Hello ladies! I just wanted to share this flyer with you all for the Surviorship Summer Social at the Cancer Wellness House. This event is hosted by UCAN (Utah Cancer Action Network) and is sure to be a good time. Check out the flyer and if you'd like to attend just make sure to register. Hope to see some of you there! 

-Jennifer Garza 

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Free Registration for Race for the Cure

Hello Pink Sisters,

If you haven't already registered for the Race for the Cure next month, I just heard about how you can register for FREE. Info below. Today you can register for free at the Larry H. Miller in Sandy from 5-7pm Hope to see a lot of you at the race again this year. If you haven't been before, it is the most inspirational experience.

Candace

Register at a Ford Dealership
Receive FREE registration and T-shirt for the SGK "Race for the Cure" from Ford, KSL TV and FM100.3!
Join Ford, KSL TV and FM100.3 at the 2012 SGK "Race for the Cure". FM100.3 will be on site at select dealerships throughout the month of April and May. Come test drive a Ford and they will pay for your registration and get an awesome "Pink Warrior" t-shirt! Each adult can receive 2 registrations per test drive (4 per family). Come meet KSL and FM100.3 personalities and enjoy free popcorn and more! There will be giveaways (including Gift Cards to Sanctuary Day Spa) and other prizes. See you there!

• Stop by and say hi to FM 100.3's Rebecca Cressman at LHM Ford Sandy (200 W. 9000 S.) from 5-7pm on Thursday, April 19.
  
• Be sure to meet Studio 5's Brooke Walker at LHM Ford (1340 South 500 West; SLC) on Saturday, April 28 from noon - 2pm.
  
• Find out about the weather from new KSL meteorologist Lynae Miyer at Ken Garff Ford (597 East 1000 South; American Fork) from noon - 2pm on Thursday, May 3.
  
• Meet Studio 5's Brooke Walker at Willey Ford (1800 S. Main; Bountiful) from 5-7pm on Thursday, May 8.

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LiveSTRONG Cancer Transitions Class is back!

Hello ladies! If you missed out on the first LiveSTRONG Cancer Transitions class brought to us by the Christi Anderson Rack Pack Foundation then here is your chance to attend! The Rack Pack will be holding another LiveSTRONG class starting this June for the first 12 survivors that respond to them. I attended this class last month and it was AMAZING. It's just what we need and you form even tighter sister bonds while strengthening yourself through the process. Here is their flyer: if it looks like something that you would be interested in make sure to email the Rack Pack at contact@rackpackfoundation.com by May 15, 2012!

I hope that you're all doing GREAT!! I'll see you at the Race for the Cure!

~Jennifer Garza 

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Skin Brushing to help lymph system

Here is a link to an interesting video on using skin brushing to help the lymph system. It is worth a try.

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LiveSTRONG Cancer Transitions Program comes to Utah!

Good afternoon fellow pink warriors! I wanted to take a quick minute to share something amazing with you all: The Christi Anderson Rack Pack Foundation was picked up this year to perform LiveSTRONG's Cancer Transitions Program! Yeah!!! This is a 6 week program that helps ladies who have recently completed cancer treatment learn how to take their life back the healthy way. This first class is open to 20 ladies, and I believe that it will be the first 20 eligible ladies that apply that will be selected. I've attached the flyer's information so that you can find out more information on this event. Our own Becky Anderson will be coordinating the event so you will be seeing and hearing from her at each of the sessions - yeah! 

The Christi Anderson Rack Pack Foundation is proud to present Cancer TransitionsTM which is a free 2 1⁄2-hour, six-week workshop for 20 breast cancer survivors. It is designed to help survivors make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care. Expert panelists including physicians, nutritionists and fitness experts will discuss exercise tailored to each participant’s abilities, training in relaxation and stress management and tips for nutritious eating. Cancer Transitions will answer many of your questions about cancer survivorship post-cancer treatment. Each session will feature a 30-minute exercise routine including yoga, aerobics, Pilates, Zumba and strength training – so wear comfortable clothing! There will also be healthy snacks and/or a light lunch at each session. The discussions will cover the following topics:


Session 1: Get Back to Wellness: Take Control of Your Survivorship 
Session 2: Exercise for Wellness: Customized Exercise
Session 3: Emotional Health and Well-Being: From Patient to Survivor 
Session 4: Nutrition Beyond Cancer
Session 5: Medical Management Beyond Cancer: What You Need to Know 
Session 6: Life Beyond Cancer

Dates: 
Jan. 14, 2012     10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.    Rack Pack Central, Riverton     
Jan. 21, 2012     10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.    Cancer Wellness House, SLC
Jan. 28, 2012     11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.      DASH Fitness, SLC
Feb. 4, 2012       10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.   Weber State College, Ogden 
Feb. 11, 2012     10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.   Weber State College, Ogden
Feb. 18, 2012     10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.   Downtown SLC, location TBA 

Session facilitators include:
Becky Anderson, LCSW
Executive Director, Anything for a Friend
Lisa Anderson, RN, OCN
Nurse Manager
Jennifer Scott, Exercise/fitness specialist 
Grace Gough, MS, RD, CD




Criteria for applicants: Age 21 or older, out of active breast cancer treatment for less than 24 months (acceptable to be on current oral maintenance treatment), able to receive your physician’s written permission to exercise, able to commit to attending all 6 sessions (carpooling recommended). Please e-mail your name, address and phone number to contact@rackpackfoundation.com by December 5, 2011. We will accept the first 20 eligible applicants! 

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