I am doing my internship at Cancer and Careers a program part of the CEW Foundation. The CEW foundation is the charitable arm of Cosmetic Executive Women, Inc., a New York-based non-profit trade organization. Cancer and Careers is committed to changing the face of cancer in the workplace. Work doesn’t stop once you’ve been diagnosed with cancer. About 80% of cancer survivors return to work after treatment. Cancer and Careers provides women living with cancer with a comprehensive website, free publications, community seminars, support groups and educational events.
I have been at Cancer and Careers for about two months and everyday that I am in the office it’s always something new and different. This is one of their busiest time of the year as they prepare for several projects, fundraising events and community seminars. One of the biggest events is their annual 2010 Beauty of Giving Luncheon & Live Auction at the Waldorf Astoria on December 10th. I’ve had to create the VIP list, put together the invitations that are provided by Shiseido (one of their main sponsors ) and other projects will come up as the event approaches. I have also been doing a lot of research and outreach work looking for other cities throughout the country that can be a 2011 prospect to host a Balancing Cancer and Careers Community Seminar. I have also made phone calls to other non-profit organizations, hospitals and Clinical Social Workers asking if they were interested in participating and helping us spread the word about our Beauty of Caring Event. Cancer and Careers also just started a new Young Adult Support Group being held by Laura Mosiello, a LCSW-R ( Licensed Clinical Social Worker-R).
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