Hello, National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
I hope this email finds you well. My name is Miosotis Ledesma, and I am the case manager here at John F. Kennedy High School’s Wellness Center. We are excited to announce our upcoming Community Fair, which will be held in conjunction with our New Student Orientation on Thursday, August 22nd, from 6p-8p.
We would be honored to have your organization participate in this special event. The Community Fair serves as a wonderful opportunity for new students and their families to engage with local businesses, non-profits, and community services. It provides a platform for organizations like yours to showcase your programs, services, and products to a diverse and eager audience.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, August 22nd
Time: 6p-8p
Location: John F. Kennedy High School Gymnasium
Setup Time: 4:30p
Your participation would not only enrich the experience for our new students but also help strengthen the bond between our school and the broader community. We believe that your presence would greatly contribute to the success of the event.
If you are interested in participating, please fill out the google form attached to this email. We will provide a table and two chairs for each participating organization. If you have any additional needs, please let us know in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate them.
Thank you for considering our invitation. We look forward to the possibility of your involvement and the chance to work together to create a memorable and impactful event for our new students.
Google Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZgyIzCuosIBIJJbT_T-0QHge_TKEs3tqmBjPsgn46lOptNw/viewform?usp=sf_link
NCCS is a great resource for cancer patients and survivors. Their Cancer Survival Toolbox provides guidance for every situation on the cancer continuum, from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship. I wish I had the Toolbox to help me get through my bouts with cancer. NCCS also advocates for treatment summaries and long term care plans. It took me over thirty years to get these important documents. With the help of NCCS, nobody will have to wait that long for such potentially life-saving information.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003 and received a copy of the Cancer Survivor's Toolbox from the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. This set of CDs gave me practical tips on understanding my disease, talking with my doctor, finding resources, and learning to be an advocate for myself and others. It was both helpful and inspirational, and I have shared copies with support groups and cancer centers in my area. I have become an active volunteer with several cancer-related organizations and I continue to find the online materials of NCCS to be of immense value. I've used and referred others to the advocacy training offered by NCCS, and find their newsletter to be helpful as well. The one thing that specifically has helped me the most is NCCS's definition of a cancer survivor--that one is a survivor from the time of diagnosis and for the balance of life. This definition is now the norm for the cancer community and beyond.
NCCS deserves kudos for all of the work they have done since they began to make the diagnosis of cancer less frightening for patients and their families. Their committment to getting legislation passed to benefit all those touched by this disease is amazing and their dedication and hard work has rightfully been recognized in Washington and across the country.
This is an extremely important and critical organization in giving rise to the voices of cancer patients and survivors alike who cannot speak for themselves or are under-represented. NCCS is active on many fronts in helping fight the battle against cancer from pressing the legislative agenda on Capitol Hill to developing essential tools to helping make the cancer journey easier to serving as a source of hope and a place to celebrate life. It is an organization well worth funding by donations and sponsorships. Its mission is simple and clear: to have an impact on the lives of cancer survivors and not stop until that mission is completed. Without their presence, the cancer community would miss out on a shining star and a beacon of hope to many.