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Cyclist participating in a previous year of Tour of Paso, at Niner Wine Estates. Photo courtesy of the Cancer Support Community
WITH A COMMUNITY FEELING VULNERABLE, THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY FORGES FORWARD By HAYLEY MATTSON hayley@pasoroblespress.com
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s with many non-profits, the Cancer Support Community, Central Coast, located in Templeton, relies heavily on donations and grants to provide non-medical, social, and emotional support of cancer patients and their families at no charge. In light of the current health pandemic, they have shifted to offering only virtual services so that patients and their families can have continued support.
Virtual services are not a new feature that the CSCCC provided to their patients; this came long before the arrival of the novel coronavirus. Sheltering-at-home was no stranger as well, is not a term that most know; however, it is a term that cancer patients and their families can well relate. When a patient goes through treatment, their immune system is compromised, and their health, strength, and well-being is the utmost importance. Cancer patients spend many weeks to months in social isolation, with only a few intimate family members and friends allowed to be in close contact. This is why
the virtual “telehealth” support, which is a HIPPA compliant, was implemented a few years ago. “I am proud of our team and how quickly they have reacted to support all our participants virtually. Support groups and counseling have moved to virtual alternatives, and we are looking to add education, mind/body sessions, and other resources daily, creating a healthy and vibrant virtual local Cancer Support Community,” Shannon D’Acquisto, CSCCC Executive Director, wrote in an email. Shannon is not only a two-time cancer survivor, but she continues a courageous battle with a recent
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A Mother’s Day Gift Guide By HAYLEY MATTSON may already have at home that you hayley@pasoroblespress.com can customize.
taking photos, cooking, gardening, grandkids, antiquing, etc. There are many options, so to • A magazine or book your mom s Mother ’s Day pin it down, here are a few ideas loves; Paso Robles Magazine, approaches, and we and tips to help make your MothColony Magazine, The Notebook, continue to walk through er’s Day gifting one for the records The Moment of Lift, anything another beloved holiday in the books because we all need a little she has on the kitchen counter, middle of this pandemic. We have sunshine, and what better way than nightstand or coffee table the opportunity to be creative and to celebrate these special women • Direction, what are you looking work with our local businesses and in our lives. for; two-three gifts that can be experiences to set a new course of put together in a cute bag direction for all our gifting needs. personal shopping or basket, one significant These challenging times allow Having a shop owner as your gift, a few small items that us to take advantage of the services personal shopper is a unique experiyou will be joining that have long been offered but ence for sure and who would know with other products perhaps unknown to the general their product more. The success of from a different source public. Our local boutique gift this type of shopping is all up to or location or you can let shops offer personal shopping expe- you, so here are a few things to them know you have no riences. Local wineries and hotels help give guidance to your personal idea and they will guide can help you create a unique day or shopping experience: you weekend package to use now or in • Photo of your mom (or loved • Finally, your budget, regardless the future. Salons and hairstylists one) of what that the amount is your will put together personalized bags • Three words you would use to personal shopper will be able to or baskets with a gift card, prodbest describe her; outgoing, assist and let you know what ucts, and other items readily availloving, scheduled, humorous, they can provide, this is able. Restaurants and caterers are at thoughtful, giving, to name a key to the success of your your fingertips, bringing home your few, get your kiddos involved too experience and outcome so mother or wife’s favorite meal or • Three things your mom loves be sure to plan accordingly dessert. Not to mention items you and enjoys; coffee, reading, Shopping Resources: The
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diagnosis (2019) while spearheading the support services during this economic health crisis. “As a community, we must remain persistent and engaged. It is up to us to continue to care for our members who are more vulnerable than ever. Every day we witness the resiliency of people impacted by cancer, and we find our inspiration from them. We’ve received overwhelming support from our facilitators to continue bringing programs into our participant’s homes, and we look forward to returning to CONTINUED ON PAGE A14
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PRPD Engages Community through Social Media Local officers add humanity and humor to their posts By CONNOR ALLEN connor@pasoroblespress.com
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he Paso Robles Police Department started its Facebook page in November of 2018 as a means of communicating with its community quickly and effectively and now two years later have one of the best business pages in San Luis Obispo County. The local police department’s social media campaign began as nothing more than a means of communication aimed at helping the community through essential reports, missing persons, and finding public enemy number one but have, in turn, helped the city in a
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different way through humor. “We like to have a way to reach a large portion of our community if we needed to for major events,” Commander Caleb Davis explained in an interview with the Paso Robles Press. “We have seen all sorts of major events happen across our country for many years now, and a lot of those places that do well handling those sorts of emergencies have a well established social media platform.” Over the past few years, the PRPD site has built up a following that now boasts over 7,000 likes and 7,400 hundred follows (one of the most massive audiences in the county) and have found that their media presence also helps in another way, humanizing its officers. “Our Facebook page is a little bit different than some people are probably used to seeing from law CONTINUED ON PAGE A14
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