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A diagnosis of cancer can
be a painful, lonely experience. When faced with overwhelming adversity and
challenge, we often find that the smallest gestures make the biggest impact on
our lives. That’s why
CREW
(Commercial Real Estate Women) Pittsburgh developed the New You
Satchel of Caring Program in 2003.
Through its New You
Program, CREW uses high quality donated fabrics to stitch unique Satchels of
Caring, which are filled with therapeutic and inspirational contents, such
as a soft turban, scarf, support literature, a journal donated by CREW members
and friends, and many other items.
Since the Program’s
inception in 2003, more than 2,000 of our Satchels of Caring have been
distributed to women undergoing chemotherapy. In 2007, the CREW New You Program
distributed over 700 satchels and anticipates increasing this distribution to
1,200 in 2008.
There is no application process and no charge
to receive a Satchel of Caring, just a request to CREW from the intended
recipient or a friend or organization on behalf of the recipient. CREW covers
the $26 production cost of each Satchel by fundraising and donations.
The New You Program is about shared
experiences, hands-on participation and support of women.
CREW Pittsburgh
Foundation continues to expand its Program through the participation of
volunteers from middle schools, high schools, colleges, sewing organizations,
youth organizations and CREW members in Allegheny County and the surrounding
areas. Click here for more information on how to
get involved.
CREW Pittsburgh Foundation frequently has
informational displays at schools, student career fairs, and public events to
attract volunteers, and get the word out to women undergoing chemotherapy and
the organizations supporting them about our New You Program. CREW has
participated in the North Hills Junior High Celebration of Learning, the
American Cancer Society’s Survivor Day, the
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition's
Walk for the Whisper, Student Career Days, the Annual District 7300 Interact
Conference, and the South Hills Relay for Life. Please contact us if you are
interested in having a display at your event.
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