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Launched in 2015 under a partnership between the Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation and The North Bay Cancer Alliance, Cancer Support Sonoma was originally funded as a research study to assess the effects of complementary therapies on cancer patients. At that time we were operating out of the hospital.
When the study came to an end in October 2017, we had a choice to make: close our doors or find new funding sources and a new home so we could continue to serve our growing clientele.
The feedback from patients and a glimpse at study results told us our work has made a significant difference in the lives of those we serve. The request from patients and providers was heartfelt and unanimous:
“Please keep Cancer Support Sonoma going.” So, of course we chose option 2.
Our Mission
Our mission is to physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually support people in our community who are facing cancer treatment, celebrating recovery or entering their end of life due to cancer. We accomplish this by providing integrative, complementary therapies on a sliding scale.
A Home of our Own
In May, 2018, we moved into our new location at 246 Perkins Street in Sonoma, sharing space in the offices of Dr. Alexis Alexandridis who has joined our Board.
Here, in a friendly, supportive environment, our clients can enjoy the services of their choice, relax and socialize with other CSS clients.
We are expanding our services to offer group classes with various providers in the community, including Yoga, Pilates, Qi Gong and Mindful Meditation.
Contact us for more information.
Patient Navigator
Sharon has joined Cancer Support Sonoma after 15 years of working in the nonprofit sector in Santa Cruz County. Her passion for supporting nonprofits began when she was a program coordinator for Children’s Hospice and Palliative Care Coalition, followed by an administrative role with Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Suppo
Patient Navigator
Sharon has joined Cancer Support Sonoma after 15 years of working in the nonprofit sector in Santa Cruz County. Her passion for supporting nonprofits began when she was a program coordinator for Children’s Hospice and Palliative Care Coalition, followed by an administrative role with Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support.
She returned to her hometown of Sonoma in 2019 after six years serving as administrative director for Pajaro Valley Arts. Having worked with organizations that serve children with cancer and their families, she knows how important supportive services can be in the lives of cancer patients, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
“When my mother was in treatment for breast cancer in the 1960s, integrative medicine in oncology didn’t exist. The fact that she would have benefited from today’s complementary therapies inspires me to help those in our community facing cancer to feel cared for. I relish the opportunity to team up in the healing support offered at CSS.”
Lead Volunteer
Susan received a master’s degree from Stanford University and worked for 15 years as a head teacher at Bing Nursery School, a laboratory/research facility on campus.
After several years as a stay-at-home mom, she became a health educator for Planned Parenthood in the South Bay. There she was involved in the Prenatal Program
Lead Volunteer
Susan received a master’s degree from Stanford University and worked for 15 years as a head teacher at Bing Nursery School, a laboratory/research facility on campus.
After several years as a stay-at-home mom, she became a health educator for Planned Parenthood in the South Bay. There she was involved in the Prenatal Program before becoming the Breast Health Coordinator. Her work at Planned Parenthood was a passionate cause for her.
In retirement she was a volunteer at Bay Area Cancer Connections in Palo Alto, a non-profit organization that offers programs and services to people touched by breast and ovarian cancer. In 2015 Susan and her husband, Scott, moved to Sonoma — a dream come true for them. Becoming a volunteer with CSS was a natural fit.
Her work with Cancer Support Sonoma has helped Susan feel at home in the community. “It means more to me than a wonderful place to do some good work,” she says “I’ve made warm friendships with the clients and providers. I go home at the end of every Friday feeling so pumped up!
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