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February 2020
March 2020
Santa Monica Fun in the Sun Run – THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED. STAY TUNED FOR A NEW SUMMER DATE TBA.
5k, 10k, or Half Marathon Walk/run along the beach in Santa Monica! About Team Sharsheret Team Sharsheret is an athletic program supporting Sharsheret’s national breast cancer and ovarian cancer programs, to raise awareness and funds that benefit thousands of Jewish women and families. About the Race The race is a family friendly laid back fun run along the Santa Monica beach walking path (Strollers permitted). Team Sharsheret will be racing alongside other teams and individuals. Participants can choose their distance. For…
Find out more »Self-Advocacy and Your Medical Team
Often patients keep quiet even when they have questions, don’t understand medical jargon, or want a second opinion. Join Sharsheret partner, HNMC, for a ‘lunch and learn’ to find your inner voice in order to get the support you need from your medical team. Marian Hall Conference Room 3. RSVP prior to attending at 201-833-3392 or [email protected]
Find out more »Yoga 4 Cancer
TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. In light of COVID-19 all in person programs at the JCC have been suspended. Sharsheret community partner, Nishmah at the JCC of St. Louis presents Yoga for Cancer. This specialized yoga methodology that is gentle and restorative and focuses on movement and breath for the special needs of cancer patients or survivors. Benefits include increased strength and flexibility, improved balance and mobility, improved sleep, reduced anxiety and stress, enhanced immune system, and improved sense of well-being. Cost of…
Find out more »COVID-19, CAREGIVING & CANCER: STRATEGIES FOR CAREGIVING FROM A DISTANCE AND MANAGING SELF-CARE
Has your role as a caregiver for a loved one with cancer changed due to COVID-19 and its restrictions? Join Sharsheret for a FREE national webinar to learn new tools to help you and your family manage this new environment with Shera Dubitsky, MEd, MA, Sharsheret Senior Advisor. Topics will include: Tools for providing support from a distance, strategies for self-care, how to juggle multiple roles while social distancing, and tips for managing the upcoming holidays. Send us your questions…
Find out more »Yoga 4 Cancer
TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. In light of COVID-19 all in person programs at the JCC have been suspended. Sharsheret community partner, Nishmah at the JCC of St. Louis presents Yoga for Cancer. This specialized yoga methodology that is gentle and restorative and focuses on movement and breath for the special needs of cancer patients or survivors. Benefits include increased strength and flexibility, improved balance and mobility, improved sleep, reduced anxiety and stress, enhanced immune system, and improved sense of well-being. Cost of…
Find out more »April 2020
Health, Wellness, and Cancer Prevention
Join Melissa K. Rosen, Sharsheret’s Director of Community Education, and Temple Brith Achim for a presentation on health, wellness, and cancer prevention.
Find out more »The Impact of Culturally Competent Cancer Care
The staff of MedStar Baltimore will learn about the impact of culturally competent cancer care for cancer patients, the impact of having access to resources to improve self-esteem during cancer treatments and the resources Sharsheret has available to support all breast and ovarian cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. To bring a cultural competency training to your organization, contact Director of Community Education, Melissa K Rosen, at [email protected] or 866.474.2774. This training is made possible with the support of Basser Center…
Find out more »Pink Power Night
Join Sharsheret community partner, Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County, for a presentation on breast cancer and how it impacts your body from a physical therapy point of view. The presenter is Stacea Boss-Archie, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA, Physcial Therapist/Lymphedema Specialist from Tower Health/Reading Hospital. Pink Power Nights are designed for all survivors, guest speakers provide valuable information during the sessions, always allowing time for mutual sharing and support. No Registration necessary. FREE for survivors. 529 Reading Ave., Suite C,…
Find out more »Young Survivors’ Meet-Up
TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. In light of COVID-19 all in person meet-ups have been temporarily suspended. Contacted the BCRC if you need assistance. Join Sharsheret community partner, the BCRC of the Princeton Y, for an ongoing monthly peer-facilitated support group addressing the unique concerns of women under the age of 40 who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Young women at any stage of their breast cancer journey are welcome to attend. Whether you have just been diagnosed, are still undergoing treatment…
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