Cancer CAREpoint Hosts Annual Fundraiser to Raise Money for Cancer Support Services

Cancer CAREpoint, a non-profit based in San Jose, is set to host its popular Garden Party Fundraiser on August 24 from 4-7 pm at Nestldown in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

The organization, which was founded in 2010 by local community and healthcare leaders, provides a response to the critical gap in psychosocial and practical support for cancer patients, survivors, and their families.

Thirteen years ago, what began as a simple gathering has blossomed into one of Silicon Valley’s premier summer events. The Garden Party now welcomes over 350 guests each year and raises more than $1 million in support of the Bay Area’s only community-based nonprofit offering personalized, one-on-one cancer support services.

This year, one of the featured speakers at the Garden Party, Hannah Haworth, will share her story of being diagnosed with cancer as a young mom, just five days after her daughter’s first birthday. She credits the services she received at Cancer CAREpoint as instrumental throughout her cancer journey, helping her make sense of her diagnosis and not feel so alone.

Another featured speaker at the Garden Party will be Joelle Kaufman, author of “Crushing the Cancer Curveball: A Playbook for the Newly Diagnosed and Their Family and Friends.”

In addition to the insightful speakers, there will be delicious food and drinks, raffle prizes, and fabulous live and silent auction items. Some of the featured items include a luxury trip to Hawaii, a private retreat to a Wine Country Villa, and a Joe Escobar diamond bangle valued at over $8,000.

Cancer CAREpoint receives no federal or state funding, and depends on grants and donations in order to keep serving the community.

“The generosity of our donors, sponsors, and supporters is what enables us to continue our mission of providing free cancer care services to those in need,” said Pam Klaus, Executive Director of Cancer CAREpoint. “No one should ever have to face cancer alone.”

Since opening the Cancer CAREpoint Resource Center in San Jose in 2012, the organization has served over 12,000 individuals. The non-profit provides emergency funding support, professional counseling, support groups, nutrition education, wig fittings, and health and wellness classes.

Cancer CAREpoint currently serves people from regions across the Bay Area and has various online programs. To inquire about care and services, visit www.cancercarepoint.org.

About Cancer CAREpoint:
Cancer CAREpoint is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of Bay Area residents impacted by cancer by providing compassionate, personalized support services and programs tailored to meet individual needs. To learn more, please visit .https://www.cancercarepoint.or...