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John Travolta to Support weSPARK at “Broadway & Beyond”John Travolta is generously providing two tickets to the WORLD PREMIEREof his much anticipated fi lm GOTTI in New York City, as well as an exclusive meet and greet with the fi lm’s star…John Travolta himself!

There will be a special auction at “Broadway & Beyond” on Monday night, September 26th at the Alex Theatre in Glendale.

This once-in-a-lifetime package includes airfare and hotel for two.

You don’t want to miss this!

Inside...John Travolta to Support weSPARK...1

Spotlight on weSPARK VolunteerEvelyn Frenkel.....................................1

The Jason Alexander Texas Hold ’em Poker Tournament........2

Words from weSPARK................3

Annual Wendie Jo SperberGolf Classic Tournament..........3

Summer Tributes......................4

weSPARK Asked the Kids Group...............................5

Cooking with the Teens.......5

Notre Dame weSPIKE for weSPARK Teen Fundraiser......6

weSPARK Welcomes New President, Michael Hand........6

I Spy and Liliana Morgan........6

weSPARK Brings Services to Tower Oncology......................7

Photographed by Patricia von Ah

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Cancer Support Center

CANCER SUPPORT CENTER

SUMMER VOLUME 9 ISSUE 2 LIVING IN WHOLENESS...BUILDING HOPE FOR TOMORROW

Spotlight on weSPARK Volunteer Evelyn Frenkel

Evelyn Frenkel fi rst came to weSPARK as a guest. “I have the BRCA gene and had to make a decision about getting a fourth lumpectomy or a

bilateral mastectomy,” she says.

At fi rst, Evelyn was scared of what lay ahead. “I started seeing [Guest ServicesManager] Bonnie Franklin to help with this huge decision,” she says. “I

attended Hypnotherapy with Connie Betterton and Qi Gong with Ed Sullivan.”

“Ed really got me through the physical and allowed me to trust the doctor and my own decisions,” she says. “What helped

me so much was seeing other people at weSPARK with a positive attitude.”

When Evelyn decided to volunteer, she “wanted to somehow repay weSPARK,” she says. “I felt so grateful

for everything I’d gotten.”

Now, she says, she feels “part of the weSPARK family.”“For me it has been one of the most fulfi lling feelings.Some of my favorite moments have been putting together a team for the Run/Walk and helping to sell tickets for Poker.”

Evelyn has made an impression. But, as she sees it, sheis just trying to help others. “When I meet other patientsneeding support, I tell them about weSPARK. I want tomake sure the legacy of weSPARK is there for the next personwho needs it and so on.”

Nancy Allen, Board Member Arthur Toretzky and Jason Alexander

Celebrity Winners Mimi Rogers and Ryan Stiles

weSPARK Board Member Missy Halperin with a Royal Flush

It was time to ante up after the cards were dealt on Sunday, March

13th for weSPARK’s Annual Jason Alexander Poker Tournament at the

historic Sportsmen’s Lodge hosted by board member Arthur Toretzky.

The sold out event was a huge success and included an array of celebrities,

professional poker players and community members all there to raise money

for weSPARK. Celebrities trying their hand at the winning prizes included Mimi

Rogers, Ryan Stiles, Lou Diamond Phillips, Jennifer Tilly, Jason Alexander and Cheryl

Hines. Also in attendance was professional Poker player and champion Annie Duke

playing with board member Missy Halperin, who celebrated her birthday with a royal

fl ush. And while poker shark celebs Ryan Stiles and Mimi Rogers made it to the fi nal

table, it was local players Jim Cohan and David Golden that took top prize.

Annie Duke, Shelli Azof and Cheryl Hines

Missy Halperin’s Table

The Jason Alexander

Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament

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Professional Poker player and champion, Annie Duke

Missy’s Poker

Buddies

“What an exciting

event!”

