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Martial Artist, Breast Cancer Survivor Laura Newton to Share Story of Survival & Determination
Texas mom tells of how following her dream led her to be a fighter and survivor
SUMMIT, NJ – OCTOBER 2017 – Laura Newton, a martial artist and breast cancer survivor from Texas, will share how her determination led her not only to beat her disease, but to also realize her love of Muay Thai boxing, at “Fight Like a Girl,” a special presentation at Overlook Medical Center on October 20.
The event, sponsored by Overlook’s community health department, as well as the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Overlook, will give the public, including breast cancer survivors and members of the health care community, to hear directly from Newton, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Newton was diagnosed in 2010, just as she was delving into the world of martial arts. Instead of being deterred, she vowed to herself to first beat the disease, and then return to the sport she loves. Following her treatment, which included a double-mastectomy, she returned to her training. Learning Muay Thai boxing, which combines standing-up strikes with clinching techniques, and jiu-jitsu. Newton has competed in Thai boxing, as well as competitive rock-climbing, and today coaches and teaches.
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“I love sharing with people the obstacles I have overcome,” Newton said. “Thai boxing can be intimidating, but after the cancer, I thought, ‘you have no idea what I’ve been through. I just beat cancer. I am strong enough. After that, it was just looking forward and not looking back.’”
The event will be held in Bouras Auditorium at Overlook Medical Center, 99 Beauvoir Avenue, Summit, NJ, from 7:00 to 9:00pm. For more information, call 908-522-5355 or email Alexandra.green@atlantichealth.org.
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About Atlantic Health System
Atlantic Health System, headquartered in Morristown, N.J., is an integrated health care delivery system powered by a workforce of 16,000 team members dedicated to building healthier communities. The system is comprised of 350 sites of care, including six hospitals: Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center and Goryeb Children’s Hospital. Atlantic Health System also supports communities through Atlantic Medical Group, Atlantic Rehabilitation, Atlantic Home Care and Hospice, and its subsidiary, Atlantic Ambulance Corporation. Atlantic Health System sponsors the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization, one of the larger ACOs in the nation, and Optimus Healthcare Partners.
