Orinda City Council
May 5, 2026
Comprehensive Support for Cancer Patients & their Families 5400 people
diagnosed
every day in
the US
increasing to
7200 people
every day by
2050
www.cancersupport.net
The Need
Increasing
numbers of
cancer patients
High incidence of
mental health
issues in cancer
patients
Lack of
supportive care
Cancer
Support
Community:
GatheringGroup Current site
ActivTimeity
Happy Community
• 35,000 visits by participants per year
Improved quality of life
Better mental health
Increased adherence to medical care
Improved health outcomes
• Free comprehensive support
programs
Counseling
Support Groups
Nutrition Classes
Financial Assistance
Educational Workshops
Exercise Classes
Comprehensive
support programs
No cost
All cancer types
Virtual & In-person
Part of National
Network
Resourceful Movement Kids Circle Class class
Cancer Support
Community:
A Vital Resource
Established Community Resource: 35 plus years in the community Efficient Operations: 85% of expenses goes to program
Stellar Reputation: GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency; Charity Navigator 4-star Rating; Financial and organizational audits Strong medical center relationships
John Muir Health (JMH) has
partnered for many years with the
Cancer Support Community SF Bay
Area. As a provider of cancer care
in the community, we know the
importance of supportive care for
patients and families
We are proud to support the
establishment of their new cancer
support center in the East Bay. It
will be an excellent complement to
the services that we provide to the
community
Brenda Carlson
Executive Director, Oncology
Services, John Muir Health
Partnership between
CSC and John Muir
Cancer Support Community’s Patient
Navigator at the Behring Pavilion,
UCSF-John Muir Health Jean and
Ken Hofmann Cancer Center
provides direct support to patients
and family members on site at the
cancer center. “
Cancer Support
Community
Vision
Double number of participants
from 2,000 to 4,000
Deliver innovative programs
with technology and human
design
Increase service to diverse
communities and all people
Expand service area
Build a new state of the art
support center in a natural
environment
Our Vision
Everyone impacted by cancer receives the
support they want and need throughout
their experience.
The Vision:
Meeting the
Need
A State-of-the-art
cancer support
center in the East
Bay
A natural healing
environment
$30M Project
$2M Land donated
$29.5M raised
in donations
$500k to goal
Our Progress
2021
April: Final presentation to Lafayette Planning Commission Groundbreaking
Ceremony 4/23/2025
Construction
began June 2025
Construction is
estimated to be
completed by winter
2026
Construction
Timeline
2021
April: Final presentation to Lafayette Planning Commission
Walk for Hope –May ‘26
Gatsby’s
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Extravaganza!
May 30, 2026
“Gatsby Estate”
100% Benefit CSC
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Password?
Gatsby’s
Grand
Entrance!