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CARING EDUCATION HEALING LAUGHS SHARING WHOLENESS SPIRIT
FRIENDSHIP UNDERSTANDING HOPE LIVING GROWTH STRENGTH
weSPARK
SUMMER VOLUME 9 ISSUE 2
Cancer Support Center
CANCER
SUPPORT
CENTER
LIVING IN WHOLENESS...BUILDING HOPE FOR TOMORROW
John Travolta to Support weSPARK
at “Broadway & Beyond”
John Travolta is generously providing two tickets to the WORLD PREMIERE
of his much anticipated film GOTTI in New York City, as well as an exclusive
meet and greet with the film’s star…John Travolta himself!
There will be a special auction at “Broadway & Beyond” on Monday night,
September 26th at the Alex Theatre in Glendale.
This once-in-a-lifetime package includes airfare and hotel for two.
You don’t want to miss this!
Spotlight on weSPARK Volunteer
Evelyn Frenkel
Evelyn Frenkel first came to weSPARK as a guest. “I have the BRCA gene
and had to make a decision about getting a fourth lumpectomy or a
bilateral mastectomy,” she says.
At first, Evelyn was scared of what lay ahead. “I started seeing [Guest Services
Manager] Bonnie Franklin to help with this huge decision,” she says. “I
attended Hypnotherapy with Connie Betterton and Qi Gong with Ed Sullivan.”
Photographed by Patricia von Ah
Inside...
John Travolta to Support weSPARK...1
Spotlight on weSPARK Volunteer
Evelyn Frenkel.....................................1
The Jason Alexander Texas
Hold ’em Poker Tournament........2
Words from weSPARK................3
Annual Wendie Jo Sperber
Golf Classic Tournament..........3
Summer Tributes......................4
weSPARK Asked the
Kids Group...............................5
Cooking with the Teens.......5
Notre Dame weSPIKE for
weSPARK Teen Fundraiser......6
weSPARK Welcomes New
President, Michael Hand........6
I Spy and Liliana Morgan........6
weSPARK Brings Services
to Tower Oncology......................7
“Ed really got me through the physical and allowed me to trust
the doctor and my own decisions,” she says. “What helped
me so much was seeing other people at weSPARK with a
positive attitude.”
When Evelyn decided to volunteer, she “wanted to
somehow repay weSPARK,” she says. “I felt so grateful
for everything I’d gotten.”
Now, she says, she feels “part of the weSPARK family.”
“For me it has been one of the most fulfilling feelings.
Some of my favorite moments have been putting
together a team for the Run/Walk and helping to sell
tickets for Poker.”
Evelyn has made an impression. But, as she sees it, she
is just trying to help others. “When I meet other patients
needing support, I tell them about weSPARK. I want to
make sure the legacy of weSPARK is there for the next person
who needs it and so on.”
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Nancy Allen, Board Member Arthur
Toretzky and Jason Alexander
Celebrity Winners
Mimi Rogers and Ryan Stiles
The Jason Alexander
Texas Hold ‘Em Poker
Tournament
It was time to ante up after the cards were dealt on Sunday, March
13th for weSPARK’s Annual Jason Alexander Poker Tournament at the
historic Sportsmen’s Lodge hosted by board member Arthur Toretzky.
The sold out event was a huge success and included an array of celebrities,
professional poker players and community members all there to raise money
for weSPARK. Celebrities trying their hand at the winning prizes included Mimi
Jason Alexander and City
Controller Wendy Gruehl
Rogers, Ryan Stiles, Lou Diamond Phillips, Jennifer Tilly, Jason Alexander and Cheryl
Hines. Also in attendance was professional Poker player and champion Annie Duke
playing with board member Missy Halperin, who celebrated her birthday with a royal
flush. And while poker shark celebs Ryan Stiles and Mimi Rogers made it to the final
table, it was local players Jim Cohan and David Golden that took top prize.
Missy’s
Poker
Buddies
weSPARK Board Member
Missy Halperin with a
Royal Flush
Missy Halperin’s Table
Professional Poker player and
champion, Annie Duke
Annie Duke, Shelli Azof and Cheryl Hines
“What
an exciting
event!”
