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A FRESH CHAPTER'S 2019 PERU ODYSSEY PROGRAM

by A Fresh Chapter

Joanne Messeri

I was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer in March 2018. I had surgery followed by five months of chemotherapy, and am now on quarterly tests. But NOW is the time I lost my anchor, life has lost focus -dealing with the constant fear of cancer recurrence yet trying to put on a brave face while handling my usual work/life routine.  So thankful I found a Fresh Chapter! That is what I NEED, a fresh chapter that has meaning, purpose and supports cancer survivors dealing with the emotional baggage following cancer.
 
I have been chosen to participate in a Fresh Chapter's 2019 Peru Odyssey Program. For two weeks in November 2019 I will travel to Peru with fellow cancer survivors. We will volunteer to support people living with cancer, the elderly, underserved children, or those living with disabilities in the world less fortunate.
 
I will experience AFC's innovative pyschosocial support model exploring the emotional impact of cancer.  This includes curriculum to help me emotionally heal and return to my authentic self without the mask of "everything is alright." Returning home with new perspective, ready to give back to my community.
 
Donations will be used to cover my Program Fee. Any extra will go to a scholarship fund. Thank you for giving to help the people of Peru and helping me start a fresh chapter in my own life.

AFC empowers those affected by cancer to heal, connect, and serve others while reclaiming their lives.

A Fresh Chapter's Peru Odyssey Program offers an innovative support model that blends volunteering, meaningful travel, and the support, tools and resources for cancer survivors to reframe adversity and redefine what’s possible in their lives.  For two weeks in November 2019, our participants will travel to Peru with fellow cancer survivors.  While there, they will volunteer with local organizations that provide support to cancer patients, the elderly, underserved children, or those living with disabilities. They will also get to experience AFC’s innovative psychosocial support model exploring the emotional impact of cancer.  They will return home with new perspective, leadership skills, and the opportunity to continue to give back in their local communities.
 
Donations will be used to cover program related costs.  If your employer participates in a matching program you can submit a match for your donation.  Please choose the charity "Fresh Chapter Alliance Foundation via SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS SEE INC."  Please add a note with the participant's name when you submit the company match.

Known as A Fresh Chapter [AFC], the legal entities associated with AFC include:  Fresh Chapter Alliance Foundation, a Canadian not-for-profit corporation (“FCAF”), and Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs ("SEE"), Inc., a 501(c)(3) California nonprofit public benefit corporation and a fiscal sponsor to FCAF.  Donations earmarked for a specific individual are NOT eligible for a tax receipt.
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