Cancer Survivor and Prevention Day Open to All

ATLANTA, Sept. 18, 2014 – Join in a celebration of survivorship, empowerment and cancer education Friday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA at Buckhead, 1160 Moores Mill road, Atlanta, Ga. 30327.

The wellness event will help people build their personal defenses against cancer. Wellness and empowerment workshops, healthy cooking demonstrations, exercise demonstrations, and a fashion show are some of the activities. Boxed lunches will be provided to the first 100 attendees who donate $5 at the door to benefit the Winship at the Y Scholarship Fund.

Cancer survivors and their loved ones, people concerned about personal wellness and staying healthy during or after treatment, and those who have concerns about the likelihood of getting cancer are encouraged to register for this event at http://www.ymcaatlanta.org.

Winship at the Y is a wellness partnership between the YMCA of Metro Atlanta and Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. Research shows exercise can reduce the risk of cancer recurrence and mortality in some cancers. Exercise during treatment helps combat fatigue and may be linked to a better completion rate for chemotherapy.

For information on Winship at the Y, contact Survivorship Program Director Joan Giblin, at 404-778-0572 or survivorship@emoryhealthcare.org.

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About the YMCA

The Y is a powerful association of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn grow and connect. Visit http://www.ymcaatlanta.org or call 404-588-9622.

Contact:

Jennifer Rewkowski, 770-864-2756, jenniferr@ymcaatlanta.org