It’s Here!! We have an amazing week planned with 4 virtual sessions and a trip to the DASH baseball game in honor of cancer survivors and care providers!

It’s Not Too Late to REGISTER!!

We can’t wait for you to join us!!
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Schedule of Events:

Sunday June 5th ~ National Cancer Survivors Day!
Enjoy time with your families and friends. Take a moment to reflect on your Life.

Join us for all the Virtual Survivors Week sessions June 6-9!

Monday June 6th ~ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Webinar – Cook to Thrive!
WATCH THE RECORDING HERE!
Join Julie Lanford, “The Cancer Dietitian,” for this cook-along session where she will teach you some refreshing summer recipes!
Recipe Links:
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Cucumber Watermelon Infusion Water
Minty Strawberry Smoothie-ade
Banana Ice Cream

Tuesday June 7th ~ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Webinar – Dealing with “Fear of Recurrence” and “Scanxiety”!
WATCH THE RECORDING HERE!
Led by Lisa Rainwater, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Counselor, Lisa will discuss the stress and anxiety caused by these thoughts and how to manage these stressors.
Wednesday June 8th ~ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Webinar – Wellness Wednesday!
WATCH THE RECORDING HERE!
These activities will be led by Hirsch Wellness Network. Experience Taiji/Qigong movement and restorative standing Meditation with Bill Savage; and learn Breathworks to increase alertness and reduce pain and anxiety with Beverly Vaughn.

Hirsch Calendar – https://www.hirschwellnessnetwork.org/ scroll down to find calendar.
Taiji Mondays 6:15 – 7pm
Chair Qigong Tuesdays 6:15pm-6:45pm
EFT Tapping June 14^th 7pm-7:45pm https://www.hirschwellnessnetwork.org/events-new/eft-tapping-and-meditation-for-anxiety-online-with-beverly-vaughn-2/
Breathworks for pain & anxiety June 28^st 7pm – 7:45pm https://www.hirschwellnessnetwork.org/events-new/breathworks-for-pain-and-anxiety-online-with-beverly-vaughn-2/
Thursday June 9th ~ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Webinar – Moving Forward After Treatment — What’s Next?
WATCH THE RECORDING HERE!
This discussion led by Novant Health Cancer Institute’s Dr. Josiah An, Oncologist, Andrea Simmons, Chaplain, and Sara Bridges, Oncology Counselor. Listen to these experts discuss how to find our “next normal” and live life to its fullest.

NIGHT OUT AT THE DASH on Friday, June 10th!

Dash vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers! We hope you can make it out to our Cancer Survivors Night Out at the DASH baseball game on Friday, June 10th! You and one caregiver will be reserved a ticket at no charge. Please RSVP if you intend to come!

RSVP link will be provided in your confirmation email when you register for Survivor’s Week. Call or email us if you have any trouble!

Survivors who RSVP will be reserved up to 2 tickets at no charge. Note that you are responsible to pay for any applicable parking fees.

Free parking is available at the Center City Garage on Fourth Street and a free shuttle runs from the Center City Garage to Truist Stadium. You can also choose to purchase parking passes for $5 ahead of time or $10 the day of the event.

Find info about the DASH and parking here!
Find Truist Stadium info here!

Survivor gifts will be available at the gate at the DASH and our volunteers will be ready to distribute. If you are not able to attend the DASH game, you can still pick up a survivor gift pack at Cancer Services office starting Monday, June 13th.

2022 Patient Advocate Awards

21 Years ago, Cancer Services began recognizing individuals in our community who “do anything, anytime and in any way they can to make a positive difference in the lives of those living with cancer.” We are excited to announce the 2022 recipients. We are grateful for having such amazing, compassionate and strong patient advocates partnering with us!

Paul Ouellette, community award winner: