Hackensack, New Jersey (July 28, 2004) — This fall, Sharsheret, a national not-for-profit organization supporting young Jewish women facing breast cancer, will join thousands of women and men gathering in New York City’s Central Park to participate in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s Race For The Cure and American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Continue reading →

Hackensack, New Jersey (July 28, 2004) — Sharsheret, a national not-for-profit organization supporting young Jewish women facing breast cancer, will present the symposium, “Breast Cancer Genetics: Impact on the Jewish Woman and Her Family,” Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at the Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. Continue reading →

Hackensack, New Jersey (July 27, 2004) — Sharsheret, a national not-for-profit organization supporting young women facing breast cancer, has launched Best Face Forward, a new program to help young women address the cosmetic side effects of breast cancer treatments. More than 250,000 women under 40 in the United States are currently living with breast cancer. Side effects of standard radiation and chemotherapy treatments include hair loss, thinning eyebrows and eyelashes, dry skin, and changes in skin tone.
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Hackensack, New Jersey (March 24, 2004)—Sharsheret, a national not-for-profit organization supporting young Jewish women facing breast cancer, will honor the mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends who have touched the lives of breast cancer survivors at their First Annual Benefit Luncheon on Sunday May 2nd. The event is expected to attract more than 300 guests at the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Hackensack, New Jersey (January 26, 2004)—Sharsheret, a national not-for-profit organization supporting young Jewish women facing breast cancer, has launched a new program to support young mothers fighting breast cancer. The Busy Box Program was developed in response to requests from women seeking support and resources to help them address the needs of their children during diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment.
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Hackensack, New Jersey (July 31, 2003)— Rochelle Shoretz, Founder and Executive Director of Sharsheret, was named a Yoplait Champion in the Fight Against Breast Cancer. Ms. Shoretz was selected for her efforts in founding Sharsheret, a national not-for-profit organization linking young Jewish women in their fight against breast cancer.
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Hackensack, New Jersey (March 17, 2003)— Sharsheret, a national not-for-profit organization supporting young Jewish women fighting breast cancer, will present the symposium, “How Do We Care For Our Children? Issues for Women and Men Facing Breast Cancer” on Monday, May 19, 2003. The symposium is sponsored by the American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation North Jersey Affiliate, CancerCare, and Gilda’s Club, and will be held at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center’s Hoffman Auditorium. Continue reading →

Hackensack, New Jersey (January 3, 2003)— Sharsheret, a national not-for-profit organization of cancer survivors dedicated to addressing the unique concerns of young Jewish women facing breast cancer, recently celebrated its first anniversary. The organization will mark the event at a celebration honoring its volunteers on February 25, 2003.
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Hackensack, New Jersey (December 11, 2002)–Rochelle Shoretz, Founder and Executive Director of Sharsheret, has been awarded one of eight prestigious Joshua Venture Fellowships for her work in establishing the national organization of cancer survivors dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by young Jewish women living with breast cancer. The two-year fellowship will provide venture funding, entrepreneurial training, and technical assistance to further the development of Sharsheret.
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