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SUMMARY:Life after Surgical Menopause for the Hereditary Risk and Cancer Community
DESCRIPTION:Surgical menopause caused by ovary removal to reduce cancer risk can be tough. Learn how hormone replacement therapy can help ease symptoms and improve quality of life. This webinar will help address the concerns of those who have had ovary removal for cancer prevention due to hereditary risk or because of a cancer diagnosis. Dr. Naama Srebnik-Moshe\, Gynecologist and Reproductive Endocrinologist\, will share the latest updates\, practical tips\, and answers to your questions.\n\nRegister here.\n\nPlease contact Pnina Mor with any questions or for more information.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/life-after-surgical-menopause-and-breast-cancer-the-role-of-hormone-replacement-therapy/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T200000
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SUMMARY:Fertility and Cancer: Exploring Preservation\, Family Planning Options\, and the Role of PGT
DESCRIPTION:Navigating cancer is never easy\, but there are ways to protect your ability to grow your family. Join us for Fertility and Cancer to explore preservation strategies\, family planning options\, and how preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) can support your reproductive goals pre- and post-treatment. Hear from Dr. Sahar Wertheimer\, Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist\, HRC Fertility\, as she shares insights\, answers questions\, and offers hope for building a family after cancer. \nPlease contact Abby Goldsmith with any questions or for more information. \nRegister here. \nWebinar Sponsors: \n\n\n\nCooperative Agreement DP24-0061 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/fertility-and-cancer-exploring-preservation-family-planning-options-and-the-role-of-pgt/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event,National
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SUMMARY:Tranquil Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Health and wellness is important for everyone\, especially for those recovering from illness. Join Sharsheret to relax and rejuvenate through movement with our new yoga series\, led by yoga teacher and coach\, Emily Elizabeth Steinberg. This series is catered to those affected by cancer and will help bring awareness to the body. The following items are not mandatory\, but suggested and can help with your yoga practice: yoga mat/towel\, two-four yoga blocks\, a blanket and a pillow.\n\nRegister here.\nFor more information\, please contact Stephanie Siegel. \nSponsor by: \nCooperative Agreement DP24-0061 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention\, Sherry Helfand Weiner\, Merck\, and Novartis.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/tranquil-tuesdays-5/
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CREATED:20250731T141548Z
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UID:144600-1754053200-1754064000@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Veronica Beard Sharsheret Fundraiser
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URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/veronica-beard-sharsheret-fundraiser/
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SUMMARY:Long Island Benefit Summer Barbecue
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register and learn more.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/long-island-benefit-summer-barbecue/
LOCATION:Address Provided Upon Registration
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SUMMARY:New Jersey Benefit Summer Barbecue
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register and learn more.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/new-jersey-benefit-summer-barbecue/
LOCATION:Address Provided Upon Registration
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SUMMARY:Tranquil Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Health and wellness is important for everyone\, especially for those recovering from illness. Join Sharsheret to relax and rejuvenate through movement with our new yoga series\, led by yoga teacher and coach\, Emily Elizabeth Steinberg. This series is catered to those affected by cancer and will help bring awareness to the body. The following items are not mandatory\, but suggested and can help with your yoga practice: yoga mat/towel\, two-four yoga blocks\, a blanket and a pillow.\n\nRegister here.\nFor more information\, please contact Stephanie Siegel. \nSponsor by: \nCooperative Agreement DP24-0061 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention\, Sherry Helfand Weiner\, Merck\, and Novartis.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/tranquil-tuesdays-4/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250728
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DTSTAMP:20250612T204011Z
CREATED:20250612T204011Z
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UID:143858-1753660800-1753747199@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Camp Moshava Ba’ir
DESCRIPTION:? Sharsheret is proud to part with Moshava Ba’ir on their annual Busy Box Toy Drive! Donate new\, unopened toys to help bring comfort to children whose parents are undergoing chemotherapy\, radiation\, or surgery. Each Busy Box includes games for kids and vital resources for parents. Let’s fill the boxes with love—bring your donations to camp on July 28th.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/camp-moshava-bair/
LOCATION:Camp Moshava Ba’ir\, Paramus\, NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250727T090000
