Utah Breast Cancer Support Group

Non-denominational breast cancer support group in Utah for young women in their 20's, 30's and 40's. Friends by Chance. Sisters by Choice.


Young Survivor Sisters is a free, non-denominational breast cancer support group for women living in Utah who are in their 20's, 30's and 40's. We've been supporting each other like sisters since 2003 and welcome your participation. Together We Survive! To join the conversation, please join our Facebook Page

Monday, March 14, 2011

North Area Social

The next North Area Social is going to be on Thursday, March 24th at 6 pm at Dylans Drive Inn. Everyone is welcome regardless of where they live. I hope to see everyone there. Please RSVP to me at candytatton@yahoo.com.

Dylans Drive Inn
185 N. Main St.
Kaysville, UT

Follow this link to get a coupon for $1 off a combo meal.

Here is a copy of their menu.


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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Celebration of Life Dinner Donation List

Thank you to all of the companies that donated gifts to our Celebration of Life Dinner last Saturday. A special thanks to Dr. Marga Massey who sponsored the event. If you have questions about reconstruction or lymphedema you can visit her websites at:


Dr. Marga Massey
www.drmarga.com
http://nilymph.com/
Thank you also to Temple Square Hospitality and the Joseph Smith Memorial Building for donating the room.
www.templesquarehospitality.com

Thank you to Linda Hill for such a uplifting speech. What an inspiration she is to us all. Laughter truly is the best medicine. If you did not win one of her t-shirts and would like to check out her additional designs or order one visit her website at:
www.somuchmoreonline.com

Group Donations

Thank you to the members and companies who donated items included in the gift bags that all of the survivors who attended received.

Happy Chemo – Don’t forget to join for free to receive additional great deals and discounts in the future
www.happychemo.com


Close To My Heart – scrapbooking supplies
http://www.closetomyheart.com/


Customize My Chocolates – Customize chocolate with any picture or logo
30% discount off an order until June when you mention the Young Survivor Sisters.
http://customizemychocolate.com or on HappyChemo.com http://happychemo.com/USA/1052/Customize_My_Chocolate.htm

(801) 698-0718

Live International – Green 2 O drink
Jolene Wondergem
http://happychemo.com/USA/1069/liv_international.htm
http://www.livsxinney.net/Liv_Sxinney/Welcome.html
801-808-5966

Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystals
http://happychemo.com/USA/1073/naturally_fresh_deodorant_crystals.htm
http://www.naturallyfreshdeodorantcrystal.com/
1-800-653-4006

Susan G. Koman Foundation – post it notes
www.komenslc.org

Additional Company Donations

Anne Richards Massage
1399 S. 700 E. Suite 14-B SLC, UT 84105
801-363-2211

B-Jo Laing – paper banners & custom cakes
http://sweetsuehoneyb.blogspot.com/
801-756-4844

Black Swan Inn – Bed and Breakfast
http://www.blackswaninn.com/
746 E. Center Street Pocatello, ID 83201
208-233-3051

Brianna Chamberlain Designs – Custom jewelry designs
www.briannachamberlain.com
801-726-0992
Donated by Tana Coleman

Candy’s Eye Candy – beaded watch bands & parachute (survival) cord bracelets
Candace Tatton
www.candyseyecandy.blogspot.com
801-732-2707
Donated by Candace Tatton

Chic and Unique Boutique – Cute and inexpensive hats, flowers & headbands.
www.hatsandflowers.com & coming soon to HappyChemo.com
801-310-9065

Dove Chocolate Discoveries – Chocolate
Candie Williams
www.dovechocolatediscoveries.com/candiewilliams
candiesland@gmail.com
(801) 661-6884 cell (801) 295-3088 home
Donated by Melanie Thorpe

Debbie Price, LCSW, CBIS – Individual, Couples, & family counseling
DebbiePrice@netslc.com
801-953-9971
Donated by Debbie Price

Elase Academy – Pedicures
http://www.elaseacademy.com/the-spa/
10714 S River Front Rd, South Jordan, UT 84095
801-302-1650
Donated by Jeni Anderson

Famous Dave – Layton
Layton Famous Dave's 1977 North 1200 West Layton 84041
801-773-3994
Donated by Vicki Bell

Footloose Reflexology & Massage – Push muscle Therapy and Foot reflexology
Judy Smith - 801-529-8777
& Kris Fowers - 801-589-8861
http://happychemo.com/UT/1067/footloose_reflexology.htm

801-589-8861

Gano Café - chocolate/coffee
Viviana Nogales
http://www.myganocafe.com/VJimenez
karevil0401@hotmail.com
801-926-1896
Donated by Viviana Nogales

Get Naked Clothing
http://www.facebook.com/gnclothing
Donated by Cindy Contos

Hapari Swimwear
Save 10% through Happy Chemo
Online & American Fork Store
http://happychemo.com/USA/1075/hapari_mastectomy_swimwear.htm or
http://www.hapari.com/
Hapari Swimwear 69 East Main Street #4 American Fork, Utah 84003
866-525-SWIM (7946)

