Foundation to fund the new multimedia library in the HCRC
The French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC) Foundation recently received a gift from the Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation to fund the new multimedia library in the Hearst Cancer Resource Center (HCRC). In honor of this gift, the multimedia library will be named The Jennifer Diamond Cancer Resource Library. The library will give cancer patients and their loved ones access to the latest cancer related books, videos, periodicals, computers and research assistance
The Jennifer Diamond Foundation has created a number of cancer resource libraries in California. The first Jennifer Diamond Cancer Resource Library was opened in 2003 at the Wellness Community in Westlake Village. Since then, other libraries have opened at the Gilda’s Club in Palm Springs, WeSpark Cancer Support Center in Sherman Oaks, and the Cancer Center at CHW St. John’s Hospital Regional Medical Center in Ventura. Harvey and Alice Diamond created the Foundation in memory of their daughter, Jennifer, who died of a rare form of cancer at age 30. A talented and accomplished artist, in the last days of her life she helped create The Jennifer Diamond Foundation. The Jennifer Diamond Foundation is dedicated to helping people win the fight against cancer. Its focus is on empowering people with knowledge, as well as supporting research and healing programs that provide the tools to help treat the mind and body as one.
The Jennifer Diamond Cancer Resource Library along with the other areas inside the Hearst Cancer Resource Center celebrates its opening during a public open house on April 5, 2008, from 10:00am – 2:00pm. The Hearst Cancer Resource Center is San Luis Obispo’s only completely free resource center bringing together our communities’ cancer support groups under one roof to provide access to comprehensive, timely and appropriate information and resources for cancer patients and their loved ones. Some of our community partners include: The American Cancer Society, Cancer Connections, Enhancement Inc. and the Wellness Community.
For more information about the Hearst Cancer Resource Center or to make a donation to the French Hospital Medical Center Foundation call 542-6496.
