FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8/8/11
Donna Garrison, Director
ddgarrison@comcast.net 925 980-0273
www.healingtherapiesfoundation.org

Volunteers are sought for Sandra J. Wing’s Healing Therapies Annual Fundraiser, taking place at the Palm Event Center in Pleasanton on March 2, 2012 The Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation is actively seeking volunteers to help with the planning and execution of the 2012 Ragin’ Cajun, an evening of dinner, live and silent auctions, music and dancing.

The group’s annual fundraiser’s proceeds will be distributed to local cancer patients going through chemotherapy and radiation, providing complementary therapies to help them feel better during the treatment.

Funds raised at this event and year-round are used to help Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon and Danville cancer patients who are going through chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Funds enable the use of complementary therapies, including acupuncture, acupressure, therapeutic massage, guided/visual imagery, and/or deep breathing meditation.

Volunteers interested in helping to plan the 2012 event are asked to contact Judy Sherry at heyjudesherry@comcast.net. The organization especially needs help with marketing, registration and auction efforts.

About The Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation

The Pleasanton-based Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation provides financial aid to cancer patients for complementary healing therapies which are not covered by insurance. These therapies, which complement traditional cancer treatment, can make a huge difference in the quality of life and recovery of cancer patients. The Foundation grew out of local resident Sandra Wing’s own experience battling cancer.

The Foundation is supported by donations and the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation is a 501c3 tax-exempt organization. Donations are tax-deductible. To learn more about the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation, go to www.healingtherapiesfoundation.org.