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UID:144363-1753606800-1753606800@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:West Coast Dash Training Session
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URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/west-coast-dash-training-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T200000
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SUMMARY:Cancer & Self-Advocacy 101: What to Know in the Doctor’s Office\, with Insurers\, and at Work
DESCRIPTION:Join Sharsheret as we welcome Rebecca Bloom\, author of the forthcoming When Women Get Sick: An Empowering Approach for Getting the Support You Need. Learn how to maximize coverage\, benefits and security and minimize stress\, fear and confusion as they navigate illness. \nAdditionally\, we are pleased to welcome representatives from the Patient Advocate Foundation and Triage Cancer to answer your questions in an expanded Q&A session. You’ll leave with practical skills to advocate for yourself during the cancer experience. \nQuestions? Contact Elissa Love. \nRegister here. \nThank you to our webinar sponsors: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and \n \nand to our webinar partners:
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/cancer-self-advocacy-101-what-to-know-in-the-doctors-office-with-insurers-and-at-work/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T150000
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CREATED:20250702T192321Z
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SUMMARY:Tranquil Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Health and wellness is important for everyone\, especially for those recovering from illness. Join Sharsheret to relax and rejuvenate through movement with our new yoga series\, led by yoga teacher and coach\, Emily Elizabeth Steinberg. This series is catered to those affected by cancer and will help bring awareness to the body. The following items are not mandatory\, but suggested and can help with your yoga practice: yoga mat/towel\, two-four yoga blocks\, a blanket and a pillow.\n\nRegister here.\nFor more information\, please contact Stephanie Siegel. \nSponsor by: \nCooperative Agreement DP24-0061 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention\, Sherry Helfand Weiner\, Merck\, and Novartis.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/tranquil-tuesdays-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T180000
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CREATED:20250620T153938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T161211Z
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SUMMARY:15th Annual Table...Set...Go!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 15th Annual Table…Set…Go! \nHosted by the Morris I. Franco Community Cancer Center\, this inspiring event will take place on Tuesday\, July 22nd from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM at the home of Kim and Jon Kushner in Long Branch\, NJ. \nEnjoy beautifully curated table displays from around the world\, and don’t miss the 12:30 PM panel discussion with members of the Cancer Center\, featuring a special presentation by Sharsheret. \nFor more information contact the Morris I. Franco Community Cancer Center.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/15th-annual-table-set-go/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T120000
DTSTAMP:20250701T141347Z
CREATED:20250701T141150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T141347Z
UID:144067-1753005600-1753012800@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Morning Mah Jongg with Sharsheret
DESCRIPTION:Register here. \nSponsored in part by:
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/morning-mah-jongg-with-sharsheret/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T153000
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CREATED:20250716T163637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T163637Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join the virtual health fair and the Sharsheret special breakout room discussing Genetics and Health Awareness in the Jewish Community (2:15-3:00 pm).\nClick here to register.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/virtual-health-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T190000
DTSTAMP:20250707T181514Z
CREATED:20250707T141110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T181514Z
UID:144209-1752692400-1752692400@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Hope and Support in Difficult Time: Jewish Wisdom for Facing Cancer and Chronic Illness
DESCRIPTION:For our Chicagoland supporters\, Hope & Support in Difficult Times: Jewish Wisdom for Facing Cancer and Chronic Illness. In partnership with Cancer Wellness Center\, JCFS\, and Sharsheret. \nRegistration link: https://bit.ly/460ZlXB
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/hope-and-support-in-difficult-time-jewish-wisdom-for-facing-cancer-and-chronic-illness/
LOCATION:Chicagio\, Illinois\, Chicago\, Illinois
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T190000
DTSTAMP:20250630T133425Z
CREATED:20250630T133343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T133425Z
UID:144049-1752692400-1752692400@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Exploring Your Jewish Genes
DESCRIPTION:We will hear from Rabbi Jason Weiner\, BCC Senior Rabbi and Director of Spiritual Care Department\, Ceders Sinai and Bracha Rich\, MS\, CGC Genetic Counselor\, JScreen. \nClick here to regsiter. 
