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FREE SEMINAR: Advanced
Treatments for Gynecologic Cancers
Tuesday, June 28
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Dr. Cecelia Boardman will discuss advanced treatments for gynecologic cancers involving the da Vinci robotic surgical system.
To register, contact Katherine Poarch at (804) 828-0123.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
August 20-21 2011
Ride For Jim Rally Finale
Richmond to Yorktown
More info: Rachel Leyco
827-9486
www.rideforjim.org
September 21-22, 2011
The Highlands-Massey Classic
Dinner & Auction
Golf Tournament
The Club at The Highlands
More info: Ashley Burton
828-0883
www.highlandsmasseyclassic.org
September 24, 2011
Massey on the River
Hosted by the Massey Alliance
Rock Bottom Island
More info: Stephanie Jenks
827-0642
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| Volume 4, Issue 6 |
Special Events Edition June 2011 |
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Wine, Dine and Dance at Moonlight Magic on June 10
Join the Massey Alliance at the 9th Annual Moonlight Magic presented by Gilbane. Enjoy local wines from James River Cellars, tasty edibles from Champagne Taste Catering and Pearl's Cupcake Shoppe and the lively sounds of Flat Elvis.
Tickets are $40 and include two drink tickets, transportation to and from City Limit by To the Bottom and Back Bus (optional) and a tasting glass. Proceeds from the evening's wine sales and a fabulous silent auction will benefit cancer research at Massey. To purchase your tickets or to reserve a table for the event on June 10, visit www.massey.vcu.edu/moonlight.
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SAVE THE DATE
FOR 2012 WOMEN & WELLNESS! | |
The planning committee for the Women & Wellness Forum Series, presented by the Jenkins Foundation, is pleased to announce that the 2012 keynote speaker will be Geralyn Lucas.
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Ms. Lucas, best known for her book Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy, joins a long line of notable women who have taken the stage at this signature benefit for women's cancer research hosted at The Jefferson.
More information will be mailed soon. Inquiries about the event and supporting the efforts of this volunteer committee can be directed to Stephanie Jenks at sjenks@vcu.edu. Please save the date for February 7, 2012 and check www.massey.vcu.edu/women&wellness for updates throughout the year.
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BECKY'S GARDEN SHOWCASED AT RECENT SECRET GARDEN PARTY | |
More than 200 enthusiasts of Richmond's most beloved downtown green spaces, gardens and historical sites enjoyed the 2nd Annual Secret Garden Tour held on May 12th.
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Massey Cancer Center was pleased to again have the opportunity to feature Becky's Garden in full bloom. Guests were treated to lovely guitar music, a buffet of cancer risk-reducing food and drinks, and expert advice provided by Massey's own Dr. Diane Baer Wilson and Dr. Doug Arthur.
Massey received rave reviews for our most enchanting healing garden and tasty food...many thanks to all who helped make the evening a success. Photos from the event are posted on Team Massey's page on Facebook.
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| MASSEY ALLIANCE OFFERS FREE FITNESS CLASSES EVERY SATURDAY* AT THE 17TH STREET FARMERS' MARKET | Join the Massey Alliance every Saturday at the 17th Street Farmers' Market. Volunteers of the Massey Alliance are proud to be introducing a new community initiative that will engage and educate young professionals about reducing risk of cancer through nutrition, fitness and healthy living. The Alliance is offering two programs throughout the 2011 market season.
Community Exercise Classes- Every Saturday at 10 a.m. *(through September 10)
- Outdoors at the market (If raining, class moves indoors to Richmond Balance)
- Free and open to the public
- Presented by Richmond Balance, Shockoe Bottom's neighborhood gym
- Cardio Circuit, Boot Camp, Yogilates, CORE, Body Strength and more
- Class type announced every Thursday on the Massey Alliance Facebook page
- Learn how fitness and a healthy lifestyle help prevent cancer
- Free, educational takeaway materials
Cancer Prevention Education Tables- Most Saturdays from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Learn how nutrition and healthy eating help prevent cancer.
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Momentum is published by VCU Massey Cancer Center.
David Raine, Jr. Communications Coordinator dlraine@vcu.edu 804-628-1829
If you have questions about cancer, cancer treatments or survivorship, please ASK MASSEY.
To learn more about VCU Massey Cancer Center, please visit our Web site at www.massey.vcu.edu. |
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