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Words from weSPARK
As we pass the halfway mark of 2011 at weSPARK, I reflect on what an exciting year it has been
and how much more there is still to come. Already, we have celebrated two thrilling events,
Poker in March and Golf in May. Both events were a success and we were so grateful to see
old friends and meet new ones.
But, there is still so much to come with this year’s Broadway Show scheduled for Monday
night, September 26th and the Run/Walk taking place on Sunday, November 13th. Last year’s
Show was a hit, with rave reviews still pouring in and the Run/Walk made its mark as we
welcomed more runners and walkers than ever before. This year, don’t miss the opportunity
to join the weSPARK community at both of these events.
And on the subject, I have been thinking a lot about community this year and how strong the
weSPARK community has grown; where we have come from, and what we have accomplished.
Our community is so important to us. At weSPARK, we look at it as a family and like a family we have
grown together and continue to grow. This year has offered us many examples of community support. Whether
it’s the successful fundraiser led by the Boys’ Volleyball team at Notre Dame High School right up the street or the
I SPY Photography Exhibit benefiting weSPARK, we are thankful to have a community like this one to call family.
And it’s online as well! For those following us on networks like Facebook or Twitter, you have seen our online communication grow tremendously. We are proud to say that we are connected to our community stronger than ever before as
we invite you to visit our new website and view the weSPARK videos on YouTube.
Annual Wendie Jo Sperber
Nancy Allen
Executive Director
Golf Classic Tournament
It was a beautiful day at the private Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo on Monday, May 23rd. The sun was
shining and there was a light breeze in the air as local golfers came out to support weSPARK at the Annual Wendie
Jo Sperber Golf Classic Tournament. The event offered a day of golf for
players among sloping hills and quiet ponds. Lunch was served on the
green before players went into the clubhouse to participate in a silent
auction cocktail hour. Actor and longtime weSPARK supporter Jack
McGee from The Fighter kicked off the evening’s program, bringing
energy and laughs to the
room. The evening ended
with a live auction and
award presentation to the
top teams.
1st Place Net Winning Team with
Executive Director Nancy Allen
“It was
a beautiful
day and a
challenging
course.”
Ford Team with Jack McGee
Putting Contest
SUMMER TRIBUTES
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In Honor of:
Honoree...
Alice Frank
Arthur Toretzky
Astor Morgan
Breanna Hoisington
Breanna Hoisington
Candace I. Albert
Carol Peters
Chris Clark
David Green
Denielle Campell
Denise Rue
Diana Lee
Dinae Arrellin
Dorothy Gabo
Dr. Edwin Jacobs
Dr. Marc Botnick
With Love From...
Giselle Gitter
James Sutorius
Kimberly Renee Barnes
James Jordan
James Jordan
Sanford Albert
Lissa Guntzelman
Samantha Daleiden
Susan Eskenazi
Evelyn Frenkel
Michael Wolf
Henry Lee
Thelma Arndt
Dini’s Los Angeles
Rosie Isenberg
Rosie Isenberg
In Memory of:
Honoree...
With Love From...
