On Sunday February 26th at 1PM, join us for our first ever charity yoga class at GoodLife Fitness Women’s Club, upper level of the Real Canadian Superstore 4270 Innes Road. Tickets ($15) available at all Hummingbird MediaSPA locations. >> more info

Greetings from the Rethink Breast Cancer Team!  Please join us at our upcoming Live Laugh Learn gathering on Sunday February 19^th  - A Naturopathic Approach to Better Living with Breast Cancer at lululemon athletica westboro, 340 Richmond Road, Ottawa

A National monthly program, Live Laugh Learn is a one-of-a-kind ongoing opportunity for women experiencing breast cancer in their 20’s, 30’s and early 40’s  to connect with women you can relate to, while enjoying an evening of education, indulgent treats, camaraderie … and so much more!

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Sunday February 19, 2012
A Naturopathic Approach to Better Living with Breast Cancer
Diane Meherbani Kaur Desrochers – Yoga Teacher, Nutrition Coach & Healthy Breast Program practitioner

Access your inner healer! Join Meherbani to gain some insight into the Healthy Breast Program, a naturopathic protocol that shows how wisdom foods, nutritional supplements and immunity enhancement can support women’s breast health. Discover how to naturally improve your health & wellbeing both during and after treatment.

Where: lululemon athletica westboro, 340 Richmond Road, Ottawa
When: 6:30 PM TO 8:30 PM
Cost: FREE!
Please Register: jen@rethinkbreastcancer.com

Plan on attending? Join on our facebook page and spread the word to other young women! http://www.facebook.com/events/265734036828558/?context=create
To learn about past Live Laugh Learn events click here.
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Live Laugh Learn is a monthly girl gathering in Ottawaat lululemon, for young women living with and recovering from breast cancer.
As an ongoing program, there will be many more great Live Laugh Learn evenings and activities to come!

Stay up to date on what’s next and visit www.rethinkbreastcancer.com often.

We would like you to join us for a special Open House on Thursday, April 5th, 10-Noon in the Party Room at 900 Dynes Ave. We will be hosting Mrs. Gerda  Hnatyshyn and celebrating the Mayor’s Proclamation of Breast Cancer Action Day in the City of Ottawa. >> more info

Manotick Curling Centre is have a ladies invitational bonspiel with proceeds going to BCA. Curling for a Cause will be on Saturday March 3, 2012. More information and registration form >>

Karen Graszat, executive director of Breast Cancer Action Ottawa, will officially launch Gavin Murphy’s Transitions presented by Meridian photography exhibition on Sun, Feb 12 at Gallery Farina on Elgin St. The show runs until Apr 6, 2012. A satellite display of different images will be held concurrently at Meridian’s downtown Ottawa branch.  All proceeds from the sale of photographs will be donated to BCA.  More Info >

Support our local radio stations that have generously agreed to run Breast Cancer Action’s Public Service Announcements:

• CHEZ FM 106.3
• Y105 FM
• KISS FM 105.3
• JACK FM 92.3
• ALL NEWS AM 1310

Listen to one of them: BCA Public Service Announcement – Sue

Danielle Vanholst is a recent graduate of Algonquin College, registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.  Starting February 7th, she will be volunteering on the first Tuesday of each month at BCA, offering free 45-minute massage therapy sessions to our members. She has experience in treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, lymphatic drainage, scar tissue therapy and rehabilitation. If you are interested in booking an appointment, please call  the BCA office: 613-736-5921

Her motivation for joining BCA stems from her family’s experience with cancer and from how deeply it touched her. It is her goal to encourage members and to aid them in restoring function, comfort and confidence. She will also provide empathic and holistic care working with each woman in creating a treatment plan to assist them in returning to the things they love.

Register for one of our great fitness classes: Tai Chi, Stretch & Strength, Yoga, Pink Swan Ballet or one of our new offerings YoChi or Gentle Fit with JoJo. >> More Info

Read all about what we have been doing at BCA . Find out dates for Pre-Operative Education Sessions and Lymphedema Workshops. Read about our Belly Dancing Class, Home of the Holiday Gala and much more. Winter 2012 Newsletter

Breast Cancer Action congratulates ORCF on the grand opening of the Cancer Survivorship Care –  Maplesoft Center. Find out more about the centre or register for their programs