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Just as the butterfly is a symbol of transformation, the Cancer Support Community strives to provide renewed purpose and hope in the lives of cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones and caregivers.

Our Wings of Hope Butterfly Release event is for friends and families to celebrate and honor the lives of those living or passed, who have been touched by cancer in some way. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Cancer Support Community to provide support, education and hope free of charge to anyone affected by cancer.

Bring your family and friends for the festivities:

Ceremonial Monarch Butterfly Release • Food • Fun Activities for the Entire Family

www.firstgiving.com/cancersupportcommunity/wingsofhope

Beat the Winter Blues as participants and staff display talents you never knew they possessed. If you sing, dance, recite poetry or do stand-up, here is a chance to share your talent. If you’re shy, participate by cheering on the performers. Join the excitement on Friday, February 17, from 6-8pm, 3276 McNutt Avenue, Walnut Creek.

In the year 2011, Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area served over 2,000 people — totaling over 17,000 visits. We are honored to be here for people affected by cancer in their time of need.

New Directors Elected to CSC SFBA Board of Directors

Rod Mickels, Kim Callas, and Patrick Devinger have been elected to the Board of Directors of Cancer Support Community. Rod is CEO of InVision Communications. Kim is the Chief Operations Officer for CMG Financial, and she is also a breast cancer survivor. Patrick is a Commercial Real Estate Analyst for Integra Realty Resources, and he is also a tongue cancer survivor. The Board of Directors is comprised by several volunteers who are responsible for governing Cancer Support Community. This includes developing strategic goals and objectives, approving organizational policies, developing community relationships, and raising funds to support our mission. For more information about our volunteer leaders, click here.

Open to Options Decision Support Program Available

Have you recently been diagnosed with a new or recurrent cancer? Do you need to make decisions about treatment options? Do you have an appointment scheduled to meet with your doctor?

Cancer Support Community now offers a question listing service to help you prepare for your upcoming oncology visit. This service is available at no cost to anyone diagnosed with a new or recurrent cancer who has to make decisions about treatment options. The goals of this program are to help you communicate clearly with your medical team, ask critical questions about your options, and help ensure that your treatment decisions fit your personal hopes and goals. To make an appointment, please call our Walnut Creek office at 925.933.0107 or our Silicon Valley office at 650.968.5000.

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