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Eleni's Pop of Color ("EPOC") is a non-profit outreach program providing scarves to patients undergoing active chemotherapy treatment.

EPOC was born out of a desire to provide those enduring the difficulties of chemotherapy with a little bit of comfort in very uncomfortable times. The program was first conceived by Eleni Vavas, a physician, wife, mother, daughter, sister and most importantly a self-proclaimed "cancer fighter". As Eleni persevered through chemo treatments, she struggled with the realities of the side effects that chemotherapy caused. Eleni started wearing scarves, mostly around her neck to cover her mediport, draw people's attention away from her short hair, provide a bit of extra warmth as she struggled to maintain her weight and most importantly as she put it "to add a little pop of color". She always said that she was comforted by how the scarves made her feel. While undergoing treatments, Eleni began working with hospital administrators at North Shore University Hospital to create EPOC. It was Eleni's desire that others going through chemotherapy would be able to enjoy that same bit of comfort she felt when she wrapped herself in those scarves. To continue Eleni’s legacy and vision, EPOC continues its outreach within the North Shore/LIJ Health System. An EPOC scarf is much more than just an accessory. It serves as a badge of honor and as a reminder of the unbreakable human spirit and unwavering strength of the soul within. Almost equally as important is the hope that each EPOC scarf will inspire discussions and promote awareness.

*EPOC is sponsored by The Eleni Vavas Memorial Fund which received tax exempt status 501 (c)(3) in September 2015.

28/11/2018

Beyond excited to release the very first photos of our next scarf pattern! Get your donations ready!! Distribution scheduled for early 2019!

14/10/2018

Meet 7-year cancer survivor Cathy and her amazing husband Ted! They volunteer at the Monter Cancer Center every weekend and help prepare the EPOC scarf packages that are distributed to patients on their first day of chemotherapy treatment! Cathy and Ted, we can’t thank you enough for all you do!

11/09/2018

New from the design studio! Butterflies - our connection to heaven.. more to come!

17/08/2018

SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 10TH 2019 (1-5PM)
CYCLE FOR SURVIVAL - ELENI'S RIDERS (YEAR 6)
Captain - Dr. Robin Mendelsohn

Cycle for Survival is the movement to beat rare cancers. Our high-energy indoor team cycling events provide a tangible way for you to fight back—100% of all money raised directly funds lifesaving rare cancer research.

02/08/2018

We cherish our letters from scarf recipients at the Monter Cancer Center. (Dated 7/31/18)

“Dear Eleni,
I would like to thank you so very much for the most beautiful lavender scarf, which was graciously given to me while undergoing treatment at the Monter Facility at Northwell Health. How thoughtful and kind of you to lift my spirits in this way, during such a devastating time in my life.
God bless you! You are a true angel!
With sincere appreciation and love.”

15/04/2018

Thank you for supporting our team this year at Cycle for Survival. I can’t believe it was my 5th year riding with Eleni’s Riders to raise funds for rare cancer research at MSK. The day of the ride is bittersweet. I am overjoyed by all of the new advances in cancer treatment funded by Cycle for Survival grants. But it is also hard knowing that Eleni did not get the opportunity to try any of these new treatments. Since Eleni started our team 5 years ago, we have raised $225,539 for research grants! I know Eleni would be proud of what we have accomplished and more importantly, continuing the work she started and was so passionate about.

In honor of the 5-year anniversary of Eleni’s passing (July 1, 2019), I pledge to ride the full 4 hours at cycle for survival for the March 2019 ride!

I wish everyone health and happiness and look forward to updating you on Eleni’s Riders and Eleni’s own charity, Eleni’s Pop of Color (www.popofcolor.org). EPOC has distributed over 2,000 scarves to cancer patients on their first day of chemotherapy treatment at Northwell Health Cancer Center thus far! We are working on a third scarf pattern, which we hope to launch in the coming year!

Love always,

Niki
(Sister & Director, EPOC)

11/03/2018

Eleni’s Riders doing it for a 5th year!!! Still time to donate! Our team has raised over $200k for rare cancer research since 2014! Thank you for your support!

21/02/2018

Happy hour to support Eleni's Riders! This is our 5th year participating in Cycle for Survival raising funds for rare cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering! Food/Drinks 50/50 Raffle!

Join Us at Happy Hour:
Tuesday, February 27th 6-9PM, Flame - 100 W 82nd Street

If you can't make it and you still want to donate, here's the link: http://mskcc.convio.net/goto/ndounis

21/12/2017

Join our team ELENI'S RIDERS as we raise funds for rare cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering with Cycle for Survival!

Details below to join our team or to donate:
When: Sunday, March 11th
Where: Equinox, NYC E 61st St
Time: 1:00-5:00PM
Go to the team page: http://mskcc.convio.net/goto/ElenisRiders
Click "Join this Team"
Enter the case-sensitive password to join: goeleni

http://mskcc.convio.net/site/TR?team_id=60161&fr_id=3031&pg=team

Let's make new and better cancer treatments possible. 100% of every dollar you give to our Cycle for Survival ride funds rare cancer research led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, helping patients worldwide.

10/11/2017

SEND AN EPOC SCARF TO SOMEONE YOU ARE THANKFUL FOR THIS HOLIDAY!

A NOTE FROM A MONTER CANCER CENTER SCARF RECIPIENT:
"Hi Niki - I am requesting 3 (three) of the Peacock Design Scarves. I am going to give them to 3 very special people at Thanksgiving dinner. They were my total support team through my journey last year and I cant think of a better gift. Cant wait for the next design. Thank you for all that you do for all the ladies at Monter Cancer Center xo"

19/06/2017

Donations to EPOC make the best wedding favors! Thank you Soula and Kosta for supporting women undergoing chemotherapy treatment!

03/06/2017

Happy 40th Birthday to our founder Eleni Doufekias Vavas! You continue to help others every day and your story touches and inspires each patient at the Monter Cancer Center. You are truly missed!

Address

330 E 61st St

10065

Website

http://www.elenispopofcolor.org/donate-or-support/

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