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/exploring-your-jewish-genes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T150000
DTSTAMP:20250711T144727Z
CREATED:20250702T192240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T144727Z
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SUMMARY:Tranquil Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Health and wellness is important for everyone\, especially for those recovering from illness. Join Sharsheret to relax and rejuvenate through movement with our new yoga series\, led by yoga teacher and coach\, Emily Elizabeth Steinberg. This series is catered to those affected by cancer and will help bring awareness to the body. The following items are not mandatory\, but suggested and can help with your yoga practice: yoga mat/towel\, two-four yoga blocks\, a blanket and a pillow.\n\nRegister here.\nFor more information\, please contact Stephanie Siegel. \nSponsor by: \nCooperative Agreement DP24-0061 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention\, Sherry Helfand Weiner\, Merck\, and Novartis.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/tranquil-tuesdays-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T213000
DTSTAMP:20250710T181704Z
CREATED:20250702T194455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T181704Z
UID:144130-1752175800-1752183000@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Sharsheret & J-Life Young Professional Bonfire Night
DESCRIPTION:Join J-Life and Sharsheret for a camp-inspired evening! Enjoy a cookout dinner\, s’mores\, outdoor games\, crafting\, and meaningful connections. \n$10 per person \nRegister here. \nQuestions? Email Becky Koren at bkoren@sharsheret.org. \nThank you to our sponsors: \n \nCooperative Agreement DP24-0061 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/sharsheret-jssional-life-young-profes-bonfire-night/
LOCATION:Old Town\, Chicago
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T200000
DTSTAMP:20250627T141029Z
CREATED:20250615T225342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T141029Z
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SUMMARY:Living Waters: Rituals of Resilience and Renewal
DESCRIPTION:There is a strong history of innovative healing rituals within the cancer community. Judaism has its own rituals as well. Join Sharsheret as we welcome Becca Heisler\, a wonderful ritualist and outdoorist\, to learn about different water rituals that support healing from the cancer experience\, and to participate in creating something new and special for Sharsheret callers. Please join us if you are facing cancer\, a survivor\, a caregiver\, or a Jewish professional interested in supporting community members. \nRegister here. \nQuestions? Contact Melissa Rosen. \nThank you to our program partners:\n    \n \n  \n\n  \n  \nand to our program sponsors: The Cooperative Agreement 24-0061 of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention \n\n     \nBecca (she/her) is a rabbinical student\, ritualist\, and educator. Originally from the homelands of the Ojibwe\, Odawa\, and Potawatomi nations (the Chicago area)\, she spent many years making home in Lisjan Ohlone territory (Berkeley/Oakland\, CA) where she served the community by facilitating Jewish outdoor education programs and guiding earth-based rites of passage for youth K-12 and adults of all ages. She is a graduate of Tufts University\, the Urban Adamah Fellowship\, and the JOFEE Fellowship\, and is currently pursuing Rabbinic ordination at Hebrew College. Becca is a devoted student of the waters\, learning transformation\, renewal\, and interconnectedness. She spends her days in conversation with the ancestors through soulful prayer\, joyfully wrestling her way through Talmud study\, and listening to the birds.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/living-waters-rituals-of-resilience-and-rebirth/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event,National
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T150000
DTSTAMP:20250702T192135Z
CREATED:20250702T192135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T192135Z
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SUMMARY:Tranquil Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Health and wellness is important for everyone\, especially for those recovering from illness. Join Sharsheret to relax and rejuvenate through movement with our new yoga series\, led by yoga teacher and coach\, Emily Elizabeth Steinberg. This series is catered to those affected by cancer and will help bring awareness to the body. The following items are not mandatory\, but suggested and can help with your yoga practice: yoga mat/towel\, two-four yoga blocks\, a blanket and a pillow.\n\nRegister here.\nFor more information\, please contact Stephanie Siegel. \nSponsor by: \nCooperative Agreement DP24-0061 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention\, Sherry Helfand Weiner\, Merck\, and Novartis.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/tranquil-tuesdays/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTSTAMP:20250626T151953Z
CREATED:20250626T151953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T151953Z
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SUMMARY:Sharsheret Pink Shabbat
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URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/sharsheret-pink-shabbat-189/
LOCATION:beit t’shuvah
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T200000
DTSTAMP:20250623T134933Z
CREATED:20250606T144512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T134933Z
UID:143781-1750708800-1750708800@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:From Diagnosis to Dignity: LGBTQ+ Lives and Cancer Care