A. Robert Poggi
Redemption, LLC
Aaron Katz
Mara Bresnick
Aunt Carol
Kurt Hahn
Baylis Resnick
Rabbi Jerry & Elaine Hanig
Beth Alexander
Paul & Vicki Soll
Bill Levenstein
Ann & Jack Sperber
Brian & Betty Daleiden
Samantha Daleiden
Brian Briggs
Bob & Sue Guerin
Brigette Thaler
Paul Soll
Candy Levenson, MD Sydney T. Levenson, MD FDN
Carolyn Roberts
Wendy Shannon
Cheryl Moore
Margaret Sanders
Clementina Olmedo
Adriana Sandoval
Dana Hersh
Madeline Schwartz
Dana Wolffs
Sandra Hoffman
Darryl Morden
Jennifer Heater
Della Roach
Della Boyer
Desire Kent
Sherri Kent
Dolores Michaelis
Friendly Valley Womens Golf
Dolores Michaelis
James & Frona Sturgeon
Dolores Michaelis
John & Cynthia Call
Dolores Michaelis
Margaret Farrell
Dolores Michaelis
Patricia Ernest
Dorie Michaelis
Barbara Allen
Dorie Michaelis
Fern Worthing
Dorie Michaelis
George & Jeanne Shambeck
Dorie Michaelis
Jeri Goldenhar
Dorie Michaelis
Ken & Bonnie Gnadt
Dorie Michaelis
Lance & Doretta Morgan
Dorie Michaelis
Leslie Ann Lee
Dorie Michaelis
Shirley Bowers
Dorie Michaelis
Tanya & Carl Schmich
Dorie Michaelis
The Lee Family Clinic
Dr. Roz Richmond-Jason
Holley & Bob Agulnek
Eileen Andersen
Kathleen Hesse
Eileen Levine
Michael Levine
Elaine Stinson
Cheryl Stinson
Elisa Tait
Thomas Tait
Elizabeth Wohl
Alan Wohl
Eric Bass
Leann Afetian
Eric Sholl
Gloria Jaroff
Evelyn Wallace
Libby Hershberg
Francois Wilkinson
Katy Veadov
Frank Patricia & David Owen
Frank Bereny
Burt & Charlene Sperber
Frank Bereny
Joseph & Jill Goldstein
Frank Bierney
Sylvia Silver
Frank Wilkinson
Barbara Deshazo
Frank Wilkinson
Carroll & Valerie Vaughan
Frank Wilkinson
David & Patricia Owen
Frank Wilkinson
Eileen Goodkofsky
Frank Wilkinson
Everyone at weSPARK
Frank Wilkinson
James Negele
Frank Wilkinson
Robert Hefley
Frank Wilkinson
Sally Mendelsohn
Gerald Popick
Fern Wallach
Glen VanValkenberg Rabbi Jerry & Elaine Hanig
Gordon P. Gitlen
Howard Gitlen
Hal Kadish
Burt & Charlene Sperber
Hal Kadish
Elise Gold
Harold Harte
Milt & Suzanne Russikoff
Tributes:
34th Anniversary
50th Anniversary
60th Anniversary!
60th Anniversary!
60th Anniversary!
Get Well
Get Well
Get Well
Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Dr. Debra Olson-Tolar
David & Gail Friedman
Elaine & Avery Waisbren
Dean & Evelyn Savage
Dean & Evelyn Savage
Ida Harding
Margie Wolf
Joe Marino
Gayle & Melvin Stern
Shawn & Richard Sperber
Gail & David Friedman
Cathy Rodgers
Cathy Rodgers
Reina Robbins
Libby Hershberg
Roz Groman-100
Enrique Gomez
Enrique Gomez
Honoree...
With Love From...
Honoree...
With Love From...
Honoree...
Robert Tolar
Milt & Suzanne Russikoff
Anita Higer
Milt & Suzanne Russikoff
Sheila Gimbel
Nancy Howell
Margie Shane
Cheryl Marino
Sylvia Silver
Burt & Charlene Sperber
Buddy & Ellie Bregman
Charlene & Burt Sperber
Donnovan Field
Libby Hershberg
Reina & Saul Robbins
Vicki & Paul Soll
Rocio Leon
Cindy Tsai
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Hannukah!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Enrique Gomez
Nancy Le
Enrique Gomez
Julia Liv
Everyone at weSPARK
Patricia Brown
Frances Stern
Hillorie Rudolph
Gail Waco
Nancy Saccio
Joan Wolf
Evelyn Frenkel
Kathleen Darragh
Juliana Gondek
Kirsten Inducil
Lori Ann Bibat
Kitty Breitbart
Rosie Isenberg
Libby Hershberg
Jenna Adelberg
Linda Nichols
Herbert & Francine Cooper
Lorie Lieberman
Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Lorraine Vos
Mark Wyrick
Marian Lobl
Carolyn Sanger
Marilyn Cooper
Rosie Isenberg
Matthew Nelson
Donald Nelson
Honoree...
