Jill Bondy: Compassionate Cancer Advocate (and my friend)
When I joined the board at Circle of Hope in 2011, I knew only one other board member –my friend and then-president Judy Penman. Judy quickly introduced me around to… Read more »
Category: cancer
And Proud to Announce…
In my last post, I talked about how I’ve made changes in my life. One very important thing I forgot to mention is my new position as president of Circle… Read more »
Let the “Race” Begin!
Today I renewed my vow to raise a bunch of money for the American Cancer Society. I’m ready to hit the ground running! Team Check ‘Em Out is poised to… Read more »
2012 Special Offer – Circle of Hope
Some of you know that besides my passion for serving education through the SCV Education Foundation and supporting the American Cancer Society through Relay For Life, I also serve of… Read more »
A Year in the Garden of Hope
That’s the theme for this year’s Circle of Hope Afternoon Tea and Champagne Reception, being held tomorrow, October 15, 2011. This is my first time going, and I can’t wait. Picking… Read more »
Breast Cancer Awareness
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness month. What does that mean, exactly? It’s the time of the year when we renew our commitment to detecting—and fighting—breast cancer; review the latest information on… Read more »
Screening: Affordable and Smart
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. I’m jumping the gun because this is something you’ll want to get in on early. Many of us are struggling with lesser or no… Read more »
Can Wine Cure Cancer?
What is it about wine? Is it just me, or does just about everyone salivate at the mention of a glass (or three) of wine? Personally, I’m a lightweight when… Read more »
Pop a Cork For a Cure: May 8th
I’ll make this brief and try not to preach too much. Sad to say, nothing brings people together like cancer. Or rather, the pain, grief and fighting of this insidious… Read more »
A Crime Unto One’s Self
I had planned to begin my new series today, where I will be blogging about some very strong, entertaining and philanthropic women I laud. However, having just attended the funeral… Read more »