"Nine years ago, I met Mari Guzman when our sons started preschool in the same class. I met Jennifer Dresser five years ago when our daughters started kindergarten together. We have become friends through our children and have many shared experiences, including our diagnoses of breast cancer. All three of us were diagnosed with the same kind of breast cancer. We were all diagnosed at the same hospital at a young age (between 37 and 42). We are also all daughters of breast cancer survivors.” Despite the support Rhonda had from her friends who understood exactly what she was going through, she still relied on Sharsheret’s support and resources. Read more about Rhonda's story here.
Sharsheret's Peer Support Network is made possible with support from Genentech.
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Join Us For 20/21 Tonight On 7/11 |
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In collaboration with the creators of Saturday Night Seder, Midsummer Miracles and LOL! Links of Laughter please save the date for our 20th anniversary streaming fundraiser, 20/21 Tonight. Join us on Sunday, July 11th at 8 pm ET, 7 pm CT, 5 pm PT for a memorable evening.
We are honored to recognize our 10 champions:
Dr. Noam Drazin, CA
Dr. Nathan Fox, NJ
Daniel Gorlin, IL
Talia Harari, FL
Jordyn Harris, IL
Neera Kimmel, NY
Dr. Sarah Rabizadeh, NY
Mali Schwartz, FL
Liana Schwarz, CA
Dr. Lisa Weinstock, NJ
Read more about our champions here.
Click here to register and stay tuned for more exciting details.
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Meet Our Newest Board Members |
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Sharsheret is proud to welcome Shari Lindenbaum (left), Daniel Silvermintz (center),and Sara Tenenbaum (right) to the Board of Directors.
“We are thrilled to welcome this incredible group to our national Board,” said Chief Executive Officer Elana Silber. “They bring a wealth of expertise, experience, and passion that will guide and enhance our efforts to improve quality of life for women and families facing breast and ovarian cancer and to provide life-saving education and outreach to the broader community.” Read more here.
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Book Club with Hadassah Lieberman & Sandee Brawarsky 6/3 |
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Join Sharsheret for an inspiring evening with Hadassah Lieberman, author of
Hadassah: An American Story, in conversation with award-winning journalist, editor, and author Sandee Brawarsky. Hadassah, a breast cancer advocate and survivor will share the compelling story of her extraordinary life.
Pose your own questions for Hadassah and come hear her perspectives on survivorship, caregiving, her breast cancer journey, and her involvement in the Jewish community
at-large.
The book can be purchased on Amazon or at your local bookseller.
Email Nancy Cohen with any questions or for additional information.
This program is made possible with support from Merck and Seagen.
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Re-Defining Life After A Cancer Diagnosis, 6/7 |
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Do you call yourself a survivor? Thriver? Patient? Warrior? Something else entirely? And when - at diagnosis? Five years after completion of treatment?
The term survivor is an emotionally loaded word that affects our lives after a cancer diagnosis in unexpected ways. Come hear from women who have struggled with what survivorship means to them and join a conversation about how we take control of our lives and our narratives.
This program is made possible with support from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention DP19-1906, Merck, and Seagen.
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What You Need To Know During Pregnancy & Beyond 6/15 |
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Join Sharsheret for a free national webinar with Dr. Allison DePersia, Dr. Georgia Spear and Dr. Carol Ellman. Learn how pregnancy, breastfeeding and other lifecycle events impact breast cancer screening plans.
Please email Eve Kleinerman with any questions or for additional information.
This program is made possible with support from Merck and Seagen.
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Attention Los Angeles: Pink Challah Virtual Workshop 6/9 |
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Join us on Wednesday, June 9th at 7:30 pm PDT. Pink challah dough courtesy of Bibi's Bakery and Sharsheret volunteers. $18 suggested donation, $8 additional fee for Bibi's dough pick up.
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View our newest resource to help answer frequently asked questions about an elevated cancer risk, including but not limited to "What should I do if I've found a family cancer history?" and "What should I do if I am not sure whether I need a mammogram or other screening?"
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Learn More About The Sharsheret B'nai Mitzvah Program |
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Sharsheret provides meaningful ways to incorporate a mitzvah component into a bat or bar mitzvah celebration. As they reach this important milestone in their lives, Sharsheret works with b’nai mitzvah individually to develop tikkun olam projects that meet their specific interests. Check out our recent B’nai Mitzvah.
We are extremely proud to share that the 2021 b’nai mitzvah have already raised over $10,000 to support Sharsheret’s programs.
For more information about Sharsheret’s B’nai Mitzvah program, contact Sarah Eagle.
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In-Person Races Are Back! Run With Team Sharsheret |
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This community offers a safe platform for you, as an individual who has an inherited predisposition to cancer, to share your thoughts, questions, and experiences with others who are enduring similar challenges, hardships, moments of laughter, and life-changing insights.
Join this group if you have tested positive for a mutation in a cancer predisposition gene, or have a strong family history that may be increasing your risk.
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Save The Date For The Sharsheret Summit: Pink, Teal, and You 10/8-10/16 |
Join us for our first Sharsheret Summit: Pink, Teal, and You, taking place from October 8th - 16th. Hundreds of educational programs will take place virtually and in person all across the country, reaching tens of thousands of people.
In addition to participating in Sharsheret’s national, virtual offerings we need your help to develop and implement programs for your communities.
To start planning or to learn more, contact Sarah Eagle.
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We're Changing Our Instagram Name |
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Our Instagram name is changing, but we're not. Follow Sharsheret on Instagram and stay up-to-date with current offerings and exclusive content.
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Sign Up For Ina, A Virtual Personal Nutrition Assistant |
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Whether you are at risk, recently diagnosed, living with cancer, or if you have completed your cancer treatment, a healthy diet is an important part of your breast or ovarian cancer journey. Eating well can be extremely beneficial and can help you reduce your risk, maintain a healthy weight, and face side effects of treatment. It is important to try to maintain healthy nutrition habits before, during and after treatment.
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Bring Care Kits To Your Community |
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Over the past several months, several Chicago-area day schools, high schools, and synagogues have put together Care Kit drives for local cancer centers. Each group collected hundreds of brand new items that were packaged into more than 500 care kits delivered to women going through chemotherapy treatment at Northwestern memorial hospital, Kellogg Cancer Center Evanston, Kellogg Cancer Center Highland Park, and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. The packages included sucking candies, fuzzy socks, hand lotion, Sudoku books, eye masks, and other items that are helpful for women undergoing chemotherapy.
Want to bring this initiative to your community? Contact Sarah Eagle today.
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