Harold Kadish
Annette Shniderman
Harold Kadish
Bonnie & Artie Cherdack
Harold Kadish
Bonnie Widre
Harold Kadish
Carol Klein
Harold Kadish
Claire Dicker
Harold Kadish
Cynthia Brandt
Harold Kadish
Deyna & Joe Alexander
Harold Kadish
Drs. Donald & Barbara Kornblau
Harold Kadish
Elaine & Jerry Hanig
Harold Kadish
Jane Santora
Harold Kadish
Jill & Joe Goldstein
Harold Kadish
John Dombrowski
Harold Kadish
Judi Livingston
Harold Kadish
Judy & Bernie Pike
Harold Kadish
Laurie Larsen
Harold Kadish
Laurie Larsen
Harold Kadish
Linda Pomerantz
Harold Kadish
Lori Lapides
Harold Kadish
Lynne Reinschreiber
Harold Kadish
Marian Lobl
Harold Kadish
Mark & Esther Raphael
Harold Kadish
Marshall & Maxine Brauer
Harold Kadish
Mickey Rudoff
Harold Kadish
Milt & Suzanne Russikoff
Harold Kadish
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Rabyne
Harold Kadish
Patricia Greenlee
Harold Kadish
Renee & Lawrence Palmer
Harold Kadish
Ruth & Bob Zangwill
Harold Kadish
Ruth Resnick
Harold Kadish
Sandra Meyer
Harold Kadish
Selma Brown
Harold Kadish
Sylvia Morstein
Harold Kadish
Sylvia Silver
Harry Markewitz
George Chacon
Heidi, Richard, & Tommie Gitlin Kim Nicole Gitlin
Herb Greenberg
Fred & Tamara Faulkner
Herb Stern
Ann & Jack Sperber
Horacio DeCea
Betty Martinez
Horacio DeCea
Bobby Va Fuera
Horacio DeCea
Frederick O’Brien
Horacio DeCea
Joan & Joel Adler
Horacio DeCea
Nancy Allen
Horacio DeCea
Thomas Carruth
Irma Fraigun
UTLA Valley East Area
Ivette Michaels
Griselle Fiss
Ivette Michaels
Lee Michaels
J. Brin Schulman
Milt & Suzanne Russikoff
Jack Conlon
Terrie Gerber & Missy Halperin
Janet Hansen
Andrea Silvey
Jean Cortez
Shirin Sohrab
Jeannette Koufos
Paul & Lucille Pucko
Jeff Rubin Abbott
Janet Blake & Brian Hodge
Joe Crown
Hal & Sue Kassner
Joel Brill
Mona Brill
Joseph Crown
Aida & Bruce Weinstein
Joseph Crown
Charlotte & Rudi Specter
Judi Sanford
Jerry Sanford
Julia Lawrence Silvestri Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Julia Nahmias
Ronald Singerman
Julia Lawrence Silvestri
E.L. Davis
Kathleen M. Tempel
Mariah Coley
Mindy Sterling
Miranda Orich
Missy Halperin
Niki
Susan Branman
Sylvia Silver
The Holidays
Val
Vicki McNally
Vitale Family
Wendie Jo Sperber
weSPARK
weSPARK
Wren Claire-Sellz
Zan Frailich
With Love From...
David Rogers
Dava Savel
Kim Tashman
Roxana Stephen-Lane
Rosie Isenberg
Miriam Rain
Thomas Norton
Teresa Mason
Justin Harmon
Terrie Gerber & Family
Barbara Epstein
Ronney Deming
Reggie Marsh
Marsha Vargas
Rosie Isenberg
With Love From...
Kerry Michaels
Adam Gregor
Larry Hill
Shelli Schwartz
Larry Kofsky
Joan Kofsky
Laurie Pascal-Harris
Everyone at weSPARK
Laurindo Almeida
Deltra Almeida
Lenka Mied
Wear Me Out
Lilio Chiodi
Elsa Chiodi
Linda Estella Batties Grimaldo
Liz Wohl
Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Liza Hernandez
Everyone at weSPARK
Lorena Laparra
Everyone at weSPARK
Lou Bardfield
Ann & Jack Sperber
Margie Seltzer-Wolff
Gail & Stan Waco
Margie Seltzer-Wolff
Everyone at weSPARK
Maria Zuniga
Marie Moyer
Marilyn S. Six
Hilary Six
Marjan Sabetian Everyone at weSPARK
Mark Reif
Dorothy Rubin
Mark Wittenberg
Michael & Wendy James
Maureen Leon
Bruce Bolkin & DeAnn Heline
Michael Davenport
Judith Davenport
Millie Moore
Sylvia Silver
Mitch Zevin
Deanna Zevin
Myra T. Strange
Nina
T. Strange
Nina Rawlinson
Lynnnanne Zager Voiceover
Nina Ruley
Terri Strange
Pam Gallatin
Vicki Hallett
Pat Jacobs
Bruce Gendein
Patricia Eddy
Jan Eddy
Rae Livingston
Carol McMahon
Richard W. Green, Jr.
