ST&BF Energizing Flex & Flow - Tuesday, May 6th!
Tammy was diagnosed with breast cancer about a year ago. A few months after completing treatment and feeling “wiped out”, she decided to join us on the very first day of “Energizing Flex & Flow”! Listen and learn why Tammy, who has been a regular EF&F participant, says "I love the class and highly recommend it!"
Celebrate Survivorship - May 11th!
I was initially diagnosed on May 11, 1992. This year marked my 32-year "cancer-versary"! Every year on this date I do some form of physical activity to commemorate the occasion. Some of you may remember joining me on my 25th "cancer-versary" (May 11, 2017) for the O.K.A.Y. (One Kilometer A Year) Walk/Run at South High School! Also supporting me that night were my granddaughter Lily (2 at the time) and my dear wife Shel who has been a wonderful support throughout the years! This year, following an early morning run, I further commemorated the day flying kites (click below for video)! More importantly, there have been the THOUSANDS of times I have been fortunate enough to gather with others to “celebrate survivorship”, whether it be at a TLC Survivorship Session or a ST&BF activity.
Just join us to "celebrate survivorship" at TLC and/or ST&BF!!!
ST&BF at the Christopher Farm & Gardens: Spring Ephemeral and Tree Identification Hike - May 8th!
A group of cancer patients/survivors and co-survivors enjoyed the beauty and healing of the Christopher Farm & Gardens on Wednesday, May 8th! Our bodies were enriched with the fresh air, beauty, and healing energy that emanates throughout the CF&G! Our minds were enriched as Rob (our guide from CF&G) shared his deep understanding and appreciation for nature throughout this Spring Ephemeral and Tree Identification Hike! Our hearts were enriched with the company and fellowship of one another! And our spirits were enriched by the total experience!
ST&BF Energizing Flex & Flow - Tuesday, May 6th!
Energizing Flex & Flow is an evidence-based exercise routine specifically designed to alleviate cancer-related fatigue. We recently held our first EF&F class without Hannah Held, OTDe (the creator of EF&F) who has completed her project and graduated. Hannah graciously joined us for this class (this time as a participant) and offered a description and invitation to future EF&F classes as she plans to stay connected!
ST&BF / CF&G Project Tweety B.I.R.D. Welcomes Its First Five Bluebird Eggs!
We are thrilled to see our first five Bluebird eggs along the newly created bluebird trail at the Christopher Farm & Gardens! The trail started in 2023 and this is our first "official" year! We are anxious and hopeful that we will be welcoming many more bluebird eggs in the months ahead!
To learn more about Project Tweety B.I.R.D., watch the Local Cancer Community Update or contact Tim!
ST&BF Indoor Row Group Survivor-Athlete Reaches Another Milestone!
Fellow ST&BF Survivor-Athletes Cheer on Sue Zalewski as she rows her three millionth meter on April 30th, just prior to a ST&BF Survivor-Athlete Potluck! Some IRG members have rowed farther than Sue and some not as far. Some row faster than Sue and some slower. That’s not what this is about. I share Sue’s milestone and the photograph and video to show what can happen when any of our ST&BF survivor-athletes/participants reaches a personal milestone or accomplishment!
ST&BF Survivor-Athlete Recognition Potluck - Tuesday, April 30th!
Great Job to all who qualified for our Winter, 2024 Active Survivors of Sheboygan (A.S.S.) and Active Survivors of Sheboygan Incredible Support Team (A.S.S.i.s.t.) and Congratulations to our ST&BF Survivor-Athletes (and their co-survivor/caregiver guests) FINISHERS of the Winter, 2024 CUMULATIVE Walk/Run Marathon, 100 km Row, 100-mile Bike events!
Read about more details in the NEXT Local Cancer Community Update!
4th Annual Restoration Project at the Christopher Farm & Gardens - Friday, April 26th!
This is the fourth consecutive year that ST&BF has participated in this annual Earth Day Restoration Project at the Christopher Farm & Gardens! Over the years we have removed many invasive plants and planted hundreds of native trees in the "Turkey Trot" section of the Gardens in an effort to return that area to its original habitat!
More photos/details:
CLICK HERE
"Great Heights with Delightful Kites" while taking "Steps to Survivorship" - Wednesday, April 24th!
Jennifer King found a unique way to take some "Steps to Survivorship" during a recent "Great Heights with Delightful Kites" outing!
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO: Bob Flying DLK!
Introducing: The Big Cheese! - Tuesday, April 16th!
Those who joined us for this month's TLC Survivorship Session enjoyed a special surprise as "Bob the Builder" Hartig unveiled his latest creation - The Big Cheese! Bob created this carnival-type game for the upcoming National Cancer Survivors Day Celebration Carnival scheduled for Sunday June 2nd at the Christopher Farm & Gardens to go with multiple other games he has created and will be available!
"The Big Cheese" and other games created by "Bob the Builder" will be available to play during next month's TLC Game Gathering (615P) which follows the TLC Survivorship Session (5P)! Watch the Local Cancer Community Update for details!
Thank You Hannah Held, ODTe Student - April 11, 2024!
