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CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSICand Rock & Roll ShowCOMEDY & CABARET

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Cancer Support Center

NonprofitU.S. Postage

PAIDPRINT & MAIL

4U

13520 Ventura Blvd.Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Thursday, September 19, 2013El Portal Theater

North Hollywood, CA

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Sunday,November 10, 2013

Universal Studios Backlot

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2013

From Girl Scouts to poker players, actors to volleyball teams, the weSPARK communityis growing and, most importantly, you continue to support us as we expand our services and reach new horizons.

This year, weSPARK received a grant from the Ahmanson Foundation to update our computer system. The dial tone is beingreplaced by a tone of innovation. On occasion, guests are not able to come to weSPARK for support, whether they can’t drive themselves to our center or are not feeling well. We decided that this obstaclewould not be insurmountable. Which is

why we have begun the process of creatingonline programming for guests near and far.

As we grow our online network to include new and exciting educational workshops, stay

tuned….weSPARK will only be a click away.

Words from weSPARKOf course, without your support we could not provide such innovative programmingand help so many people. This has been especially true in the last year, as we launched the weSPARK Annual Fund, the Torchbearers. We could not have imagined the response we received and continue to receive. To quote one of our guests, Gloria,“weSPARK is a place unlike no other. The services you o� er are invaluable. I am neveralone during this di� cult time.” Because of your generosity and support, people likeGloria and others like her are never alone. See you this fall at our September Comedy & Cabaret Show, October Golf Tournament and November Run/Walk!

Nancy Allen, Executive Director

Inside...Words from weSPARK..................1

Girl Scout Troop 1206 Visits weeSPARK Kids Program.......................................1

RoboCop Screening a Hit...........................................2

The Jason Alexander Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament Raises Money for Charity.............3

Notre Dame Fundrasier Proves That Third Time’s The Charm..........3

SAVE THE DATES:Comedy and CabaretShow; The Calabasas Country Club Celebrity Golf Classic and Rock & Roll Show; and the 5th Annual 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run.................4

OUR MISSIONweSPARK is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for cancer patients, their families, and friends. weSPARK provides, free of charge, multiple services designed to heal the mind, body and spirit of all those whose lives have been a� ected by cancer.

818.906.3022 • www.wespark.org

weSPARK CARING EDUCATION HEALING LAUGHS SHARING WHOLENESS SPIRIT FRIENDSHIP UNDERSTANDING HOPE LIVING GROWTH STRENGTHCARING EDUCATION HEALING LAUGHS SHARING WHOLENESS SPIRIT FRIENDSHIP UNDERSTANDING HOPE LIVING GROWTH STRENGTHCARING EDUCATION HEALING LAUGHS SHARING WHOLENESS SPIRIT FRIENDSHIP UNDERSTANDING HOPE LIVING GROWTH STRENGTHCARING EDUCATION HEALING LAUGHS SHARING WHOLENESS SPIRIT FRIENDSHIP UNDERSTANDING HOPE LIVING GROWTH STRENGTHCARING EDUCATION HEALING LAUGHS SHARING WHOLENESS SPIRIT FRIENDSHIP UNDERSTANDING HOPE LIVING GROWTH STRENGTHCARING EDUCATION HEALING LAUGHS SHARING WHOLENESS SPIRIT FRIENDSHIP UNDERSTANDING HOPE LIVING GROWTH STRENGTHCARING EDUCATION HEALING LAUGHS SHARING WHOLENESS SPIRIT FRIENDSHIP UNDERSTANDING HOPE LIVING GROWTH STRENGTH

Cancer Support Center

CANCER SUPPORT CENTER

SUMMER 2013 VOLUME 11 ISSUE 1 LIVING IN WHOLENESS...BUILDING HOPE FOR TOMORROW

Girl Scout Troop 1206 Visits weeSPARK Kids Program Pizza, temporary tattoos and games. Girl Scout Troop 1206 didn’t leave anything out when they visited weSPARK’s kids group on Monday, May 13th. The kids group is for children who have a parent with or have lost a parent to cancer. It was a true delight when the troop came through, setting up a party for the kids. The troop played games

with the kids and handed out prizes to everyone. Girl Scout Mica Pessin led the event to earn her leadership badge. With

the help of the Troop, the event was a success! Thank you to Mica and Troop 1206 for bringing smiles and laughter

to the kids group. We hope to see you again!

SCREENING A HIT!

