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Chicago Pink Challah Bake
Join Sharsheret and Maayan Zimmerman of Maayan’s Bakery for an interactive challah braiding class. While the dough rises, feel empowered as Melissa K. Rosen, Director of National Outreach at Sharsheret shares practical guidance on how to be proactive about your health. Then bring your braided challah home, bake, enjoy, and spread awareness! 7:30 p.m. Ida Crown Jewish Academy, 8233 N. Central Park Ave, Skokie. Register now at www.sharsheret.org/chicagopinkchallahbake. Just $5 per person. Sponsorship opportunities available. Space is limited. Pre-registration strongly…
Find out more »2017 Panasonic NYC Triathlon (we’ll fly racers to NY!)
About the Triathlon The Panasonic New York City Triathlon, Sunday, July 16, 2017 is an Olympic Distance Race consisting of a 1500m swim, a 40k bike, and a 10k run. Each year athletes swim in the Hudson River, bike along Manhattan's West Side highway, and run through Central Park. For race details, please visit http://www.nyctri.com/. About Team Sharsheret Team Sharsheret is an athletic program supporting Sharsheret’s national breast cancer and ovarian cancer programs, to raise awareness and funds that benefit…
Find out more »What’s Jewish About Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Tuesday, July 18 at 12:00 pm in Irvine, CA. Jewish Federation and Family Services, Orange County Hear from Sharsheret’s California Regional Director, Jenna Fields, as she educates the Jewish Federation and Family Services, Orange County staff about the unique issues that impact young Jewish women facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer, how the staff can help, and how Sharsheret can help. To bring a cultural competency training to your organization or for more information, contact Director of National Outreach, Melissa…
Find out more »WHAT’S JEWISH ABOUT BREAST CANCER AND OVARIAN CANCER?
Wednesday, July 19th, 2017 12:00 pm CST Gulf States Young Breast Cancer Survivors Network Hear from Sharsheret’s Director of Navigation and Support Services, Shera Dubitsky, as she educates the staff at Young Breast Cancer Survivors Network team about the unique issues that impact young Jewish women facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer, how the staff can help, and how Sharsheret can help. To bring a cultural competency training to your organization or for more information, contact Director of National Outreach,…
Find out more »Sharsheret Support Group
Join our Sharsheret Supports Partner of Excellence, Nishmah in St. Louis. Their Sharsheret Supports Circle meets to offer support to women in the St. Louis Jewish community who have been diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer and are anywhere along their treatment path – before, during, or post treatment. These casual get-togethers are designed to encourage connections with peers, health professionals and additional resources. Led by licensed social worker Kathy Bearman, this group meets from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on…
Find out more »Long Island Barbeque Dinner
Sharsheret and the Long Island Sharsheret Committee will host its 3rd Annual BBQ event on Tuesday, July 25th at the Lawrence Yacht and Country Club. More than 400 women and men are expected to participate. The event will commemorate the 40th Yahrtzeit of Sheila Sohn A”H. The Reception will begin at 7:00pm, siyum at 7:30 followed by dinner and program. To RSVP click here. For more information, please contact Ellen Kleinhaus at ekleinhaus@sharsheret.org
Find out more »Can We Talk? Tips for Communicating With Your Health Care Team
Have you ever been told to “consult your health care provider”— and not sure what that really means? Join us as we share information to improve and enhance your communication with your health care team. The webinar will feature Noam Z. Drazin, MD, from Cedars Sinai Medical Group who will empower you to advocate for yourself when discussing your individual concerns with your health care team, including screening, fertility, fear of recurrence, new research, clinical trials, and immunotherapy. A Sharsheret…
Find out more »WHAT’S JEWISH ABOUT BREAST CANCER AND OVARIAN CANCER?
Wednesday, August 9th, 2017 11am-12pm Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Hear from Sharsheret’s Genetic Counselor, Peggy Cottrell, MS, CGC, and California Program Coordinator, Aimee Sax, MSW, as they educate the staff at Pancreatic Cancer Action Network about the unique issues that impact young Jewish women facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer, how the staff can help, and how Sharsheret can help. To bring a cultural competency training to your organization or for more information, contact Director of National Outreach, Melissa Rosen,…
Find out more »Sharsheret Support Group
Join our Sharsheret Supports Partner of Excellence, Nishmah in St. Louis. Their Sharsheret Supports Circle meets to offer support to women in the St. Louis Jewish community who have been diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer and are anywhere along their treatment path – before, during, or post treatment. These casual get-togethers are designed to encourage connections with peers, health professionals and additional resources. Led by licensed social worker Kathy Bearman, this group meets from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on…
Find out more »Join Team Sharsheret at the Race for the Cure Walk in NYC!
DATE: Sunday, September 10, 2017 TIME: 8:30 am - 10:30 am MEETING PLACE: North East Corner of 74th Street and Central Park On Sunday, September 10, 2017 Sharsheret will join thousands of women and men gathering in New York City to participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Hundreds of Sharsheret volunteers, friends, and family members will come together to form Team Sharsheret for this breast cancer fundraising and awareness event. …
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