Therapist, educator and author Diane
Lang captivated guests with her keynote speech about finding happiness. Break-out sessions for participants featured
a guided meditation session by Just Breathe Wellness, a low-impact exercise
workshop by Fitness Coaching LLC staff members, and an overview of proper
nutrition by Shop Rite representatives.
A Question and Answer discussion about the latest trends in breast
cancer research and treatment was facilitated by medical oncologist, Dr. May
Abdo-Matkiwsky, and radiation oncologist Dr. Dhawani Parikh. Music was provided by the Skylands Dulcimer
Band. An
appearance by Project Self-Sufficiency Leadership Council Member Susan Knutsen
and her therapy dog, Sam, rounded out the event. A luncheon
was sponsored by Regional Care Cancer Associates and catered by Newton
Medical Center.
Numerous vendors were on hand to
offer tips on health, wellness, fashion and exercise, including Alternative
Hair at Sunshine; Color Genomics; Diane Lang Counseling; Fitness Coaching, LLC;
Just Breathe Wellness; Mary Kay; Newton Medical Center; NJ CEED – Sussex County
Division of Health; Planned Parenthood; Project Self-Sufficiency; Shop Rite; Soul
II Soul Health and Wellness; Sparta Cancer Center/Regional Cancer Care
Associates; Sussex County Division of Health; and the Sussex County YMCA. Gift certificates to local businesses
and boutiques, baskets of accessories and other items were raffled off to
participants throughout the event. All
activities were uniquely designed to celebrate the survival of breast cancer by
local women.
“Sussex County continues to have a
high incidence of incurable breast cancer, so it is with great pride that we
are able to honor those women from our area who have survived this disease,”
noted Project Self-Sufficiency Executive Director Deborah Berry-Toon. “With survival, however, comes the issue of
maintaining well-being. We are grateful
to all of the individuals and organizations who joined in this special
celebration of life and gave participants tips for maintaining a healthy
lifestyle.”
The Survivor Celebration was sponsored
by Project Self-Sufficiency, Regional Cancer Care Associates, Sparta
Cancer Center, Sussex County Office of Public Health Nursing and the Sussex
County New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection.
The breast health education project
at Project Self-Sufficiency offers an abundance of services for teen girls and
women throughout the year, including free mammograms and breast health
education for middle schools, high schools, colleges, religious organizations
and civic groups. For more information
about the breast health education program, or to find out about any of the
other programs and services available at Project Self-Sufficiency, call
973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500, or visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org.
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