| 2008 Events
January
Cancer Connection Board Meeting:
January 7 (first Monday of every month). 5:30 p.m.
in the Bartlett classroom at Bartlett Regional Hospital.
Men's Health Forum Planning Meeting:
January 9, 5:30 p.m. in the Bartlett classroom at
Bartlett Regional Hospital.
Support Group Meeting: January
15 (third Tuesday of every month). 6:30 p.m. in the Bartlett
classroom at Bartlett Regional Hospital. February's topic
is estate planning with attorney Kevin Sullivan. Facilitator:
Debbie Sis. Questions? 796-2273.
February
Cancer Connection Board Meeting:
February 4 (first Monday of every month). 5:30 p.m.
in the Bartlett classroom at Bartlett Regional Hospital.
Support Group Meeting: February
19 (third Tuesday of every month). 6:30 p.m. in the Bartlett
classroom at Bartlett Regional Hospital.
March
Cancer Connection Board Meeting:
March 3 (first Monday of every month). 5:30 p.m.
in the Bartlett classroom at Bartlett Regional Hospital.
Support Group Meeting: March 18 (third Tuesday
of every month). Topic is "Healing Touch," facilitated
by Debbie Sis. 6:30 p.m. in the Bartlett classroom at Bartlett
Regional Hospital.
Men's Health Forum: March
26. Check back for details.
April
Cancer Connection Board Meeting:
April 7 (first Monday of every month). 5:30 p.m.
in the Bartlett classroom at Bartlett Regional Hospital.
Support Group Meeting: April
15 (third Tuesday of every month). 6:30 p.m. in the Bartlett
classroom at Bartlett Regional Hospital.
May
Cancer Connection Board Meeting:
May 5 (first Monday of every month). 5:30 p.m. in
the Bartlett classroom at Bartlett Regional Hospital.
Support Group Meeting, Repeat Performance:
Tuesday, May 20. If you missed Justine Emerson's presentation
on Vitamin D–Its Role in Cancer Prevention and Good
Health, cancer survivors will have another opportunity.
She will be presenting it at Cancer Connection's monthly support
meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Bartlett classroom (1st floor
of the hospital administration building).
June
National Cancer Survivors Day and
Caregivers Luncheon: June 1. Walk begins at 11 a.m.
and lunch starts at noon at the Baranof. Awards will be given
for Medical Professional of the Year, Survivor of the Year,
and Volunteer of the Year. The luncheon and the walk are free
but we'd love an RSVP at 796-2273.
Relay for Life cancer survivors
and their support team sponsored by Cancer Connection. Interested
in walking for the American Cancer Society fundraiser? Call
796-2273 to sign up.
Cancer Connection Board Meeting:
June 2 (first Monday of every month). 5:30 p.m. in
the Bartlett classroom at Bartlett Regional Hospital.
Support Group Meeting: June
17 (third Tuesday of every month). 6:30 p.m. in the Bartlett
classroom at Bartlett Regional Hospital.
July
Cancer Connection Board Meeting:
July 7 (first Monday of every month). 5:30 p.m. in
the Bartlett classroom at Bartlett Regional Hospital.
Support Group Meeting: July
22 (third Tuesday of every month). 6:30 p.m. in the Bartlett
classroom at Bartlett Regional Hospital.
Comedy Benefit for Cancer Connection
with Gary Long and ventriloquist Dan Horn: Family-friendly
show. July 23, 7 pm., at Centennial Hall. Suggested donation:
$10.
August
Cancer Connection Board Meeting:
August 4 (first Monday of every month). 5:30 p.m.
in the Bartlett classroom at Bartlett Regional Hospital.
Support Group Meeting: August
19 (third Tuesday of every month). 6:30 p.m. in the Bartlett
classroom at Bartlett Regional Hospital.
Beat the Odds: Walk and
Race against Cancer, August 30, 9 a.m. at Riverbend Community
School. Registration begins Aug 1. Click
here to view the poster. Cost: $20 for ages 13 and under,
and $25 for ages 14 and up. Register at JRC The Alaska Club,
Foggy Mountain Shop, and Nugget Alaskan Outfitter.
