Join the ABCD staff and Board of Directors, as we celebrate and encourage you, the ABCD mentors, for all those you have supported and will continue to support through the power of one-to-one!
Schedule
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8:30a.m. – 8:45a.m. Registration
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8:45a.m. – 9:00a.m. Welcome
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9:00a.m – 10:00a.m. Keynote speaker Leslie Waltke, PT
Leslie is a nationally recognized clinical specialist in oncology physical therapy and lectures and teaches on the subjects of cancer rehabilitation, exercise after cancer, and the treatment of cancer related lymphedema. She serves on the Medical and Community Advisory Board of ABCD, has been nominated for Wisconsin Physical Therapist of the Year four times and received the 1999 Wisconsin Physical therapist Of the Year Honorable Mention Award. Additional honors include a Certificate of Honor from the Wisconsin State Assembly and a Personal Commendation from then Governor Tommy Thompson for her efforts and commitment to cancer advocacy. Leslie is a member in good standing of the Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. -
10:15a.m. – 12:00p.m. Healing and Survivorship
Please choose one session to attend:
Introduction to Mandala – Body Centering
Artist, writer, motivational speaker and stress management consultant Elizabeth Lewis, recommended to us by ABCD Board President Kathy Ehley, provides a wide variety of integrative healing programs, lectures and workshops focusing on the healing power of art, the healing power of writing and words, and stress management and prevention. Elizabeth believes that personal transformation begins with intention. Her workshops focus on the integration of body, mind and spirit and helping each individual person recognize that they possess inner wisdom and the inner resources to heal.
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA: A Cancer Survivorship Program
Learn about this 12-week, small group exercise experience designed for adult cancer survivors who have recently become de-conditioned or chronically fatigued as a result of their cancer and/or cancer treatment. The goal is to build muscle mass and muscle strength, as well as increase overall functional ability. Additional goals include reducing the severity of side effects, preventing unwanted weight changes and improving energy levels and self esteem. We will have the opportunity to try some gentle exercise, so dress casually!
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12:00p.m. – 1:00p.m. Power of One-to-One Luncheon
