Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services has moved to 680 W. Beach Street in Watsonville. Jacob’s Heart will celebrate its move with an Open House, Reception and Special Ribbon Cutting with the Pajaro Valley, Santa Cruz and Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s.
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About Jacob’s Heart:
Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services started with one little boy who was given a 5% chance to survive one of the most deadly forms of childhood cancer, acute myelogenous leukemia. Jacob, now 21 years old, remembers his number one concern: how his family would cope with his illness and potential death. Since then, Jacob has grown up and so has Jacob's Heart.
Jacob’s Heart has received local, regional and national recognition for providing compassionate, family-centered care to 550 local families who have heard the devastating words, "Your child has cancer."
More than 500 dedicated volunteers and staff of five provide essential services that address the isolation, fear, and seemingly insurmountable day-to-day challenges that families experience as they navigate their way through one of life's most difficult challenges. Services include: Individual and family counseling, peer mentorship and social support, financial and practical assistance including direct payment of bills such as rent, phone and utilities and biweekly home delivery distribution of nutritious groceries delivered to families whose children are undergoing intensive cancer treatment and community education about pediatric cancer. http://jacobsheart.org/ Chamber Ribbon cuttings are a great way to connect with other Santa Cruzans and support local organizations getting a start or new beginning right here in Santa Cruz County. The Santa Cruz Chamber is happy to celebrate your grand opening or re-opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. If you are interested in hosting a ribbon cutting at your business location, please contact the Chamber at membership@santacruzchamber.org or 831-457-3713.