A chance to help out one of our own!

Hey everyone! I know that this isn't the place for solicitation, but when it comes to one of our own members I will always do anything to help them out. 

Jamie is a 30 year old wife and mother to two sweet children who is currently fighting stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. As most of us know, treatment isn't cheap and insurance companies want their money. Jamie is making these ADORABLE bracelets to raise money for her family to pay down these expensive bills so that she can continue her treatments. If you're interested in purchasing one or more of these beauties, check out her official Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/jamiesbraceletsofsurvival

Make sure to check out her page as she has many different color and style combinations! Bracelets sell for just $8 each.

~Jennifer Garza 

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2013 Celebration of Life Dinner

It's that time of the year again! It's our 6th Annual Celebration of Life Dinner! This year the dinner will be held in the Wasatch Room of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. Parking will be validated for this evening. As of right now, survivors will be able to attend the event for free thanks to Dr. June Chen. Survivors may bring one guest with them and the current price for that guest is $24.00. I am working on getting additional funding to reduce and/or make that cost as close to free as possible; I will keep you all updated on that. If you are interested in attending this dinner please go to the following link to reserve your spot. As of right now I have 81 spots remaining!

To reserve: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BWVLKVS

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Now your family & friends can make a difference

The American Cancer Society will be conducting the Cancer Prevention Study-3 during the month of November. Cancer survivors themselves can not participate but this is open to any person who has NOT had cancer. The goal is to monitor the lifestyle of someone who hasn't had cancer to see what may be different between a cancer patient and non-cancer patient. This study is a two-part survey: one part will be at a specified location to sign consent forms and give a small blood sample. The other part will be conducted through the mail and the participant will just be taking some lifestyle surveys. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone that wants to help find a cure! Check out the attached information and, if someone you know is interested, please email Jennifer Garza at youngsurvivorsisters@gmail.com

I look forward to hearing back from some of you on this! 

Jennifer Garza 

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Lifting Hearts 5K - October 20, 2012

I wanted to take a moment to share with everyone an event that another Utah breast cancer support group (Lifting Hearts) is doing. They are hosting a 5k race at Heritage Park in Cedar Hills, UT to raise funds for their support group. Kara, the President of Lifting Hearts, has told me that survivors can run for FREE in this race! Walgreens will be there doing flu shots and in addition food and goods vendors will be there making this a nice family event. If anyone is interested in participating in this you need to register at: http://www.wedidbreastcancer.com (Even if you're a survivor you still need to register for the event.)

Check out the attached flyer - hope to see some YSS there representing! 

-Jennifer Garza 

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Upcoming Golf Tournaments that will benefit US!

Here is some information on two different golf tournaments coming up that will directly impact the Young Survivor Sisters! The first one is called Protect The Pink and will take place this Friday, September 7th at Thanksgiving Point. The second golf tournament, taking place on September 14th at River Oaks, is called the Feel 'Em Up Cup. Both golf tournaments are providing our girls with the chance to apply for a monetary gift that will help ease the burden of cancer expenses. 

Check them out and feel free to email me with any questions on these two tournaments! Please, spread the word on these as well because the more people who play = the larger the potential gift! 

~Jennifer Garza 

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Your Wife has Cancer! Now What?

I wanted to share a link with everyone to this book titled "Your Wife has Cancer! Now What?" This book was written by one of our member's husbands so it is a very real and down-to-Earth book that could help our husbands out!

http://bookstore.xlibris.com/Products/SKU-0116239001/Your-Wife-has-Cancer-Now-What.aspx

The price for this book is $15.99 for a softcover edition or only $3.99 for an e-reader edition. 

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Hello ladies! I just wanted to share this flyer with you all for the Surviorship Summer Social at the Cancer Wellness House. This event is hosted by UCAN (Utah Cancer Action Network) and is sure to be a good time. Check out the flyer and if you'd like to attend just make sure to register. Hope to see some of you there! 

-Jennifer Garza 

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Free Registration for Race for the Cure

Hello Pink Sisters,

If you haven't already registered for the Race for the Cure next month, I just heard about how you can register for FREE. Info below. Today you can register for free at the Larry H. Miller in Sandy from 5-7pm Hope to see a lot of you at the race again this year. If you haven't been before, it is the most inspirational experience.

