Sharsheret To Host Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Casino Night
Contact: Elana Silber, Director of Operations
Telephone: 866.474.2774
E-Mail: [email protected]
Hollywood, Florida (August 12, 2015) – Sharsheret, a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of Jewish women and families facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer, will host its “Play for Pink, Deal for Teal” Casino Night on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. The event will attract more than 200 women and men at Lavan Catering and Events in Hollywood, Florida. This is a new date for the event which was rescheduled after the passing of Sharsheret’s Founder, Rochelle Shoretz A”H, earlier this summer.
Sharsheret will recognize the incredible contributions of six Community Advocates who have raised awareness about breast cancer and ovarian cancer education and support by organizing grassroots events, survivor discussion groups, school-based fundraisers, and contributing their time and talents to advisory boards that have shaped Sharsheret’s South Florida programming. These Community Advocates include:
- Adrian Dubow (Miami)
- Jamie Gurvitch (Boynton Beach)
- Rachel Harow (Boca Raton)
- Shiri Hus (Hollywood)
- Jenny Ohana (Miami Beach)
- Tammie Purow (Hollywood)
“We look forward to celebrating the evening with Sharsheret volunteers, supporters, and families as we mark the second year of our Florida regional office and pay tribute to our six Community Advocates,” said Florida Regional Director Briana Schwarz. “With a strong Florida presence, Sharsheret builds greater awareness about the impact of breast cancer and ovarian cancer on the Florida Jewish community and promotes broader national participation in Sharsheret’s support and education programs available to women and families.”
“We are proud to carry on Rochelle’s legacy, strengthening the Sharsheret, the chain of support, which will continue to improve the lives of all Jewish women and families facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer in South Florida and nationwide,“ said Elana Silber, Sharsheret’s newly appointed Executive Director. “We have laid the foundation for a promising future.”
For reservations and information about “Play for Pink, Deal for Teal”, please visit www.sharsheret.org/FloridaEvent or call 866.474.2774. To learn more about our Community Advocates and event sponsorship opportunities, please contact Briana Schwarz at [email protected].
About Sharsheret
Sharsheret, Hebrew for “chain”, is a national not-for-profit organization supporting young women and their families, of all Jewish backgrounds, facing breast cancer. Our mission is to offer a community of support to women diagnosed with breast cancer or at increased genetic risk, by fostering culturally-relevant individualized connections with networks of peers, health professionals, and related resources.
Since Sharsheret’s founding in 2001, we have responded to more than 45,000 breast cancer inquiries, involved more than 4,200 peer supporters, and presented over 250 educational programs nationwide. Sharsheret supports young Jewish women and families facing breast cancer at every stage—before, during, and after diagnosis. We help women and families connect to our community in the way that feels most comfortable, taking into consideration their stage of life, diagnosis, or treatment, as well as their connection to Judaism. We also provide educational resources, offer specialized support to those facing ovarian cancer or at high risk of developing cancer, and create programs for women and families to improve their quality of life. All Sharsheret’s programs are open to all women and men.
Sharsheret offers the following national programs:
The Link Program
• Peer Support Network, connecting women newly diagnosed or at high risk of developing breast cancer one-on-one with others who share similar diagnoses and experiences
• EmbraceTM, supporting women living with advanced breast cancer
• Genetics for Life®, addressing hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
• Thriving Again®, providing individualized support, education, and survivorship plans for young breast cancer survivors
• Busy Box®, for young parents facing breast cancer
• Best Face Forward®, addressing the cosmetic side effects of treatment
• Family Focus®, providing resources and support for caregivers and family members
• Ovarian Cancer Program, tailored resources and support for young Jewish women and families facing ovarian cancer
• Sharsheret SupportsTM, developing local support groups and programs
Education and Outreach Programs
• Health Care Symposia, on issues unique to younger women facing breast cancer
• Sharsheret on Campus, outreach and education to students on campus
• Sharsheret Educational Resource Booklet Series, culturally-relevant publications for Jewish women and their families and healthcare professionals