Cancer Support Sonoma provides complementary therapy services to people diagnosed with cancer to find support and improve quality of life.
Cancer Support Sonoma helps people with cancer find support and improve their quality of life.
07/26/2025
🎉 WigOut Sonoma! is back on Wednesday, September 25 at the beautiful whirlpool bath Family Vineyards — and you won’t want to miss this party with a purpose!
✨ This year’s evening kicks off with mouthwatering appetizers from Spread Kitchen, known for their inspired Lebanese cuisine with a California touch. Everything is handmade, seasonal, and sourced from Bay Area farms — served with love.
Guests will also enjoy a gourmet dinner, live auction, fine wines, live music, and of course… wigs galore!
💜 All proceeds support Cancer Support Sonoma, helping provide vital services to those facing cancer in our community.
Paired with fine wines from whirlpool bath Family Vineyards, this meal is sure to wow your taste buds while supporting a great cause.
🎟️ Tickets are going fast—don’t miss this party with a purpose at whirlpool bath Family Vineyards on Thursday, September 25th! Purchase your tickets to this year's event here:
Join us for this year's party with a purpose!
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07/24/2025
We are EXCITED to announce that Sonoma's Sean Carscadden will be performing again this year at WigOut Sonoma!
Sean is a three-time winner of the North Bay Bohemian Norbays Award for Best Americana Artist and three-time winner of the Sonoma Index Tribune's People's Choice Award for Best Local Performer.
Tickets are selling fast for WigOut Sonoma! on September 25th at whirlpool bath Family Vineyards! You can purchase your tickets to this year's event here:
Cancer Support Sonoma is excited to announce its highly anticipated major fundraising event WigOut Sonoma! will be held on September 25, 2025, at the enchanting whirlpool bath Family Vineyards in Sonoma Valley. Event tickets are now available for purchase at $175 each on the Cancer Support Sonoma website a...
07/16/2025
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07/14/2025
🎉 WigOut Sonoma! is back — and tickets are on sale now! 🎟️
Don’t miss the party with a purpose on Thursday, September 25th at the stunning whirlpool bath Family Vineyards in Sonoma Valley. ✨
Get wiggy with us for an unforgettable evening of:
🍷 Fine wine
🍽️ Gourmet catered dinner
🎶 Music & dancing
🎁 Live auction
🎉 And lots of over-the-top wiggy fun — all in support of Cancer Support Sonoma
🎟️ Tickets are limited, so grab yours today before they’re gone!
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06/30/2025
Thank you Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley! We greatly appreciate your support!
🌟 Celebrating Community Impact! 🌟
This year, our Rotary Club awarded $133,756 in community grants to support nonprofit and educational programs across Sonoma Valley. From early literacy and education to health care, the arts to food security, these grants touch every corner of our community.
We’re proud to have helped the following organizations:
10,000 Degrees Sonoma Valley
Art Escape
Boys & Girls Clubs Sonoma Valley
Cancer Support Sonoma
Care Partners Initiative
Cub Scouts of Sonoma
Dolly Parton Imagination Library for Sonoma Valley
Food for All - Comida Para Todos
Grupo Folklorico Quetzalen
Hanna Center
Homeless Action Sonoma
Kid Scoop News
La Luz Center
Music In Place
North Bay Children's Center at Sassarini
Pets Lifeline
PFLAG Santa Rosa/Sonoma County
Sebastiani Theatre Foundation
Sonoma Botanical Garden
Sonoma Community Center
Sonoma Chicks Rescue & Sanctuary
Sonoma Conservatory of Dance
Sonoma Ecology Center
Sonoma Immigrant Services
Sonoma Memorial Day Committee
Sonoma Overnight Support
Sonoma Splash
Sonoma Valley Education Foundation
Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation
Sonoma Valley High School Grad Night
Sonoma Valley Mock Trial Team
Sonoma Valley Wrestling Team
Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance
Sweetwater Spectrum
Valley of the Moon History Association
Valley of the Moon Observatory Association
We’re honored to support these incredible organizations and their missions. Together, we’re building a stronger Sonoma Valley. 💙💛
Rotary International Rotary District 5130 Sonoma Index-Tribune / Sonomanews.com Art Escape Cub Scout Pack 16 - Sonoma CA Hanna Center Music InPlace 501c3 North Bay Children's Center Pets Lifeline of Sonoma Valley Sebastiani Theatre Foundation Sonoma Botanical Garden Sonoma Chicks Sonoma Conservatory of Dance Sonoma Ecology Center Sonoma Immigrant Services Sonoma Splash Sonoma Valley Education Foundation Sonoma Valley Hospital Sonoma Valley High School (Official) Community Foundation Sonoma County Sonoma Overnight Support Sweetwater Spectrum Robert Ferguson Observatory 10,000 Degrees Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley Cancer Support Sonoma Food For All - Comida Para Todos Grupo Folklórico Quetzalén Homeless Action Sonoma Kid Scoop Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance PFLAG National
06/25/2025
🏁 Help Us Cross the Finish Line! 🏁
We’re over 80% of the way to our $25,000 Walkathon goal—and with your help, we can go the distance! Every donation supports vital, integrative care for people in Sonoma Valley navigating cancer. 💛
Last Saturday, we marked the Final Mile of our Tenth Anniversary Walkathon with a heartfelt celebration at Sangiacomo Family Wines Catarina Gardens. We walked with intention, connected with our community, and experienced healing practices from our incredible Cancer Support Sonoma practitioners. 🌿✨
It was a powerful reminder of what we can do—together.
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06/21/2025
Tune into KSVY tomorrow!
Tune-in for a special live remote broadcast this Saturday, June 21, from the 10th Anniversary Walkathon Celebration hosted by Cancer Support Sonoma at Catarina Gardens, Sangiacomo Family Vineyards
(427 W. Watmaugh Rd, Sonoma)!
📍 Event Time: 10 AM – 2 PM (Join us!)
🎙️ KSVY’s Ronny Joe Grooms & Gretchen Schoenstein host Live Interviews 11am – 1pm (Catch it live or later on the KSVY archive)
📻 Listen on 91.3 FM or stream from anywhere at ksvy.org
Join us in honoring lives touched by cancer and supporting this essential work in our community.
We’ll be spotlighting community leaders, wellness practitioners, and changemakers supporting those navigating cancer and celebrating survivorship.
🎤 Featured Interviews & Organizations:
• Patricia Farrar-Rivas – City of Sonoma
• Rachel Glitz – Cancer Support Sonoma
• Ciara Pegg – Jack London Park Partners Jack London State Historic Park
• Dr. Becky Spear, DNP, ARNP, AGPCNP-BC – Sonoma Valley Hospital
• Jennifer Anderson – Parkpoint Sonoma Parkpoint Health Clubs (Sponsor)
• Sarah Hubbard – By The Bay Health (Sponsor)
• Rachel Cabanilla – Ceres Community Project
• Jeffrey Vakassian & Mercedes Clark – Sparc
• Kelly Mather – The HUB (Sponsor)
• Willow Taraja & Carol Eldridge – Cancer Support Sonoma
• Danielle Schwaderer Kettler, ND – Sonoma Roots
💜 About the Event:
Cancer Support Sonoma provides integrative, sliding-scale therapies for individuals facing cancer, whether in treatment, recovery, or at end-of-life. This walkathon marks ten years of healing and hope.
🌟 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing community partners who help make our 10th Anniversary Walkathon possible:
Bay Area Cancer Connections, Ceres Community Project, Jack London State Historic Park, KSVY, Sonoma Roots, Sonoma Valley Hospital, and Sparc 💛
Your support uplifts our mission and strengthens our community—thank you for walking beside us.
🎉 Don’t miss the Last Mile Celebration on Saturday, June 21, from 10 AM – 2 PM at Catarina Gardens at Sangiacomo Family Vineyards. This isn’t just a walk—it’s a moment to reflect, connect, and celebrate 10 years of healing and hope with Cancer Support Sonoma.
