Dear Friends:
In the frenzy of preparing for the holidays and the end of the year, I've had occasion to be reminded of the true spirit of this giving season. It is the gift of our selves, of heart and mind, that is the most important gift we bring to the world. All this, I feel, is reflected in the way people and organizations have rallied around the mission of Lazarex Cancer Foundation and the patients that we serve.
There are so many things to report about what has been accomplished in 2019 with your your support. But the most important message I'd like to leave you with is
THANK YOU
. We will recap the year in January 2020, but you can check our
News page
in the meantime.
Throughout 2019 our foundation has received the many blessings of generosity and support through donations, sponsorship, grants, volunteered skills, gifts in kind, and third party fundraisers. All will translate to more funds available for more patients, legislation and stakeholder partnerships that will improve access to clinical trials for all cancer patients, and community based initiatives to reach the most vulnerable and high risk populations with cancer awareness and prevention programs. This has been an amazing year!!
We will end 2019 having assisted over 700 patients with financial assistance and clinical trial navigation, and over 4,500 patients since 2007. Thanks to all who have donated we are over $70,000 raised towards our $100,000 year end goal!
Warmest Holiday Blessings to you and your family from all of us on the Lazarex team.
With Deepest Gratitude,
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Vera Packard, Executive Director
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Meet Heather Canterbury
When Heather Canterbury was 16, her 2-year-old brother, John, was diagnosed with Leukemia. Heather loved helping take care of him. It wasn’t until years later when she became a nurse, joining the very team that worked to save John’s life, that she found a way to help.
After 10 years as a nurse at City of Hope Hospital specializing in bone marrow transplants, Heather’s passion has been reignited. She joined
Team Cancer Sucks
, the endurance fundraising partner of Lazarex Cancer Foundation, to run the 2020 Big Sur International Marathon!
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December 16, 2019
| Chicago’s WGN Radio 720 interview with Dana Dornsife and Lazarex patient Theresa Staten. Host Anna Daviantes talks clinical trials, Lazarex programs and recent efforts to get a bill in Illinois signed into law.
Forward to 59:08 to hear the Lazarex interview.
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Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11), a cancer survivor, presented the award to his constituent, Mrs. Dornsife.
View the video
honoring Dana Dornsife, Cancer Advocacy Innovator, at the award ceremony.
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September 30, 2019 |Wrapping Up the Lazarex Gala
Lazarex Cancer Foundation’s
“Treasure the Moments” gala was a memorable evening for everyone who attended. With a full house of more than 200 guests, the event raised $291,980 (net) due to very generous and spirited giving! Read the
RECAP
here. Check out
gala photos here.
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Be The Key To Hope This Holiday Season
We've raised near $72,000 towards our $100,000 goal for the end of the year - thanks to all who have donated!
Our mission not only helps fight cancer, but also despair and hopelessness. No one fights cancer alone when you support Lazarex. You become part of the circle of love and support that gives the gifts of hope and time for the cancer patients we serve and their families.
Since 2007 we've assisted over 4,500 patients with trial related expenses and clinical trial identification. This is all of your dollars at work! We hope someone you love never needs us, but if they do, we are here to help.
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The Big Sur International Marathon
is a bucket list race for any runner
that has ever heard of it! Run with Team Cancer Sucks, funds raised benefit the patients & programs of Lazarex.
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Save the Date for the the Lazarex IMPACT 5.44K on Saturday, April 25, 2020.
Create a team in your Hometown.or join us in Danville, CA to walk/run with the Lazarex staff, friends and family.
If you would like to create your own fundraiser please contact
Tami@lazarex.org
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Help Lazarex Earn Free Flights for Our Patients When You Fly Southwest
Link your Southwest Rapid Rewards account to the Lazarex corporate account
#99035580
on SWABiz.com.
Every time you book a flight through SWABiz they credit Lazarex with points
to use for patient flights, hotel stays, etc. – at no cost to you!
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About Lazarex Cancer Foundation
We improve the outcome of cancer care, giving hope, dignity and life to advanced stage cancer patients and the medically underserved by providing assistance with costs for FDA clinical trial participation, navigation through clinical trial options, community outreach and engagement. To learn more, please contact us at 925.820.4517, toll-free at 877.866.9523, or visit us at
www.lazarex.org
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