inspired by the life and work of
Michele
Cote
Bassett
Improving the lives of individuals affected by cancer through
integrative services.
FESTIVE 5k RUN/WALK & ROLL plus 1 Mile CONGA LINE! Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday 9:30am 11/30/19
Camp Harkness ,301 Great Neck Rd, Waterford, CT 06385
As an Integrative Health Coach, Michele promoted regular exercise to boost mood, energy and strength . She was a lifelong runner and notorious conga line proponent, that is why this event is the perfect fit as our premier fundraiser.
The course is unique as it's 100% within Harkness Memorial Park/Camp Harkness in Waterford CT. The surface is flat and fast and is a combo of pavement, grass and dirt roads along the shoreline. Cash awards for top 3 male & female along with age group prizes.
Afterwards, join us for the 1 mile long Conga Line. (fun for every one from grand-kids to grandma). It's going to be an absolute blast!
Run/Walk & Roll 9:30am
Conga Line 11:15am
Tailgate Party w/ burgers, vegan burgers, fire pits and live music ! 11:00am-1:00pm
Funds generated will allow us to run a Cancer Rehab pilot program in 2020 providing access to services for 5 individuals dealing with the after effects of conventional cancer treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, surgery). Services will include physical/exercise therapy, specialized mental health counseling and bodywork, as well as acupuncture and nutritional therapy.
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prevent-heal-thrive
All proceeds go directly towards our 2020 Pilot Program to improve the lives of those living with cancer through evidence -based complementary therapies and integrative healthcare. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
Prevent-Heal-Thrive is a 501(c)(3)
OUR WHY
The good news is due to medical advances people are living longer with cancer . The bad news is there is limited access to meet emotional, physical, mental and financial needs of the patient.
Long term side effects such as physical pain and dysfunction from chemo, radiation and surgery decrease quality of life.
Prevent-Heal-Thrive fills that treatment gap.
OUR MISSION
To provide resources for affordable, evidence-based complementary cancer prevention, care and aftercare in conjunction with conventional medical treatment in Southeastern Connecticut.
OUR PLAN
PREVENT- Conduct fun events for the general public that highlight whole body wellness and encourage healthy lifestyle changes.
HEAL- Subsidize adjunct therapies to reduce side effects during and after cancer treatment.
THRIVE- Provide access to a practitioner network to offer integrative support for body, mind and spirit.
Sunday October 20th 9:00am-3:00pm
HOLISTIC HEALTH RETREAT at Camp Harkness
Here's your chance to meet the Prevent-Heal-Thrive practitioners. Experience these powerful stress reducing and energy boosting therapies and classes while contributing to the foundation.
SCHEDULE
9:00am Coffee & Tea &Registration
9:15am Welcome and opening remarks with Vicki Severin
and Andy Pollak
9:35am Intro to Healing from the Core, a unique and integrative hands on physical therapy approach.
with Barbara Rousseau, who will lead the group in
GROUND and FILL
*Choose A, B, or C from each time slot below.
10:00am
A) CORE, STRETCH & BALANCE with Lori Cote and Maureen Cabral A full body workout utilizing principles from pilates, yoga and physical therapy using your own body weight.
B) A Deep Dive Into Our Heart Space with Gerlinde Lehner Create collages that inspire our JOY, LOVE, and HEART. Dive deep into the discovery of what makes you happy.
C) Intro to TAI CHI CHAUN with David Chandler
An ancient Chinese martial art form that rejuvenates the body, soothes the mind, and strengthens the spirit
*Choose A,B or C below
11:00am
A) JAZZERCISE with Niantic Jazzercise. The original dance party workout. Enhance fitness and boost your mood. Appropriate for all ages and fitness levels.
B) ART IN THE GARDEN with Marsha Regan Creating art promotes healing, improves self-esteem, relieves stress and allows people freedom of expression. Let the journey begin! *No experience necessary
C) Intro to THERAPEUTIC HYPNOSIS with David Chandler Hypnosis is a natural state that one enters daily without conscious awareness and is recognized in the medical community as a therapeutic practice.
LUNCH 12:00pm-1:00 pm – Lunch and MEET AND GREET the Practitioners
1:00pm-2:30pm Rotating Clinics: *We’ll divide into 3 groups. Each clinic will run for 25 minutes, with 5 minutes to rotate. Try them all!
ACUPUNCTURE with Maggie Barili- This is a holistic medical treatment that encourages the body to promote and participate in its own innate ability to naturally self-heal. Acupuncture helps the body to improve and optimally maintain all of its functions, biochemically, physically, emotionally and mentally.
HEART MATH with Andy Pollak- This science-based technology is proven to help you reduce stress and anxiety by increasing your inner balance and self-security.
CORE ENERGETICS with Andrea Pollak- learn to engage your body energy through movement and physical activity in order to facilitate healing through the connection of mind, body, spirit and will.
2:45pm Closing GUIDED MEDITATION with Sam Rose