Educational Opportunities Women’s Cancer Resource Room March, 2010

 Pink Ribbon Mentors 

-Monday thru Friday 9:30am-4:30pm

Mayo Clinic and Join the Journey’s Pink Ribbon Mentors help newly-diagnosed breast cancer patients find answers to their questions and provide a shoulder to lean on. 

Sponsored by Join the Journey (jointhejourney.us)  

Strengthening Healing Sessions-Scrapbooking and creative cards with artist Jodi Bower -Tuesdays 1:30-3:00pm

Photos provide a unique glimpse into our past.  Join us as we are introduced to creative ways of displaying photographs, making cards, and revisiting fond memories.    

Sponsored by Join the Journey (jointhejourney.us)

Please feel free to attend any of the sessions.  The resource room is open to all patients and individuals who want information on women’s cancer.  For more information, call 507-266-9288.

Happy Valentines Day Everyone...

Educational Opportunities Gonda 10 Women's Cancer Resource Room February 2010

Pink Ribbon Mentors
Available Monday thru Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mayo Clinic and Join the Journey’s Pink Ribbon Mentors help newly-diagnosed breast cancer patients find answers to their questions and provide a shoulder to lean on.
Sponsored by Join the Journey (jointhejourney.us)

Strengthening Healing sessions:
Beaded Bookmark, by Janelle Forstoffer
Tuesdays: 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Making items of beauty and function can create a sense of calm and purpose during times of stress. Participants will work with colorful beads and metal to create a unique bookmark.
Sponsored by Join the Journey (jointhejourney.us)

Breathing Techniques and Guided Imagery
Chaplain Phillis Bennett
Mondays: 1:30-2 p.m. & 2:30-3 p.m.
Tuesdays: 10-10:30 a.m. & 11-11:30 a.m.
Participants will be introduced to a variety of breathing techniques and the power of visualization and imagination to assist with relaxation.


Please feel free to attend any of the sessions. The resource room is open to all
patients and individuals who want information on women’s cancers.
For more information, call 507-266-9288

Pink Glove Dance

This fun video was sent to JTJ from a faithful supporter! Thanks Heidi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEdVfyt-mLwPink Glove Dance

Wellness Retreat for Women Diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Recovery is pleased to announce an Infinite Boundaries® retreat to be held March 8-11, 2010 at Sundara Inn and Spa in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. This retreat is designed for women who have been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Please share this with women who might be interested.

 Additional information about this and other Infinite Boundaries retreats can be found at www.bcrecovery.org, by calling 888-821-1140 or by sending an email to info@bcrecovery.org.

SPACE IS LIMITED --- REGISTER SOON! FEE IS $300. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE.

Register by phone: 888-821-1140

Register online: www.bcrecovery.org

Questions? info@bcrecovery.org

Mayo High School- Coaches & Teams vs. Cancer Event

UPDATE: total donations collected during the game over $400! Totals still coming in on the Tee shirt sales, check back soon! We love the pink laces on the players! Thanks guys..

Mayo-JM game to raise money to fight cancer
1/20/2010 9:24:10 AM
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By Pat Ruff
The Post-Bulletin, Rochester MN

Rochester Mayo will be conducting a cancer fundraiser in association with the Minnesota Boys Basketball Association when it hosts Rochester John Marshall in a boys basketball game on Friday.
Donation will be accepted at the Mayo entrances and during halftime intermission of the game. T-shirts will be sold in advance at Mayo and JM, and at the door the day of the game.
The proceeds go to "Join The Journey," a local non-profit group dedicated to promoting breast-cancer awareness and supporting all newly diagnosed breast-cancer patients in the Rochester community

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