2012 Past Events

Wellness Gala

Saturday, September 22, 2012
Diablo Country Club, Diablo

Honoring Mike & Sue Lescure

All proceeds from the Wellness Gala benefit Cancer Support Community (formerly The Wellness Community), providing counseling, education and support for cancer patients and their families. The Gala features a gourmet dinner, lively auctions, and a program celebrating cancer survivorship. This year, we are honoring three individuals that bring inspiration and hope to all of us.

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Golf Classic

Monday, July 16, 2012
Round Hill Country Club, Alamo

Join our 18th Annual Golf Classic at the exclusive Round Hill Country Club in Alamo. The Classic has become one of the premier charity golf events in the Bay Area, played on a spectacular course, with special amenities for each player.

All proceeds from the Cancer Support Community Golf Classic underwrite services and support for cancer patients and their families at Cancer Support Community East Bay.

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Celebration at the Ranch: Honoring All Cancer Survivors and Their Families

Please join us for a fun-filled afternoon of live music, dancing, games and just being together in honor of National Cancer Survivors’ Day. The event includes entertainment for the whole family. Click here for more information.

RSVP by Wednesday, May 30, 2012 – 925.275.6729

Amgen Tour of California

The signature event of the Breakaway from Cancer initiative is the Amgen Tour of California, an 8 day cycling event that travels down the coast of California. The 2012 tour will take place on May 13th - 20th, 2012, kicking off in Santa Rosa and ending in Los Angeles. As part of this year's tour, four Breakaway from Cancer non-profit partners, including CSC, will travel to 16 cities, walk with hundreds of cancer survivors and caregivers as part of five Breakaway Mile marches, and distribute valuable resources, information and giveaways at the Breakaway from Cancer booth. Our mission is to empower and support cancer survivors, their families and caregivers. To learn more about Breakaway from Cancer, visit www.BreakawayfromCancer.com.

Wings of Hope Butterfly Release – East Bay

Saturday, June 9, 2012
Civic Park, Walnut Creek

Presented by:

Please join us by sponsoring a butterfly today. Celebrate and honor those who have been touched by cancer. Butterfly sponsorship begins at only $25. Please visit www.firstgiving.com/cancersupportcommunity/wingsofhope for more information on how to participate in this wonderful event! 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.

You may bring your family and friends for the festivities. Activities include a ceremonial Monarch butterfly release, food, and fun activities for the entire family. You need not be present in order to sponsor a butterfly.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend to release your butterfly by emailing Alex at arubin@cancersupportcommunity.net or calling 925.933.0107.

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Chrysalis Sponsor:

Amgen Tour of California

Sun., May 13, 2012 (Stage 1 Begins)
Santa Rosa

The signature event of the Breakaway from Cancer initiative is the Amgen Tour of California, an 8 day cycling event that travels down the coast of California. The 2012 tour will take place on May 13th - 20th, 2012, kicking off in Santa Rosa and ending in Los Angeles. As part of this year's tour, four Breakaway from Cancer non-profit partners, including CSC, will travel to 16 cities, walk with hundreds of cancer survivors and caregivers as part of five Breakaway Mile marches, and distribute valuable resources, information and giveaways at the Breakaway from Cancer booth. Our mission is to empower and support cancer survivors, their families and caregivers. To learn more about Breakaway from Cancer, visit www.BreakawayfromCancer.com.

Thank you for your part in making our previous events a success.

Mother's Day Document Shredding Event

On Saturday, May 12th, from 1-3pm, Pantera Shredding's mobile shredding truck will be at Cancer Support Community's Mountain View office. This is a fundraiser for CSC. Click here to view a flyer with complete details.

The Results Are In!

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.

Document Shredding Fundraiser

Saturday, April 21, 2012, 1:00pm -3:00pm
California Cancer & Research Institute, Pleasant Hill

Sponsored by: Diablo Valley Oncology/Hematology
Special Thanks To: Shred Works

Safeguard your personal information and protect against identify theft while recycling for our planet AND helping people fighting cancer in our community. Bring your old tax returns, business records, bank statements, cancelled checks, credit card statements, bills, receipts, and other documents containing personal information. Proceeds for this event will support Cancer Support Community. For more information click here.