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SUMMARY:A Spoon Full of Goodness
DESCRIPTION:The Stylish Spoon\, LLC is proud to collaborate with Sharsheret to provide life-saving resources and education\, while raising awareness and supporting Sharsheret’s breast and ovarian cancer programs.\nContact: Shani Feld (WhatsApp Only) 201-992-1767 \nNationwide shipping available. 25% of proceeds benefit Sharsheret.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/145000/
LOCATION:CO
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SUMMARY:Sharsheret Summit
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the Sharsheret Summit.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/sharsheret-summit/
LOCATION:CO
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027
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SUMMARY:Community-Wide Pink Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:As part of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month\, join us for a Pink Program dedicated to women and families facing breast cancer in our community. Be part of this unique and educational communitywide awareness campaign in partnership with the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/pink-program/
LOCATION:CO
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T175841Z
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SUMMARY:Open House Featuring Sharsheret
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to our Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) / Sisterhood Open House! Come enjoy light refreshments\, engaging conversation\, and meaningful community connection. As part of the program\, Sharsheret will be featured at 1 PM\, sharing information about their impactful programming and valuable resources.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/open-house-featuring-sharsheret/
LOCATION:Beth El Hebrew Congregation\, Alexandria\, VA\, United States
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T164317Z
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SUMMARY:Great Pink Challah Bake
DESCRIPTION:Join Gardens Jewish Experience & Sharsheret for the annual Great Pink Challah Bake – a meaningful and inspiring event in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. \nRegistration:\n$36/attendee & $280/table for 8 \nRSVP here.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/great-pink-challah-bake-6/
LOCATION:Meyer Preparatory\, 5225 Hood Road\, Palm Beach Gardens\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T183000
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SUMMARY:Open Play Mahjong Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of mahjong\, dessert and community!\nRegister Here.\nQuestions? Contact Deborah Litwak at dlitwak@sharsheret.org
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/open-play-mahjong-night/
LOCATION:Dunwoody\, GA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251028
DTSTAMP:20251023T023237Z
CREATED:20251023T023237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T023237Z
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SUMMARY:AEPhi Merchandise Sale
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/aephi-merchandise-sale/
LOCATION:Jacksonville University\, Jacksonvile\, NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T190000
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DTSTAMP:20251024T163101Z
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SUMMARY:Mahjong Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Join Brooklyn Heights Synagogue and Sharsheret for Mahjong Night Out on October 27th at 7:00 pm. The event will feature a Sharsheret speaker and a light nosh and cocktails will be provided. Can’t wait to see you there! \nClick here to register.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/mahjong-night-out/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Heights Synagogue
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T200000
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CREATED:20251021T154417Z
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SUMMARY:Real Talk with the Boobie Docs & Sharsheret: Genetics\, Risk\, and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Join Sharsheret\, Alpha Epsilon Phi\, and Dr. Robyn Roth (@Boobiedocs) for a candid and engaging conversation about breast health\, genetics\, and proactive care. \nWe’ll explore practical steps you can take to protect your health and the importance of learning your cancer genetic history. \nWhether you’re curious\, concerned\, or simply want to be informed\, this webinar will empower you with knowledge and support. \nRegister here.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/real-talk-with-the-boobie-docs-sharsheret-genetics-risk-and-resilience/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event,National
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T160000
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CREATED:20250903T183504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T133050Z
UID:145190-1761667200-1761667200@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Protein Priorities: Here's what you really need to know to reduce cancer risk
DESCRIPTION:Join Rachel Beller\, MS\, RDN — CEO of the Beller Nutritional Institute and a leading cancer nutrition and weight management expert  for a science-backed webinar that cuts through the confusion around protein and cancer risk. Discover how the type and amount of protein in your diet can impact long-term health and practical actionable steps you can start using today. \nRegister here. \nQuestions? Contact Avigayil Keiser – akeiser@sharsheret.org
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/protein-priorities-heres-what-you-really-need-to-know-to-reduce-cancer-risk/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event,National,Summit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000
