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Driscoll’s Strawberry Associates Gives to Entre Nosotras

Fifteen families in WomenCARE’s Entre Nosotras program enjoyed a special holiday treat in December because of the generosity of dozens of employees at Driscoll’s. The families were ‘adopted’ by Driscoll employees, and the company hosted a lunch party at a pizza party in Watsonville where family members received gifts purchased by the employees. There were many happy kids – and parents!

In addition, Entre Nosotras Program Director Chila Correa was presented with a check for $1,700 for WomenCARE! Presenting the check – and the Driscoll’s employees who led the charge in making all this happen for our clients – are Norma Bravo, Luis Guerrero and Marilyn Martinez.

Our deepest thanks to Norma, Luis, Marilyn and all the Driscoll employees who gave so generously to WomenCARE’s Entre Nosotras families.

FIGHTING CANCER WITH YOUR FORK

Saturday, February 27, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Facilitated by Emmy Cushnir, Licensed Acupuncturist, RN, and Bonnie Jones, Certified Nutritionist

THIS FORUM IS OPEN TO ALL WOMEN LIVING WITH CANCER

This month we will talk about foods that protect against cancer and how to incorporate them into your diet. We will focus on

* Foods that are rich in anticancer compounds such as garlic, cruciferous vegetables, soy, green tea, mushrooms, turmeric, seaweed and more
* Nourishing recipes that are easy to prepare
* Immune building soups

There will be time set aside for other concerns and questions.

The Complementary Treatment Forum is an educational and collaborative group for women who want a safe place to learn, sort through, and share information about the many complementary cancer treatments.

Meets on the 4th Saturday of every month

at 1001 41st Avenue

Pre-registration required: 457-2273

Nourishing Snack Provided

WomenCARE Receives $30,000

Santa Cruz Sentinel, Coast Lines: Jan. 8, 2010

WomenCARE, a nonprofit group supporting Santa Cruz County women with cancer, has received $30,000 in grants from local business foundations to help continue services.

Palo Alto Medical Foundation Santa Cruz gave $15,000 to fund WomenCARE's advocacy, education and support efforts for patients. The Driscoll's Charitable Fund gave $10,000 to help WomenCARE's Entre Nosotras program in Watsonville, which serves Latinas with cancer. The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation gave $5,000 to help pay for WomenCARE's general operations.

STRIPE Design Group & WomenCARE

STRIPE revisits their favorite artist from last year, Rachel Wolf, who premiered her new series Roadwork: Metal Edition. The January 8th event was held in conjunction with WomenCARE. Missed the event? For the rest of January, there are still tons of great products that help support WomenCARE at STRIPE! Visit STRIPE at 107 Walnut Avenue Santa Cruz, CA, 95060.

Video Speaks from the Heart of WomenCARE

WomenCARE's video, Further to Fly, is a deeply moving 13 minute video with an encouraging message from women with cancer to women with cancer, sharing words of experience spoken from the heart of WomenCARE. The video can be viewed at our office, checked out of our lending library, or purchased for a suggested donation of $10, which covers the cost of reproduction. Any donation above $10 will go towards the production of a linguistically and culturally appropriate video for the Spanish speaking population of Santa Cruz County. Call the office at 457-2273 to view or purchase the video.

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This page was last updated 2/2/2010.

WomenCARE, 1001 41st Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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