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Join us tonight on QVC

Alicia Chin on May 16, 2023

Beauty with Benefits, a fundraiser for Cancer and Careers, is live tonight on QVC. This exciting campaign features top brands and products in support of our work, and our community. The impact is direct—70% of the purchase price* will fuel our programs and services, ensuring everything we offer remains free and accessible to you, year-round.

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Join Us Tomorrow Night for Beauty with Benefits on QVC and HSN!

Alicia Chin on May 16, 2022

This Tuesday, May 17, Cancer and Careers will be the focus of the 10th anniversary of Beauty with Benefits, where 70% of the purchase price of beauty products goes towards our free programs and resources. Tune in on QVC & HSN!

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Beauty with Benefits is Tomorrow!

Alicia Chin on May 24, 2021

This Tuesday, May 25, Cancer and Careers will take the spotlight on HSN and QVC in our biggest fundraising night of the year, Beauty with Benefits.

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Beauty with Benefits is Coming, and it's Right on Time

Alicia Chin on May 26, 2020

COVID-19 and the uncertain economy have hit our community especially hard, with many survivors looking to find work--or find work-related advice and support. Through Beauty with Benefits, the beauty industry has stepped up boldly to help. 80% of every purchase will fuel our COVID-19 Relief effort.

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Touching Words and Generosity at the Beauty of Giving Luncheon

Alicia Chin on December 23, 2019

posted in Beauty of Giving

The 2019 Beauty of Giving Luncheon was a beautiful afternoon, with many people supporting the programs and services of Cancer and Careers and recognizing the important impact.

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Big and Beautiful: Beauty with Benefits

Alicia Chin on April 29, 2019

The annual QVC fundraiser for Cancer and Careers welcomed an exciting new broadcast partner — HSN — as well as an influx of top-name beauty products donated for the cause.

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Shop for Yourself…Give Back to So Many

Alicia Chin on October 8, 2018

This month brings a wealth of products and deals for you — as well as programs and services to champion in support of others. It’s time to shop for a cause!

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Beauty with Benefits: One Night; Lasting Results

Alicia Chin on May 14, 2018

Our annual broadcast touches nearly every service, event and resource CAC offers, which means it has an effect on nearly every person who turns to us for support. This year was no exception.

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An Excuse to Shop (and Support)

Alicia Chin on October 2, 2017

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cancer and Careers offers a great way to support others while splurging on yourself! Find out how shopping online for your favorite products can benefit working people with cancer.

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Our 2017 National Conference on Work & Cancer Was About YOU!

Alicia Chin on July 24, 2017

This year’s conference, a full-day knowledge-share held at the CUNY Graduate Center in Manhattan, brought together familiar faces, accessible experts, new contacts and undeniable energy.

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The Beauty of Giving Luncheon Was POWERFUL

Alicia Chin on December 19, 2016

posted in Beauty of Giving

CEW’s annual Beauty of Giving Luncheon benefiting Cancer and Careers was a huge success! Not only did it raise funds for our free programs and services, it gave us the opportunity to recognize and honor companies and individuals who have shown their commitment to philanthropy.

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Meet CAC's Newest Team Member

Alicia Chin on March 3, 2016

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Hi, I’m Alicia, a new staff member at Cancer and Careers. I’m also an old staff member, since I originally came on board in 2002, when the program was just getting started. There were only two of us back then, with a lot happening all at once. So much has changed!

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