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The Wellness Community of Philadelphia is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a weeklong calendar of special activities culminating in a City Avenue Awareness Walk and Cancer Information and Resource Fair on Saturday, September 27, 2008. The Celebration of Support is an opportunity to honor TWCP’s faithful who, by example, have demonstrated an understanding of the profound impact of the cancer experience, and have worked towards building awareness of the need for comprehensive services for people with cancer and their families.
Throughout the week, the Celebration of Support will offer special events, each focused on a different element of TWCP’s support system:
Monday, September 22 at 7:00 p.m.: Invitation-only Founders’ Dinner to thank those individuals who helped establish TWCP back in 1993 and have sustained it for 15 years.
Tuesday, September 23 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.: Invitation-only Homecoming Reception to thank all former and current staff for their contributions to the organization.
Wednesday, September 24 from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.:
A Caregivers' Breakfast hosted by cancer survivor and eight-time award winning journalist, NBC 10’s Lu Ann Cahn, is being held at TWCP to honor those who give so selflessly to help people with cancer.
Wednesday, September 24 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.: A Survivors’ Dinner will be held with special guest speaker Gwen Darien, director of the survivor and patient advocacy department at the American Association for Cancer Research.
Thursday, September 25 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.: A Service Project and Reception will take place to honor TWCP’s volunteers while they once again tackle a worthy project on behalf of the organization.
Thursday, September 25 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.: The Anne McCouch Lecture will be held at The Wellness Community in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. "Stories of Hope and Healing" will be presented by Joan K. King, RN, APRN, BC, advanced practice psychiatric nurse and storyteller.
Friday, September 26 from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.: An invitation-only Professional Breakfast will be held at TWCP’s Barn. The featured speaker is Julia Rowland, PhD, director, Office of Cancer Survivorship, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, NIH/DHHS.
Saturday, September 27 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: TWCP will hold a City Avenue Awareness Walk and Cancer Information and Resource Fair. The Awareness Walk will be held in collaboration with many of the local businesses. Following the walk, a fair featuring exhibits by local healthcare and cancer organizations, a sampling of TWCP programs, as well as refreshments and other activities will take place back at TWCP. B101 radio will provide music, giveaways, the Bee, and more fun!
9:00 a.m. - City Avenue Awareness Walk begins at TWCP with shuttle to City Avenue.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Cancer Information and Resource Fair
Main Tent: Cancer information and resources, live entertainment, kids' activities, and refreshments.
Barn: TWCP mini programs including Yoga, T'ai Chi, Cooking, Mind Body, and Art.
House: Skin consultations, spa sampling, and individual consultations courtesy of Lindi Skin.
***VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WALK AND FAIR***
Join the fun and festivities on Saturday, September 27, by volunteering at water stations, giving directions, greeting participants, and performing other activities.
Please contact Debra Gross at 215-879-7733 or dgross@twcp.org for details.
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