DTSTAMP:20251010T165601Z
CREATED:20251010T165601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T165601Z
UID:145770-1761678000-1761678000@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Breast Health Awareness and the Rest of Our Lady Parts
DESCRIPTION:RSVP – JILL.TOMAR@GMAIL.COM TO RECEIVE ZOOM LINK
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/breast-health-awareness-and-the-rest-of-our-lady-parts/
LOCATION:CO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T200000
DTSTAMP:20251020T192620Z
CREATED:20250903T183910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T192620Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Side Effects for Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer Through Treatment and Survivorship
DESCRIPTION:Cancer treatments can take a lasting physical toll\, impacting comfort\, mobility\, and daily life. This webinar will focus on common challenges faced by people during and after treatment for breast cancer and ovarian cancer including fatigue\, pain\, psychological challenges (like anxiety\, depression\, and PTSD)\, lymphedema\, neuropathy\, and pelvic floor challenges such as recurrent UTIs\, urinary incontinence\, urgency and frequency of urination\, pain with urination\, dyspareunia\, vaginal atrophy\, and defecatory dysfunction. City of Hope Orange County experts Dr. Seth Cohen\, FACS\, Program Director\, Reconstructive Urology and Survivorship Fellowship\, and Dr. Jessica Cheng\, Assistant Clinical Professor\, Department of Supportive Care Medicine\, will explore practical\, evidence-based strategies to manage these challenges and highlight how care strategies can improve physical well-being during and after treatment. \nRegister here. \nQuestions? Contact Symone Sass at ssass@sharsheret.org.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/managing-side-effects-for-breast-cancer-and-ovarian-cancer-through-treatment-and-survivorship/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event,National,Summit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T200000
DTSTAMP:20250911T195406Z
CREATED:20250903T184030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T195406Z
UID:145201-1761854400-1761854400@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Unpacking Breast Cancer: Understanding Stages\, Common Types\, and Rare Forms
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative webinar on breast cancer\, where we’ll explore the stages of the disease\, from early detection to advanced progression. Learn about the most common types\, such as ductal and lobular carcinomas\, as well as rare forms like inflammatory and triple-negative breast cancer. This session aims to empower attendees with knowledge to better understand diagnosis\, treatment options\, and support resources. \nBonus for our Embrace Community: We invite members of our Embrace community\, those facing metastatic breast cancer or advanced ovarian cancer\, to stay on at the end of the webinar for an intimate breakout session with our experts and Bonnie Beckoff\, Director of Sharsheret Support Services. \nRegister here. \nQuestions? Contact Symone Sass at ssass@sharsheret.org. \nThe Embrace Breakout Room is sponsored by:
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/unpacking-breast-cancer-understanding-stages-common-types-and-rare-forms/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event,National,Summit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTSTAMP:20250828T162231Z
CREATED:20250827T180019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T162231Z
UID:145077-1761868800-1761955199@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Teal and Pink Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join Temple Sinai in Newport News for a meaningful Teal and Shabbat focusing on raising awareness and support for families impacted by breast cancer and ovarian cancer\, while learning about Sharsheret’s vital support and resources.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/teal-and-pink-shabbat-8/
LOCATION:Temple Sinai\, Sharon\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTSTAMP:20250908T135939Z
CREATED:20250130T135228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T135939Z
UID:142206-1762041600-1762127999@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:2025 TCS New York City Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Sharsheret is proud to be an official charity partner of New York Road Runners\, for the TCS New York City Marathon this year! The course runs through all five of New York City’s boroughs: Staten Island\, Brooklyn\, Queens\, the Bronx\, and Manhattan’s iconic Central Park. It is a 26.2-mile block party through the world’s most diverse city\, and a model for big-city marathons around the world. Through this partnership\, we provide you the opportunity to make your miles meaningful and support Sharsheret’s free national breast cancer and ovarian cancer programs and raise awareness and funds that benefits thousands of Jewish women and families nationwide. \nAS A TEAM SHARSHERET ATHLETE YOU RECEIVE: \n\nCoveted slot in the 2025 TCS NYC Marathon.\nOngoing fundraising assistance and tips from Sharsheret staff\, along with a personalized fundraising page.\nPersonalized training schedule from our certified coach.\nOfficial Team Sharsheret running jersey and swag.\nAccess to a private What’s App group for Team Sharsheret athletes.\nRoundtrip airfare from anywhere in the continental US.\nPre-race dinner in NYC.\n\nAS A TEAM SHARSHERET ATHLETE YOU WILL: \n\nCommit to raise $5\,000 by race day\, November 2\, 2025. All runners will be required to sign a fundraising agreement that acknowledges the fundraising requirement and deadline. The $180 Team Sharsheret registration fee will be put towards your fundraising commitment.\nNotify friends and family of your participation in the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon through email\, social media and conversations!\nHave the competitive experience of a lifetime.\n\nMEET OUR TEAM TRAINER\, MIKAEL HANSON: \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFor more information\, please contact Director of National Outreach\, Ellen Kleinhaus at ekleinhaus@sharsheret.org or 866.474.2774. \nApply Now
