Healing Therapies Foundation

September 14, 2011

Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation’s 3rd Annual “Party Palooza”

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For Immediate Release: September 12, 2011

Contact: Donna Garrison 925 980-0273  ddgarrison@comcast.net

Pleasanton, California: The 3rd annual “Party Palooza” is coming to the Tri-Valley in September, October and November to benefit the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation. The nonprofit will have 8 individual events to raise money to help cancer patients.

These special events are smaller scale social and fun events, hosted by local residents, with all proceeds going to the foundation.  Included in this year’s events are  “A Passage to India,” an evening of Indian food and entertainment on Saturday, September 24th.  Back by popular demand will be the 3rd annual “Soups of the World” on Saturday October 22. and “Holiday Magic with The Shapiro’s,” an evening on November 10th of gourmet food and beverages hosted by local philanthropists Bob and Joyce Shapiro.

“We were so thrilled at the response for the last two years,” said founder Sandra J. Wing, a cancer survivor. “Party Palooza and other donations helped us provide financial assistance so far to over 75 patients”

 

About Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation

The Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation provides funds so that cancer patients can experience the immediate benefit of complementary therapies to help alleviate the side effects caused by radiation and chemotherapy. These therapies include: guided/visual imagery, acupuncture, acupressure, therapeutic massage and deep breathing meditation. The Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation reaches out to anyone with verifiable cancer and is under the care of a physician; is receiving cancer treatment; does not have insurance that will cover the cost of these therapies; and resides in Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon or Danville.

The Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization.  For more information see www.HealingTherapiesFoundation.org/palooza.

January 5, 2011

Annual Pleasanton Event, Ragin’ Cajun receives support from California based company Pacific Transformer as a Kings Court Sponsor

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Annual Pleasanton Event, Ragin’ Cajun receives support from California based company Pacific Transformer as a Kings Court Sponsor.

January 7, 2011, Pleasanton, California: Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation announces Pacific Transformer as a Kings Court Sponsor for their third annual “Ragin’ Cajun” fundraiser Event on February 11, 2011 in Pleasanton, California.
Pacific Transformer

Pacific Transformer and their Northern California Sales Manager, Gracie Santos, fully support the efforts of the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation. “We are proud to help the Foundation and its Northern California cancer patients”, said Pat Thomas, President.  “We also want to support our Northern California customers that have been touched by cancer”, said Gracie Santos. Cancer is a dear cause to Pacific Transformer as just this last year, the Owner’s father and General Manager’s father lost their battle with cancer.

Pacific Transformer has been in business for 30 years and its headquarters is in Anaheim, CA with additional manufacturing plants in Mexico, China and Thailand.  Pacific Transformer is a leading manufacturer of magnetic products (transformers, inductors, coils, etc.) used in a large array of industries from satellites, the Mars Rovers and support orbiters to alternative energy, medical equipment and devices.

Pacific Transformer has a strong design engineering group and excels on custom designed products.  Pacific Transformer is a customer centric company and that’s why “customers are our only assets” says Thomas. For more information about Pacific Transformer visit their website at www.pactran.com or call 800-325-0501.

The mission of the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation is to provide cancer patients, during their treatment period, with financial assistance for complementary healing services.  Complementary and integrative healing therapies include: acupuncture, acupressure, therapeutic massage, deep breathing meditation, and visualization. These healing therapies can provide relief for neuropathy, anxiety, stress, aches, fatigue, nausea and pain.  The foundation is a 100% all volunteer 501c3 non-profit organization. It is established for cancer patients in the Tri-Valley region of the San Francisco Bay Area, CA.

The location for the Ragin’ Cajun event this year is the beautiful Palm Event Center at 1184 Vineyard Avenue, Pleasanton, California 94566. Join us for Mardi Gras music, dancing, live & silent auctions, and buffet dinner from 6:30 pm until 11 pm. Tickets are now available online for $75 per person.  Event Sponsorships range from $250 to $5,000. Contact us for more information at (866) 862-7270 or visit us online at http://www.HealingTherapiesFoundation.org.

