Wednesday
May 15, 2013
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Fighting Cancer With Food & Activity
Where: Room 2007, Moores Cancer Center
When: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Registration: healthyeating@ucsd.edu or 858-822-2236
Learn about the latest research on dietary factors that strengthen your body’s immune and detoxification systems, along with practical tips for optimizing your intake of protective "big color / big flavor" foods. This monthly seminar is presented by Vicky Newman, MS, RD, Director of Nutrition Services for our Cancer Prevention and Control Program. To register, email healthyeating@ucsd.edu or call 858-822-2236. For more information, including later dates, see the full schedule.
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Sunday
May 19, 2013
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Mad Hatter's Tea Party
Where: Mandell-Weiss Eastgate Park, Jewish Community Center
When: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Event coordinator: Susan Faerber
Don’t be late! The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party begins at 12 p.m. at Mandell-Weiss Eastgate Park, a part of the Jewish Community Center in La Jolla. Activities include the Mad Hatter’s Croquet Tournament, a silent auction, and hat decorating, followed by high tea served by the Queen of Hearts and her deck of cards. Local band Cathouse Thursday will provide musical entertainment. This event supports the Moores Cancer Center Healing Foods Kitchen program. For more information and tickets, please contact Sandy Dempsey at (858)246-1570 or edempsey@ucsd.edu or see the full schedule and registration form.
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June 2-6, 2013
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Cancer Survivor Week
Join us for a week of inspiring and informative events that will empower you to live the next exciting chapter of your life to the fullest. See the schedule and register online.
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Sunday
June 2, 2013
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7th Annual Survivor Beach
Where: Scripps Institution of Oceanography
When: 7 a.m. – 11 a.m.
The 7th Annual Survivor Beach will kick off the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center’s Survivor Week on Sunday, June 2. Last year’s event broke record numbers generating 344 boards that stretched 2,595 feet across the beaches of La Jolla. The event precedes the annual Luau and Longboard Invitational on Aug. 18, which raises funds for research, patient care, and outreach and educational programs at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center. This cancer awareness event is open to the public and everyone is welcome. For more information and tickets, please contact Nikisha Belt at (858) 246-1230 or nbelt@ucsd.edu.
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Thursday
June 13, 2013
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Advance Health Care Directives Workshop
Where: La Jolla campus of UC San Diego Health System (location and directions provided with confirmation)
When: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Registration: Lori Johnson, RN, ljjohnson@ucsd.edu or 858-657-7350
Learn what an advance health care directive is and how to write one. You will also learn how to choose the best person to make decisions for you and how to be sure the person making decisions will know what you want. Register for this free workshop with Lori Johnson, RN, by calling 858-657-7350. We recommend attending with the person who you would like to be your decision maker, if possible.
This free workshop is open to patients, family members, UC San Diego staff, and the general public. It will also be offered on Sept. 12 and Dec. 12.
The workshop is presented in collaboration with several UC San Diego Health System departments: Nursing Education, Development, and Research; Risk Management; and the Ethics Committee.
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Sunday
Aug. 18, 2013
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20th Annual Luau and Longboard Invitational
Where: Scripps Institution of Oceanography
When: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Luau and Longboard Invitational, which has raised more than $5 million to fund cancer research and patient care at the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center. This popular fundraiser kicks off with the Longboard Invitational at 7 a.m., where company-sponsored teams of four will be paired with a longboard surf legend to compete in the surfing contest. The competition will be followed by the luau fundraiser, which includes live music, Polynesian dancers, and live and silent auctions featuring one-of-a-kind surfboards, memorabilia and trips. The surfing competition is free for viewing; a ticket to the luau fundraiser is $150. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, team entries, tickets and event activities, please contact Nikisha Belt at (858) 246-1230 or nbelt@ucsd.edu.
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