Chinese American Coalition for Compassionate Care Hosts Premiere Screeningand Panel Discussion of Kathy & Windy

San Jose CA – The Chinese American Coalition for Compassionate Care (CACCC) is proud to host the premiere screening and panel discussion of Kathy & Windy, a true story of love and faith – a 45-minute documentary chronicling a mother and daughter’s respective journey as they face end-of-life issues, grief and loss on Saturday, June 11, 2016 from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm at the Mountain View Senior Center located at 266 Escuela Avenue in Mountain View CA 94040. This free program, targeted to the Chinese American community, will be conducted in English/Chinese with simultaneous English/Chinese interpretations. Healthcare professionals, volunteers, caregivers and the general public are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP by June 2: http://kw2016611.eventbrite.com or email info@caccc-usa.org.

The film poignantly showcases how Kathy, in the last year of her life, is able to come to terms with her impeding death and how her daughter Windy deals with death and dying as she faces her mother’s imminent death, as well as how she deals with the grief and loss of her 1-year old son.

Moreover, the film explores how Windy copes with the grief brought on by the loss of her mother and son and how she has courageously moved on and learned to live her life to the fullest every day – is truly insightful, uplifting and inspirational. English video clip: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-8Q19f8d2sNbUVFYmt6Q3Ezb28

CACCC will host Kathy & Windy screenings and panel discussions in Sacramento on July 16 and in Southern California (Rosemead) on July 30.

“We are truly honored to premiere Kathy & Windy to the Chinese American senior community,” said Sandy Chen Stokes, founder and board chair of CACCC. “It is a touching and inspirational documentary of love and faith in the face of death, grief and loss.”

Kathy & Windy sponsors include: SCAN Health Plan; Joint Alumni Association of Chinese Universities and Colleges in Northern California; Fu Jen Catholic University; Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Sutter Health; El Camino Hospital and Pathways.

About CACCC

Founded in 2005, the Chinese American Coalition for Compassionate Care (CACCC) has provided compassionate care, community service, education and outreach to Chinese Americans and to the healthcare professionals who serve them. Comprised of over 80 organizations and over 1300 individuals, CACCC is the first coalition devoted to addressing end-of-life issues of the Chinese American community. Recognized nationally and in Taiwan, CACCC provides education and support in advance care planning, palliative care and pain management, and training in respite, hospice and grief care. For additional information, visit caccc-usa.org or email info@caccc-usa.org.

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