DESCRIPTION:Join Sharsheret for a conversation that will explore the LGBTQ+ cancer experience. Alexandr Trifonov\, BCS\, Program Coordinator – LGBTQ+ Cancer Care and Research Program for NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center\, will share lifesaving information about LGBTQ+ cancer screening health disparities and tools for navigating the cancer journey for LGBTQ+ folks before\, during\, or after diagnosis. The program will also feature stories from Gabriel Glissmeyer and Sandra Chefitz who will share their own experiences with self-advocacy. This program is open to all including members of the LGBTQ+ community\, family\, friends\, healthcare professionals and allies. \nRegister here. \nQuestions? Contact Symone Sass. \nSponsors: Cooperative Agreement 24-0061 of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, \n    \,   \nCommunity Partners: \n     \n \n  \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios\n\nAlexandr (Alex) Trifonov\, MBS\, (He/Him) is the Program Coordinator for the LGBTQ+ Cancer Care and Research Program at NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center. In this role\, he actively navigates and advocates for patients across the cancer care continuum — from screening to diagnosis\, treatment\, and survivorship — within an LGBTQ+-proficient framework. He coordinates research and quality improvement projects and contributes to institutional efforts to advance equity and inclusion. Alex chairs the center’s LGBTQ+ Staff and Faculty Task Force and serves on multiple advisory councils across the NYU Langone Health system. His work spans patient advocacy\, staff education\, community engagement (outreach and education)\, and health equity research\, with a focus on social drivers of health in LGBTQ+ communities\, including LGBTQ+ immigrants. He has presented at national and international conferences on LGBTQ+ cancer navigation and health disparities and contributes to several peer-reviewed publications and interdisciplinary studies. Alex holds a Master of Biomedical Sciences from Rutgers University and is dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ health through research\, education\, and clinical care.\n\nGabriel Glissmeyer\, MPH (He/Him) is a long-time LGBTQ+ health professional with a background in tobacco prevention\, oncology\, and HIV. As a transgender adoptee\, Gabriel has had to navigate a family history of cancer while being confronted with a healthcare system not built for transgender people or adoptees. Fueled by his own adverse experiences with healthcare and public health systems\, he has used this as a springboard to create national programming\, educate healthcare providers and public health workers\, and bring awareness to equity issues.\n\nSandra Chefitz (She/Her) is a VP at Munich Re North America Life. She and her wife\, Marian\, split their time between Brooklyn and Upstate NY.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/from-diagnosis-to-dignity-lgbtq-lives-and-cancer-care/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event,National
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T190000
DTSTAMP:20250530T174348Z
CREATED:20250530T174348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T174348Z
UID:143706-1750273200-1750273200@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Empowering Your Family's Health: Unlocking the Power of Genetics
DESCRIPTION:Register here.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/empowering-your-familys-health-unlocking-the-power-of-genetics/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T130000
DTSTAMP:20250430T230614Z
CREATED:20250311T142248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T230614Z
UID:142747-1750165200-1750165200@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Finding A New Normal: Helping Your Patients Manage Survivorship - Healthcare Professional Training
DESCRIPTION:Calling all healthcare providers! \nSharsheret’s Finding A New Normal: Helping Your Patients Manage Survivorship is a one hour interactive training that addresses the complicated transition from active treatment to ‘survivorship\,’ including the physical\, psychosocial\, and spiritual needs of patients. Participants will explore national survivorship guidelines\, simple ways to enhance survivorship support\, and the impact that support has on physical healing. Also included is an introduction to Sharsheret’s free psychosocial support for breast and ovarian cancer patients. \n\nParticipants will understand that the transition from cancer patient to survivor is a complicated process\, and will learn to address the distinct needs of survivors.\nParticipants will recognize that emotional and spiritual healing is an important part of survivorship and often occurs in tandem with physical healing.\nParticipants will learn about the free survivorship support opportunities and resources available to their patients through Sharsheret and be introduced to additional survivorship resources in the oncology field.\n\nFree CE credit may be available through ASWB\, NYSW\, ANCC\, and ACCME. \nPlease note the new\, June 17 date. \nRegister here. \nContact Melissa Rosen\, Director of Training and Education\, with any questions.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/finding-a-new-normal-helping-your-patients-manage-survivorship-healthcare-professional-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTSTAMP:20250514T170448Z
CREATED:20250514T160209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T170448Z
UID:143508-1749945600-1750031999@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:COJECO B’nai Mitzvah Busy Box and Best Face Forward Collections
