[Hopespringpcsg] FW: Here is what's happening at HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre this week!

Mon Mar 16 11:36:41 EDT 2020

Hi all:

See below for the complete weekly e-newsletter from HopeSpring.

Note the one line entry wrt PCCN W-W the Prostate Cancer Support Group have paused their programming.

Thx.

Glen

From: Katy at HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre 
Sent: March 16, 2020 11:29 AM
To: Glen <glen46nor at gmail.com>
Subject: Here is what's happening at HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre this week!

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Dear Glen, 

Here is what's happening at HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre this week. 

Effective March, 16, 2020
To our HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre Community,
Our hearts go out to all those who have been affected by the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).  At HopeSpring Cancer Support Center, health and well-being has always been at the forefront of our organization, and we want to continue to support our members, volunteers, facilitators and staff in the pursuit of wellness, hope and support of the cancer journey during this time.
We are personally reaching out to you to provide an update on the actions that HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre is taking to help prevent the spread of the virus.  We are actively following the lead of the World Health Organization (WHO), Canadian public health authorities, the Waterloo Region Board of Health (WRBH), and the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre (GRRCC). At this important time we have taken the following precautionary measures: 

*	Pausing all In-Person/In-Community programming: Effective immediately all in person programming provided within the community and at HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre’s location within the Inn of Waterloo has been placed on pause indefinitely. We will continue to reassess and communicate plans as they evolve. The HopeSpring team is exhaustively creating new materials and building partnerships to provide online resources as alternatives to ensure our members are effectively supported during this unique time. The HopeSpring team will be available to our community via PHONE and EMAIL Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm exclusively.
*	Pausing all Wig and Camisole Consultations: Effective immediately, all wig and camisole consultations are paused due to the unique nature and close physical contact/proximity during these consultations.  HopeSpring will provide free of charge delivery of camisoles for our members after a phone call size/fit consultation.
*	Cancer Care Counsellor and Support Groups transitioning to phone and web based support: Effective immediately, Cancer Care Counselling will continue and will transition to phone based support along with an option for video conferencing support (Zoom) for our existing and new members. We are currently in the process of transitioning multiple Support Groups to on-line/telephone conferencing. Details to follow.
*	 All Partnership Programming is paused:  Look Good Feel Better and the Prostate Cancer Support Group have paused their programming. Young Adult Cancer Canada and also OPACC (support for parents of children with cancer) are paused.
*	Increased Routine Cleaning:  Increased sanitization of both our programming and administrative spaces which will include hygiene of desk top surfaces, door handles, computer keyboards and screens and telephones.  Hand Sanitization stations have been placed throughout our space.
*	Prioritizing Good Hygiene Practices: Implementing continuous reminders about good hygiene practices and supporting our team with the necessary resources.
*	Pausing all food and beverage offering In-Centre: Effective immediately, all complimentary food and beverage has been removed and stopped until further notice.
*	Pausing all Community and In-Centre Volunteering: Effective immediately, all in person volunteering will pause until further notice.  The health and welfare of our volunteers is most important to us, during this time. We will transition key volunteer projects to remote volunteerism where possible.
*	Staying Informed: We are closely monitoring the situation, and regularly providing all of our members, facilitators, volunteers, staff and community with the most up to date safety guidelines, as recommended by Health Canada and our regional health officials.

The health and well-being of our community has been HopeSpring's priority for the past 24 1/2 years and will remain our mission over the days and weeks to come.  We will continue to provide information about the steps we are taking to address this rapidly evolving situation.  As we develop alternative ways to support our members, please be sure to regularly visit our website and social media pages.  Do not hesitate to call (519) 742-4673 or email  <mailto:concierge at hopespring.ca> concierge at hopespring.ca  or  <mailto:executivedirector at hopespring.ca> executivedirector at hopespring.ca with any questions you may have. 

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HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre may have to cancel our planned and future fundraising events, and community lead fundraisers out of an abundance of caution. Your generous support is needed to ensure our community cancer support centre can continue our charitable mission to help anyone in need during their cancer journey.  Please consider donating today. 

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On behalf of HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre,

Shawn Hlowatzki
President, Board of Directors
HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre 

Schedule Change
Our book club Turn the Page will be on a brief hiatus over the spring and summer. While we are re-tooling this program, please send themes you'd like to discuss and book suggestions to Katy at  <mailto:marketing at hopespring.ca?subject=Book%20Club%20idea> marketing at hopespring.ca.  

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Thank you to FaithLife Financial for your support. Your financial donation directly supports Fabric Cancer Caps for our members. These caps keep their heads covered and help restore members' dignity and sense of self. 

Community Conversations Summary Now Available...

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Thank you to everyone who attended and shared your feedback with us. Your feedback is helping to shape the future of HopeSpring. To read a summary of our Community Conversations, please visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=560701d601&e=ece80c31c3> Community Conversations (pdf).

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Social Art is holding a fundraiser for HopeSpring in April. Gather a group or come alone. You'll be painting a 16”x20” painting of Hope Blooms (pictured). Tickets are $38 with a portion of each ticket price donated to HopeSpring. Hope Blooms is on Thursday, April 9, 2020 from 6:30 - 8: 30 p.m. at  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=24e5cdd5ef&e=ece80c31c3> Social Art.

To register and purchase tickets, please visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=db81f4d572&e=ece80c31c3> HopeSpring Fundraiser Hope Blooms. 

Prostate Cancer Canada Network Waterloo-Wellington, in an abundance of caution, is cancelling the support group meeting of March 24, 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. With members who are recovering from and /or being treated for Prostate Cancer and may have diminished immune systems we feel this is a good avenue to follow at this time. We are still available for contact via the PCCN W-W e-mail at  <mailto:info at pccn-waterloo-wellington.ca> info at pccn-waterloo-wellington.ca or answering service at 226-240-9264. 

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Here is our programming schedule for this week:
All HopeSpring programs are paused until further notice. Cancer Care Counselling will continue via telephone and video.

Monday, March 16
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Thursday, March 19
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=e3b32b2e69&e=ece80c31c3> Cancer Care Counselling

Friday, March 20
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=e00302f4bc&e=ece80c31c3> Cancer Care Counselling

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Living with Loss groups in the month of March are cancelled for the week of March 16. 

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Our Website is a great resource!
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Prefer to register for programs over the telephone?
Please call  <tel:519-742-4673> 519-742-4673 and speak to one of our Concierges who can assist you. 

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