To whom it may concern:
Rachel also comes out to TNT practices at
Rachel is a tremendous advocate and inspiring speaker for the cause and is willing to do anything within her means to help improve the lives of patients and their families and find a cure. I can always count on Rachel to step up and volunteer for anything that is needed. She loves to speak about her journey and spread the word about the need for others to join the mission to find a cure for blood cancer. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Elise McConeghy
Campaign Manager
Greater
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
(T )805-485-1781
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Ventura Community College:
Dear Rachel,
Thank you so much for coming and speaking to my health classes at Ventura College. Not only was your story inspiring and enlightening, but your positive outlook on life is a lesson in itself. It was especially informative to bring the books filled with information and pictures detailing your experience. Those who have never experienced cancer themselves, or through a loved one, saw vivid pictures and your real life story. You are wonderful, bright, and positive despite the hard times you went through during your cancer battle. I hope that that you can continue speaking about your cancer experience and spreading awareness throughout the community.
Thank you again for speaking, and I look forward to hearing you again!
Mary McDonough-Giles
Professor of Health and Physical Education
Ventura College
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Children's Cause Cancer Advocacy:
Thank you for your participation as a speaker in this year's Rise To Action (RTA) conference for young adult cancer survivors held in
Your role on the survivor panel was an invaluable contribution to the overall success of the conference. The courage you demonstrated by sharing your survivorship story, as well as your kindhearted interactions with younger survivors in attendance, helped to make the day a memorable and meaningful experience for everyone.
RTA-LA was attended by over one hundred young adult cancer survivors in their teens, twenties, and thirties and their family members. RTA aims to help survivors learn how to manage their follow-up care and deal with issues unique to them, relying heavily upon role model survivors like you to lead by example. RTA-LA featured panels and breakout sessions on topics ranging from late effects and fertility concerns to health insurance and employment issues.
Your active participation and leadership in programs such as Rise To Action are important because you inspire and empower other survivors to take action to protect the health of their bodies and minds. Research indicates that as many as two-thirds of childhood cancer survivors are likely to experience at least one late effect - or health complication - from having had cancer or treatment. As a speaker at RTA-LA, you have helped to equip survivors with the necessary tools to deal with some of those issues and know where to find help.
On behalf of the Children's Cause, we thank you and we highly recommend your leadership skills to other conferences and organizations that may have the good fortune of benefiting from them.
Best Wishes,
Jess Reamy
Program Associate
Children’s Cause for Cancer Advocacy
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Ombudsman of Los Angeles - Pink Day
Ms. Rachel Shur
Leukemia Survivor Advocate
Dear Ms. Shur:
Your participation as a panelist in our first Survivors’ Panel Forum ensured the success of our 2008 “PINK” Day Breast Health and Cancer Awareness Wellness Program Activity. Thank you for your time, enthusiasm, and your commitment to motivating others challenged with surviving cancer. Your insights as a leukemia survivor was well received and commented on by those who attended the Q&A session.
Over 100 County employees and others attended this one-day event. The materials you donated provided up-to-date information on leukemia and the valuable outreach programs and resources available. Our goal for this year was to include information about different types of cancer to broaden and challenge participants learning experience; your presentation about twice surviving leukemia helped us achieve that goal.
Ms. Shur, we are sincerely grateful for your accepting our invitation to speak on such a short notice. We look forward to having you join us at next year’s Breast Health and Cancer Awareness Wellness Program Activity. The program is always held on the last Thursday of October.
Sincerely,
1-800-801-0030 (Complaints) E-Mail: ombudla@ombuds.lacounty.gov
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