September
Book Reading: On Monday,
Sept. 8, Joyce Parry-Moore will present a reading of her book
manuscript, "Breast Dance: One Woman's Journey Beyond
Surviving to Creating," at the Arts Council at 5:30 p.m.
Admission is free, with any donations offsetting space rental
and supporting Team Survivor Perseverence.
October
Women's Health Forum: Oct.
18. Check back for details.
2007 Events
January
Juneau Cancer Support Group Meeting:
Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the Salmon Creek office of Dr. Singsass.
Cancer Connection's Annual Meeting:
Saturday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m. in the UAS Lake Room. The agenda
includes election of officers, annual budget, and strategic
planning.
February
Juneau Cancer Support Group Meeting:
Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Salmon Creek office of Dr. Singsass.
Cancer Awareness Event:
February 25 at Eaglecrest. Check back for more information.
March
Juneau Cancer Support Group Meeting:
Tuesday, March 20, at the Salmon Creek office of Dr. Singsass.
Women Cancer Survivors' Retreat:
March 9-11 (7 p.m. Friday to noon Sunday) at the
Shrine of St. Therese. Call 796-2273 to reserve your spot.
The cost is $75, and it includes two nights lodging, linens,
and meals. The facilitator will be Susan Hedlund from Cancer
Care Resources in Portland, Oregon. Susan was also the keynote
speaker at the 2005 Women's Health Forum. The theme of the
retreat is taking care of ourselves. There will be a reunion/drive-in
workshop for past retreat attendees Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
The cost is $25. Click
here to view the retreat poster.
April
Juneau Cancer Support Group Meeting: Tuesday,
April 17, at the Salmon Creek office of Dr. Singsass.
Men's Health Forum: Wednesday, April 4,
4:30 to 8 p.m. at Centennial Hall. This event is free and
open to the public, and will include healthy snacks. This
year's speakers will be Geronimo Sahagun, M.D., who will speak
on "A Cancer We Don't Like To Discuss;" and Jamie
Bursell, BS, CES, CPT, who will give a talk on a simple approach
to fitness for life. Click
here to view the event poster with full schedule.
Juneau Health Fair: April 6 and 7, 8 a.m.
to 1 p.m. at Centennial Hall. Free and low-cost health screenings
and tests. Cancer Connection will have a booth at this event.
For
more information, view the event flyer, or visit the health
fair Web site.
Two Divas, Four Breasts, One Cure: April
28, 7:30 p.m., at Northern Lights United Church. This Opera
to GO concert will benefit Cancer Connection, and will feature
Juneau soprano Joyce Parry Moore and Portland mezzo Beth Madsen
Bradford. Doors open at 7 p.m. A silent auction and farewell
dessert reception will follow. Admission: $15 general; $10
students/seniors, $5 kids under age 10; $35 family. Tickets
are available at Hearthside Books and FoxFire. Click
here to view the event poster.
May/June
Juneau Cancer Support Group Meeting: Tuesday,
May 15, and Tuesday, June 19, at the at Fireweed Place, 415
Willoughby Ave., at 6:30 p.m.
Lynne Wunsch Memorial Day Fundraiser: Saturday, May
5, 10:30 to 3 p.m. at Coastal Helicopters, 8995 Yandukin Drive.
Pre-Season Glacier Flightseeing Icefield Excursion.
Coastal Helicopters will donate funds from local tours done
that day to the Cancer Connection Lynne Wunsch Travel Fund.
Cost: $50. Advance reservations are required and must be in
by Friday, April 27, at 4:30 p.m., and require credit card
information and weight of passenger(s). Call 789-5600 to sign
up. Click
here to view the flyer for more information.
Coping With Blood Cancer: May 12, May 19,
June 2, June 9, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.. Patient and Caregiver
Support Group. This group meets by free conference call every
Saturday for four weeks. Join us for an opportunity to obtain
information and support as you cope with your diagnosis or
the diagnosis of a loved one. Telephone group sessions are
facilitated by Angela Lim, LICSW, Oncology Social Worker.
