The theme for National Volunteer Week 2009, April 19-25, is
"Celebrating People in Action"
This phrase couldn't describe YSC's volunteers any better! From volunteers who provide peer to peer support for YSC's Point of Contact Program to the volunteers that come into the YSC offices around the country to stuff envelopes, YSC is making a difference for young women with breast cancer.
You can volunteer as an individual and help YSC spread our message in your community in many ways, here are a few:
Adopt a Hospital
Many women find out about YSC from their local hospitals while they are in treatment. The YSC needs your help to ensure that hospitals, cancer centers and doctors' offices in your community know about the YSC and have our brochures on hand for the young women they see - those already diagnosed with breast cancer, as well as healthy young women who need to understand their risk. When you adopt a hospital, you drop off YSC brochures and DVDs quarterly. By interacting with hospital staff you become the face of the YSC-so when a young women is diagnosed, the hospital says to her: "You should call YSC."
Newly Diagnosed Resource Kits
Help your local YSC office put together Newly Diagnosed Resource Kits (NDRKs) for women who have just been diagnosed.
Drink Beyond the Pink
Set up a Pink Lemonade Stand in your neighborhood, school etc. This is a kid-friendly option that can involve the whole community, helping to get the YSC's name and message out there. It is also a great garage sale or summertime event. Throw a Pink Cocktail Party (21+) at your local bar or home to help educate young women about breast health while raising donations for YSC. Host a Pink Tea Party with a few friends at a venue or your home to support the cause. If interested, please contact info@youngsurvival.org with any questions or to request your free starter kit (allow 3-4 weeks for delivery). Happy drinking!
You can volunteer as an individual and help YSC spread our message in your community in many ways, here are a few:
Adopt a Hospital
Many women find out about YSC from their local hospitals while they are in treatment. The YSC needs your help to ensure that hospitals, cancer centers and doctors' offices in your community know about the YSC and have our brochures on hand for the young women they see - those already diagnosed with breast cancer, as well as healthy young women who need to understand their risk. When you adopt a hospital, you drop off YSC brochures and DVDs quarterly. By interacting with hospital staff you become the face of the YSC-so when a young women is diagnosed, the hospital says to her: "You should call YSC."
Newly Diagnosed Resource Kits
Help your local YSC office put together Newly Diagnosed Resource Kits (NDRKs) for women who have just been diagnosed.
Drink Beyond the Pink
Set up a Pink Lemonade Stand in your neighborhood, school etc. This is a kid-friendly option that can involve the whole community, helping to get the YSC's name and message out there. It is also a great garage sale or summertime event. Throw a Pink Cocktail Party (21+) at your local bar or home to help educate young women about breast health while raising donations for YSC. Host a Pink Tea Party with a few friends at a venue or your home to support the cause. If interested, please contact info@youngsurvival.org with any questions or to request your free starter kit (allow 3-4 weeks for delivery). Happy drinking!
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