My sister Roberta had breast cancer. So way before I knew anything about TEAL I thought of things in pink.
Brighton is honoring Breast Cancer Awareness month with the Power of Pink. Two of my favorite organizations - CINJ and the Wellness Community of Central NJ will benefit from the sale the Pink bracelet and the Badge Clip. The promotion runs until October 31st.
North Jersey friends visit the Brighton Store at the Mall at Short Hills. Ten dollars for each piece purchased will go to the Wellness Community -Central NJ
Central Jersey friends visit the Brighton Store in the Woodbridge Center Mall . Ten dollars will benefit the Cancer Institute of NJ.
The limited-edition bracelet features Brighton's signature heart charm, which slides open to reveal the words "Trust your journey" and "Everything is possible." Brighton designers crafted these sentiments in order to remind the wearer that there is a gift to be found at the end of every journey. The badge holder/lanyard features a breast cancer awareness ribbon adorned with 15 sparkling pink Swarvoski crystals.
LiveSTRONG
Dee
Every Day is a Blessing! I was blessed by another beautiful fall day.
Showing posts with label Wellness Community of Central NJ. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wellness Community of Central NJ. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Cancer Transitions Moving Beyond Treatment - A program of The Wellness Community and the Lance Armstrong Foundation
Take part in this free six week series for people with ALL types of cancer diagnoses who have completed active treatment one month to two years ago and currently have no evidence of disease. The program addresses exercise, nutrition, emotional health and medical management after cancer treatment ends.
Guest speakers will include a nurse, nutritionist and fitness expert. Information provided will include exercise tailored to each participant’s abilities, training in relaxation and stress management as well as tips for nutritious eating.
Cancer transitions will answer many of your questions about cancer survivorship after treatment ends. The course covers the following topics:
• Get Back to Wellness: Take Control of Your Survivorship
• Exercise for Wellness: Customized Exercise
• Emotional Health and Well-Being: From Patient to Survivor
• Nutrition Beyond Cancer
• Medical Management Beyond Cancer: What You Need to Know
• Life Beyond Cancer
This program is open to any cancer survivor who has completed their active
treatment between one month and two years ago and has no evidence of disease.
Monday evenings, October 5-November 9, 2009
5:30-8:30 PM
The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ
Limited space available
Please register by September 15th by calling 908-658-5400
Livestrong
Dee
Every Day is a Blessing
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Free Workshop for OC Survivors
The Wellness Community of Central NJ(TWC-CNJ) will host a free workshop for Ovarian Cancer survivors entitled: The Patient Active Guide to Living with Ovarian Cancer. The program will explore means to improve the quality of life during and after treatment by discussing ways to empower women to take a proactive approach to fighting the disease. The free workshop will take place on Wednesday September 23,2009 from 11am to 12:30 pm at the Wellness Community of Central NJ , 3 Crossroads Drive in Bedminster.
The workshop will feature Darlene Gibbon, MD Director of Gynecological Oncology , CINJ; Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences , UMDNJ-RWJUH. Advanced registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, please call 908-658-5400.
"This in depth view of ovarian cancer and its treatments will help women (and their families) be an active partner with their health care team"states Ellen Levine, MSW
The Patient Active Guide to Living with Ovarian Cancer is part of a series of national cancer-related programs created by the Wellness Community . The Patient Active Guide to Living with Ovarian Cancer was made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline Oncology.
I attend the gynecological networking group regularly and have participated in a number of Wellness Community programs. This program should be very informative and helpful.
Dee
Every Day is a Blessing!
Friday, June 5, 2009
TWC-CNJ Launches Cancer Transitions - Moving Beyond Treatment " program at Survivors Day Celebration
Last night Nick and I spent time at the Bridgewater Manor ( the location of my daughter Theresa's wedding reception last year.) . It was the site of the Wellness Community of Central NJ's Survivor's Day Celebration and marked the Launch of the "Cancer Transitions - Moving Beyond Treatment" program.
"Cancer Transitions" is a free 2 1/2 hour , six-week program designed to help cancer survivors make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care. The Wellness Community has worked closely with the Lance Armstrong Foundation for the last 3 years to create, pilot and implement this program. Sanofi-aventis US will be providing funding for the program throughout the United States. It just so happens that sanofi-aventis is located just down the road (Route 202-206) from the Wellness Community of Central NJ. We all got a taste of the program through a short introduction by four speakers.
The night also included a keynote speech by Audrey Vitolins who spoke on "Celebrating the Beat of Significance"; Mark Wood and the "Healing Power of Drums"( I love drumming) and the awarding of the Spirit of Courage Award to Deborah Rochon and Spirit of Caring Award to Florence Kelly. A number of other community groups such as NOCC, ACS, Cancer Hope Network, etc. provided information during the registration period. The night concluded with the distribution of Red roses to survivors and yellow roses to caregivers.
I have participated in Wellness Community- Central NJ gynecological cancer networking group for over 2 years now. I've also attended a number of other workshops and classes. Walking in the door of that small white building in Plukemin is like going in to your best friend's home. You always feel welcome and comfortable enough to share your joys, your concerns and your pains. Thank you to Eunice, Ellen, Karen, Patty and all your volunteers for giving us a place to do just that.
