a national Speaker Training Webinar. The webinar will explore the goals of speaking on behalf of Sharsheret, simple tricks to make your presentation impactful, and information about Sharsheret services, genetics, healthy living and more.
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LA Annual Benefit Ths Sunday!
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September 2019 | Sharsheret | Phone | Fax | info@sharsheret.org | www.sharsheret.org
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