True Support for Cancer Patients

By Eileen Lehpamer

I saw something pretty amazing today.

I got a tour of the Hewlett House, a community resource center run by the "1 in 9 Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition." The building is over 3-hundred years old and sits on E. Rockaway Road. But that's not the amazing part.

What struck me was the moment you set foot inside the old house, you feel at home. It's decorated with soft colors and cozy furniture. It's like your living room. There are weekly support groups, workshops, and classes for anyone diagnosed with cancer. Families are welcome too. There's even a room full of wigs and padded bras for breast cancer patients.

Of course, the truly amazing part is that the home is staffed by volunteers. Social workers, teachers, artists, mental health professionals, and "1 in 9" President Geri Barish. A three time cancer survivor, she is someone you can just talk to.

The Hewlett House is located at 86 East Rockaway Road in Hewlett.

It's open Monday through Thursday - 9 a.m. to 5p.m. and is open -- free of charge -- to all residents of Nassau and Suffolk Counties, as well as the city. Just walk in the door. No appointment necessary.

Call for a class schedule: (516) - 374 - 3190, or visit their website:

www.hewletthouse.org

Volunteers and donations are also needed:

www.1in9.org

Comments

[Jimmy]

Right on, Raoul! I love brunettes! and would like to see more on News 12! Eileen rocks!
You never fail to amaze me and you're hard work really shows.
How do we find out if she is single? Email us back , please Eileen!!

[Raoul]

Eileen- I justed wanted to tell you that I think you are very pretty and I really enjoy watching you on TV. You do great work.
Are you single?

[zowie]

Wow, nice blog. I really like that place, Hewlett House, they are all so very nice and welcoming there, you are right.