Upcoming Events
Get REAL & HEEL provides our current and past participant's opportunities to have fun and stay connected. Friends and family are typically encouraged to join us as well but please see the details listed as some events are reserved for participants only. Please check out the list below and join us at one of our upcoming events.
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Event: Blue & Pink Cancer Awareness Gymnastic Meet
Date: Sunday, January 29th
Location: Carmichael Areana, UNC Chapel Hill
Time: 12:30 - 4:30
This family friendly event is FREE, and includes the UNC v. William & Mary gymnastics meet, as well as a bake sale, and games and giveaways for children. This event is sponsored by UNC Gymnastics, Pink Pacers, and Get REAL & HEEL.
Event: VANCE COUNTY AREA - FREE HEALTH & WELLNESS WORKSHOPS FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS
Date: Tuesday, January 10th & February 21st
Location: Henderson Family YMCA, 380 Ruin Creek Road, Henderson, NC
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Breast cancer survivors and co-survivors in Vance county and surrounding areas are invited to participate in the 2-part health and wellness workshop series offered by Get REAl & HEEL, Maria Parham Hospital, and the Henderson Family YMCA. The January 10th workshop topics will be exercise and nutrition, and the February 21st workshop topics include stress management and maintaing healthy relationships. Pedometers, workbooks, and other giveaways will be provided. Transportation assistance available in the form of gas cards for those that qualify. Registration is FREE but required, as space is limited. To register, call Hope Breedlove at 252-436-1605.
Event: REX Healthcare 18th Annual Living With and Beyond Breast Cancer
Date: Saturday, February 4, 2012
Location: Renaissance Hotel at North Hills
Time: 8:30-9am Registration, 9:00am begin
There will be a Physician Panel with Q & A/ Brunch. There is no fee to attend, but space is limited! To get more information or to register. please call 919-784-3105
Event: WAKE COUNTY AREA - FREE HEALTH & WELLNESS WORKSHOPS FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS
Date: 2nd Tuesday of February (14th), March (13th), and April (10th), 2012
Location: Rex Hospital, 4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Breast cancer survivors and co-survivors in Wake county and surrounding areas are invited to participate in the 3-part health and wellness workshop series offered by Get REAL & HEEL, Rex Health Care, and New Life After Cancer. Topics include: February - Nutrition for Cancer Prevention, presented by Dr. Carolyn Sartor; March - Exercise and Physical Activity to Improve Health, presented by Jean Owen, M.S.; April - Stress Management and Mindfulness; & Maintaining Positive Relationships, presented by Amber Alsobrooks, LRT and Beth Pittman, LPC; Pedometers, workbooks, and other giveaways will be provided. Transportation assistance available in the form of gas cards for those that qualify. Registration is FREE but required, as space is limited. To register, call Emmeline Madsen at 919-784-7200.
Event: WAKE COUNTY AREA - FREE HEALTH & WELLNESS WORKSHOP FOR LATINA/HISPANIC BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS.
Workshop presented in Spanish, with Spanish workbook materials)
Date: Saturday January 14th, 2012
Location: Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, 1801 Hillsborough St., Raleigh.
Time: 12:00 - 3:00 pm
Breast cancer survivors and co-survivors in Wake county and surrounding areas are invited to participate in the Health & Wellness workshop for Latina breast cancer survivors and co-survivors. Topics include Exercise, Stress Management and Mindfulness.Transportation assistance available in the form of gas cards for those that qualify. Registration is FREE but required, as space is limited. To register, call Lidia Tiller, 919-431-4032 (Registration in Spanish or English).