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/2025-tcs-new-york-city-marathon/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Team Sharsheret
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T150000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Tatas Stronger Together
DESCRIPTION:Register here. \nA Hadassah Charlotte Metro event in partnership with the Levine JCC\, Sharsheret and JScreen.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/celebrate-the-tatas-stronger-together/
LOCATION:Location Provided Upon Registration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T193000
DTSTAMP:20251104T014333Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T014333Z
UID:146057-1762284600-1762284600@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:A Women's Health and Wellness Event - Bikur Cholim of Passaic-Clifton
DESCRIPTION:We invite women to join us on Tuesday evening\, November 4th as Sharsheret’s Director of Training and Education\, Melissa Rosen joins a panel of experts to inspire women to be proactive about personal and family health.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/a-womens-health-and-wellness-event-bikur-cholim-of-passaic-clifton/
LOCATION:Brook Haven Mall Event Space\, Passaic\, New Jersey
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20251013T134205Z
CREATED:20251013T134205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T134205Z
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SUMMARY:The Power Between the Words: Finding Meaning in the Darkness
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third in our series of processing the cancer experience through creative writing. Poet Hadara Ben-Nadav is known for her unique blackout poetry. She can take a document\, artfully remove the majority of the words\, and create an entirely new piece. By taking something scary and overwhelming\, such as an article about cancer\, and removing the majority of the words\, we can reveal something empowering hidden in the larger story. \nWe’ll provide several written pieces to work with\, or feel free to bring your own. \nRegister here. \nQuestions? Contact Melissa Rosen. \n  \nHadara Bar-Nadav is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in Poetry\, the Lucille Medwick Award from the Poetry Society of America\, a fellowship from the Poetry Foundation\, and other honors. She is the author of five books of poetry\, most recently The Animal Is Chemical (Four Way Books\, 2024)\, awarded the Levis Prize in Poetry\, selected by Jericho Brown. Her other books are The New Nudity (Saturnalia Books\, 2017); Lullaby (with Exit Sign) (Saturnalia Books\, 2013)\, awarded the Saturnalia Books Poetry Prize; The Frame Called Ruin (New Issues\, 2012)\, Editor’s Selection/Runner Up for the Green Rose Prize; and A Glass of Milk to Kiss Goodnight (Margie/Intuit House\, 2007)\, awarded the Margie Book Prize. She is also the author of two chapbooks\, Fountain and Furnace (Tupelo Press\, 2015)\, awarded the Sunken Garden Poetry Prize\, and Show Me Yours (Laurel Review/Green Tower Press 2010)\, awarded the Midwest Poets Series Prize. In addition\, she is co-author with Michelle Boisseau of the best-selling textbook Writing Poems\, 8 th ed. (Pearson\, 2011). Her poetry has appeared in the American Poetry Review\, The Believer\, The Kenyon Review\, Ploughshares\, and elsewhere. A current reader for POETRY\, she is a Professor of English and teaches in the MFA program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/the-power-between-the-words-finding-meaning-in-the-darkness/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T220000
DTSTAMP:20251006T151247Z
CREATED:20250724T194330Z
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SUMMARY:Sharsheret Paddle Battle\, Chicago 2025
DESCRIPTION:Grab your friends and join Sharsheret for our 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament! Not only will you have fun and meet new people\, but most importantly\, you will help raise funds for Sharsheret’s programs—including mental health and genetic counseling\, financial assistance\, emotional support\, and life-saving education for women\, men\, and families of all backgrounds facing breast and ovarian cancer. \n\n\n\n\nNot up for playing? Join the fun with a discounted spectator ticket! \nRegister here. \n\nThe entry fee is $54 per player. \nThe entry fee is $18 per spectator. \nEntry fee includes kosher snacks\, an event t-shirt and fun prizes for the winners. \nCash bar will be available. \nThe tournament format will be doubles round robin to allow everyone a chance to play as many games as possible.\nThe fair market value of this event is $40 per person. Any contribution above this amount is tax deductible.\n\nThis program is sponsored in part by    \nQuestions? Contact slevine@sharsheret.org. \nThank you to our local sponsors: \n\n\nSlam Sponsor \n \n \nVolley Sponsor \n \n \n \nKatie Bishop – Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty  \n \n  \n\nRally Sponsor \n \n\n \n\n 
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/sharsheret-paddle-battle-chicago-2025/
LOCATION:Lincoln Park\, Illinois\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T120000
DTSTAMP:20251024T163405Z
CREATED:20251024T163405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T163405Z
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SUMMARY:AEPhi Fun Run
DESCRIPTION:The sisters of Alpha Epsilon Phi at Tulane University invite you to join them to raise awareness about breast and ovarian cancer\, the importance of learning your family health history and the measures one can take to safeguard your health.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/aephi-fun-run/