Hilton Garden Inn, in Layton
762 West Heritage Park Blvd, Layton, Utah, 84041
1-801-416-8899
Donated by Shayla Litster

Jolley's Gift and Floral - Flowers
1676 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
801-582-1625
Donated by Melissa Taylor

Jonia Blackburn – Wool Mittens
www.etsy.com/shop/jmariecreates
801-295-8355
Donated by Jonia Blackburn

L'Bri Pure n' Natural
Kezia Lee Willis
www.kezialee.lbri.com
509-476-2998

Lia Sophia
Lee Rasmussen
www.liasophia.com/leerasmussen
801-791-5986
Donated by Lee Rasmussen

Meyers Painting – Residential and commercial painting, finish carpentry, sheetrock repair, and tile
Jake Meyers
801-706-6233
Donated by Kathy Meyers

Miche Bag – Hope purses
http://www.michebag.com/
801-566-4243

Mindful Women Spa
http://www.mindfulwomenspa.com/
1525 E. 6000 S. South Ogden, UT 84405
801-337-5818

New York Nails – Nail salon
4865 w. 3500 s. West Valley City, UT 84120
801-966-0551
Donated by Kathy Hart

Petersen Inc.
1527 N. 2000 W. Ogden, UT 84404
1-800-410-6789
Donated by Lee Rasmussen

Pink Daffodil Photography
$25 off a photography package for Young Survivor Sisters members
http://pinkdaffodilphoto.com
801-495-3141
Donated by Erin Gadd

Send Out Cards
Lee Rasmussen
https://www.sendoutcards.com/leebee/
801-791-5986
Donated by Lee Rasmussen

South Valley Dermatology - Skincare products
www.southvalleydermatology.com
3570 w. 9000 s. suite 220 West Jordan, Utah 84088-8873
801-569-1456
Donated by Lyssa Davis

Square 1 Fitness - Kim Steadman
http://www.mysquare1fitness.com/
729 E 2100 S Salt Lake City, UT 84106
801-467-4945
Donated by Melissa Taylor

Steur and Friends Salon
http://www.steurandfriendssalon.com/
1344 S. 2100 E Salt Lake City, 84108.
801-583-1214
Donated by Jannifer Young

Tactical Advantage Training Systems
dave@the tacticaladvantage.us
801-791-5497
Donated by Mary Mower

Teresa Olsen
Licensed Massage Therapist
Foot Zoning Session
teresao5757@yahoo.com
110 S. Angel, Layton, UT 84041
801-544-1697

University Federal Credit Union
www.ucreditu.com
(801) 463-3575
Donated by JoAnne Brown

Wei Therapeutic Massage - Susan DeLegge
Coming soon to HappyChemo.com & see her ad in current issue of Utah Cancer Connections
262 E. 3900 S. Suite 105 SLC UT
801-485-7887

Member Who Donated

You can contact these members directly if you would like to learn more about the items they donated but are not an actual business at this time.

Cindy Contos - dishcloths

Deb McKenzie – Hope necklaces

Ginny Nelson – socks

Laura Pexton - Healing Touch Sessions

Melissa Taylor - AromaTouch Technique Massage

Shelia Anderson – rose rings

Susanne Checketts – jewelry

Taeshae Souvsnnsvong – picture frames & hair bows

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Books Available

Ginny and I (Erin) have collected a bunch of really great breast cancer related books and would love to share them with anyone interested in reading...Just leave a comment here on the blog and we'll arrange getting you the book!

Here's the list:

Finding the “CAN” in Cancer
By Nancy Emerson, Pam Leight, Susan Boonan and Terri Schinazi

Fighting for our future- How Young Women Find Strength, Hope, and Courage While Taking Control of Breast Cancer-
Forward by Ann Curry of the Today Show
By Beth Murphy

Voices of Breast Cancer- The Haling Companion: Stories for Courage, Comfort & Strength
Edited by the Healing Project

Just a Lump in the Road- Reflections of Young Breast Cancer Survivors
By Debbie Leifert, Gina Castronova, Dr. Tamara Brennan, Jackie Ehrilich, Cindy Goldberg, & Donna Palmisciano

Breast Cancer Survivor Fitness Plan
By Carolyn M. Kaelin, M.D., M.P.H.

Facing the Mirror With Cancer- A Guide to using Make-up to Make a Difference
By Lori Ovitz and Joanne Kabak

Breast Cancer Husband-- How to Help your Wife and (Yourself) Through Diagnosis, Treatment, & Beyond
By Marc Silver

First You Cry- The Classic Inspiring Story of One Woman’s Triumph Over Breast Cancer
By Betty Rollin

The Middle Place- A Memoir of Kelly’s battle with breast cancer
By Kelly Corrigan

Crazy, Sexy, Cancer Tips-
By Kris Carr--Forward by Sheryl Crow

Tools & Tips From the Trenches- Heartfelt Advice for Survivors Families & Friends
By Mary Olsen Kelly

Chicken Soup for the Breast Cancer Survivor’s Soul
By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, & Mary Olsen Kelly

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