Cancer Hope Foundation News

Great news!

Cancer Hope Foundation just won $5000 from the Chase Community Giving contest. Thank you all so much for your votes in this contest, we truly could not have done it without your support! $5000 will go a very long way in putting on Camp Keepsake 2012 and enhancing the lives of adults affected by cancer. What an exciting way to start 2012! Huge thanks to Chase Bank for donating to our organization and making a huge impact! We are incredibly grateful!

 

5K Run for Camp Keepsake: January 14th, 2012

Cancer Hope Foundation 5K Recap

Thank you to everyone that attended and/or supported the inaugural Cancer Hope Foundation 5K sponsored by Amgen, Citrix Online and Jennifer Jesse. It was a beautiful race and we had close to 250 runners & walkers participate! All proceeds raised from the event will go towards putting on Camp Keepsake 2012.

 

Results are now live at: http://vendurance.com/results/92-cancerhope5k

If you have any questions about the results, please email us at: chf5krace@gmail.com.

Thanks again for being apart of this race!

A link to the race photos will be added shortly! Huge thanks to our wonderful race photographer, Jordan O'Dell: www.jordanodell.com

HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF THOSE THAT MADE THIS RACE POSSIBLE!

Race Director: Josh Spiker

Cancer Hope Foundation 5K Planning Committee: Judy Bennis, Ani Casillas, Sara Clickenger, Felicia Collins, Jary Danible, Michele Darden, Christian Fuess, Twee Le-Roth, Mark &Evette McAlister, Jenna Murray, Jenee O’Dell, Tricia Roos, and Joanne Wotawa

Cancer Hope Foundation 5K Sponsors: Amgen, Citrix Online, Jennifer Jesse

Official CHF DJ: Jim Christenson, Magic Moments Entertainment

Opportunity Drawing Prize Giveaway Donors: Inside Track, Jamba Juice-Moorpark, OPI, Starbucks-Thousand Oaks, Tri-Running, Vendurance, and Ventura Comedy Club.

Goody Bag Prize Donors: Tarrah Lee Curtis from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for donating mini-Oscar posters, Twee Le-Roth for donating custom CHF lip balm/sanitizer/sunscreen, Elliot Popkin for donating CD’s, Jan Radnoti for donating Cliff Bars, Nancy Spear for hand sewing the goody bags, and Steve Spill for donating Magicopolis gift certificates.

Race Day Food/Drink Donations: Bill from It’s a Grind for providing coffee, Dole for donating fruit cups, Albertson’s in Moorpark for donating water, Fresh & Easy in Moorpark for donating granola bars, Ralph’s in Moorpark for donating water, Trader Joe’s in Thousand Oaks, and Western Bagel in Westlake.

Post Race Party Team: LA Kings Ice Crew, Balloon Artist Cathy Olson, Face Painter Camille Easton, and the Newbury Park Dance Team.

Race Vendors: BFF Earthquake & Fundraising Kits, Bonnie & Gary Becker- distributors of Waioro products, Citibank, Reiki & Massage by Mary Ann, & Urban Sparrow Jewelry.

Amgen Citrix Kings

Jennifer Jesse

 

Casino Night Recap & Thank You.

CardsA huge thank you to those that attended our 2nd Annual Casino Night & Silent Auction Fundraiser! We raised close to $20,000 -- more than double of what we raised our first year. We are so thankful for your support of Cancer Hope Foundation. A huge thank you goes to our official event sponsors: Amgen, Citrix Online, Greg Abrams, Prompt Machine, Urban Sparrow Jewelry, Magic Moments Entertainment, Ballew Manufacturing Inc., and Parker Brown Inc.

The event couldn't have happened without the Casino Night Committee: Mara Abrams, Judy Bennis, Sara Clickenger, Jenna Murray, Jenee O'Dell, John O'Weger, Nancy O'Weger, Celeste Radocchia, Nancy Spear, Mark Wilkinson, & Joanne Wotawa.

Looking forward to the 3rd Annual Casino Night & Silent Auction Fundraiser in 2012! Thanks again for your support.

Save the Date! Our 3rd Annual Casino Night & Silent Auction will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Dos Vientos Community Center. Details to follow.

 

 

FacebookBe sure to "Like" Cancer Hope Foundation on Facebook to stay updated with all the latest and greatest news! Thanks so much to all of those that supported our two latest Facebook contests!

We came in 2nd Place in the B4 Brands Worthy Cause Contest - and won 250 bottles of hand sanitizer for camp. Thanks so much B4 Brands for your support and generosity, we really appreciate your contribution, and know our campers will too!

Another huge thanks goes to OCLA Limo, who created another contest where they donated $1 for every new person that liked their Facebook Page to Cancer Hope Foundation.

We love technology, and truly appreciate everyones support! We are looking forward to many more fun contests in the future to raise funds, awareness, and support for Cancer Hope Foundation!!


 

Thank you Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians for the generous donation. 

We appreciate it!!!

 

 

Cancer Hope Necklaces

A huge thanks to Urban Sparrow Jewelry for creating three custom Camp Keepsake/Cancer Hope Foundation jewelry pieces! Go to their website to purchase one or all of the three designs, and 20% of the proceeds will be donated to Cancer Hope Foundation. Thanks for your support!

 

Pictures from Last Year. View photos >>

 

 

 

Your Health Connection Magazine:

Fighting Cancer with Camp Keepsake

By Kyle Crooks, October 1, 2006

Read the Article - Go to YHC

 

 

 

Thank You!  Miraleste Intermediate School Student Council raises money for Camp Keepsake.  Read More >>

 

 

In the News:

Ventura County Star:

Profile of Cancer Hope Foundation.

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Other News

Camp helps adults coping with cancer Calabasas retreat provides patients, loved ones a stress-free sanctuary
By Serena Maria Daniels, Special to the Daily News
Four years ago, Dan Guiteras went to the doctor believing he had appendicitis.  Instead, he was diagnosed with cancer.  The life-changing event made Guiteras even more thankful for the time he can spend with his two young daughters and wife. And Camp Keepsake has helped him spend more of it.  More >>

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