Contact: Jordana Altman, Director of Marketing and Communications Telephone: 866.474.2774
Email: [email protected] Angeles, California (July 16, 2024) – Sharsheret, the only national Jewish not-for-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of women and families of all backgrounds facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer, is pleased to announce announce that Sharsheret West will hold its third annual West Coast Dash on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Sharsheret will gather over one thousand cancer thrivers, caregivers, friends and supporters on the beach in support of its breast cancer and ovarian cancer work. The West Coast Dash will be held on Dockweiler Beach and is a run/walk that will include a 5K, 10K, Family Fun Race, Virtual Race and Event Festival. All ages, abilities and strollers are welcome. Register here to participate in this race.

Sharsheret will honor two prominent community leaders as the race Grand Marshals. Our Healthcare Hero Race Grand Marshal is Dr. Joshua G. Cohen, Medical Director of the Gynecologic Cancer Program at the Lennar Foundation Cancer Center at City of Hope Orange County. Through his practice, Dr. Cohen has personally impacted countless lives. Dr Cohen has worked with Sharsheret for the past five years and serves on the Western Regional Advisory Committee.

Our Honorary Community Hero Race Grand Marshal is Rabbi Aimee Irshay Gerace z”l, who passed away last year from breast cancer at the young age of 40. The event will commemorate the first yahrzeit of this beloved communal leader and educator. Rabbi Gerace devoted her career to serving the Jewish community and has set in motion a remarkable legacy with the tremendous force of her words, actions, laughter, wisdom, and grace. Rabbi Aimee most recently served as the Education Director at Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center from 2017.

Run or walk on the fully paved course at Dockweiler Beach, just steps from the ocean, and enjoy the cool morning breeze and incredible coastal views. Join us at the race festival with food, refreshments, kids’ activities, entertainment, auction and more. Your participation will help raise funds for those personally affected by, or at elevated genetic risk of, a diagnosis of breast cancer or ovarian cancer.

Sharsheret’s Western Regional Director Jessica Jablon says, “The Dash is a fun and meaningful morning where our Southern California community comes together to raise awareness and funds for Sharsheret’s life-saving work. It’s wonderful to witness the growth and momentum this event has generated since the inaugural race.” Race Co-Chairs Karen Goss and Shuli Bendheim Steinlauf further comment, “We are thrilled to co-chair the third annual West Coast Dash. Sharsheret’s work supporting those facing breast cancer, ovarian cancer, or at increased risk, is important and inspiring. We are incredibly proud to be part of those efforts. Please join us on September 15th at the beach for a fabulous community day celebrating this amazing organization!”

Race start times:
5K/10K Races – 8am
Family Fun Race – 9:15 am
Virtual Race – Choose your own adventure Event Festival – Throughout the morning

10K Race – $60
5K Race – $50
Family Fun Race (1K for all ages) – $23
Virtual Race – $36
*Prices do not include processing fees. Next price increase is 8/19.

Donations
Suggested Donation – $250
VIP Race Gift– Donations $1000+

Race Details:

5K / 10K
Tickets include a race t-shirt and finisher’s medal. Both races will be chip timed.

Family Fun Race
Tickets are for ages 1 and up and include a race t-shirt and medal. This race is open to people of all abilities and generations of families running or walking together. Get ready for the photo opportunity!!

Virtual Race

Join us from anywhere around the country. Tickets purchased by August 29th will receive a race t-shirt by mail.

For questions or more information, please contact Sharsheret West Regional Director Jessica Jablon at [email protected] or 310-409-2330.

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ABOUT SHARSHERET

Sharsheret, Hebrew for chain, a national cancer organization with five offices (California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey and New York), serves 250,000 women, families, health care professionals, community leaders and students in all 50 states. Sharsheret improves the lives of Jewish women and families living with or at increased genetic risk for breast or ovarian cancer through personalized support and saves lives through educational outreach.

While our expertise is in young women and Jewish families as related to breast cancer and ovarian cancer, Sharsheret programs serve all women and men.

As a premier organization for psychosocial support, Sharsheret is a member of the Federal Advisory Committee on Breast Cancer in Young Women, works closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and participates in psychosocial research studies and evaluations with major cancer centers, including Georgetown University Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Sharsheret is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for nine consecutive years.

What We Do

One-on-One Support for women and their families touched by breast cancer and ovarian cancer (all free, confidential and convenient), featuring:

• Online 24/7 Live Chat
• Mental Health Professionals
• Genetic Counselor
• Peer Support
• Customized Beauty Kits
• Busy Boxes for Children
• Specialized Programming for Women Living with Metastatic Cancer
• Financial Assistance for Non-Medical Services
• Men’s Educational Resources

Education and Outreach for women, men, families, and community and medical professionals

• Healthcare Webinars
• College Campus Programming
• Community Educational Seminars
• Cultural Competency Trainings
• Comprehensive Resource Booklet Series
• Community Action for Women and Men of all Ages
• B’nai Mitzvah Projects
• Team Sharsheret Races and Walks
• Young Professionals Circle
• Teal and Pink Shabbat
• Local Volunteer Opportunities

For more information and to get involved today, visit us online at www.sharsheret.org or call us at 866-474-2774. Tag us on Instagram @sharsheretofficial

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