LOCATION:Audobon Park\, New Orleans\, LA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20251105T195425Z
CREATED:20251022T185848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T195425Z
UID:145901-1762977600-1762977600@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:From Surgery to Symmetry: Latest Advances in Breast Reconstruction and Nipple Tattooing
DESCRIPTION:This program offers patients\, and those considering prphylactic surgery\, up-to-date information on the latest advances in breast reconstruction\, including resensation techniques\, sixth-generation breast implants\, natural tissue reconstruction\, and revision procedures to improve both comfort and aesthetics. \nParticipants will also hear from a pioneer and powerhouse in the field of paramedical tattooing. \nRegister here. \n 
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/from-surgery-to-symmetry-latest-advances-in-breast-reconstruction-and-nipple-tattooing/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event,National
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T123000
DTSTAMP:20251013T134528Z
CREATED:20251013T134528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T134528Z
UID:145743-1763123400-1763123400@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Shalom\, Shabbat!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, Novmber 14th for an opportunity to rest and reset at Sharsheret’s quarterly Shalom\, Shabbat! program\, this time with a bit of Thanksgiving spirit and gratitude! However you celebrate\, and whatever your experience with Shabbat\, we can all use an opportunity to recenter ourselves in the midst of treatment\, survivorship\, or just the normal chaos of life well lived. Come enjoy music\, along with insights and inspiration from Rabbi Efrat Zarren-Zohar\, for the week ahead. \nRegister here. \n\nFor more information or questions\, please contact Deborah Litwak.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/shalom-shabbat-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T110000
DTSTAMP:20251009T133332Z
CREATED:20251006T161545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T133332Z
UID:145708-1763287200-1763290800@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Ride with Sharsheret!
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nJoin in person from the NYC Peloton Studio\nRegister for In Person Ride\n\nJoin virtually from home\nRegister for Virtual Ride\n\n\n\n$500 to reserve your bike \nBe a part of this special opportunity to ride together as a community – to raise awareness and critical funds for women and families facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer. \n\nSPOTS ARE LIMITED\nBike registration is not transferable\nBike reservation is only secured once you receive official confirmation and next steps documentation from Sharsheret.\n\n\n\n$36 suggested minimum donation \nDownload the Peloton app and you can be part of this special opportunity to ride together as a community – to raise awareness and critical funds  for women and families facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/ride-with-sharsheret/
LOCATION:NYC and Virtual\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T120000
DTSTAMP:20251024T164058Z
CREATED:20251024T164058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T164058Z
UID:145974-1763287200-1763294400@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Hadassah Evolve Florida & Sharsheret - What's Jewish about Breast Cancer?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for bagels and nosh and some mingling while guest speaker Chani Kolan\, Outreach Program Coordinator\, Southeast Region at Sharsheret\, discusses with us “What’s Jewish about Breast Cancer?” \nRemember to wear pink! \nWomen ages 30s-50s \nRegister here
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/hadassah-evolve-florida-sharsheret-whats-jewish-about-breast-cancer/
LOCATION:Delray Beach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T120000
DTSTAMP:20251111T010318Z
CREATED:20251110T023807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T010318Z
UID:146202-1763294400-1763294400@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Music and Movement
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, November 16th\, 12pm EST/9am PST\, for a structured but instruction-less dance experience for cancer patients and survivors that will meet their needs for joy\, healing\, connection\, emotional expression\, and appreciation of what the body can do\, as well as a new way of exercising. All movement abilities\, including lying in bed\, and all bodies are welcome. \nRegister here. \nQuestions? Contact Rachel Teicher. \nPresented with support from Cooperative Agreement 24-0061 of the Centers for Disease and Prevention.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/music-and-movement-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T170000
DTSTAMP:20251031T125318Z
CREATED:20251031T031716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T125318Z
UID:146021-1763305200-1763312400@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Better Days Program
DESCRIPTION:Join Kesem and Sharsheret for Better Days programming with kids and parents. \nRegister here. \nFor more information: contact Deborah Litwak at dlitwak@sharsheret.org.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/better-days-program/
LOCATION:Wilton Manners\, FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T200000
DTSTAMP:20250827T132817Z
CREATED:20250826T204125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T132817Z
UID:145026-1763323200-1763323200@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Sharsheret National Mikvah Training
