Utah Breast Cancer Support Group for young women under the age of 45

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Celebration of Life Dinner/Social

Just a reminder:

Celebration of Life Dinner/Social will be Jan. 22nd.

Please contact youngsurvivorsisters@gmail.com for details

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Camp Kesem Summer Camp

We received this information about Camp Kesem and wanted to pass it on. Please contact them directly for more information.

Dear Cancer Support Groups,

I am writing this email on behalf of the BYU branch of Camp Kesem. Camp Kesem is a nonprofit summer camp that gives children affected by a parent's cancer the opportunity to just be kids. Campers at Camp Kesem engage in camp activities like sports, arts and crafts, and drama to give them a fun-filled week. Campers also participate in "Cabin Chats" with fellow campers and counselors, giving children the chance to share their experiences with each other. To answer a few questions you might have, here is some information from the website:

Q: What is Camp Kesem?

A: Camp Kesem is a free, week-long summer camp for children of cancer patients. Campers must be between 6-13 years old to participate. Each camper has a parent who currently has or has had cancer. At Camp Kesem BYU, our campers come from all over Utah, Colorado, and Idaho.

Q: How much does camp cost?

A: Camp Kesem is free to all campers. Along with the emotional and physical burdens that cancer can place on families, there is also a major financial strain. Thanks to the generous donations from community members, business, and other organizations camp is free to all campers.

Q: When and where does camp take place?

A: Camp will be held August 16-21, 2010 at Camp Kostopulos, which is in Immigration Canyon, by Hogal Zoo in Salt Lake City, UT. To know more about the camp site you can visit their web site at: http://www.campk.org/

We are currently searching for campers! We would love to send you information (i.e. brochures) that you can pass along to anyone you know who would benefit. Email me back if you are interested. Thanks so much!

Nathan McMurray

Camper Support

BYU Camp Kesem

P.S. For more information, go to our website, http://www.campkesem.org/site/c.jvI0ImN0JuE/b.2536437/k.79B1/Camp_Kesem_BYU.htm. To view a short promotional video made this past summer by the BYU Camp Kesem, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ3s1VNwSLg.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Upcoming Image Reborn Retreats

I just wanted to let everyone know that the Image Reborn Foundation has posted their schedule for their free retreats for the beginning of 2010. Their mission is to provide no-cost healing retreats to women
who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The focus is on encouraging women to reclaim their sense of personal power and to strengthen them in their journey toward healing on all levels and living fully.

January 8-10 (2010)
Open to all breast cancer survivors

February 5-7
Young Survivors Supported by a grant from the Salt Lake City affiliate of the Susan G Komen

March 5-7
Stage IV Advanced Breast Cancer supported by a grant from the Salt
Lake City affiliate of the Susan G Komen

April 16-18
Open to all breast cancer survivors

I am not sure how many openings they have or how they decide who gets
to go. I just registered for the February retreat. You can register
at http://www.imagerebornfoundation.org/registration.php
I would love to have some company if I get to go.
~ Candace

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Utah Mama has invited us all to New Moon

You're Invited! http://bit.ly/1om64m

Stop pretending that you haven't been counting down the days until New Moon hits theaters....that you haven't pondered, "Edward or Jacob"...

Just because you love a book for teenagers doesn't mean that you have to resign yourself to seeing the movie adaptation in a theater crammed with shrieking girls.

Because lets be honest - a theater full of shrieking moms? SO much more entertaining.

JOIN US for the New Moon Mama's Night out on Friday, November 20th. This hot ticket will get you a cozy seat at our private screening at the Gateway, a special goodie bag with treats from Park Citiy Mountain Resort, The Utah Mama's Handbook, Petit Elefant, The Sweet Tooth Fairy, Utah Truffles, Wasatch Woman Magazine, E.L.F. Makeup and more. You'll also get the chance to win all kinds of prizes during our pre-show prize drawings from Park City Mountain Resort, Mama Bargains, Children's Discovery Museum and signed copies of John Brown's newest book.

BUY YOUR TICKET HERE FOR $15. http://bit.ly/1om64m

Thanks to Park CIty Mountain Resort's Start Now program for making this our best Mama's Night Out yet!