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Save the Dates!!!
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
During the month of October, TurningPoint will be hosting events on healthy eating for the breast cancer survivors also on services for caregivers and our Tourney for TurningPoint. Stay tuned for dates, times and locations.
Think Pink Guest Day
Alpharetta Athletic Club's LGA will be hosting it's annual golf tournament benefitting TurningPoint Women's Healthcare.
The 18 hole shotgun start is at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 2nd. Entry includes golf, luncheon, raffle tickets and entry into contests. More details to follow.
For more information contact
CJ Barber at
ceejal8tr@gmail.com |
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TurningPoint has been selected as a recipient of Harry's Farmers Market Community 5% Day
On Saturday, September 22nd and Tuesday, September 25th Harry's customers can allocate 5% of their sales to TurningPoint.
Two ways you can help:
1. Volunteer!
People are needed to staff the TurningPoint information booth. Please consider volunteering up to two hours of your time.
2. Participate!
If you are in the area, please drop by Harry's Farmers Market and allocate 5% of your purchase to TurningPoint.
Volunteers Needed from
10am - 8pm (2 hour shifts)
You can determine the shift that fits best within your schedule. Any amount of time you can volunteer will be appreciated. To volunteer please contact Renee Vaughn at
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Support Group
Coffee & Conversation Group
A Social and Supportive Meeting for Women with
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Friday, September 28, 2012
Time 10:00 a.m. - Noon
RSVP Required
Call 770-360-9271 or email us at staff@myturningpoint.org
This group is complimentary and supported by our community partners and donors. |
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Super Food Saturdays
Join Carlyn Kappy, RD, LD for a new monthly open meeting and participate in conversations about healthy eating nutrition topics of interest for all survivors.
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Time 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Demystifying Detox Diets for the Breast Cancer Survivor
We hear about detox diets all the time. In this session, our dietitian will discuss the science behind the concept, the pros and cons, and options for food choices that provide 'natural detoxification'.
For more information, please email staff@myturningpoint.org
These meetings are at TurningPoint and are complimentary and supported by our community partners and donors. |
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Volunteer Opportunities Available for September and October.
Please see our Harry's Farmers Market and Golf section for more details.
If interested please send email to: staff@myturningpoint.org |
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Thank You To Our Community Partners!
Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust
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| Upcoming Educational Event: The Science of Walking | |
Presented By:
Cathy Furbish, DPT and Anita Boyce, PTA
Tuesday, September 18th, 2012
9:00 am- 10:00 am
at WEBB BRIDGE PARK!
4780 Webb Bridge Road Alpharetta, Georgia 30005*
(1/2 mile from TurningPoint)
Walking is a great way to incorporate exercise into your life! Studies show that walking enhances wellness, is effective in weight control and reduction and can reduce risk of recurrence. Come and learn more about maximizing your walking experience, including the latest research, how to monitor heart rate and set goals. All participants will receive a free pedometer. This program will be of interest to new and experienced walkers.
Wear your walking clothes and shoes.
Please RSVP by Monday, September 17th to
staff@myturningpoint.org or call 770-360-9271.
* Event will be rescheduled in case of heavy rain.
TurningPoint's monthly educational programs are offered free of charge to all women at any point in their breast cancer journey through the support of our community partners and donors.
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| Upcoming Educational Event: Care for the Caregiver | |
Discussions led by:
Karen Savrin, LCSW and Brandi March, Patient and Survivor Advocate
Monday Evening, October 1, 2012
6:30 pm- 8:00 pm
at TurningPoint Women's Healthcare
Breast cancer affects the whole family, and often stresses our closest relationships. This seminar is for women with breast cancer and their primary caregivers...husband, partner, friend or family member. Discussion topics will include coping with the normal feelings and concerns about our loved ones' life and health, best ways to support her emotionally and otherwise, and dealing with the stresses of taking on more responsibilities. Patients and family memebers will have an opportunity to connect and share resources. Dessert and coffee will be served.
Please RSVP by Thursday, September 27th to
staff@myturningpoint.org or call 770-360-9271.