Jason Alexander and City Controller Wendy Gruehl

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Words from weSPARK As we pass the halfway mark of 2011 at weSPARK, I reflect on what an exciting year it has been and how much more there is still to come. Already, we have celebrated two thrilling events, Poker in March and Golf in May. Both events were a success and we were so grateful to see old friends and meet new ones.

But, there is still so much to come with this year’s Broadway Show scheduled for Monday night, September 26th and the Run/Walk taking place on Sunday, November 13th. Last year’s Show was a hit, with rave reviews still pouring in and the Run/Walk made its mark as we welcomed more runners and walkers than ever before. This year, don’t miss the opportunity to join the weSPARK community at both of these events.

And on the subject, I have been thinking a lot about community this year and how strong the weSPARK community has grown; where we have come from, and what we have accomplished.

Our community is so important to us. At weSPARK, we look at it as a family and like a family we have grown together and continue to grow. This year has offered us many examples of community support. Whether it’s the successful fundraiser led by the Boys’ Volleyball team at Notre Dame High School right up the street or the I SPY Photography Exhibit benefiting weSPARK, we are thankful to have a community like this one to call family.

And it’s online as well! For those following us on networks like Facebook or Twitter, you have seen our online communi-cation grow tremendously. We are proud to say that we are connected to our community stronger than ever before as we invite you to visit our new website and view the weSPARK videos on YouTube.

Nancy Allen Executive Director

Annual Wendie Jo Sperber Golf Classic TournamentIt was a beautiful day at the private Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo on Monday, May 23rd. The sun was shining and there was a light breeze in the air as local golfers came out to support weSPARK at the Annual Wendie

Jo Sperber Golf Classic Tournament. The event offered a day of golf for players among sloping hills and quiet ponds. Lunch was served on the green before players went into the clubhouse to participate in a silent auction cocktail hour. Actor and longtime weSPARK supporter Jack McGee from The Fighter kicked off the evening’s program, bringing energy and laughs to the room. The evening ended with a live auction and award presentation to the top teams. 1st Place Net Winning Team with

Executive Director Nancy Allen

Ford Team with Jack McGee

“It was a beautiful day and a

challenging course.”

Putting Contest

4 SUMMER TRIBUTES

Happy Birthday! Enrique Gomez Kim LuuHappy Birthday! Kristen Kennedy Loren IzorHappy Birthday! Sharon Ford Dorine ThomasHappy Birthday! Rona Greenstadt-60 Teri & Ron SellzHappy Birthday! Michael Gimbel-60 Milt & Suzanne RussikoffHappy Birthday! Richard Sperber Burt & Charlene SperberHappy Birthday! Jenny Sellz Marsha VargasHappy Birthday! Michele Rappaport Brent SkubaHappy Birthday! Burt Sperber Helene & GaryHappy Birthday! Mrs. Dale Nutter-85 Milt & Suzanne RussikoffHappy Birthday! Burt Sperber Ellice SperberHappy Birthday! Bob Gale Robert & Leslie ZemeckisHappy Birthday! Bob Fields-70 Milt & Suzanne RussikoffHappy Birthday! Shawn Sperber Burt & Charlene SperberHappy Birthday! Sally Winsberg Michele ShackeHappy Hannukah! Charlene & Burt Sperber Ellice SperberMerry Christmas! Sally Mendelsohn Sue SchuermanMerry Christmas! Sally Mendelsohn Carol Mendelsohn

Tributes:34th Anniversary Dr. Debra Olson-Tolar Robert Tolar50th Anniversary David & Gail Friedman Milt & Suzanne Russikoff60th Anniversary! Elaine & Avery Waisbren Anita Higer60th Anniversary! Dean & Evelyn Savage Milt & Suzanne Russikoff60th Anniversary! Dean & Evelyn Savage Sheila GimbelGet Well Ida Harding Nancy HowellGet Well Margie Wolf Margie ShaneGet Well Joe Marino Cheryl MarinoHappy Anniversary! Gayle & Melvin Stern Sylvia SilverHappy Anniversary! Shawn & Richard Sperber Burt & Charlene SperberHappy Anniversary! Gail & David Friedman Buddy & Ellie BregmanHappy Birthday! Cathy Rodgers Charlene & Burt SperberHappy Birthday! Cathy Rodgers Donnovan FieldHappy Birthday! Reina Robbins Libby HershbergHappy Birthday! Libby Hershberg Reina & Saul RobbinsHappy Birthday! Roz Groman-100 Vicki & Paul SollHappy Birthday! Enrique Gomez Rocio LeonHappy Birthday! Enrique Gomez Cindy Tsai

