As cases of the novel coronavirus are reported in the U.S., we want to share some information and resources for cancer patients and update you on what SHARE is doing to prepare.
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.
A Special Thank You To Jackie Reinhard
It’s with deep gratitude that SHARE says goodbye to Jacqueline Reinhard, SHARE’s Executive Director since 2012, as she enters into a new and well-deserved phase of life: retirement!
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.
Outreach Ambassador Open House 2019
Please join us for an open house to learn about SHARE’s Ambassador Program and the opportunity to become an Ambassador! SHARE Ambassadors are breast and ovarian cancer survivors or caregivers trained to educate underserved Latino, African-American and Caribbean communities about these diseases.
Announcing SHARE’s New Board President: Angelica Cantlon
SHARE is excited to announce we are welcoming a new Board President as of June 2019!
Angelica Cantlon has served on the SHARE Board for two years, including one as Vice President. She brings significant expertise from a long career in global strategy and human capital, as well as a personal connection to SHARE’s mission: Angelica is herself a two-time breast cancer survivor.
National Minority Health Month: Harlem Health & Wellness Summit
On April 27, SHARE celebrated National Minority Health Month with our first ever Health & Wellness Summit in Harlem, NY. Speakers, panelists, exhibitors, and attendees gathered at the National Black Theatre in Harlem, NY for cooking demos, mindful meditation, movement routines, and talks on heart health, radiology, and breast, ovarian, prostate and colon cancer.
Meet a Helpline Volunteer: Dorothea
“Being a Helpline Volunteer, for me, is a way to be part of something meaningful. In many ways it is a good fit with my former work as a social worker. It is particularly gratifying if and when a caller finds our conversation helpful.”
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Join SHARE in spreading what real survivors wish people knew about ovarian cancer during 2018's Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month!
The American Cancer Society estimates one in 78 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in their lifetime.
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