Candace

Register at a Ford Dealership
Receive FREE registration and T-shirt for the SGK "Race for the Cure" from Ford, KSL TV and FM100.3!
Join Ford, KSL TV and FM100.3 at the 2012 SGK "Race for the Cure". FM100.3 will be on site at select dealerships throughout the month of April and May. Come test drive a Ford and they will pay for your registration and get an awesome "Pink Warrior" t-shirt! Each adult can receive 2 registrations per test drive (4 per family). Come meet KSL and FM100.3 personalities and enjoy free popcorn and more! There will be giveaways (including Gift Cards to Sanctuary Day Spa) and other prizes. See you there!

• Stop by and say hi to FM 100.3's Rebecca Cressman at LHM Ford Sandy (200 W. 9000 S.) from 5-7pm on Thursday, April 19.
  
• Be sure to meet Studio 5's Brooke Walker at LHM Ford (1340 South 500 West; SLC) on Saturday, April 28 from noon - 2pm.
  
• Find out about the weather from new KSL meteorologist Lynae Miyer at Ken Garff Ford (597 East 1000 South; American Fork) from noon - 2pm on Thursday, May 3.
  
• Meet Studio 5's Brooke Walker at Willey Ford (1800 S. Main; Bountiful) from 5-7pm on Thursday, May 8.

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LiveSTRONG Cancer Transitions Class is back!

Hello ladies! If you missed out on the first LiveSTRONG Cancer Transitions class brought to us by the Christi Anderson Rack Pack Foundation then here is your chance to attend! The Rack Pack will be holding another LiveSTRONG class starting this June for the first 12 survivors that respond to them. I attended this class last month and it was AMAZING. It's just what we need and you form even tighter sister bonds while strengthening yourself through the process. Here is their flyer: if it looks like something that you would be interested in make sure to email the Rack Pack at contact@rackpackfoundation.com by May 15, 2012!

I hope that you're all doing GREAT!! I'll see you at the Race for the Cure!

~Jennifer Garza 

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Skin Brushing to help lymph system

Here is a link to an interesting video on using skin brushing to help the lymph system. It is worth a try.

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LiveSTRONG Cancer Transitions Program comes to Utah!

Good afternoon fellow pink warriors! I wanted to take a quick minute to share something amazing with you all: The Christi Anderson Rack Pack Foundation was picked up this year to perform LiveSTRONG's Cancer Transitions Program! Yeah!!! This is a 6 week program that helps ladies who have recently completed cancer treatment learn how to take their life back the healthy way. This first class is open to 20 ladies, and I believe that it will be the first 20 eligible ladies that apply that will be selected. I've attached the flyer's information so that you can find out more information on this event. Our own Becky Anderson will be coordinating the event so you will be seeing and hearing from her at each of the sessions - yeah! 

The Christi Anderson Rack Pack Foundation is proud to present Cancer TransitionsTM which is a free 2 1⁄2-hour, six-week workshop for 20 breast cancer survivors. It is designed to help survivors make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care. Expert panelists including physicians, nutritionists and fitness experts will discuss exercise tailored to each participant’s abilities, training in relaxation and stress management and tips for nutritious eating. Cancer Transitions will answer many of your questions about cancer survivorship post-cancer treatment. Each session will feature a 30-minute exercise routine including yoga, aerobics, Pilates, Zumba and strength training – so wear comfortable clothing! There will also be healthy snacks and/or a light lunch at each session. The discussions will cover the following topics:


Session 1: Get Back to Wellness: Take Control of Your Survivorship 
Session 2: Exercise for Wellness: Customized Exercise
Session 3: Emotional Health and Well-Being: From Patient to Survivor 
Session 4: Nutrition Beyond Cancer
Session 5: Medical Management Beyond Cancer: What You Need to Know 
Session 6: Life Beyond Cancer

Dates: 
Jan. 14, 2012     10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.    Rack Pack Central, Riverton     
Jan. 21, 2012     10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.    Cancer Wellness House, SLC
Jan. 28, 2012     11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.      DASH Fitness, SLC
Feb. 4, 2012       10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.   Weber State College, Ogden 
Feb. 11, 2012     10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.   Weber State College, Ogden
Feb. 18, 2012     10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.   Downtown SLC, location TBA 

Session facilitators include:
Becky Anderson, LCSW
Executive Director, Anything for a Friend
Lisa Anderson, RN, OCN
Nurse Manager
Jennifer Scott, Exercise/fitness specialist 
Grace Gough, MS, RD, CD




Criteria for applicants: Age 21 or older, out of active breast cancer treatment for less than 24 months (acceptable to be on current oral maintenance treatment), able to receive your physician’s written permission to exercise, able to commit to attending all 6 sessions (carpooling recommended). Please e-mail your name, address and phone number to contact@rackpackfoundation.com by December 5, 2011. We will accept the first 20 eligible applicants! 

