Calendar of Events
YWBCP Monthly Support Group
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Washington University West Campus Conference Center
7425 Forsyth Ave., Clayton, MO 63105
June 12
Relax and meet new friends or reconnect with old ones at this barbecue and potluck dinner. A YWBCP member has graciously offered to host this gathering at her home. We'll do the grilling and provide beverages. You bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share. RSVP is required. Contact Kim Selig at 314-747-7156 or seligk@wudosis.wustl.edu and let her know what you are bringing.
July 17 – SPECIAL TIME AND LOCATION
7 to 9 p.m.
Kakao Chocolate
7272 Manchester Road
Maplewood, MO 63143
During this special event, participants will sample and learn about a variety of chocolate from Kakao owner Brian Pelletier. Feel free to bring a beverage to share. The YWBCP will cover most of the cost, but participants must pay $5 the night of the tasting. Registration is required. To RSVP, contact Kim Selig at 314-747-7156 or seligk@wudosis.wustl.edu. Attendance is limited to 20 people.
Aug. 21 – SPECIAL TIME AND LOCATION
7 to 9 p.m.
Cheryl's Herbs
7170A Manchester Road
Maplewood, MO 63143
Cheryl Hoard, owner of Cheryl's Herbs, will present "Natural Support for Living With Cancer and Managing Short-term Side Effects to Treatment." The YWBCP will cover most of the cost, but participants must pay $5 the night of the workshop. Registration is required. To RSVP, contact Kim Selig at 314-747-7156 or seligk@wudosis.wustl.edu.
Sept. 28 - YWBCP Annual Symposium for Young Women with Breast Cancer and Young Survivors
8:30am-3:30pm
Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel
7730 Bonhomme Avenue
Clayton, MO 63105
"Defining Your Survivorship - Taking Care of the Whole You: Mind, Body and Spirit"
Registration details coming soon!
The Pink Party
Monday, October 28
The MOTO Museum
3441 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Currently looking for models, but only commit if you can be there that evening. Contact Kim Selig at 314-747-7156 if interested.
Survivorship Group
7 p.m. Thursdays
The Heights
8001 Dale Ave.
Richmond Heights, MO 63117
The YWBCP is partnering with the Heights community center to offer a weekly exercise program for all young adults with cancer. The class will be held each week on Thursdays. Joy Jones, a certified personal trainer and supporter of YWBCP, will lead the program. Registration is required in advance – no exceptions will be made. To register, contact Kim Selig at 314-747-7156 or seligk@wudosis.wustl.edu. Those who register will receive a pass to enter the Heights facility for this specific program only.
The YWBCP has developed this group for several reasons. An increasing amount of data demonstrates the benefits of regular activity and exercise among people diagnosed with cancer. Maintaining a regular exercise routine is tough. This group will provide you with instruction and support to rid yourself of excuses and return to exercising on a regular basis. We also wish to expand our young adult cancer survivor community. The group allows you to meet with and learn from other young adult cancer survivors.
Creative Arts Program for Young Women With Cancer
9 a.m. to noon June 22
Center of Creative Arts (COCA)
524 Trinity Ave.
University City, MO 63130
During this program, participants will use glue, paper, photographs, notes, letters or recipes to create collages on glass plates. Most materials will be supplied, but participants may bring personal items as well. (Color copies work best if you don't want to sacrifice originals.) This workshop will be facilitated by Kathryn Adamchick and Sarah Colby.
The Creative Arts Program for Young Women is offered by the Arts + Healthcare Program and COCA. Attendance is free to any young woman with cancer, but registration is required. Contact Kim Selig at 314-747-7156 or seligk@wudosis.wustl.edu by June 20 to register. Space is limited!
Community Events
Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure
June 15
Downtown St. Louis, MO
Participation options include a timed 5K run ($35), a noncompetitive 5K run/walk ($30) or Sleep in for a Cure for those who are unable to participate but still want to support the cause ($30). For information about signing up as a member of the Siteman Cancer Center team, visit www.sitemankomenteam.wustl.edu. The deadline for onlin registration is May 28.