Honoree... With Love From...

Harold Kadish Annette ShnidermanHarold Kadish Bonnie & Artie CherdackHarold Kadish Bonnie WidreHarold Kadish Carol KleinHarold Kadish Claire DickerHarold Kadish Cynthia BrandtHarold Kadish Deyna & Joe AlexanderHarold Kadish Drs. Donald & Barbara KornblauHarold Kadish Elaine & Jerry HanigHarold Kadish Jane SantoraHarold Kadish Jill & Joe GoldsteinHarold Kadish John DombrowskiHarold Kadish Judi LivingstonHarold Kadish Judy & Bernie PikeHarold Kadish Laurie LarsenHarold Kadish Laurie LarsenHarold Kadish Linda PomerantzHarold Kadish Lori LapidesHarold Kadish Lynne ReinschreiberHarold Kadish Marian LoblHarold Kadish Mark & Esther RaphaelHarold Kadish Marshall & Maxine BrauerHarold Kadish Mickey RudoffHarold Kadish Milt & Suzanne RussikoffHarold Kadish Mr. & Mrs. Carl RabyneHarold Kadish Patricia GreenleeHarold Kadish Renee & Lawrence PalmerHarold Kadish Ruth & Bob ZangwillHarold Kadish Ruth ResnickHarold Kadish Sandra MeyerHarold Kadish Selma BrownHarold Kadish Sylvia MorsteinHarold Kadish Sylvia SilverHarry Markewitz George ChaconHeidi, Richard, & Tommie Gitlin Kim Nicole GitlinHerb Greenberg Fred & Tamara FaulknerHerb Stern Ann & Jack SperberHoracio DeCea Betty MartinezHoracio DeCea Bobby Va FueraHoracio DeCea Frederick O’BrienHoracio DeCea Joan & Joel AdlerHoracio DeCea Nancy AllenHoracio DeCea Thomas CarruthIrma Fraigun UTLA Valley East AreaIvette Michaels Griselle FissIvette Michaels Lee MichaelsJ. Brin Schulman Milt & Suzanne RussikoffJack Conlon Terrie Gerber & Missy HalperinJanet Hansen Andrea SilveyJean Cortez Shirin SohrabJeannette Koufos Paul & Lucille PuckoJeff Rubin Abbott Janet Blake & Brian HodgeJoe Crown Hal & Sue KassnerJoel Brill Mona BrillJoseph Crown Aida & Bruce WeinsteinJoseph Crown Charlotte & Rudi SpecterJudi Sanford Jerry SanfordJulia Lawrence Silvestri Ovarian Cancer CoalitionJulia Nahmias Ronald SingermanJulia Lawrence Silvestri E.L. DavisKathleen M. Tempel Mariah Coley

