We asked our volunteers how they are coping with the social isolation required of us during the coronavirus pandemic. We hope you find these quotes uplifting and inspiring.
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Mental Health Resources for Anxiety-Provoking Times
Here are a few resources could be especially helpful for those affected by cancer in these uncertain times.
Important COVID-19 Resources for Cancer Patients
Over the past several weeks, we have been hearing about some great resources related to the coronavirus pandemic that are specifically for cancer patients. We’ve collected the most useful guidance, research, and financial aid for cancer patients in the links below.
International Women’s Day with Glayds Udewitz
To celebrate International Women's Day, we interviewed SHARE volunteer Gladys Udewitz on life in Brazil, her cancer diagnosis, and the importance of representation.
1. Where were you born?
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
2. What is one thing you miss about where you were born/where you grew up?
Sunny, warm weather and Copacabana Beach!
3. What does International Women’s Day mean to you?
Strength and the need to achieve equality.
Welcome to Carol Evans, SHARE’s New CEO & Executive Director
SHARE is proud to welcome Carol Evans as our new CEO and Executive Director. Carol is a longtime advocate of equality and inclusion in the workplace for women of color and a spokesperson for women’s health, particularly breast cancer.
Making a Giving Tuesday Gift to SHARE
Research shows a strong community of support leads to better medical outcomes. This Giving Tuesday, support women with breast or ovarian cancer with a gift to SHARE.
SHARE’s A Second Helping of Life’s 16th Anniversary: A Tasting Benefit For a Cause
On Monday, September 23, SHARE hosted its 16th Annual "A Second Helping of Life" tasting benefit, a fundraising event that helps SHARE provide educational programs, literature, and support groups to women affected by breast or ovarian cancer. The event features prominent women chefs in New York City and pairs them with philanthropic celebrity sous chefs for a night of delicious food, star-studded company, and a gorgeous view from the Chelsea Piers - all for a great cause!
This year, twenty-five chefs cooked up signature bites for guests to try with the help of their celebrity sous chef counterparts.
2019 “A Second Helping of Life” Honoree: Andrea Jung
2019 Anne Grant Advocacy Leadership Award Winner
Andrea Jung is President and Chief Executive Officer of Grameen America, the fastest-growing microfinance organization in the United States. The former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Avon Products, Inc.
2019 “A Second Helping of Life” Honoree: Sandra Lee
Sandra Lee is a Gracie and multiple Emmy® Award-Winning advocate, activist, philanthropist and an internationally acclaimed home life expert. She is a best selling author of 27 books and the Editor in Chief of Sandra Lee Magazine and Sandralee.
SHARE’s 2019 “A Second Helping of Life” Executive Chef: Barbara Sibley
We are so pleased to have Barbara Sibley back as our executive chef this year for the 16th anniversary of A Second Helping of Life! Get tickets to the event here.
