Sharsheret Pink Day 2016

Teaneck, New Jersey (February 12, 2016)- Sharsheret, Hebrew for “chain”, a national not-for-profit organization supporting young women and their families, of all Jewish backgrounds, facing breast cancer celebrated its 7th annual Sharsheret Pink Day around the world on Wednesday, February 10th. Sharsheret Pink Day empowers students to educate their peers about the increased risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer in the Jewish community, and Sharsheret’s national programs.
 
The excitement surrounding Sharsheret Pink Day grows every year as thousands of students participate from colleges/universities, high schools, day schools, and Israel programs.  The students share a simple message with their peers – wear pink, raise awareness  in school and your community, and generate life-saving conversations among Jewish families who are at increased risk of hereditary breast cancer and ovarian cancer. This year, students creatively utilized their social media to spread the word about their efforts, and entered a short lip sync video competition which highlighted Sharsheret Pink Day. Each school location was encouraged to create its own SnapChat Geofilter to add to the pictures taken to further spread the word. Leveraging social media helped Sharsheret reach thousands of students, especially through our Facebook event page (http://on.fb.me/1QQxBWT), Twitter (@Sharsheret), and Instagram (Sharsheret1); students posted their pictures and videos on Sharsheret’s Pink Day event page and using the hashtag #SharsheretPinkDay2016.

“Each year student leaders become more creative in engaging their peers in Sharsheret Pink Day campus events. This year, students coordinated educational programs, pink bake sales, dance-a-thons, yoga events, and more. Students are proud to participate in Pink Day because they know they are making a difference,” said Sharsheret’s Director of Campus and Community Engagement Ellen Kleinhaus.  “We are grateful to the more than 1,000 students who help ensure that every Jewish family knows about Sharsheret, should they ever need us.”
 
Next year, Sharsheret Pink Day will be on Wednesday, February 8th.

For more information about Sharsheret Pink Day 2016 or 2017, contact Director of Campus and Community Engagement Ellen Kleinhaus at 866.474.2774 or [email protected]. 
Sharsheret Pink Day Worldwide School Listing (In formation):
Universities and Colleges:
American University
Barnard College
Bergen Community College
Binghamton University
Boston University
Columbia University
Cornell University
Fashion Institute of Technology
Florida State University
Furman University
Harvard University
Hillels of Westchester
Houston University
MIT
New York University
Northeastern University
Ramapo College
Rowan University
Rutgers University
Stern College for Women
Stanford University
SUNY Albany
SUNY New Paltz
SUNY Oswego
SUNY Purchase
Temple University
Towson University
Trinity College
University at Albany
University of California, Irvine
University of Central Florida
University of Connecticut
University of Florida
University of Houston
University of Maryland
University of Miami, Ohio
University of Minnesota
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Texas, A&M
University of Texas, Austin
University of Texas, San Antonio
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
Washington University
William Paterson University

High School and Day Schools:
Brauser Maimonides Academy
Bruriah High School
Golda Och Academy
HAFTR High School
HAFTR Middle School
HANC
Lubavitch On The Palisades
Maayanot Yeshiva High School For Girls
Margolin Hebrew Academy
Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy
Midreshet Shalhevet
Manhattan Day School
North Shore Hebrew Academy
RASG Hebrew Academy in Miami Beach
SAR Academy
SAR High School
Sha’arei Bina Torah Academy in North Miami Beach
SKA
TABC
The Frisch School
The Moriah School
Weinbaum Yeshiva High School in Boca Raton
Westchester Day School
Ulpanot Orot
Yavneh Academy
Yeshiva Or Chaim
Yeshiva University
Yeshiva University High School For Girls
 
Gap Year Schools In Israel:
Machon Ma’ayan
Midreshet Harova
Midreshet Lindenbaum
Midreshet Moriah
Midreshet Amit
Tiferet
Torat Shragga
Yeshivat Hakotel
 
ABOUT SHARSHERET
Sharsheret, Hebrew for chain, is the only national organization supporting Jewish women and families, of all backgrounds, facing breast and ovarian cancer-those who are diagnosed and those at high risk. Sharsheret is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.
 
To date, we serve more than 54,500 women, families, health care professionals, community leaders, and students from all 50 states. All Sharsheret programs serve all women and men.
 
As a member of the Federal Advisory Committee on Breast Cancer in Young Women, Sharsheret shapes messaging and programs at the national level. Recognizing Sharsheret as the model for culturally-relevant breast cancer support, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded the organization two multi-year grants to develop support programs. Additionally, Sharsheret participates in psychosocial research studies and evaluations in partnership with federal agencies and major cancer centers, including Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center.
 
WHAT WE DO
Sharsheret:
•    creates a safe community for women at every stage-before, during, and after diagnosis. We offer tailored resources, information, and support to caregivers, family members, and friends of women facing breast and ovarian cancer to guide them through the cancer journey.
•    services are free and can be easily accessed online and by phone, email, text, and livechat. All services are individualized and provided one-to-one by skilled and trained professionals.
•    builds a strong community of “links in the chain” through education and outreach events for college students, healthcare professionals, and community organizations.
 
OUR NATIONAL PROGRAMS
Support Programs
•    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
•    Embrace, 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 women and families facing ovarian cancer
•    Sharsheret Supports, 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  women and their families and healthcare professionals