Honoree... With Love From...Kerry Michaels Adam GregorLarry Hill Shelli SchwartzLarry Kofsky Joan KofskyLaurie Pascal-Harris Everyone at weSPARKLaurindo Almeida Deltra AlmeidaLenka Mied Wear Me OutLilio Chiodi Elsa ChiodiLinda Estella Batties GrimaldoLiz Wohl Ovarian Cancer CoalitionLiza Hernandez Everyone at weSPARKLorena Laparra Everyone at weSPARKLou Bardfield Ann & Jack SperberMargie Seltzer-Wolff Gail & Stan WacoMargie Seltzer-Wolff Everyone at weSPARKMaria Zuniga Marie MoyerMarilyn S. Six Hilary SixMarjan Sabetian Everyone at weSPARKMark Reif Dorothy RubinMark Wittenberg Michael & Wendy JamesMaureen Leon Bruce Bolkin & DeAnn HelineMichael Davenport Judith DavenportMillie Moore Sylvia SilverMitch Zevin Deanna ZevinMyra T. StrangeNina T. StrangeNina Rawlinson Lynnnanne Zager VoiceoverNina Ruley Terri StrangePam Gallatin Vicki HallettPat Jacobs Bruce GendeinPatricia Eddy Jan EddyRae Livingston Carol McMahonRichard W. Green, Jr. Nicole Klvana GreenRiki Rosenthal Lenore SecundaRina Sharett Ilana & Sylvan TauberRita Boags Everyone at weSPARK Robert Ritter Sally Ritter & Kathy BurtoftRuth Segal Lynn SegalSandy Goldman Ben GoldmanShelli Schwartz Judy GlantzSherrilyn Ryals E. RyalsStephanie Sally WinsbergStephen Sorenson Jim SorensonSteven Hall Arthur ToretzkyStuart Sperber John & Sheila ServissStuart Sperber Leslie ReidSusan Gail Silkiss Emanuel & Rose SilkissSusan Gail Silkiss Emanuel SilkissSylvia Robinson Everyone at weSPARKTami Fink Bob, Suzi, Eric & Jessica GuerinVaino Joemsuw Anne Toivola-UlloaVera & Alfred Katzenberg Frances Katzenberg-SossWendie Jo Sperber Bruce & Gail WilsonWendie Jo Sperber Dini’s Los AngelesWendie Jo Sperber Hector Javkin & Katia McClainWendie Jo Sperber Nancy HowellWendie Jo Sperber Shirlee BeckWendie Jo Sperber Teresa MasonWendie Jo Sperber Teresa O’NeillWilliam & Ruth Elise SholderWillis Johnson Erika Johnson-Brooks

In Memory of:Honoree... With Love From...

A. Robert Poggi Redemption, LLCAaron Katz Mara BresnickAunt Carol Kurt HahnBaylis Resnick Rabbi Jerry & Elaine HanigBeth Alexander Paul & Vicki SollBill Levenstein Ann & Jack SperberBrian & Betty Daleiden Samantha DaleidenBrian Briggs Bob & Sue GuerinBrigette Thaler Paul SollCandy Levenson, MD Sydney T. Levenson, MD FDNCarolyn Roberts Wendy ShannonCheryl Moore Margaret SandersClementina Olmedo Adriana SandovalDana Hersh Madeline SchwartzDana Wolffs Sandra HoffmanDarryl Morden Jennifer HeaterDella Roach Della BoyerDesire Kent Sherri KentDolores Michaelis Friendly Valley Womens GolfDolores Michaelis James & Frona SturgeonDolores Michaelis John & Cynthia CallDolores Michaelis Margaret FarrellDolores Michaelis Patricia ErnestDorie Michaelis Barbara AllenDorie Michaelis Fern WorthingDorie Michaelis George & Jeanne ShambeckDorie Michaelis Jeri GoldenharDorie Michaelis Ken & Bonnie GnadtDorie Michaelis Lance & Doretta MorganDorie Michaelis Leslie Ann LeeDorie Michaelis Shirley BowersDorie Michaelis Tanya & Carl SchmichDorie Michaelis The Lee Family ClinicDr. Roz Richmond-Jason Holley & Bob AgulnekEileen Andersen Kathleen HesseEileen Levine Michael LevineElaine Stinson Cheryl StinsonElisa Tait Thomas TaitElizabeth Wohl Alan WohlEric Bass Leann AfetianEric Sholl Gloria JaroffEvelyn Wallace Libby HershbergFrancois Wilkinson Katy VeadovFrank Patricia & David OwenFrank Bereny Burt & Charlene SperberFrank Bereny Joseph & Jill GoldsteinFrank Bierney Sylvia SilverFrank Wilkinson Barbara DeshazoFrank Wilkinson Carroll & Valerie VaughanFrank Wilkinson David & Patricia OwenFrank Wilkinson Eileen GoodkofskyFrank Wilkinson Everyone at weSPARKFrank Wilkinson James NegeleFrank Wilkinson Robert HefleyFrank Wilkinson Sally MendelsohnGerald Popick Fern WallachGlen VanValkenberg Rabbi Jerry & Elaine HanigGordon P. Gitlen Howard GitlenHal Kadish Burt & Charlene SperberHal Kadish Elise GoldHarold Harte Milt & Suzanne Russikoff