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The Susan G. Koman Survivor lunch was so much fun on Saturday. We had a record number of our girls attending. Here is a picture of some of them.

We had 4 tables reserved and could have used one more. I apologize to anyone from the group who wasn't able to sit with us because we ran out of room.

Welcome to all the new women we met at the luncheon. We hope you decide to officially join the Young Survivor Sisters.

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October Events for YSS

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and with that comes many fun events for our group! Here are a few: Mark your calendars!


Saturday, October 1, 2011

Susan G. Komen Survivor Luncheon @ 11:00am
1355 W. 3100 S.
West Valley City, UT 84119

The registration for this event is now closed, but those of you who have already RSVP'd make sure to look for our group. Candace Tatton and Jennifer Garza will be heading to this event early to save 3-4 tables, so keep a look out for them.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

South Area Social @ 6:30pm
The Cheesecake Factory
6223 S. State Street - Located near Fashion Place Mall
Murray, UT 84107

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Marci Lock Fitness Class @ 11:00am
Performax Gym - Clearfield
1659 E. 1400 S.
Clearfield, UT 84016

Join us and learn how to reclaim your strength and stamina with Marci Lock! (http://www.marcilock.com) Marci will be providing tips and showing us moves for those members who are concerned with getting back into shape after treatment or staying in shape during treatment. Marci will be teaching about all aspects of being healthy: mind, body and nutrition. This will be an excellent class!

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Zumbathon Party in Pink! Event @ 4:00pm
Northwest Recreation Center
1255 Clark Avenue (300 North)
Salt Lake City, UT 84116

The Salt Lake Susan G. Komen Affiliate and Zumba Fitness are joining together to Party in Pink and raise money for our own local affiliate! Let's get together and have some fun while getting a good workout in. You don't need to have prior Zumba experience (I know that I don't!) but it will be a fun time with the girls. This class does cost $10 but the proceeds will stay in Utah so it's a great cause. Contact Jennifer Garza @ JGajeske@gmail.com if you're interested so that she can get a head count and arrange for carpools if necessary. Information and tickets to this event can be found here.

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Young Survivor Sisters Spotlight on KUTV Channel 2 News at 4!

Hello fellow Young Survivors! As some of you may have heard (or hopefully viewed!) Melissa, Candace and I did a 3-minute interview last week on KUTV Channel 2 news to promote the Young Survivor Sisters. I mean, let's face it, we are a pretty awesome group even though none of us ever imagined that we would be members of it, haha. Anyway, I don't have a really "nice" copy of our interview, but I do have a copy of a copy that I've uploaded to YouTube so that I could share it with those members who haven't seen it. I also hope that if there are some women out there who aren't members of our group yet but are checking this blog that they see the video and want to come join us! As the interview stated, we are not your typical support group where we sit around in a circle and complain and cry (though both may happen on occasion out of frustration!) We really like to share tips and techniques, laugh as much as we can, and try to make the best out of the cards that we have been dealt at this point in our lives. So, for you ladies that are reading this and aren't members yet - sign up! You won't be disappointed and I think that you will find it very calming to see with your own eyes how many young women are going through or have gone through EXACTLY what you're going through now. :)

With that being said, here is the YouTube video! (Once again, I apologize for the quality!) 

I hope that you're all feeling as great as you can and kicking some cancer butt! 

-Jennifer Garza

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Lunch & Cold Stone Creamery Activities

Thank you to Jennifer G. and Tonya S. for organizing a lunch social for this

Wednesday, September 14th @ noon

Kneaders Bakery

480 West Antelope Drive
Layton, UT 84041

Menu Map

For anyone who cannot make a lunch social we will have an evening activity on

Wednesday, September 21st @ 7 p.m.

Cold Stone Creamery

936 North Main Street

Layton, UT

This social was originally scheduled for the 22nd at Jamba Juice. An activity with my kids came up and Jamba Juice does not have any place for us to sit and talk. Sorry for the change.

Please email me at candytatton@yahoo.com to let me know if you are planning on coming.

Thanks

Candace Tatton

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Pictures from the 2011 Ogden Rodeo

Hello everyone! Here are a couple of pictures that my husband took at the Ogden Pioneer Day Rodeo. Enjoy! 

