MOVING TOWARDS WELLNESS
TO
REACH Beyond Cancer

Why

• The benefits of exercise for cancer survivors is becoming widely recognized

  • Mild to moderate exercise has been shown to reduce the effects of fatigue and other symptoms directly related to cancer treatments.

  • Regular and moderate exercise (as little as 3 – 5 hours per week) can reduce the risk of recurrence by 50% in some breast cancer survivors.

  • Exercise boosts breast cancer patients sense of well-being and Quality of Life.

• Minimal emphasis has been placed on physical activity as a method of rehabilitation or risk reduction

  • Unfortunately, fewer than 4% of health care providers recommend or encourage cancer survivors to continue or begin an exercise program.

• Women who have received a cancer diagnosis benefit from the support of others coping with similar challenges, but most do not participate in traditional support group programs.

What

Long Term Goals

• Reduce the effects of fatigue and other physical and psychosocial symptoms related to chemotherapy, radiation and other cancer treatments in newly diagnosed breast cancer survivors.

• Reduce the risk of recurrence in women diagnosed with breast cancer.

• Develop a comprehensive community based program that

  • Provides information about the benefits of exercise (during and post treatment).

  • Offers supportive volunteer “exercise buddies” to provide ongoing personal support and inspiration.

How

1.     Moving Towards Wellness…Walking Club:

• Collaboration with local businesses, other non-profit organizations and Cancer Exercise Specialists will offer weekly group walks/meetings that include

• Brief emotional and physical check in

• Stretching and exercise tip

• Post walk process/discussion

2.     CCRP Membership Card:

• Details of this program coming soon!
   

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Sponsorship opportunities are available. These opportunities include discounts for merchandise, financial and in-kind donations. Please contact us to discuss these opportunities.