DESCRIPTION:Are you a mikvah attendant? An administrator or halachic guide? Do you volunteer in another way? Then this training is not to be missed! Sharsheret’s annual National Mikvah Training will guide all who are involved with providing a comfortable\, meaningful mikvah experience for those impacted by cancer. \nParticipants will learn about the concerns and needs of those impacted by cancer\, identify halachic concerns when it comes to immersion\, and how to best create a welcoming enviroment. Please note that Sharsheret will not provide halachic guidance\, but simply identify potential issues for participants to discuss with their mikvah’s halachic authority. \nThis one-hour training is free of charge and open to all. There are two dates to choose from. Please choose the one that works best for you. \nTo register for the Sunday\, November 16th at 8:00 pm Eastern training\, please click here. \nTo register for the Tuesday\, November 18th at 11:30 noon Eastern training\, please click here. \nQuestions? Contact Melissa Rosen\, Director of Training and Education.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/sharsheret-national-mikvah-training-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T200000
DTSTAMP:20251110T021945Z
CREATED:20251104T175617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T021945Z
UID:146068-1763409600-1763409600@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Supporting the Supporters: Navigating Rights and Resources for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Join Sharsheret as Joanna Fawzy Doran of Triage Cancer leads an informative discussion on the rights and resources available to those caring for a loved one with cancer. We’ll explore key legal protections for caregivers as well as practical tools to help manage the challenges of caregiving. Whether you’re currently supporting someone through cancer or want to better understand how to advocate for caregivers\, this webinar will provide clear guidance\, useful resources\, and actionable next steps. \nRegister here. \nQuestions? Contact Rebecca Mendelsberg. \n  \nJoanna is a cancer rights attorney\, author\, speaker\, and CEO of Triage Cancer\, a national\, nonprofit organization providing free education on practical and legal issues that may impact individuals coping with cancer and their caregivers\, through events\, materials\, and resources. Joanna has spent more than thirty years working on behalf of individuals with cancer\, including five as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Loyola Law School\, teaching a seminar in Cancer Rights Law\, and eight at the John Wayne Cancer Institute’s Psychosocial Care Program and Positive Appearance Center. She has also taught a Community Advocacy Clinic\, as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Wayne State University Law School. Joanna co-authored the book\, Cancer Rights Law\, for the American Bar Association – the first and only book of its kind. The second edition of Cancer Rights Law was released in 2025. In 2020\, she wrote a chapter Cancer-Related Legal Issues\, for the Oncology Nursing Society’s book\, Oncology Nurse Navigation: Delivering Patient-Centered Care Across the Continuum. In 2017\, she wrote Preventing or Minimizing Financial Toxicity Across the Continuum of Cancer Care\, a chapter for the Oncology Nursing Society’s book\, Cancer Survivorship: Transdisciplinary\, Patient-Centered Approaches to the Season of Survival. In 2009\, she also contributed to a book entitled\, Work and Cancer Survivors. And\, her work has appeared in a variety of other publications\, such as Psycho-Oncology\, Heal\, CURE\, and Coping with Cancer. Joanna earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations from the University of California Los Angeles and a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School Los Angeles. She has also received the American Cancer Society Leadership in Oncology Navigation (ACS LION) Certificate and the ACS LION Clinical Trials Navigation Certificate.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/supporting-the-supporters-navigating-rights-and-resources-for-caregivers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251119
DTSTAMP:20251017T150834Z
CREATED:20250917T163711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T150834Z
UID:145373-1763424000-1763510399@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:NYC Benefit 2025
DESCRIPTION:For more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/nyc-benefit-2025/
LOCATION:Upper East Side\, New York\, NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T233000
DTSTAMP:20250827T132955Z
CREATED:20250826T204049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T132955Z
UID:145032-1763508600-1763508600@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Sharsheret National Mikvah Training
DESCRIPTION:Are you a mikvah attendant? An administrator or halachic guide? Do you volunteer in another way? Then this training is not to be missed! Sharsheret’s annual National Mikvah Training will guide all who are involved with providing a comfortable\, meaningful mikvah experience for those impacted by cancer. \nParticipants will learn about the concerns and needs of those impacted by cancer\, identify halachic concerns when it comes to immersion\, and how to best create a welcoming enviroment. Please note that Sharsheret will not provide halachic guidance\, but simply identify potential issues for participants to discuss with their mikvah’s halachic authority. \nThis one-hour training is free of charge and open to all. There are two dates to choose from. Please choose the one that works best for you. \nTo register for the Sunday\, November 16th at 8:00 pm Eastern training\, please click here. \nTo register for the Tuesday\, November 18th at 11:30 noon Eastern training\, please click here. \nQuestions? Contact Melissa Rosen\, Director of Training and Education.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/sharsheret-national-mikvah-training-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event
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