December 15, 2010

Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation Announces Valley Medical Oncology Consultants as Kings Court Sponsor

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Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation Announces Valley Medical Oncology Consultants as Kings Court Sponsor for their Third Annual “Ragin’ Cajun” Fundraiser Event

December 7, 2010, Pleasanton, California: Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation announces Valley Medical Oncology Consultants as their Kings Court Sponsor for their third annual “Ragin’ Cajun” fundraiser Event on February 11, 2011 in Pleasanton, California.

The physicians and nurses at Valley Medical Oncology Consultants (VMOC) are dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized cancer care in several modern state-of-the art facilities. They take great pride in their patient centered care philosophy; at their clinics “the patient always comes first.”

“I know I’m not your only patient, but I certainly feel that way.” – VMOC Cancer Patient.  VMOC is leading the way in Radiation Oncology with expertise in prostate, breast, head and neck, brain and lung tumors. They combine their knowledge with the latest radiation treatment technologies to personalize care in the most advanced technological way.

They currently have centers located in Castro Valley, Mountain View, Fremont, Pleasanton, Hayward, Redwood City, Los Gatos, San Ramon, Livermore, and San Leandro. Their office hours are Monday thru Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Their Hematology/Medical Oncology Doctors include: Peter P. Wong, M.D., Ricardo da Roza, M.D., Joseph Szumowski, M.D., FACP, Byron Wilson, M.D., Vandana B. Sharma, M.D., Ph.D., Rishi Sawhney, M.D., Shane P. Dormady, M.D., Ph.D., Elwyn C. Cabebe, M.D., Kavitha P. Raj, M.D., and Nitin Joshi, M.D,. Their Radiation Oncology Doctors include: Robert N. Sinha, M.D., Steve Kurtzman, M.D., and Rakesh Patel, M.D..

They understand that the battle against cancer is won with the mind, body, and soul so they arm you with all the knowledge and support resources you need to strengthen your body and boost your spirits.  For more information about Valley Medical Oncology Consultants visit their website, http://vmoc.com, call (925) 734-8130 or stop by one of their various locations throughout Northern California.

The mission of the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation is to provide cancer patients, during their treatment period, with financial assistance for complementary healing services. 

Complementary and integrative healing therapies include: acupuncture, acupressure, therapeutic massage, deep breathing meditation, and visualization. These healing therapies can provide relief for neuropathy, anxiety, stress, aches, fatigue, nausea and pain.

The foundation is a 100% all volunteer 501c3 non-profit organization. It is established for cancer patients in the Tri-Valley region of the San Francisco Bay Area, CA.

The location for the Ragin’ Cajun event this year is the beautiful Palm Event Center at 1184 Vineyard Avenue, Pleasanton, California 94566. Join us for Mardi Gras music, dancing, live & silent auctions, and buffet dinner from 6:30 pm until 11 pm. Tickets for the event are only $75 for person and event sponsorships range from $250 to $5,000.

For more information about our upcoming event, to purchase your tickets, and to register as a sponsor visit us online at http://www.healingtherapiesfoundation.org or call (866) 862-7270.

November 23, 2010

Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation Receives $10,000 Grant

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Sandra and Gracie at Ragin Cajun 2010Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation

Receives $10,000 Grant

To Help Tri Valley Cancer Patients Access Healing Therapies

Local cancer patients seeking pain relief during chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment will be the beneficiaries of a new $10,000 Kaiser Permanente grant awarded to the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation.
This award will enable the Foundation to provide immediate relief to at least 10 cancer patients in the Tri Valley by helping them pay for complementary therapies – such as therapeutic massage, acupressure, acupuncture, deep breathing techniques, guided meditation and/or visual imagery sessions – during their cancer treatments. These therapies are typically not covered by insurance.
“We are so thankful for this Kaiser grant. Every day, we hear stories from cancer patients about how much healing therapies helped get them through their chemotherapy and radiation treatments,” said founder Sandra J. Wing, a dual cancer survivor. “In our first year, we supported 24 cancer patients. This grant is such a wonderful gift as we begin our second year, and gives us a great start toward our goal of helping even more cancer patients experience pain relief.”
To be eligible for a Foundation grant, applicants must be diagnosed with cancer; under the care of a physician; undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment; reside in Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, or Danville; and not have medical insurance which covers the complementary service(s) they desire.