Nicole Klvana Green
Riki Rosenthal
Lenore Secunda
Rina Sharett
Ilana & Sylvan Tauber
Rita Boags Everyone at weSPARK
Robert Ritter
Sally Ritter & Kathy Burtoft
Ruth Segal Lynn Segal
Sandy Goldman
Ben Goldman
Shelli Schwartz
Judy Glantz
Sherrilyn Ryals
E. Ryals
Stephanie
Sally Winsberg
Stephen Sorenson
Jim Sorenson
Steven Hall
Arthur Toretzky
Stuart Sperber
John & Sheila Serviss
Stuart Sperber
Leslie Reid
Susan Gail Silkiss
Emanuel & Rose Silkiss
Susan Gail Silkiss
Emanuel Silkiss
Sylvia Robinson
Everyone at weSPARK
Tami Fink
Bob, Suzi, Eric & Jessica Guerin
Vaino Joemsuw
Anne Toivola-Ulloa
Vera & Alfred Katzenberg Frances Katzenberg-Soss
Wendie Jo Sperber
Bruce & Gail Wilson
Wendie Jo Sperber
Dini’s Los Angeles
Wendie Jo Sperber Hector Javkin & Katia McClain
Wendie Jo Sperber
Nancy Howell
Wendie Jo Sperber
Shirlee Beck
Wendie Jo Sperber
Teresa Mason
Wendie Jo Sperber
Teresa O’Neill
William & Ruth Elise Sholder
Willis Johnson
Erika Johnson-Brooks
Enrique Gomez
Kristen Kennedy
Sharon Ford
Rona Greenstadt-60
Michael Gimbel-60
Richard Sperber
Jenny Sellz
Michele Rappaport
Burt Sperber
Mrs. Dale Nutter-85
Burt Sperber
Bob Gale
Bob Fields-70
Shawn Sperber
Sally Winsberg
Charlene & Burt Sperber
Sally Mendelsohn
Sally Mendelsohn
Kim Luu
Loren Izor
Dorine Thomas
Teri & Ron Sellz
Milt & Suzanne Russikoff
Burt & Charlene Sperber
Marsha Vargas
Brent Skuba
Helene & Gary
Milt & Suzanne Russikoff
Ellice Sperber
Robert & Leslie Zemeckis
Milt & Suzanne Russikoff
Burt & Charlene Sperber
Michele Shacke
Ellice Sperber
Sue Schuerman
Carol Mendelsohn
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weSPARK asked
the kids group...
Cooking with
the Teens
What do you like about
weSPARK?
“It helps to understand how other
people have that same thing as
me. This is a place where you
meet other kids like you.”
– Gaby, 9 yrs. old
“Its welcoming and we can be
creative and have fun!”
– JR, 11 years old
“At weSPARK, we make friends.”
“It’s accepting of who you are.”
– Annie Rose, 5 yrs. old
– Charlotte, 9 yrs. old
What have you learned
at weSPARK?
“You don’t need to be afraid of cancer.”
– Gaby, 9 yrs. old
“We learned karate and we learned
to have fun.” – JR, 11 yrs. old
“We learned to accept our differences.”
– Charlotte, 9 yrs. old
“We learned karate and we
“We learned how to make things.”
learned
to have
fun.”
– Jordan,
7 yrs.
old
-JR, 11
“We learned how to be nice to each other.”
– Annie Rose, 5 yrs. old
“You don’t need to be afraid of what
kind of person you are.”
– Chloe, 10 yrs. old
Today at weSPARK, the
teens are making stove
top BBQ ribs. And they
look delicious.