Hannah Held, OTD Student at Concordia University WI completed her 14-week Doctoral Capstone Experience titled “Effects of Physical Activity on Cancer-Related Fatigue and Occupational Engagement” with SCCCF’s Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Program! Thank you for being a "Beacon of Hope" for area cancer patients/survivors and creating the evidence-based "Energizing Flex & Flow" class designed to reduce cancer-related fatigue! We wish you well on all future endeavors (and welcome you back anytime)!
Watch the Local Cancer Community Update for dates and times of future "Energizing Flex & Flow" classes!
Energizing Flex & Flow - Class #10 with Hannah Held, OTDe Student - Wednesday, April 10th!
Hannah Held, OTD Student at Concordia University WI winds down her 14-week Doctoral Capstone Experience titled “Effects of Physical Activity on Cancer-Related Fatigue and Occupational Engagement” with SCCCF’s Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Program with her 10th "Energizing Flex & Flow" class!
Watch the Local Cancer Community Update for details of the continuation of "Energizing Flex & Flow"!
Qigong for Cancer Survivors - Tuesday, April 9th
Michael Finney, RYT facilitated an introductory Qigong class that included some history, basic concepts, and a demonstration of a good place to start - "The Eight Brocades," followed by a brief Q&A with participants. Immediately following this class, Michael led us in a relaxing Gentle (Yin) Yoga for Cancer Survivors!
Click HERE for a recording of this session!
Join us on Tuesday, April 23rd when Michael will once again offer both Qigong for Cancer Survivors (415P) and Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors (5P)!
"Experiencing the Eclipse" while "Wandering the Wonderful Christopher Farm & Gardens"! - Monday, April 8th!
About 35 cancer patients/survivors and co-survivors had the opportunity to "Experience the Eclipse" while "Wandering the Wonderful Christopher Farm & Gardens!"
Special thanks to Mr. Jay Christopher and staff for welcoming us once again to enjoy this healing space! Additionally,
Project Tweety B.I.R.D. (Bluebird Investigation, Rejuvenation & Discovery) Info Session! - Monday, April 8th!
Tom Friedrichs provided an overview of "Project Tweety B.I.R.D." at the Christopher Farm & Gardens after we viewed the eclipse!
Contact us or watch the Local Cancer Community Update for progress and future activities!
Congratulations to Jan Johnson - Winner of the GIGANTIC Chocolate Bunny Raffle Benefitting SCCCF!
Congratulations to Jan Johnson - winner of the GIGANTIC Chocolate Bunny Raffle benefitting SCCCF! Jan (pictured here with her husband Dan - who also purchased raffle tickets) plans to forward the 25-pound chocolate bunny who can share it with their grandchildren's Sunday School class! What a wonderful way to share something so HUGELY DELICIOUS!!!
$1,145 was raised for SCCCF!!!
OTHER WINNERS:
$25 Gift Cards (2): Charles Batter, Carol Bruggink
SCCCF Lunch Cooler (3): Lois Wells, Bruce O'Keefe, Penny DesArmo
THANK YOU to Dr. Bettag for donating the Chocolate Bunny and to all who purchased raffle tickets to support SCCCF! $1,145 was raised for SCCCF!!!
GIGANTIC Chocolate Bunny Raffle - Wednesday, March 27th!
Special THANKS to Dr. S. Mark Bettag who has donated this GIGANTIC (25 lb) Seroogy's Chocolate Bunny that was raffled off at Noon on Wednesday, March 27th, raising $1,145 for the Sheboygan County Cancer Care Fund! Winners are being contacted (watch for a listing)!
Photo: L to R: "Bob the Builder," (oops... I mean "Bob the 7-foot Bunny"), Dr. S. Mark Bettag, the Beacon of Hope mascot!
TLC Survivorship Session - Tuesday, March 19th!
A group of cancer patients/survivors gather at our monthly TLC Survivorship Session in anticipation to hear from Hannah Held, OTD Student at Concordia University, WI about her findings and observations from her 14-week Doctoral Capstone Experience titled “Effects of Physical Activity on Cancer-Related Fatigue and Occupational Engagement” with SCCCF’s Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Program.
Hannah's project continues through mid-April but plans are being made for the "Energizing Flex & Flow" class to continue!
ST&BF Energizing Flex & Flow - Tuesday, March 12th!
Hannah Held, OTD Student at Concordia University WI wraps up another evidence-based "Energizing Flex & Flow" workout session designed to alleviate cancer-related fatigue!
Hannah will present her findings during the March TLC Survivorship Session on March 19th and has additional sessions scheduled for March 26th and April 10th at 10A and 3P!
ST&BF Indoor Row Group 9th Annual Lake Michigan Crossing - Saturday, March 9th!
Members of the Indoor Row Group after completing our 9th Annula Lake Michigan Crossing! Although it may not have been our "best time" according to the clock, every time we do this we have the "best time" EVER!
