It is often difficult to know what to do when we find out one of our loved ones has cancer. I’ve found myself in this situation far too many times – several close friends, my cousin, my grandmother, my three aunts, and my father. We try our best to help support them. Sometimes, we just don’t know what to do. Cancer is a horrible disease.
I found out about Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area (CSC) through my friend, Joanne, who lost her battle with cancer in 2021. One day she told me that she was going to yoga. I was curious because I had recently become certified as a yoga instructor. So, I dug deeper and found out that the yoga classes were offered free at CSC. And, yoga was just the tip of the iceberg. CSC is a local nonprofit that has a full calendar of comprehensive support programs that are provided to cancer patients and their loved ones at no cost through the generosity of individual contributions. CSC’s mission resonated with me, and I wanted to help support this worthy cause.
Last year I participated in their Hope Walk and formed a team to honor Joanne and walked my very first 5K event. This year, I’m part of the 2023 Hope Walk Planning Committee. My “Team Joanne” will be walking again in honor of my dear friend. I hope you will join me in supporting this incredible organization that we’re lucky to have in our own backyard. Visit hopewalkbayarea.net to participate in the Hope Walk on Saturday, May 20 at Heather Farm Park. I’d love to see you there!
Learn more about Cancer Support Community’s free comprehensive programs for cancer patients and their loved ones at cancersupport.net.
By Lisa Nakagawa, Resident since 1994