As we bid our heartfelt farewell to former Co-chair Annette Walton, who has retired, Co-chair Alice Gandelman has been elected to the full role of Board Chair. A UCSF training consultant specializing in HIV/AIDS, Alice brings a wealth of experience and passion for CMC’s mission, stating, “I am thrilled and honored to continue to guide…
On October 21st, CMC had a robust turnout for its 5th and final volunteer training event for the year. A total of 17 new volunteers specializing in a variety of modalities, from lymphatic massage, reiki, nutrition, yoga, acupuncture, and more to human resources and video production, attended the half-day training to learn about integrative oncology,…
The 8th Annual Musical Extravaganza to Benefit Charlotte Maxwell Clinic is back to deliver an exciting and entertaining experience for old and new fans alike. Returning to headline the show is Marcelle Davies Lashley, direct from Brooklyn, New York, backed by Bay Area bandleaders Vicki Randle, Shelley Doty and Kofy Brown. Opening the show will…
Shanna Webb joined Charlotte Maxwell in May as Development Director. She has over a decade of experience in nonprofit fund development and public relations. “I am passionate about nonprofit development to help community organizations solve real problems and relieve human suffering.” Shawdria Besant joins CMC as the new Peer Navigator in its partnership with…
Last April, CMC trained 11 new practitioner and program support volunteers. The new cohort brings diverse skill sets, including acupuncture, Chinese medicine, data analysis and more. “We are so grateful for the many skilled and talented volunteers that make it possible for Charlotte Maxwell Clinic to provide complementary integrative care at no charge to our…
As more people than ever are facing economic challenges in the Bay Area, CMC has expanded eligibility for free access to its services from 250% to 350% or less of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). The change is based on recommendations from a Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health graduate study. If you are…
CMC staff participated in the May 2023 Hope Walk hosted by the Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area. “Walk events are vital because they give organizations a chance to share with the community what we do and who we do it for. Also, it gives us opportunities to collaborate with other organizations to provide…
That was the theme that came through CMC’s first virtual event, Wellness and the Healing Journey, held in May and attended by more than 80 people throughout the community. ABC 7 was the media sponsor. Featured speaker, Emmy-award winning journalist Ysabel Duron, shared how when she was diagnosed with cancer in 1999, she turned the…
Fresh out of college and working for a medical device company, Poorvi Satya joined CMC’s Board of Directors in January 2020 at which time she was elected as board secretary. “After an initial meeting with the team, I knew this was an organization I was destined to be a part of. I wanted to help…
Each August, we are reminded to take a moment to think about the people we love and the causes we care about, and to check this important task off our to-do list. You can get started today, thanks to Freewill, a free, online resource that guides you through the process of creating your will, and…
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