Back Row: Dan Kunda, Dennis Sundell, Maryellen Kloiber, Tim Renzelmann
Middle Row: Cindy Becker, Jennier King, John Seaman, Kathy Burch, Michelle Fink
Front Row: John Zalewski (co-survivor and official event timer), Sue Zalewski, Rae-Ellen Weber, Lisa Glander.
Missing: Kate Rataczak, Hannah Held (co-survivor and honorary participant)
There's still time to be a part of the 2023/24 Indoor Row Group Season which runs through April 30th!
ST&BF at the J. W. Christopher Transportation Museum - Wednesday, March 6th!
Anne Lapinski, Christopher Transportation Museum Director and Events Manager along Andrew Miller Christopher Transportation Museum Archivist and Curator of Steamship Collection provide details of the museum, answer quesitons, and share stories!
Watch the Local Cancer Community Update for our next visit to and future activities at the Christopher Farm & Gardens!
RAFFLE: Win This Giant (25lb) "Seroogy's" Chocolate Bunny!
Amy Clarke shows her support for SCCCF by supporting this raffle! When asked what she would do with it if she won, she said she would give it to her nieces/nephews but admits, "I might keep a little for myself!".
All proceeds benefit SCCCF. Tickets available at MOA/SCBS (contact Tim for details - 920.457.2223)!
ST&BF Project Tweety B.I.R.D. (Bluebird Investigation, Rejuvenation & Discovory) - Thursday, February 29th!
Robyn from the Christopher Farm & Gardens assists ST&BF Project Tweety B.I.R.D. (Bluebird Investigation, Rejuvenation & Discovery) in preparing our new Bluebird Trail for winged spring inhabitants! Contact Tim to learn more about this project!
Contact Tim to learn more about this project and how to get involved!
ST&BF Energizing Flex & Flow - February 26th!
Hannah Held, OTD Student at Concordia University WI presents another evidence-based Energizing Flex & Flow class that she created as part of her Capstone Experience titled “Effects of Physical Activity on Cancer-Related Fatigue and Occupational Engagement” with SCCCF’s Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Program.
Hannah will join us later this month at TLC to share her experience and results of her project with us!
TLC Survivorship Session - Tuesday, February 20th!
Maryellen Kloiber and Rae-Ellen Weber, neighbors and friends from the past, reconnected following their individual cancer diagnoses. They shared the important role that their friendship has played in their cancer journeys. They also spoke of loving spouses and families, and caring friends that helped them through the tough times and, eventually, connecting with a supportive community of fellow cancer patients/survivors and co-survivors through TLC (Together we Live with Cancer) and the Sheboygan County Cancer Care Fund's ST&BF (Survive, Thrive & Be Fit) programs!
Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for the TLC Survivorship Session to connect with fellow cancer survivors and co-survivors!
Preparing for the Ninth Annual Lake Michigan Crossing!
It's not too late to be a part of this fun challenge and earn the right to tell your family and friends, "I rowed across Lake Michigan... IN MARCH!"
The 2024 ST&BF Lake Michigan Crossing is scheduled for Saturday, March 9th! Contact Tim for details!
Inaugural "Energizing Flex & Flow" Class #1!
Thanks Hannah Held, OTD Student at Concordia University WI for a Fabulous First "Energizing Flex & Flow" class on Monday, February 12th at 10A as part of her 14-week Doctoral Capstone Experience titled “Effects of Physical Activity on Cancer-Related Fatigue and Occupational Engagement.” Thanks also to all participants!
See the current Local Cancer Community Update for additional dates and times!
Inaugural "Energizing Flex & Flow" Class #2!
Thanks Hannah Held, OTD Student at Concordia University WI for a Fabulous First "Energizing Flex & Flow" class on Monday, February 12th at 3P as part of her 14-week Doctoral Capstone Experience titled “Effects of Physical Activity on Cancer-Related Fatigue and Occupational Engagement.” Thanks also to all participants!
See the current Local Cancer Community Update for additional dates and times!
ST&BF "Great Heights with Delightful Kites" on National Kite Flying Day - February 8th!
Happy National Kite Flying Day! I'm not sure who designated February 8th as National Kite Flying Day... but they were probably NOT from Wisconsin! Nevertheless... a couple of area survivors (Bob Turcik & Tim Renzelmann) took advantage of the good conditions and enjoyed a ST&BF Great Heights with Delightful Kites outing at Deland Park on Sheboygan's lakefront!
We hope you'll join us this spring, summer, fall!!! Watch the Local Cancer Community Update for details!!!
Survivors on Snowshoes at the Christopher Farm & Gardens - Monday, January 22nd (9 photos)!
A group of survivors and co-survivors are eager for some Survivors on Snowshoes at the Christopher Farm & Gardens on Monday, January 22nd!
Visit our blog for additional photos & comments: https://scccf.org/post?s=survi...
Photo submitted by Robyn of CF&G!
TLC Survivorship Session - Tuesday, January 16th!
Hannah Held, OTD Student at Concordia University WI explains her 14-week Doctoral Capstone Experience titled “Effects of Physical Activity on Cancer-Related Fatigue and Occupational Engagement” with SCCCF’s Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Program.
Hannah will return in March to share her experience and results with us!