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Join "Team Strength for Life" at the LI 2Day Walk for Breast Cancer

Join Team Strength for Life in our particpation of the LI2 Day Walk for Breast Cancer in June 2013.

In 2012 the LI 2Day Walk awarded Strength for Life a special grant of $1000. This year Strength for Life has a team to lend our support to the 10th Anniversary of LI 2Day and invite you to participate with us.

Would you like to participate? It promises to be an awesome event, camaraderie beyond any expectations and much joy and celebration!

There are a number of ways to be involved - be a walker, a virtual walker, volunteer and or register as a Breast Cancer Survivor; or simply sponsor one of our BOD members - Teresa Doherty and Dr. Barbara Donnellan.

Be a part "TEAM STRENGTH FOR LIFE"  at the LI2DAY being held June 8-9, 2013. The LI2DAY is 2 day, 35 mile walk starting at Smith Point County Park. If you would like be a part of this inspirational journey and help Strength for Life raise money for this event, please contact us at 631-675-6513 or click on "Team Strength for Life" to register.

 

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As you may know, Strength for Life provides FREE exercise classes and wellness retreats for cancer patients/survivors on Long Island. For information on the class locations, and upcoming retreats please visit our website www.strengthforlifeNY.org

There are numerous studies on the advantages of adding an exercise program to your  treatment and recovery plan.  In 2010, the American College of Sports Medicine revised their guidelines for cancer survivors to "AVOID INACTIVITY". Join us for an 8 week session and learn how to safely and effectively strengthen your body and reduce the risk of re-occurrence.

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“Do more than belong: participate.

 Do more than care: help.

 Do more than believe: practice.   

 Do more than be fair: be kind.

 Do more than forgive: forget.

 Do more than dream: work.”

 ~ William Arthur Ward

 

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