Livestrong
Dee
Every Day is a Blessing!
"Cancer Transitions" is a free 2 1/2 hour , six-week program designed to help cancer survivors make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care. The Wellness Community has worked closely with the Lance Armstrong Foundation for the last 3 years to create, pilot and implement this program. Sanofi-aventis US will be providing funding for the program throughout the United States. It just so happens that sanofi-aventis is located just down the road (Route 202-206) from the Wellness Community of Central NJ. We all got a taste of the program through a short introduction by four speakers.
The night also included a keynote speech by Audrey Vitolins who spoke on "Celebrating the Beat of Significance"; Mark Wood and the "Healing Power of Drums"( I love drumming) and the awarding of the Spirit of Courage Award to Deborah Rochon and Spirit of Caring Award to Florence Kelly. A number of other community groups such as NOCC, ACS, Cancer Hope Network, etc. provided information during the registration period. The night concluded with the distribution of Red roses to survivors and yellow roses to caregivers.
I have participated in Wellness Community- Central NJ gynecological cancer networking group for over 2 years now. I've also attended a number of other workshops and classes. Walking in the door of that small white building in Plukemin is like going in to your best friend's home. You always feel welcome and comfortable enough to share your joys, your concerns and your pains. Thank you to Eunice, Ellen, Karen, Patty and all your volunteers for giving us a place to do just that.
Livestrong
Dee
Every Day is a Blessing!
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Spirit of Courage Award
On June 1, 2008 I was awarded the Spirit of Courage Award by the Central NJ Wellness Community. Since I was in Texas, Matt accepted the award for me.
It is a truly beautiful glass award featuring a lighthouse. This photo that I took does not do it justice.
My thanks again to everyone at the Wellness Community of Central NJ. They have helped me navigate my way through my cancer journey and have given me support and advice on how to advocate for others with cancer.
Back in NJ and LivingStrong
Dee
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
A New Advocacy Group is Forming for NJ Cancer Survivors
In January Betty Gallo and I gave an Advocacy 101 Workshop at the Wellness Community of Central NJ. Betty is in charge of Outreach and Government Relations at the Dean and Betty Gallo Prostate Cancer Center at CINJ. There was so much interest in advocacy among the people who attended we decided to meet again. ( Our original meeting for March had to be postponed.)
Ellen Levine, Program Director of the Central NJ-Wellness Community, was kind enough to contact interested parties and allowed us to meet last night in the Wellness Community's building in Bedminster. Ellen also participated in the meeting. After introducing ourselves Betty reviewed a number of bills at the State and National level of interest to cancer survivors. The last bill she spoke of was HR 2676 and S 2999 Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2008. The Act would require group and individual health insurance plans to provide coverage for individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials . ( Being a clinical trial participant myself I know how important participation in clinical trials can be.) Everyone in the room supported the bill and wanted to do something to insure the bill becomes law.
We agreed that the best way to make sure that the voices of NJ cancer survivors are heard would be to form an advocacy group. We will work on a name and mission statement via e-mail and snail mail over the next month or so. We are hoping to work with the CINJ Advocacy Commission of which I am a member ( and how I met Betty). We also will develop contacts with support groups , hospitals and other cancer survivor organizations throughout the state. If anyone is interested in being a part of this new group, please leave a comment for me and I will add you to our list of participants. We are still working out when and where we will meet but we hope that those who can not attend meetings can still join and receive e-mail's regarding bills, awareness campaigns, education etc. It really is exciting to be on the ground floor of an organization that can change the future for cancer survivors in NJ. Our Next Meeting is scheduled for June 30th.
LivingStrong
Dee
Ellen Levine, Program Director of the Central NJ-Wellness Community, was kind enough to contact interested parties and allowed us to meet last night in the Wellness Community's building in Bedminster. Ellen also participated in the meeting. After introducing ourselves Betty reviewed a number of bills at the State and National level of interest to cancer survivors. The last bill she spoke of was HR 2676 and S 2999 Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act of 2008. The Act would require group and individual health insurance plans to provide coverage for individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials . ( Being a clinical trial participant myself I know how important participation in clinical trials can be.) Everyone in the room supported the bill and wanted to do something to insure the bill becomes law.
We agreed that the best way to make sure that the voices of NJ cancer survivors are heard would be to form an advocacy group. We will work on a name and mission statement via e-mail and snail mail over the next month or so. We are hoping to work with the CINJ Advocacy Commission of which I am a member ( and how I met Betty). We also will develop contacts with support groups , hospitals and other cancer survivor organizations throughout the state. If anyone is interested in being a part of this new group, please leave a comment for me and I will add you to our list of participants. We are still working out when and where we will meet but we hope that those who can not attend meetings can still join and receive e-mail's regarding bills, awareness campaigns, education etc. It really is exciting to be on the ground floor of an organization that can change the future for cancer survivors in NJ. Our Next Meeting is scheduled for June 30th.
LivingStrong
Dee
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