CREW
Pittsburgh has
committed to supporting women with cancer in the greater Pittsburgh area as
its 2003/2004 bi-annual charity. CREW complements an existing program
known as the Look Good…Feel Better Program (LGFB) offered by the American
Cancer Society. (See,
www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org) LGFB is a free program offered in cancer
centers, hospitals and other community centers in which trained
cosmetologists teach women how to cope with skin changes and hair loss using
cosmetics and skin care products donated by the cosmetic industry.
In 2003
CREW Pittsburgh initiated a new facet to the LGFB Program called the “New You” Program,
which allows cancer patients who participate in the LGFB program to also
receive a New You Satchel of Caring, which includes: 1) a commercially made
soft turban; 2) a pattern on how to sew a turban; 3) a handmade scarf; 4)
instructions and illustrations on how to tie a scarf; 5) support literature;
and 6) inspirational poems---all packaged in a Satchel of Caring, personally
designed, sewn and assembled by CREW members. Last year, CREW members
assembled 200 Satchels for women participating in the Look Good Feel Better
Program.
In 2004, we will have
Sewing Circles on February 29, 2004 and on August 29, 2004, at which CREW
members and friends will again sew, iron, choose fringe, tassels and buttons
and assemble at least 200 Satchels of Caring for women undergoing
chemotherapy. Our 2004 Satchels of Caring will also include a journal
personally contributed by CREW members, helpful computer websites
contributed to us by cancer survivors and possibly a relaxation compact
disc. We also plan to sew and assemble Satchels of Caring for
distribution to certain instructors in the Look Good Feel Better Program,
who donate their time, but do not have the resources to buy mirrors, hats,
scarves, or instructional supplies for their LGFB classes. CREW welcomes
new members, friends, suggestions for additions and donations to our
Satchels of Caring.
CREW’s commitment to women
with cancer is not just about donating money or purchasing head
accessories. CREW’s mission is also to encourage member participation in an
event each calendar quarter, which could make a difference for women with
cancer. In March 2003, CREW members raised over $3,600 for Daffodil Days,
over $200 in the Race for the Cure and over $300 in the Walk for the
Whisper. We hope to double participation and donations in 2004 through our
New Program Sewing Circles on February 29, 2004 and August 29, 2004 and
through the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days on March 16, 2004, the
Race for the Cure on May 9, 2004 and the Walk for the Whisper on September
12, 2004.
During the week beginning March 15,
2004 and ending March 20, 2004, American Cancer Society Daffodil Days
celebrates spring while saving lives. Daffodil donations are spent for
cancer research, prevention, detection, advocacy and patient
services/quality of life. We are encouraging our members to DOUBLE UP
WITH ANOTHER CREW MEMBER, BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION, SCHOOL OR DELIVERY
VOLUNTEER TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN THE DAFFODIL DAYS AND MAKE A REAL
DIFFERENCE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER.
Last year, Parkway Center
instituted a policy that tenants wishing to have sidewalk sale had to donate
10 % of monies earned to charity. As a result over $240.00 was contributed
to American Cancer Society for our New You Program. If any member or its
employer wants to contribute to our New You Program or to help CREW make a
difference for women with cancer, contact Eileen Iorio, Community Action
Director at 412-566-1939 or
eiorio@eckertseamans.com
2003 CREW MEMBERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR
WOMEN WITH CANCER
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2003 CREW
develops the New You Program through which its CREW members personally
designed, sewed and delivered approximately 200 Satchels of Caring to the
American Cancer Society Look Good Feel Better Program for distribution to
women undergoing chemotherapy.
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2003 CREW
members raised over $3,600 for American Cancer Daffodil Days, celebrating
spring, while raising money for cancer research, prevention, detection,
advocacy and patient services/quality of life.
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2003 CREW member participate in the
Race for the Cure at Schenley Park, raising over $200 for breast cancer
research.
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2003 CREW members participate in the
Walk for the Whisper in North Park, raising over $300 for ovarian cancer
research.
