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Education, Jewish Outreach, Resources, Women |
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Campus, Community Service/Volunteer, Internships, Other, Post College Experience, Social Justice, Summer Opportunities, Tzedek, Volunteer Opportunities, Women |
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North America |
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1086 Teaneck Rd., Ste 3A
Teaneck, NJ 07631
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| Office: | +1 (866) 474-2774 |
| Office Fax: | +1 (201) 837-5025 |
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Sharsheret |
Mission Statement:
Sharsheret, Hebrew for "chain", is a national not-for-profit organization supporting young women and their families, of all Jewish backgrounds, facing breast cancer. Our mission is to offer a community of support to women diagnosed with breast cancer or at increased genetic risk, by fostering culturally-relevant individualized connections with networks of peers, health professionals, and related resources.
Since Sharsheret`s founding in 2001, we have responded to more than 24,000 breast cancer inquiries, involved more than 1,200 peer supporters, and presented over 200 educational programs nationwide. Sharsheret now offers a continuum of care for the Jewish community - addressing the needs of those who are concerned about the risk of breast cancer in their family, those who have been diagnosed with the disease and are undergoing treatment, and those who face issues of survivorship or recurrence.
Sharsheret and Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life are changing the face of breast cancer on college campuses across the country. The Sharsheret On Campus program sends the message that breast cancer and ovarian cancer are diseases that affect the entire Jewish family - mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, sons and daughters. Students on campus will be empowered to help ensure a healthy future, and generate life-saving conversations about breast cancer and its the impact on the Jewish community.