TurningPoint's monthly educational programs are offered free of charge to all women at any point in their breast cancer journey through the support of our community partners and donors. |
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Evidence Update: Finding Your Own Place and Time to Walk
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Regular physical activity fosters good physical and mental health. For breast cancer survivors, it also decreases risk of recurrence, reduces fatigue and improves quality of life. The recommendation is that a person needs to accumulate only 30 minutes per day, 5 days
 per week, of moderately intense physical activity, such as brisk walking, to achieve these benefits. For almost everyone, walking is a familiar activity performed in the conduct of normal daily activities. The availability and awareness of places conducive to physical activity are associated with higher levels of physical activity. This study surveyed adults in the state of Georgia to determine the extent to which they could identify safe and convenient places for walking and whether the proximity of those places was associated with self-reported physical activity behaviors.Those able to walk to the place in less than 10 minutes are most likely to be active. These data support previous reports indicating the value of convenient places for activity. BOTTOM LINE: Identifying a place that you can walk regularly that is convenient, safe and enjoyable is an important part of maintaining your program. Join us for our education event this month to learn more about 'The Science of Walking'. Reference: Kenneth E. Powell, MD, MPH, Linda M. Martin, MS, and Pranesh P. Chowdhury,MBBS, MPH. Places to Walk: Convenience and Regular Physical Activity. American Journal of Public Health. September 2003, Vol 93, No. 9. |
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runch time on Our 2nd Annual Tourney for TurningPoint
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Presented by Ashford Advisors
Dunwoody Country Club
Atlanta, GA
The Swing Fling Dinner and Auction: Sunday, October 14, 2012
Golf Tournament: Monday, October 15, 2012
With just over a month to go, excitement fills the air!
Spread the word to family and friends and to all the golfers in your life.
Everyone is invited to come have fun for a great cause.
We hope you will participate as a player, team, sponsor or volunteer.
Not a golfer? Join us for The Swing Fling Dinner and Auction at the beautiful Dunwoody Country Club to support TurningPoint.
Some Featured Auction Items...
Tuscan Villa Rental, 7-Night Stay
Colleton River Plantation (round of golf for 4)
Napa Valley Wine Tasting Package
Family Vacations to Dollywood and Stone Mountain
plus lot's more.....
 We are looking for volunteers for the daytime shift at the golf tournament on Monday, October 15th. If your are available and interested in helping out please contact Terri Ferrier at terfer2@att.net
For more information go to:
or contact Terri Ferrier at terfer2@att.net
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| Why I am a Board Member of TurningPoint |
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I am a board member of TurningPoint because they helped me get back to normal after my bilateral mastectomy. To this day, I remember the sense of freedom I had after my first session with Marcia Pearl. A few weeks after the surgery, I was having issues with range of motion, soreness, and the fear of injuring myself by trying to do too much too soon. My family and friends were very supportive and helped me lift anything over a few pounds or reach things that were higher up that required me to stretch out my arms. My doctors told me take it easy and gave me instructions for light duty. By the time I was cleared to do normal things, I couldn't perform some movements and was tentative to try others. Marcia helped me stretch and gave me clear information on how I should feel and how to troubleshoot if there was a problem. She gave me the green light to actually drive home from that first visit. I didn't feel confident about it, but was thrilled she gave me the go ahead after making her assessment.
The first thing I did after getting back to my mom's house with my friend who drove me to the appointment was to find an excuse to get back on the road - alone this time. I drove by a couple of my aunts who were a few houses up the street as I was headed out to Target. They gave me this look of "what is she doing and where is she going alone?" I waived and laughed to myself because I could read their puzzled and probably disapproving expressions. It felt great to have a sense of independence again. It made me feel normal again. I was on the road to getting back to myself and getting back to normal life. My battle with breast cancer was a difficult and long process. My family,
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friends and doctors took great care of me. I am thankful for all the support I received during such a difficult time. The process robbed me of some things while I was undergoing treatment. It was emotionally and physically hard at times not to mention the time lost due to treatment and recovery. Before going to TurningPoint, I didn't feel like I had my life back even though the cancer was gone. TurningPoint helped me regain my freedom and helped me get back to my life.
I am a board member because of the tremendous impact TurningPoint has made on my life and I want to support them as they give other women and their families the same type of experience and care.
Angela Dotson, CPA
Senior Manager in the Advisory and Business Services Group at
Habif, Arogeti and Wynne, LLP.
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| TurningPoint Promotes Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Around the U.S. |
I took part in TurningPoint's first clinical preceptorship for physical therapists in August, 2012. The goal of the program is to educate physical therapists from around the country about breast cancer rehabilitation. It involves background reading and research followed by a week in the clinic with TurningPoint clinicians learning and seeing patients.
During my time at TurningPoint, I was able to observe many different aspects of breast cancer treatment and the physical side effects of treatment. Not only did I learn treatment options for my future patients, but I feel that I have formed friendships and professional relationships that will help me become a better physical therapist for the rest of my career. The women at TurningPoint have also become role models for me.  I am currently opening a practice in South Louisiana with a partner and my goal is to model our clinic after TurningPoint, both the excellent care that is provided but the manner in which it is provided. Katherine Prevost, DPT Lake Charles, Louisiana |
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TurningPoint Women's Healthcare is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that maximizes quality of life for women with breast cancer by providing, promoting and advocating specialized and evidenced based rehabilitation.
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