The New Hope Chinese Cancer Care Foundation held its first volunteer training since its inception yesterday. More than 40 volunteers include cancer survivors, cancer patients, and family members. They introduced the service of new hope and the code of conduct for volunteers. New Hope Foundation We will continue to encourage medical professionals and individuals with expertise in various fields to help the treatment and rehabilitation of Chinese cancer patients and cancer prevention education for the community.

Senior volunteers Li Ling and Shen Yue yesterday introduced the New Hope Foundation and what to do during the training course. Li Ling said that according to statistics from 2009, there are 3.8 million ethnic Chinese in the United States, 40% of which are in California. Life. A statistical data shows that the incidence rate of cancer in the United States is as high as 40%. Based on this, it is estimated that up to 600,000 Chinese are affected by cancer in California. The new hope is based on the service image of Chinese cancer patients and their families, the implementation of various services and the integration of resources for the purpose of bringing new hopes to Chinese cancer friends and families. Li Ling said that the volunteers will provide services including administrative staff. , patient services, community education, charity fundraising, information dissemination, five categories, a total of more than 30 kinds of group services.

New Hope hopes to bring comfort to cancer patients through service and improve quality of life. Among them, the unique Chinese “medical navigation” and “doctor” volunteer consultation services help patients understand the disease status, provide support, and assist in analysis and advice. It is helpful for patients to make treatment plans and has been widely welcomed since the service was launched. In addition, the new hope and provide patients with telephone counseling, transportation, and provide home visits and the patient’s family breathing service. The foundation can also help patients apply for social benefits.

In order to bring positive energy to Chinese cancer patients, the New Hope Foundation has established a number of cancer patient groups and launched various types of rehabilitation activities to increase vitality through outings, sports, art, and yoga. New Hope’s office in Milpitas has volunteers answering calls from Monday to Friday to receive visitors and provide advice. More than 40 volunteers who were trained yesterday learned that the New Hope Foundation is a non-profit organization with no religious or political positions. Respect for the privacy and religious beliefs of others is a necessary conduct.

The New Hope Foundation has established a community education team to teach cancer knowledge in 40 Chinese schools and 120 Chinese churches in the whole Bay Area. How to conduct early detection and prevention, change lifestyle through education, and reduce the incidence of cancer.

Since its formal establishment on May 29 this year, the New Hope Foundation has recruited dozens of volunteers. Many of them have been touched by their own and their loved ones suffering from cancer. They have learned that the Chinese people are in trouble after the cancer in the United States and their families are determined. People who have joined the volunteer service also have enthusiastic people who are willing to help with the news of the new hope. The old mother who has lived for 29 years after breast cancer has been engaged in volunteer services for many years at the local hospital and the American Cancer Society. He is 83 years old. Still have the enthusiasm for the service of others. There are also breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy who are willing to share their experiences with other cancer patients.

The New Hope Foundation will continue to recruit volunteers, especially those who have the expertise, skills, medical background, and enthusiastic people to join in, to contribute to the improvement of the survival environment of Chinese cancer friends, and also welcome donations from good people. New Hope Foundation Free Care Hotline: 1-(866)-326-1520. Office Phone: (408)-412-0868. Website: www.newhopecancer.org