The David Benzer Strike Out Fear Foundation

Torture Cancer Visits City of Hope Medical Center

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thumb_city-of-hope-ceo-resized-for-websiteThe David Benzer Torture Cancer Foundation was invited to tour the City of Hope Medical Research and Treatment Center in Duarte, CA in April. Founded 100 years ago, the City of Hope focuses exclusively on research and treatment of Cancer, Aids, and Diabetes. City of Hope is recognized worldwide for its compassionate patient care, innovative science and translational research, which rapidly turns laboratory breakthroughs into promising new therapies.

City of Hope is recognized worldwide for its compassionate patient care, innovative science and translational research, which rapidly turns laboratory breakthroughs into promising new therapies.

City of Hope is one of only 41 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers nationwide and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). An independent biomedical research, treatment and education institution, they are a leader in the fight to conquer cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases.

The tour was an inspiring reminder of the power of hope to help patients stay strong and positive in their fight. City of Hope embodies their name throughout the organization.

External Link: www.cityofhope.org

El Camino Hospital Remodel

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IMG_2095-1024x768The Torture Cancer Foundation provided financial support for the recent remodel of four oncology clinic treatment rooms at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View. Decorated with hand-painted forest nature images and artwork donated by Art.com, the rooms provide a tranquil and soothing environment for patients during treatment.

It’s incredible. Bright and beautiful.” said Cancer Center Director, Medical Oncologist, Dr. Shane Dormady. He continued, “It almost puts a lump in my throat. These are emotional rooms, where you have to deliver good and bad news. I believe patients defeat cancer when their mind, their heart and their body are all moving in the same direction. These beautiful rooms are going to help people achieve that.”

Yoga For Hope 2013

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David and Heather Olinto, Associate VP, City of Hope SF
David and Heather Olinto, Associate VP, City of Hope SF
“Conquering Fear, Inspiring Hope” at City of Hope’s Yoga for Hope 2013 in Union Square on Saturday August 17, 2013. Yoga for Hope is an event for yoga beginners and experts alike and was born out of City of Hope’s efforts to expand awareness of the importance of the mind-body-spirit connection and the hospital’s unique approach to utilizing complimentary and integrative therapies such as yoga and meditation in patient treatment programs. Participants enjoyed a morning of health and wellness including a master yoga classes taught by San Francisco’s premier yoga instructors.

Mariposa Yacht Club Meeting

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Commodore Chris Abraham, the winning bidder of the Orlando Cepeda autographed baseball.
Commodore Chris Abraham, the winning bidder of the Orlando Cepeda autographed baseball.
Torture Cancer was invited to be the featured charity at the Mariposa Yacht Club Meeting on June 8, 2013. Each month, a different charity is invited to speak at the Yacht Club meeting and receives donations from the members. Club member Glenn Arlands, representative of US Beverage, learned about the Foundation as one of the sponsors of the 2012 Golf Tournament and thought the members, many of whom are Giants fans (the club is just blocks from AT&T park), enjoy hearing about David’s work with the Giants and his subsequent creation of the Foundation. In addition to speaking, the Foundation brought several items to auction at the event. David’s presentation and auction items were so well-received that the Foundation received the largest donation amount of any charity to date.

City of Hope Golf Tournament

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thumb_city-of-hope-golf-photo-cropped-for-websiteThe Torture Cancer Foundation supported The City of Hope golf tournament held at Wente Family Vineyards on May 30, 2013. A foursome of David Benzer, Deborah Robertson, David Dadian, and Jeff Tamelier supported the fundraising event on behalf of Torture Cancer. In addition, the Foundation provided a number of items auctioned at the tournament dinner to benefit City of Hope. City of Hope, located in Duarte, CA is recognized worldwide for its compassionate patient care, innovative science and translational research, which rapidly turns laboratory breakthroughs into promising new therapies.

External Link: www.cityofhope.org

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