Thanks to weSPARK’s
newest program, Cooking
with the Teens, teens who
have a parent with or have lost
a parent to cancer are learning
how to make simple, delicious
meals for themselves and their families.
The group introduces Private Celebrity Chef David Marciano
to the teen group.
The group came together when one of the teens approached
Executive Director Nancy Allen about learning how to cook.
The kids’ group enjoys Cooking with Sylvia once a month and
the teens wanted to learn how to cook meals and help take
the burden off their families as they deal with cancer in their
lives. The result has been meaningful for the group.
For Marciano, the experience of cooking with teens whose families
have been affected by cancer has been gratifying. “What has
been most rewarding is [the teens] willingness to participate and
learn,” he says. “I have been cheffing for many years and there are
times when I’m preparing a dish they have never tried or experienced
and though they seem a tad reluctant about experiencing it, once
they try it, they are like ‘Wow, this is really good.’”
In just a few weeks, Marciano has seen the group take ownership of the
cooking lessons. “Everything David makes is delicious. And he makes it
look pretty easy,” one of the teens says.
“Watching the teens learn to cook has been better than I imagined,” Teen
group facilitator Kim Tortorici says, “Not only are they completely engaged
in the process, but it also empowers them to have some control over their
lives that are often so uncertain and sometimes chaotic.”
For their first class the teens cooked pasta primavera. Today, the ribs
(one of the teen’s favorites) are the center of attention. There are smiles
aplenty and a few “oos” and “aas” as the teens taste their creations.
Everyone agrees, delicious!
Thanks to our Community
We would like to thank the following local businesses who have supported
weSPARK Cancer Support Center. Whether by donating items or offering
a discount, they have helped keep our services free.
Advance Color Design
COPYCOPY Printing
DZ Printing
Karate 4 Kids
Pane Dolce
RiversEdge
Graphic Design
Santino’s Pizza
Town & Country Printing
Serene Haven
Ultimate Cleaners
Sparklett’s
Starbucks
Steamer Cleaners & Laundry
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Notre Dame Boys’ Volleyball
weSPIKE for weSPARK
Teen Fundraiser
weSPARK Welcomes
New Board President,
Michael Hand
weSPARK volunteer Judy Kain
joined the Notre Dame High
School Boys’ Volleyball team,
led by Coach Cooper Chavez,
to raise money for weSPARK’s
newest program, Cooking with
the Teens. It was an exciting
afternoon on April 7th when
the local fundraiser was held
at Notre Dame High School’s
Gymnasium, just minutes from
weSPARK.
weSPARK Cancer Support Center is proud
to introduce newly elected Board President
Michael Hand. Hand, Brokerage Manager at
TBG Danco, has been a longtime supporter and
board member of weSPARK since 2005. His dedication
to the organization has brought him to the forefront as
he now takes on this exciting new leadership role.
“In planning a fundraiser for
[the] volleyball team, I could
Judy Kain
not think of a more deserving
organization than weSPARK,” Kain said. “I wanted to
raise as much money as we could to help this amazing,
nurturing community that helps so many.”
We welcome Michael as he helps shape weSPARK’s future
There was a strong sense of that community in the air
as families from Notre Dame and volleyball rivals Crespi
High School participated in a silent and live auction.
All auction items and food were donated for the event
and actors David Cowgill (Friday Night Lights) and David
Koechner (Anchorman) helped present to the winners.
The debut of artist Liliana
Morgan at this year’s I
Spy With My Plastic Eye II
photography exhibit was
unique. As an emerging
artist and honor roll student
at Curtis School, 11 year old
Liliana was excited to be
showing her work to the public
as part of MOPLA (Month of
Photography Los Angeles). She was also excited to
be donating the proceeds of her sale to weSPARK.
Local teen Frankie Manes
was there and explained “we
chose weSPARK because we
knew what a special place it
was and how much they did
for the community and those
Notre Dame presents weSPARK with Check
who are in need of help
dealing with cancer. After seeing where the money went
to and who I was helping I felt a great sense of accomplishment and that I made a difference.”
Working with fellow board members, Hand is committed
to ensuring that weSPARK’s programs remain free and
available to the local community as he steps into the
role of Board President. It is his strong sense of camaraderie that will lead weSPARK into the next decade.