Cost: There are no telephone charges to participate. Participants
will use a toll-free number to access the weekly group. To
register and obtain further Information, contact Lauren Slovic,
MSW, Patient Services Manager, The Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society, 888-345-4572 ext. 123, or e-mail.
Web site:
www.lls.org/wa
Celebration of Life Walk: Sunday, June 10,
at noon, survivors and families will meet at Centennial Hall
for a walk to the capitol and a group photo. At 1 p.m., there
will be a caregiver luncheon at the Baranof Hotel. This event
is free, but you must register for the luncheon: 796-2273.
Click
here to view the event poster.
July/August
Juneau Cancer Support Group Meeting: Tuesday,
July 17, and Tuesday, August 21, at the at Fireweed Place,
415 Willoughby Ave., at 6:30 p.m.
Longeberger Fund-raiser: The local Longaberger
consultants are once again hosting a fundraiser for Breast
Cancer Research through the Horizon of Hope Campaign and also
to raise funds for the Cancer Connection. This year our event
will be on Sunday, August 26, from 12-5 p.m. at the Jordan
Creek Center.
September
Beat the Odds: Saturday, September 1. A
woman's race against breast cancer: five-mile run and two-mile
walk, 9 a.m. at Riverbend Elementary School. Cost: $25 for
ages 14 and up, $20 for ages 13 and under. Register at Foggy
Mountain, JRC--The Alaska Club, and Nugget Alaskan Outfitter.
The first 500 to register will receive a T-shirt.
October
Women's Health Forum: October 20 at Centennial
Hall; "Breast Cancer: Discovery to Recovery"
11:00 a.m. Doors open for health education displays
12:00 p.m. Healthy, risk-reducing, no-cost lunch
12:15-2:30 p.m.: Speakers, Virginia Mason Medical Center,
Seattle. Click
here for speakers' bios.
Dr. Debra Wechter: “Breast Cancer Update 2007: From
Discovery to Recovery"; Dr. Mary Pinder – Schenck:
“Trends in Breast Cancer Incidence and Treatment";
Cathy Goetsch, MSN, ARNP, AOCNP: “Assessing and Managing
Risk for Developing Breast Cancer”
2:30-3:00 p.m. Question and answer session.
Sponsors: Bartlett Regional Hospital; Bartlett Hospital Foundation;
Alaska Run for Women; Breast Cancer Focus, Inc.; Virginia
Mason Medical Center; CBJ Centennial Hall. Supporters: PEO
Chapter D; Matt Knutson of InterDesign; KTOO; Silverbow Bakery;
Rainbow Foods; Goldbelt Hotel; Plant People; United Way. For
more information, call Cancer Connection (907) 796-2273.
Luna Fest: Short Films by…for…about
Women. October 20, 7 p.m. at Centennial Hall. Luna Fest is
a fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting awareness
about women's issues, highlighting women filmmakers, and bringing
women together in their communities. This unique film festival
will highlight women as leaders in society, illustrated through
nine films by women filmmakers. The films range from animated
shorts to fictional drama, and cover topics such as women’s
health, body image, spirituality, relationships, cultural
diversity, and breaking barriers. All proceeds from the Luna
Fest premiere will go to Cancer Connection and the Breast
Cancer Fund. Thus far, Luna Fest, which is sponsored by LUNA,
the Whole Nutrition Bar for Women, has raised over $100,000
for Breast Cancer Fund and over $250,000 for other women’s
nonprofits. Plan to attend and help fund these worthwhile
organizations! Donations will be taken at the door. Event
hosted by UAS Student Wellness, and sponsored in part by a
State of Alaska Health and Social Services grant. For more
information on Lunafest, go to http:www.lunafest.org.
2006 Events
March 2006
| Juneau Cancer
Support Group Meeting: March 21 at the Cancer
Connection office at 6:30 p.m. The address is 415 6th
St. Use the Gold Street entrance to St. Ann's Building.
Men’s Health Forum: Wednesday,
March 22, Centennial Hall, 5-8 p.m. Free and open to
the public. How about inviting your husband to the Men's
Health Forum? It's a free date for you and your spouse.
FYI, a healthy diet works equally well for your heart,
preventing cancer, maintaining your overall good health.