Group pose

Walking out of the arena after being recognized

Hope that everyone is doing well and kicking some butt! :)


-Jennifer Garza

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4th Annual YSS Family Swimming Party this Saturday

I just wanted to remind everyone that this Saturday is the 4th Annual Young Survivor Sisters Family Swimming Party. My neighbor has offered the use of her pool again this year.

Saturday, July 30, 2011

1 to 3 p.m.

4356 South 3050 West

Roy, Utah

This is a family party so bring your spouse or significant other & kids or come by yourself if you prefer. It is a potluck so bring something to munch on. Come swim or just hang out and talk. The pool has a diving board and a slide. We have had a lot of fun at the past swim parties so we would love to have everyone join us this year. I will set up a shade for those who may not be feeling very well and who just want to relax and talk.

If you can please RSVP to me, Candace at 801-732-2707 or email me directly at candytatton@yahoo.com. It would help me to know if anyone is coming or possibly coming. If you forget to RSVP still come anyway. My cell phone is 801-628-8091 if you need directions on the day of the event. I hope to see a lot of you there.

Candace

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National Anthem at the Bees Game

Here is the link to watch some of our members singing the National Anthem at the Paint The Park Pink night at the Salt Lake Bees game on May, 7, 2011.

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Fitness Problems

Hello there, it's Jennifer Garza. I have been wanting to write a blog entry that dealt with fitness for some time now. In my journey, I have had a hard time, both physically and emotionally dealing with my weakened and fatigued body. I am still going through chemotherapy and will be having my first breast surgery this coming Tuesday - yikes! I have tried to get back into the gym and work out...but my workouts aren't the same as I remember them. Running is difficult, my muscles are weak so lifting is challenging, it's just all become such a stressful mess, especially when all I can focus on is how well I USED to be able to do these things. As for our diets, ha! For many weeks I was too sick to eat and had to rely on a can of ensure and some crackers every day. Other days when I was pumped full of steroids to avoid nausea all that I could do was eat! Needless to say I have gained some weight through all of this but I am not sure how to get myself back to healthy again. So here is my question to open up a discussion between us all: "How are you dealing with the physical changes of your body, and how are you making improvements to get "back" to healthy again?"

This evening our Past President Candace Tatton sent out an email talking about a fitness class that helps to transform our mind and body and should be a 2-3 hour class taught by Marci Lock. ( http://marcilock.com/) I know that there are other women out there like myself that are looking for some help putting the broken pieces back together that cancer leaves us with and it sounds like this will be a very good opportunity for that. So check out her website and make sure to email Candace at candytatton@yahoo.com

Make sure to read Candace's email and then respond to her with if you can go and what day would work best for you. The event is being scheduled for sometime in September or October and the class would be 2-3 hours in length. 

Stay Strong, Fight Stronger, Ladies!!
<3 Jennifer Garza  

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July Lunch Social & Family Swimming Party

I need to apologize for not keeping up with scheduling socials lately. For our new members who may not have had a chance to meet anyone yet I wanted to give you two chances to come to something in July. I know that summers are a hard time to get together because everyone is very busy so hopefully you will be able to make it to one or both of the activities.

North Area Lunch Social

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

11:30 a.m. in the Food Court of the Layton Hills Mall

Look for the pink heart balloon to find us.

Since I am in charge of North area socials we are meeting in Layton which is central to our members who live North of Bountiful. Although this is a north social because of the location, EVERYONE is welcome regardless of where you live. Feel free to bring your children if you want to. There are a lot of food options in the food court. Everything from Chick-Fil-A, pizza, Mexican, Chinese, Subway, & pretzels. I hope to see you there.

We are also going to have our 4th Annual Young Survivor Sisters Family Swimming Party. My neighbor has offered the use of her pool again this year.

Saturday, July 30, 2011

1 to 3 p.m.

4356 South 3050 West

Roy, Utah

This is a family party so bring your spouse or significant other & kids or come by yourself if you prefer. It is a potluck so bring something to munch on. Come swim or just hang out and talk. The pool has a diving board and a slide. We have had a lot of fun at the past swim parties so we would love to have everyone join us this year. I will set up a shade for those who may not be feeling very well and who just want to relax and talk.

Please RSVP to me, Candace at 801-732-2707 or email me directly at candytatton@yahoo.com. Please do not reply to this email because that will create a lot of messages that not everyone needs to see. My cell phone is 801-628-8091 if you need directions on the day of the event.

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