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Welcome
Welcome to The Wellness Community- Silicon Valley (TWCSV). TWCSV provides education and support services at no charge to individuals and families facing cancer. We are a 501(c)(3) organization.
Our Founding Principles
"Combining the will of the patient with the skill of the physician - a powerful combination in the fight against the common enemy - cancer!" --Harold Benjamin, PhD, Founder of The Wellness Community.
In June 1982,Harold Benjamin, Ph.D, founded The Wellness Community (TWC) in Santa Monica, California. At the center of TWC's program philosophy is Dr. Benjamin's Patient Active Concept that states that, "People with cancer who participate in their fight for recovery from cancer will improve the quality of their life and may enhance the possibility of their recovery." A person who sees him or herself as a "Patient Active" is someone who considers themselves part of the fight for recovery along with their physicians and health care team.
Second Annual STAR Caregiver Appreciation Dinner
WHAT: We will once again honor 20 individuals who have made a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 10, 2009
WHERE: Villa Ragusa, Campbell
HOW: Click on the yellow Donate Now button to the left to get tickets
Butterfly Release at Picchetti Winery and Ranch
A TWCSV special event was held on August 29 at Picchetti Winery and Ranch honoring those we love who have been affected by cancer. The ceremony included the release of hundreds of monarch butterflies in honor or in memory of loved ones. Over 150 people attended the event, which also included a personalized tour of the Picchetti Ranch by family members.
The Wellness Community - Silicon Valley
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