I SPY and Liliana
Morgan
Liliana
Morgan and
Astor Morgan
Kain was excited about the results of the event, saying,
“Not only did we raise over 5,100 dollars, but we also
raised awareness in the community of weSPARK’s
presence. It was a win win!!!”
This is the second year the I Spy With My Plastic Eye
exhibition has donated proceeds from the event to
weSPARK. The exhibit was brought to life by local
photographer, Astor Morgan and A&I Photographic,
and featured work from an array of artists using
plastic cameras to create the images. Curated by
Astor Morgan, the show’s tagline is, “Paying homage
to the plastic lens in the hands of creative people.”
weSPARK presents MyBridge4LifeTM
your online community for
patients, caregivers,
and supporters.
During the event, guests were given the opportunity
to purchase a fine art book, featuring the exhibit,
and printed by A&I Books, with proceeds going to
weSPARK. In addition, contributing artists sold their
work at discounted prices, with proceeds from their
sales benefiting the families of weSPARK Cancer
Support Center.
Build Your Bridge Plan Now.
Books may be purchased through A&I at
http://www.aandi.com/books/ispy2.html
www.mybridge4life.com/wespark
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weSPARK Brings Services
to Tower Oncology
Twice a month, weSPARK facilitator Cheryl O’Neil
hosts a Guided Imagery class at Tower Oncology in
Beverly Hills.
The class is part of Tower’s new Cancer Support
Network, which brings together a variety of instructors from different local cancer organizations to
provide free classes, including Guided Imagery, Yoga,
a writing group and more.
Vice President of Business Development & Radiation
Oncology Services, Steve Shore, has seen the
program grow since its inception and said, “when
we were looking to develop the program here we
wanted the top of the line.” He added that “it was
the reputation of weSPARK that attracted Tower to
weSPARK.”
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Torchbearers
living in wholeness...building hope for tomorrow
Please become a Torchbearer and
help support weSPARK!
Look Good...Feel Better
Join us at weSPARK for a night of beauty & fun, plus
a make-up kit provided by the American Cancer Society.
Space is limited, must call to sign-up.
To sign up, call Alexandra
at
(818) 906-3022
Tower Oncology’s Cancer Support Network is thanks
to funding from Tower Cancer Research Foundation
and support from Tower Hematology Oncology and
The Center for Radiation Therapy.
To register for a group or workshop, or for more
information on weSPARK’s Guided Imagery class
and Tower Oncology’s Cancer Support Network
programs, call 310-205-5790.
Young Adult Networking Group
Support & Empowerment for Young Adults Living with Cancer
Cancer Support Center
The Torchbearers is for bighearted
individuals who wish to give an annually
recurring gift to weSPARK Cancer Support
Center for annually recurring needs.
We meet on the
2nd Wednesday of each month
in Sherman Oaks.
Program Coordinator Melinda Sobel is focused on
growing the community program for local residents
and notes it is the feedback from patients helping
to identify the need. “Something I focus a lot on is
growing and expanding using patient feedback,”
she said. “We talk about things that would be
helpful to them.”
Come hang out with people your age who understand what you’re going through!
Ages 15-39 yrs. • Support Group
Social Networking • Creative Workshops
weSPARK Cancer Support Center
13520 Ventura Blvd. • Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 906–3022
Learn more at:
www.wespark.org
If you have any questions, contact Lea Salvatore at [email protected]
Are you a
Teen with
a Family
Member or
Loved-One Battling Cancer?
Come to weSPARK to meet
and talk with other
teens
Come to weSPARK,
a place
where youfacing
can similar
meetissues.
and
talk with other teens facing
Monday nights 6:00pm
some of the same issues.
Kids
Corner
“wee”SPARK Programs:
“wee”SPARKS Ages 4-8 • “Tweens” Ages 9-12
Circle time, games and arts & crafts programs
allow younger guests to interact with
others facing similar challenges
Call to enroll your child in the appropiate group.
Call (818) 906-3022
Come visit our website at www.wespark.org, Follow us on Twitter @wesparksupport and Facebook
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Cancer Support Center
13520 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
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November 13, 2011
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