Honoree... With Love From...Mindy Sterling David RogersMiranda Orich Dava SavelMissy Halperin Kim TashmanNiki Roxana Stephen-LaneSusan Branman Rosie IsenbergSylvia Silver Miriam RainThe Holidays Thomas NortonVal Teresa MasonVicki McNally Justin HarmonVitale Family Terrie Gerber & FamilyWendie Jo Sperber Barbara EpsteinweSPARK Ronney DemingweSPARK Reggie MarshWren Claire-Sellz Marsha VargasZan Frailich Rosie Isenberg

Honoree... With Love From...Enrique Gomez Nancy LeEnrique Gomez Julia LivEveryone at weSPARK Patricia BrownFrances Stern Hillorie RudolphGail Waco Nancy SaccioJoan Wolf Evelyn FrenkelKathleen Darragh Juliana GondekKirsten Inducil Lori Ann BibatKitty Breitbart Rosie IsenbergLibby Hershberg Jenna AdelbergLinda Nichols Herbert & Francine CooperLorie Lieberman Ovarian Cancer CoalitionLorraine Vos Mark WyrickMarian Lobl Carolyn SangerMarilyn Cooper Rosie IsenbergMatthew Nelson Donald Nelson

In Honor of:Honoree... With Love From...

Alice Frank Giselle GitterArthur Toretzky James SutoriusAstor Morgan Kimberly Renee BarnesBreanna Hoisington James JordanBreanna Hoisington James JordanCandace I. Albert Sanford AlbertCarol Peters Lissa GuntzelmanChris Clark Samantha DaleidenDavid Green Susan EskenaziDenielle Campell Evelyn FrenkelDenise Rue Michael WolfDiana Lee Henry LeeDinae Arrellin Thelma ArndtDorothy Gabo Dini’s Los AngelesDr. Edwin Jacobs Rosie IsenbergDr. Marc Botnick Rosie Isenberg

Today at weSPARK, theteens are making stovetop BBQ ribs. And they look delicious.

Thanks to weSPARK’s newest program, Cookingwith the Teens, teens who have a parent with or have lost a parent to cancer are learninghow to make simple, deliciousmeals for themselves and their families. The group introduces Private Celebrity Chef David Marciano to the teen group.

The group came together when one of the teens approached Executive Director Nancy Allen about learning how to cook. The kids’ group enjoys Cooking with Sylvia once a month and

the teens wanted to learn how to cook meals and help take the burden off their families as they deal with cancer in their

lives. The result has been meaningful for the group.

For Marciano, the experience of cooking with teens whose familieshave been aff ected by cancer has been gratifying. “What has

been most rewarding is [the teens] willingness to participate andlearn,” he says. “I have been cheffi ng for many years and there are

times when I’m preparing a dish they have never tried or experienced and though they seem a tad reluctant about experiencing it, once

they try it, they are like ‘Wow, this is really good.’”

In just a few weeks, Marciano has seen the group take ownership of the cooking lessons. “Everything David makes is delicious. And he makes it

look pretty easy,” one of the teens says.

“Watching the teens learn to cook has been better than I imagined,” Teen group facilitator Kim Tortorici says, “Not only are they completely engagedin the process, but it also empowers them to have some control over their lives that are often so uncertain and sometimes chaotic.”

