Strength for Life recruiting walkers for the LI2Day Walk, June 11, 2016

Strength for Life is a non- profit organization providing FREE exercise classes and wellness retreats to cancer patients/survivors on LI. Our immediate purpose is to help cancer patients feel their absolute best, to regain their ‘strength for life’, improve their daily functional activities, quality of life and self- esteem. The ultimate mission is to educate the medical community on the benefits of adding exercise to the treatment and recovery plan. In 2010 the American College of Sports Medicine changed their guidelines for cancer patients to “avoid inactivity” and to date there are many studies touting the benefits of exercise. The medical community needs to be more pro-active in adding an exercise prescription to their treatment plan. Strength for Life is committed to make classes as accessible as possible to all cancer patients/survivors in Nassau and Suffolk counties by seeking donated space at a location convenient to the group to eliminate the travel burden from the survivors. We provide the equipment for each to keep and continue the exercises at home. Strength for Life maintains these programs at no cost to the survivor to eliminate any financial burden.

In 2012 Strength for Life received a special grant from the LI2Day walk and began our journey to become more involved. As mentioned, Strength for Life is a LI based nonprofit providing FREE exercise classes and wellness retreats to cancer patients/survivors. We were quite hesitant to participate and raise $$$ for another nonprofit when we rely on our fundraising efforts to afford our program however, with that special grant we wanted to give back and learn more. In 2013 we had a team of 4 walkers and a crew team participate – not a full ‘all in” but more involved and raised $6000 + and received $7800 as a partial beneficiary. In awe of the event and the organization we became committed to be 100% in. And we did. We had jobs to satisfy, goals to reach and every effort was appreciated, and the efforts returned exponentially. There are 14 other LI beneficiary organization all helping your friends and neighbors.

Our blog of the 2013 event will give you a flavor for this incredible organization and the event. In 2014 the format changed in the 11th year to a one day event and has expanded its mission to raise awareness and funds for all women’s cancers.

In 2014 as a full beneficiary we were granted $26,000 and in 2015, $20,000 the more walkers we have committed the better we all do. Please consider joining team 'STRENGTH FOR LIFE", use the drop down to register for our team.

We are on a mission to share this event and seduce more involvement from the public as walkers, sponsors, volunteers etc.

Put on your walking shoes and walk with us. Be a part of this celebration of life!

Call 631-675-6513 or email strengthforlife@optonline.net for additional information. Thank you for considering joining us and bring a friend!!!

"Every successful individual knows that his or her achievement depends on a community of persons working together." ~Paul Ryan