DESCRIPTION:? Support COJECO’s Adult B’nai Mitzvah Project! ? \nIn celebration of their Adult B’nai Mitzvah\, the COJECO group is collecting makeup for women undergoing chemotherapy or radiation for breast cancer or ovarian cancer (in partnership with the Best Face Forward program) and toys for children (Busy Boxes). Every gift matters. Donate here today!  \nBest Face Forward: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3JSBHKM1U6EB1 \nBusy Box: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2HU66XZIMP66S \n?️ Donate today through June 15\, 2025.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/cojeco-bnai-mitzvah-busy-box-and-best-face-forward-collections/
LOCATION:New York and New Jersey
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T180000
DTSTAMP:20250403T211036Z
CREATED:20250403T211036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T211036Z
UID:143015-1749384000-1749405600@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Sharsheret Paddle Battle Pickleball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Join Sharsheret for our Pickleball Tournament in Los Angeles! Not only will you have fun and meet new people\, 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. \nEveryone is welcome! \nRegister here.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/sharsheret-paddle-battle-pickleball-tournament/
LOCATION:Calabasas Pickleball\, 5155 Old Scandia Lane\, Calabasas\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20250410T144040Z
CREATED:20250410T144040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T144040Z
UID:143103-1749290400-1749297600@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Pink Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/pink-shabbat-39/
LOCATION:Gold Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T200000
DTSTAMP:20250604T171736Z
CREATED:20250515T135300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T171736Z
UID:143519-1749153600-1749153600@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Sharsheret Book Club: Film Edition
DESCRIPTION:An exploration of how film helped process the cancer experience for survivors and previvors\, caregivers and their families. \nREGISTER NOW. \nPANELISTS and BIOS: \nAmy Byer Shainman\, Executive Producer\, Love\, Danielle  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmy Byer Shainman\, known as the BRCA Responder\, is a passionate advocate\, author\, and film producer focused on educating people about BRCA and other hereditary cancer syndromes. Shainman is a BRCA1 gene mutation carrier and a previvor. Shainman has shared her BRCA story through various media outlets\, using her voice to raise awareness about hereditary cancer. Her memoir\, Resurrection Lily: The BRCA Gene\, Hereditary Cancer & Lifesaving Whispers from the Grandmother I Never Knew\, won 14 independent book awards and was a 2020 National Library of Medicine book club selection. \nMost recently\, she produced Love\, Danielle\, the first-ever scripted feature film to explore the decisions and issues faced by individuals with a BRCA gene mutation who have not been diagnosed with cancer. The film features an all-star\, including Devin Sidell\, Jaime King\, Barry Bostwick\, and Lesley Ann Warren. Love\, Danielle is currently screening at film festivals worldwide. \n\n\n\n\nJustin Johnson\, Director\, Mom & Dad’s Nipple Factory  \nRandi Johnson\, Justin’s mom and inspiration for the film \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJustin Johnson\, also known as Justinsuperstar\, is an Emmy-winning filmmaker who has been creating popular online content for over 25 years. His documentaries aim to engage audiences with down-to-earth tales that authentically explore the lives of extraordinary people. His most personal film to date\, Mom & Dad’s Nipple Factory\, premiered at the Milwaukee Film Festival and went on to play DocLands\, Port Townsend Film Festival\, and other notable festivals. The documentary tells the unexpectedly funny and deeply human story of his father’s secret mission to help his wife—Justin’s mother—feel whole again after a unilateral mastectomy\, by quietly building a nipple prosthetic factory in their small-town basement.\n\n\n\nKailee McGee\, Filmmaker\, CAN \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKailee McGee is a filmmaker and writer who blurs the line between reality and fiction. Her work explores the intersections of life\, art\, connection\, and identity. Kailee’s body of work includes commercials\, music videos\, short films\, and long films. In 2024\, Kailee’s film CAN premiered at SXSW and won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Short Film.\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Deborah Litwak. \nSponsors:
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/sharsheret-book-club-film-edition/
CATEGORIES:Clinical Event,National
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T190000
DTSTAMP:20250522T145756Z
CREATED:20250522T145756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T145756Z
UID:143594-1749150000-1749150000@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Pink Challah Bake
DESCRIPTION:Resgiter here.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/pink-challah-bake-46/
LOCATION:Congregation B’nai Israel\, 2111 Bryan Avenue\, Tustin\, CA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T191500
DTSTAMP:20250512T181815Z
CREATED:20250512T181815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T181815Z
UID:143460-1748459700-1748459700@sharsheret.andrewhickman.me
SUMMARY:Comedy Night Benefiting Sharsheret
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening wine\, cheese\, and big laughs.
URL:https://sharsheret.andrewhickman.me/event/comedy-night-benefiting-sharsheret/
LOCATION:Boca Raton\, FL
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