For their fi rst class the teens cooked pasta primavera. Today, the ribs (one of the teen’s favorites) are the center of attention. There are smiles aplenty and a few “oos” and “aas” as the teens taste their creations. Everyone agrees, delicious!

Cooking with the Teens

“We learned how to be nice to each other.” – Annie Rose, 5 yrs. old

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“We learned karate and we learned to have fun.” -JR, 11

What have you learned at weSPARK?

weSPARK asked the kids group...

“At weSPARK, we make friends.” – Annie Rose, 5 yrs. old

“It’s accepting of who you are.” – Charlotte, 9 yrs. old

“You don’t need to be afraid of cancer.” – Gaby, 9 yrs. old

“Its welcoming and we can be creative and have fun!” – JR, 11 years old

“We learned how to make things.” – Jordan, 7 yrs. old

What do you like about weSPARK?

“We learned how to be nice to each other.” – Annie Rose, 5 yrs. old

“It helps to understand how other people have that same thing as

me. This is a place where you meet other kids like you.”

– Gaby, 9 yrs. old

“We learned to accept our differences.” – Charlotte, 9 yrs. old

“We learned karate and we learned to have fun.” – JR, 11 yrs. old

“You don’t need to be afraid of what kind of person you are.” – Chloe, 10 yrs. old

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Thanks to our CommunityWe would like to thank the following local businesses who have supported

weSPARK Cancer Support Center. Whether by donating items or off ering a discount, they have helped keep our services free.

Advance Color Design COPYCOPY Printing

DZ Printing Karate 4 Kids

Pane Dolce RiversEdge Graphic DesignSantino’s Pizza

Serene HavenSparklett’sStarbucksSteamer Cleaners & Laundry

Town & Country Printing Ultimate Cleaners

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weSPARK presents MyBridge4LifeTM your online community for patients, caregivers, and supporters.

I SPY and Liliana MorganThe debut of artist Liliana Morgan at this year’s I Spy With My Plastic Eye II photography exhibit was unique. As an emerging artist and honor roll student at Curtis School, 11 year old Liliana was excited to be showing her work to the public as part of MOPLA (Month of Photography Los Angeles). She was also excited to be donating the proceeds of her sale to weSPARK. This is the second year the I Spy With My Plastic Eye exhibition has donated proceeds from the event to weSPARK. The exhibit was brought to life by local photographer, Astor Morgan and A&I Photographic, and featured work from an array of artists using plastic cameras to create the images. Curated by Astor Morgan, the show’s tagline is, “Paying homage to the plastic lens in the hands of creative people.” During the event, guests were given the opportunity to purchase a fine art book, featuring the exhibit, and printed by A&I Books, with proceeds going to weSPARK. In addition, contributing artists sold their work at discounted prices, with proceeds from their sales benefiting the families of weSPARK Cancer Support Center. Books may be purchased through A&I at http://www.aandi.com/books/ispy2.html

weSPARK volunteer Judy Kain joined the Notre Dame High School Boys’ Volleyball team, led by Coach Cooper Chavez, to raise money for weSPARK’s newest program, Cooking with the Teens. It was an exciting afternoon on April 7th when the local fundraiser was held at Notre Dame High School’s Gymnasium, just minutes from weSPARK.

“In planning a fundraiser for [the] volleyball team, I could not think of a more deserving

organization than weSPARK,” Kain said. “I wanted to raise as much money as we could to help this amazing, nurturing community that helps so many.” There was a strong sense of that community in the air as families from Notre Dame and volleyball rivals Crespi High School participated in a silent and live auction. All auction items and food were donated for the event and actors David Cowgill (Friday Night Lights) and David Koechner (Anchorman) helped present to the winners.

Local teen Frankie Manes was there and explained “we chose weSPARK because we knew what a special place it was and how much they did for the community and those who are in need of help dealing with cancer. After seeing where the money went to and who I was helping I felt a great sense of accom-plishment and that I made a difference.”

