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In the spring of 1992, a small group of dedicated visionaries imagined a place in Santa Cruz where women who were living with cancer might find help, information, and a supportive community. They pictured a place where they would find open-hearted support and understanding as they faced painful challenges with no easy solutions. They dreamed of a place where they would not feel quite so alone, where women from diverse backgrounds, beliefs, lifestyles, and ethnic origins could sit side by side, sharing their experiences of cancer. They imagined an organization which would advocate for research into the underlying causes of cancer, and which would challenge the cancer establishment's limited agenda. They envisioned an organization which would educate the public, and which would provide a central location for resources and referrals. They believed that all of these services should be offered free of charge to any woman with cancer, and to her loved ones. Over the years, WomenCARE has evolved in accordance with the vision of these founding mothers--symbolized by the heart at the center of our logo. We maintain the belief that healing is always possible, even when the hoped-for cure proves elusive. Consistent with our by-laws, half of our board members must be cancer survivors, keeping our policies and projects close to the experienced needs of those living with cancer. Our commitment to consensus decision-making rests on careful, respectful listening to diverse points of view. We support each woman in whatever treatment choices she may make. We strive for inclusiveness and invite a diversity of participation as reflected by ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, religion or spiritual practice. We are dedicated to maintaining low administrative costs with an emphasis on service to the community, always free of charge. Call us at (831) 457-2273 to find out more about our services for women with cancer and their loved ones.
This page was last updated 10/5/06. WomenCARE, 1001 41st Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 ©2003
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