SHAREing & CAREing was founded May 7, 1994 by Anna Kril, Carol Scarano, Lucille Hartmann and Mary Demakos to serve and support women diagnosed with and treated for breast and other cancer exclusive to women. They offer a wide range of services ranging from providing transportation for women undergoing treatment to pharmaceutical assistance and hair prosthetics to breast cancer educational outreach to schools, churches and civic organizations and support group meetings. Since their creation in 1994, they have helped so many women in finding treatment, and comforting them in their final days.
Anna Kril
Founder & President
Anna Kril is one of the founders of SHAREing and CAREing, an organization started by a group of survivors who wanted to help those who suffer with this disease and instill in them the belief that one can never lose hope. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1993, she made a promise to herself that she would turn this diagnosis into something positive. Anna saw how fortunate she was to have a support network of friends, family and physicians to help her overcome the challenge but she realized that many others were not as fortunate. New York City, specifically Queens, did not offer services for those affected by breast cancer beyond the clinical setting. While her accomplishments and accolades are vast, Anna continually strives to advocate for those who need it most. In the coming years she wants the ability to share with and assist more individuals in their struggles and would like to reach out to the younger generations so that they are better informed. “No one should suffer alone. Practical needs must be met with the individual and family receiving support during treatment and while in remission.”
Eartha Washington
Vice President
Eartha Washington has over 31 years of professional experience and is a vital asset to SHAREing and CAREing. As vice president, Eartha is in charge of providing cancer survivors and their families support through lecturing and counseling services and offering educational services to the general public.
Merryl Reichbach
Program Manager
Merryl Reichbach, LCSW, ACE, MA, returns to SHAREing & CAREing in January 2016 as Program Manager. She brings over 20 years of experience helping others as a therapist, teacher, and program director. Merryl takes a holistic point of view, integrating her expertise as a licensed clinical social worker, art therapist, certified holistic health coach, writer and personal trainer to provide support to individuals newly diagnosed, in active treatment, survivors, caregivers, and families and friends.
Rosa Sarmiento
Bilingual Spanish Navigator
Rosa Sarmiento has been a part of SHAREing & CAREing since 2003. Her experience with non-profits and her Spanish bilingual skills have been an immense asset, allowing SHAREing & CAREing to interface with Queens’ multicultural community at health educational outreach activities, and assist them with mammography appointment coordination, transportation assistance and other supportive services.