Kain was excited about the results of the event, saying, “Not only did we raise over 5,100 dollars, but we also raised awareness in the community of weSPARK’s presence. It was a win win!!!”

Notre Dame Boys’ Volleyball weSPIKE for weSPARK Teen Fundraiser

www.mybridge4life.com/wesparkBuild Your Bridge Plan Now.

Notre Dame presents weSPARK with Check

Judy Kain

Liliana Morgan and

Astor Morgan

weSPARK Welcomes New Board President, Michael HandweSPARK Cancer Support Center is proud to introduce newly elected Board President Michael Hand. Hand, Brokerage Manager at TBG Danco, has been a longtime supporter and board member of weSPARK since 2005. His dedication to the organization has brought him to the forefront as he now takes on this exciting new leadership role.

Working with fellow board members, Hand is committed to ensuring that weSPARK’s programs remain free and available to the local community as he steps into the role of Board President. It is his strong sense of camara-derie that will lead weSPARK into the next decade.

We welcome Michael as he helps shape weSPARK’s future

Come to weSPARK, a place where you can meet and

talk with other teens facing some of the same issues.

Are you a Teen with a Family Member or Loved-One Battling Cancer?

Kids Corner

“wee”SPARK Programs:“wee”SPARKS Ages 4-8 • “Tweens” Ages 9-12

Circle time, games and arts & crafts programs allow younger guests to interact with

others facing similar challenges

Call to enroll your child in the appropiate group.

Call (818) 906-3022

Come to weSPARK to meet and talk with other teens

facing similar issues.

Monday nights 6:00pm

Come hang out with people your age who understand what you’re going through!

Ages 15-39 yrs. • Support GroupSocial Networking • Creative Workshops

weSPARK Cancer Support Center13520 Ventura Blvd. • Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

(818) 906–3022

Young Adult Networking GroupSupport & Empowerment for Young Adults Living with Cancer

Learn more at: www.wespark.org

If you have any questions, contact Lea Salvatore at lea@wespark.org

Look Good...Feel BetterJoin us at weSPARK for a night of beauty & fun, plus

a make-up kit provided by the American Cancer Society.

We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month

in Sherman Oaks.

Space is limited, must call to sign-up. To sign up, call Alexandra at (818) 906-3022

Twice a month, weSPARK facilitator Cheryl O’Neil hosts a Guided Imagery class at Tower Oncology in Beverly Hills.

The class is part of Tower’s new Cancer Support Network, which brings together a variety of instruc-tors from diff erent local cancer organizations to provide free classes, including Guided Imagery, Yoga, a writing group and more.

Vice President of Business Development & Radiation Oncology Services, Steve Shore, has seen the program grow since its inception and said, “when we were looking to develop the program here we wanted the top of the line.” He added that “it was the reputation of weSPARK that attracted Tower to weSPARK.”

Program Coordinator Melinda Sobel is focused on growing the community program for local residents and notes it is the feedback from patients helping to identify the need. “Something I focus a lot on is growing and expanding using patient feedback,” she said. “We talk about things that would be helpful to them.”

Tower Oncology’s Cancer Support Network is thanksto funding from Tower Cancer Research Foundation and support from Tower Hematology Oncology and The Center for Radiation Therapy.

To register for a group or workshop, or for more information on weSPARK’s Guided Imagery class and Tower Oncology’s Cancer Support Network programs, call 310-205-5790.

weSPARK Brings Services to Tower Oncology

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living in wholeness...building hope for tomorrow

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recurring gi� to weSPARK Cancer Support Center for annually recurring needs.

Please become a Torchbearer and help support weSPARK!

YOU keep the spark alive at weSPARK

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Sunday, November 13, 2011

SAVE THE DATES

Registration and Fundraising Pages now Open!SAVE THE DATES

Monday Night, September 26, 2011

Broadway & Beyond