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GROUP SPONSORED EVENTS
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7th Annual Wine & Dine Fundraiser
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Kingfisher Bar & Grill
For more information or to make reservations, contact Mindy Herman at 520/751-9925 ot minherman9573@aol.com.
Gaslight Theater Fundraiser
Sunday, April 25, 2010 7:00 pm
Show: The Son of The Sheik
For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Mindy Herman at 520/751-9925 or minherman9573@aol.com. |
RELATED COMMUNITY EVENTS
2010 RELAY FOR LIFE- PUT ON BY THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
APRIL 30-MAY 1
EMPIRE HIGH SCHOOL - 10701 E. MARY ANN CLEVELAND WAY, TUCSON
RELATED SUPPORT GROUPS
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Brain Tumor Support Group:
Located at the Arizona Cancer Center, 1515 Campbell, Room 4978, Tucson, Arizona. Meets the second Wednesday of each month from 10:30AM to noon. Contact Marsha Drozdoff (520-694-4605) or Linda Jones (520-694-4786) for more information. |
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“Hearts Together”:
A support group for children ages 5-15 years whose parent has cancer.
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays from 4:00-5:30PM.
Contact Vicky Gallon at 872-6508 for more info.
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The Circle of Hope:
For people with any type of cancer, their families and
friends. Meets on Thursdays from 1:00PM–2:30PM in the Sunstone Resource
Center Living Room at TMC. Call 324-2854 for more information. |
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Living With Cancer:
Weekly support group for cancer
patients. People with any kind of cancer are welcome. Meets every Thursday
from 3:00PM to 4:30PM at the Arizona Cancer Center, Room 2920. Contact Marsha
Drozdoff at 694-4605 or Linda Jones 694-4786 for more information.
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Cancer Hope Network: Click here:
http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org.or
call 1-877-HOPENET
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Bloch Cancer Foundation: 1-800-433-0464
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Anderson Network:1-800-345-6324
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OTHER INFORMATION RESOURCES:
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National Cancer Institute website.
Click here: Cancer.gov
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Cancer Hope Network: http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org |
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For any woman currenty undergoing chemo, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - 1 time per month for 4 months while she is in treatment. All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. "Cleaning For A Reason" will have a participating maid service in her zip code arrange for the service. There are 538 partners in 55 states. The website is: http://www.cleaningforareason.com |
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Talking Wellness - Cards for Cancer: Cards for Cancer can help you reach out to someone you care about. Each card has been written by a celebrity and illustrated by an artist, some of whom have been touched by cancer. These celebrities and artists have donated their time and creativity. http://www.talkingwellness.com |
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
These resources are available to cancer patients through the American Cancer Society:
For Meals-
- Northwest Interfaith Center (they actually do meals, transportation,
companionship, basic legal aid, and other assistance programs)/797-6049
- Casa Maria Free Kitchen/624-0312
- Casa Community Center/399-2136 (meals for $1.99)
- Gospel Rescue Mission/622-3495 (shelter as well)
- Salvation Army/795-9671 (shelter as well)
Shelter
- Primavera Services/622-4300
For Advocacy-
- El Rio Health Center/792-9890
- Traveler's Aid Society of Tucson (meals, shelter, assistance for homeless and those in transition)/622-8900
For Information Referral-
- Info Referral Services/881-1794
- United Way/722-6000
For Medical Assistance-
- St Elizabeth's of Hungary Clinic/628-7871
For further information, contact Sharhonda Michele Woods, District Quality of Life Relationship Manager, at the American Cancer Society. Her number is (520) 323-4202 and email is swoods@cancer.org.
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