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Jon Davison, Michael Miner, Peter Weller, Paul Verhoeven, Nancy Allen, Edward Neumeier, Jesse Goins, Paul McCrane, Felton Perry

Laurent Bouzereau Introduces the Screening

Laurent Bouzereau, Nancy Allen, Steven Wolf

RoboCop Fan

It was an all-star event on May 18th at weSPARK’s special screening of RoboCop with the cast and crew from the fi lm at the beautiful Harmony GoldTheater in Hollywood! There was anticipation in the air as the fi lm started. A loud cheer could be heard as the fi rst credits appeared on the screen. Moderated by author and fi lmmakerLaurent Bouzereau, the Q & A following the screening featured Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Paul McCrane, Felton Perry, Jesse Goins, Writers Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner, Executive Producer Jon Davison and Director Paul Verhoeven. MiguelFerrer and Kurtwood Smith also signed posters for the winners of the ra� e.

Cast members answer questions from the audience

Raises Money For Charity

Fans came from near and far, including San Diego, Nevadaand Texas, to see their favorite stars from this iconic

fi lm. One lucky guest walked away with an originalposter of the fi lm, signed by the actors, writers,producer and director. Fans were also treatedto signings and photos after the Q & A. Fromyoung to old, the audience was a sea of

RoboCop afi cionados, wearing everythingfrom RoboCop shirts to full costume.

There were smiles aplenty as the afternoon ofmovie magic was winding down; fans showing o�

their newly signed photos and discussing the fi lm. Allproceeds from the event, which brought out many new timeevent attendees, will help weSPARK continue providing free support services.

Look Good...Feel BetterJoin us at weSPARK for a

night of beauty & fun, plus a make-up kit provided by

the American Cancer Society.

We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month

in Sherman Oaks.

Space is limited, must call to sign-up. Call Alexandra at

(818) 906-3022

their newly signed photos and discussing the fi lm. All, Executive

Paul Verhoeven, Nancy Allen and Peter

Weller

Food Truck Night at weSPARK

on the last Tuesday of each month at weSPARK from 5pm to 8pmNEW!

event photo credit: David Palmer

The Notre Dame Boys Volleyball team was out in fullforce on April 30th for the annual weSPIKE for weSPARKevent. This year’s event, which has become an annual event, was led by parent Cathy Cressy, who spent months working with other parents to gatherauction items, promote the event and put together gift baskets.

Wearing shirts with the namesof weSPARK guests on them,the team once again tookto the court to play theirfi nal games of the seasonagainst Crespi Carmelite HighSchool, all while helping weSPARKraise funds for needed support services. With a silentauction that included an array of items from localbusinesses who supported the team, the event was ahit for parents and supporters alike. Parents madetheir mark at the grill too, where they were makingburgers and selling snacks. weSPARK’s board members once again lent their support, sponsoring spikes made by the team.

weSPARK congratulates all the boys volleyball teams for their victories over Crespi and wishes all the seniors, who were honored at the weSPIKE event, best of luck on their next adventure!

Notre Dame Fundrasier Proves That Third Time’s The Charm

We invite you to visit our website to view

all tributes. Thank you for your support. www.wespark.org

weSPARK presents...

your online community for patients, caregivers,

and supporters.

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Come visit our website at www.wespark.org

Rounders Poker Group

Arthur Toretzky, Nancy Allen, Jason Alexander,

Claudia DeCea

Laurent Bouzereau Introduces the Screening

Raises Money For CharityPOKER TOURNAMENT

The Jason Alexander Texas Hold ‘em

YOU keep the spark alive at weSPARK...

Torchbearersthe

living in wholeness...building hope for tomorrow

� e Torchbearers is for big-hearted individuals who wish to give an annually recurring gi� to weSPARK Cancer

Support Center for annually recurring needs.

Please become a Torchbearer and help support weSPARK!Visit www.wespark.org to join today.

Luck was a lady for 10 winners on March 3rd at this year’s Jason Alexander Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament. Rounder’s player Todd Ullman walked away with 1st place and said, “It was such a fun positive event.” Tournament host and player, Jason Alexander, welcomed an array of celebrities, including Yancey Arias, Bobby Constanzo, Gina Hecht, Annie Duke and Tony Denison. This year’s tournament was the most successfulto date, with over 300 players vying for a spot at the fi nal table. Poker playing groups, Rounders and Poker Stars, were in full force as old and new friends competed, all while raising money for charity.

Annie Duke Poses with West LA Poker Dealer

event photo credit: Peter Dianko