Eliz P.

Subject: To: Susan Silberstein, Executive Director
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 13:57:23 EDT
From: Eliz..@aol.com

Dear Susan Silberstein,

I have been for several years a member of CACE. It is because of you that my mother, Lois P., has a very good quality of life. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer 4 years ago, my mom and I met with you and we decided that chemotherapy was not the route for my mother to go. Since that time she has had an excellent quality of life (even though she has lots of other health issues), she was working closely with Jim Sparandeo (your recommendation), and she has gotten involved with the positive programs at the Wellness center. If it were not for your organization, I shudder to think how she would be doing now. I am not exaggerating when I say that I will be forever grateful to you and the work that you are doing.

You were also there for us when my Aunt Paula in Florida was diagnosed with leukemia about 9 months ago. I contacted you shortly after she got the diagnosis and you had a phone session with her (and me on the phone) while she was in the hospital. Sadly, she passed away just weeks after that.

My business has been doing well and I would like to give your organization $1,000. I read that for a Benefactor member a complimentary educational presentation is possible. Can you tell me more about this? I have recently moved from NYC to the charming town of Nyack, 40 minutes from NYC (By the way, it is in Rockland County which I heard has a high rate of breast cancer). Is an educational presentation something that you do yourself? Do you do it outside of the Philadelphia area? I would be very interested in organizing something like this here in Nyack.

I look forward to hearing from you when you have a moment.

With deep thanks,
Liz P.