It also works equally well for men and women. We hope
to see you there!
Click
here to view the event poster (Adobe PDF)
Schedule: Doors open
at 4:45 p.m.
5:00 p.m.: Health information booths and free healthy
snacks, provided by Silverbow Bakery
5:30 p.m.: Opening Speaker: Dr. Singsaas
6:00 p.m.: Keynote Speaker*: Mark Moyad, M.D., MPH,
on Fad Diets and Food Supplements: What Works and
What is Worthless
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm.: Question and answer session
*This year's door prize, which will be announced
as the conclusion of the keynote address, is a full
one-year membership donated by the Alaska Club. |
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April 2006
National Cancer Survivors Day and Caregiver's
Luncheon: Saturday, April 29. Corporate sponsor:
Wells Fargo Bank.
11 a.m.: Survivor's Celebration of Life Walk. Survivors
and their family and friends meet at Centennial Hall
for a walk to the capitol steps.
Noon: Caregiver's Luncheon at the Baranof Hotel. Reservations:
796-2273. Lunch is complimentary, but donations will
be accepted for Cancer Connection's Circle of Friends
fundraiser.
At
left, participants march during 2004 National Cancer
Survivor's Day.
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Survivor of the Year 2006:
Nikki Germain for her work on Team Survivor Perseverence
Volunteer
of the Year 2006: George Elgee for his
work on Beat the Odds Race for Breast Cancer
Medical
Professional of the Year 2006: Dr. Bob
Urata for his professionalism and care for cancer patients
Youth
Inspiration Award 2006: Alex Cesar, 5-year-old
survivor that has inspired Alaskan bone marrow donors
Juneau Cancer Support Group: Meetings
the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at 415
6th Street, St. Ann's training room. Facilitated by
Jamie McLean. |
May 2006
| Coastal
Helicopter: Coastal Helicopters fundraiser
for Cancer Connection's travel assistance program is
held every May. The Lynne Wunsch Memorial Travel Fund
was initially funded in 2002 with seed money from Coastal
Helicopters, and goes on today with continued support
from Coastal's annual helicopter rides over the Juneau
Icefield. The seats for this event historically sell
out early.
Juneau Cancer Support Group:
Meetings the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
at 415 6th Street, St. Ann's training room. Facilitated
by Jamie McLean. |
June 2006
Minnesota Symphonic Winds to Perform Benefit: On
June 20, the Minnesota Symphonic Winds will stop in Juneau
as part of an Alaska tour aboard the Sapphire Princess. They
will perform from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Paul's Catholic
Church. The group is looking forward to performing at the
invitation of Alaska's First Lady, Nancy Murkowski, for the
benefit of Cancer Connection. "It is indeed an honor
to perform in support of cancer awareness and prevention ...
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We anticipate that the Minnesota Symphonic Winds group will
include approximately 100 participants, including 41 musicians.
Juneau Cancer Support Group: Meetings the
third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at 415 6th Street,
St. Ann's training room. Facilitated by Jamie McLean.
July 2006
Relay for Life: Cancer Connection will have
a survivor's team for the event. Call Tish Griffin Satre,
team captain, to participate in this ACS fundraiser: 796-6529.
Juneau Cancer Support Group: Meetings the
third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at 415 6th Street,
St. Ann's training room. Facilitated by Jamie McLean.
September 2006
Beat the Odds: Saturday, Sept. 2 at Riverbend
Community School. This 15th annual fundraiser was given to
Cancer Connection by Glacier Valley Rotary in 2006 to be their
main fundraiser. This women's walk and 5K run will be at 9
a.m. The first 500 who register will receive a pink commemorative
T-shirt. Click
here to submit your registration online.
Juneau Cancer Support Group: Meetings the
third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at 415 6th Street,
St. Ann's training room. Facilitated by Jamie McLean.
October 2006
Women's Health Forum: October 14 at Centennial
Hall, from 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. This year's theme is "Mindful
Living, Mindful Eating." This event is free, open to
the public, and includes lunch. Keynote speakers will be Carrie
King and Lisa Sadleir-Hart. Click
here to see the event poster. (PDF, 2 MB).
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