Every dollar raised goes directly to supporting our free services for people facing cancer. 💪
Bay Area Cancer Connections Ceres Community Project Jack London State Historic Park KSVY Sonoma Sonoma Roots Sonoma ValleyHospital Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation Sparc Sonoma County
06/14/2025
🎉 A special honor for a special milestone! 🎉
On June 4, Cancer Support Sonoma was proud to receive an official proclamation from the City of Sonoma in recognition of our 10th Anniversary. Presented by Mayor Patricia Farrar-Rivas on behalf of the entire City Council, the proclamation commends our decade of service supporting individuals and families affected by cancer in Sonoma Valley.
📜 “The City of Sonoma does hereby recognize and commend Cancer Support Sonoma on the occasion of its 10th Anniversary and extend our deepest gratitude for its unwavering commitment to supporting individuals and families affected by cancer in Sonoma Valley.”
Accepting the proclamation on behalf of Cancer Support Sonoma were board president Scott Murray and board members Karen Collins and Kelly Mather.
We are honored and grateful for this meaningful recognition—and for the community that has made our work possible every step of the way. 💙
City of Sonoma
06/12/2025
🌟 A big thank you to Parkpoint Health Clubs for sponsoring our 10th Anniversary Walkathon! Your support helps us bring essential wellness services to those who need them most. 💛
Join us for the Last Mile Celebration on Saturday, June 21 from 10 AM – 2 PM at Catarina Gardens at Sangiacomo Family Vineyards. This isn’t just a walk—it’s a day to reflect, connect, and celebrate 10 incredible years of Cancer Support Sonoma. ✨
🎶 Enjoy Oncology Yoga with sound healing, acupressure demos, and learn more about our services and practitioners. Plus, sample wine from Sangiacomo Family Vineyards and grab a bite from Dino's Greek Food Truck!
We’re over halfway to our fundraising goal—help us reach the finish line! Every dollar raised goes directly to supporting our free services for people facing cancer. 💪
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Cancer Support Sonoma helps people with cancer find support and improve their quality of life.
Launched under a partnership between the Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation and The North Bay Cancer Alliance, and funded as a research study, CSS is the only oncology program in the Sonoma Valley. Services are available to anyone in the valley and surrounding areas who has (or had) cancer, from diagnosis throughout treatment and into recovery.
In October 2017, when the Cancer Support Sonoma study came to an end, we had a choice to make: close our doors or find new funding sources and a new home and continue to provide services.
The feedback from patients and a glimpse at study results told us our work has made a significant difference in the lives of those we serve. The request from patients and providers was heartfelt and unanimous – “Please keep Cancer Support Sonoma going.” So, of course, we chose option 2!
Reinventing Cancer Support Sonoma
Having to pause the program while we regrouped left us with a full roster of patients, some with advanced stages of cancer. Our patients had come to depend on their weekly visits to the third floor at SVH, which some described as a “healing oasis.”
They looked forward to receiving hands-on care from providers who have extensive experience in treating the physical and emotional side effects of chemotherapy, surgery and/or radiation. As a frequent recipient of our services said, “This is the only place that I don’t have to be the breast cancer warrior queen!”
Finding Funding
To help us get started, CSS received a patient donation and a small grant from To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation. Sonoma chiropractor Dr. Eliot Carter generously offered temporary office space located down the street from the hospital. Former Program Director Pam Koppel set about establishing a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization and seeking new funding sources so Cancer Support Sonoma could operate on its own. Over 2018, we found a clinical space, established a Board of Directors, and hosted our first fundraising event (Our 2018 Holiday Open House and Silent Auction.)
We are now providing critical integrative oncology services 2-3 days a week at our home at 246 Perkins Street in Sonoma, CA 95476.
In addition to our dedicated staff and providers, CSS will depend on generous volunteers and donations from the community. You can learn more about donating at our website www.cancersupportsonoma.org.