Applications are now being accepted for 2010 grants. Interested applicants can apply online at www.healingtherapiesfoundation.org or call (866) 862-7270 for an application. Friends, family members, and caregivers are encouraged to help the patient complete the application.

The Foundation is supported by donations to the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Charitable Fund, a component fund of the Tri-Valley Community Foundation, a tax-exempt organization. Donations are tax-deductible. To learn more about the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation, go to www.healingtherapiesfoundation.org.

November 22, 2010

Community Volunteers Needed for Upcoming Ragin’ Cajun Event

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Smiling ManVolunteers Sought for Sandra J. Wing’s Healing Therapies Annual Fundraiser, taking place at Palm Event Center in Pleasanton, February 11, 2011 The Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation is actively seeking volunteers to help with the planning and execution of the 2011 Ragin’ Cajun, the group’s annual fund raiser which will be held at the Palm Event Center on February 11, 2011.

Funds raised at this event and year round are used to provide funds to Tri-Valley, San Ramon and Danville cancer patients to use toward complementary therapies, including acupuncture, acupressure, therapeutic massage, guided/visual imagery, and/or deep breathing meditation.

Volunteers interested in helping to plan the 2011 event are asked to attend the Ragin’ Cajun Planning meeting, being held Thursday, August 12 at 7 PM in Pleasanton. If you are interested in attending and/or helping, please contact Judy Sherry at heyjudesherry@comcast.net for location and other details.

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 to the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Charitable Fund, a component of the Tri-Valley Community Foundation, a tax-exempt organization. Donations are tax-deductible. To learn more about the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation, go to www.healingtherapiesfoundation.org.

November 12, 2010

24 East Bay Cancer Patients Receive Healing Therapies Grants

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The Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation has distributed its 24th grant on the Foundation’s 1st anniversary since beginning to grant funds to local cancer patients.

The Foundation has already helped 24 local cancer patients by providing grants for complementary therapies, including acupuncture, acupressure, therapeutic massage, guided/visual imagery, and/or deep breathing meditation. The 24 grants of $1,000 each have provided approximately 480 total healing therapies!

In 2009, some of the grant recipients included:

  • A Dublin breast cancer patient who received acupuncture treatments to alleviate muscle and bone pain caused by chemotherapy
  • A Pleasanton woman with stage three ovarian cancer who was able to benefit from massage therapy before and after each treatment to reduce body aches and fatigue
  • A San Ramon patient with stage four colon cancer who used guided imagery and massage therapy to learn how to relax for better pain management
  • A Livermore patient whose received acupuncture treatments to improve neuropathy, a side effect of chemotherapy involving tingling, numbness, and pain in the extremities

The Foundation is now accepting 2010 applications, with a goal of awarding additional grants to local cancer patients during its 2nd year. To be eligible for a grant, which can range up to $1,000, the applicant must be diagnosed with cancer; be under the care of a physician; be receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatment; reside in Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, or Danville; and may not have medical insurance which covers the complementary service(s) they desire.

Interested applicants can apply online at www.healingtherapiesfoundation.org or can call (866) 862-7270 for an application. Friends, family members, and caregivers are encouraged to help the patient with submitting the easy to complete application form.

The Foundation is supported by donations to the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Charitable Fund, a component fund of the Tri-Valley Community Foundation, a tax-exempt organization. Donations are tax-deductible. To learn more about the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation, go to www.healingtherapiesfoundation.org.