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The pandemic has impacted each of us in different ways, whether it is through changes in diet, sleep, exercise, or mental health. Regardless of the change, they all connect back to breast cancer prevention, recovery and survivorship. In response, BCA Wellness Month & Get Fit for Hope Challenge: A Series of Fitness and Health Events kicks off on Saturday, May 1st with Get Fit for Hope fitness classes, and programing that will continue through May 30th. Events will be held across the US virtually and in COVID-safe spaces where possible. 100% of the proceeds benefit Breast Cancer Alliance 2022 grants.
WHEN: Saturday, May 1st thru May 30th Create your own schedule with a day pass or all-access monthly pass at breastcanceralliance.org/getfit
CALENDAR OF PARTICIPATING CLASSES, FITNESS STUDIOS & TRAINERS:
breastcaceralliance.org/getfit – keep checking for information and updates
TOPICS INCLUDE: Anti-aging skin care; getting your best night‘s sleep; managing menopause without hormone treatments; the role of supplements; healthy cooking for busy weekday meals; young adult stress & anxiety; the importance of genetic screening; yoga & guided meditation; benefits of essential oils; total body strength; boxing; forme Barre and Yoga with Katie Wee – keep checking breast cancer alliance.org/getfit for updates.
$25 A pass for students, age 7 and up to all Get Fit for Hope classes, the kick-off event on May 1 and a special event in May 12
$50 A one-day pass for adults on the date of your choice and entry to the kick-off event on May 1 and genetic screening webinar May 13
$ 250 Purchase a month-long pass and enjoy any, and all, of the classes and programming being offered
$250 Purchase a month-long pass to give a loved one.
BCA WELLNESS MONTH AMBASSADOR: Katie Wee an Actress, Yogi and BRCA2 previvor. She is from the Bay Area of San Francisco and is a UCLA graduate. She is passionate about helping women feel less alone in their experiences dealing with breast cancer-related issues and hopes to use her experience and voice to help normalize the conversation around breast cancer genetic mutations and women’s health.
BCA TEEN WELLNESS MONTH AMBASSADOR: Ashley Aufderheide an Actress and Greenwich native, best known for her role as “Mia” on ABC’s Emergence. The young actor’s breakthrough role was as a lead in the indie rom-com Infinity Polar Bear with Mark Ruffalo and Zoe Saldana and she was a Sundance breakout, earning critical acclaim for her role.
REGISTRATION and INFORMATION: breastcanceralliance.org/getfit
Once registered you can start your own team and raise funds from friends and family
PLATINUM SPONSOR: Omnicom Group
CRYSTAL SPONSOR: JP Morgan Private Bank
For information on sponsorship opportunities email info@breastcanceralliance.org
The mission of Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure. To promote these goals BCA invests in innovative research, breast surgery fellowships, regional education, and provides dignified support and screening for the underserved.
Katie Wee – BCA Wellness Ambassador
Katie Wee is an Actress, Yogi and BRCA2 previvor. She is from the Bay Area of San Francisco and is a UCLA graduate. She is passionate about helping women feel less alone in their experiences dealing with breast cancer-related issues and hopes to use her experience and voice to help normalize the conversation around breast cancer genetic mutations and women’s health.
Ashley Aufderheide – BCA’s Teen Wellness Month Ambassador
Ashley Aufderheide is an Actress and Greenwich native, best known for her role as “Mia” on ABC’s Emergence. The young actor’s breakthrough role was as a lead in the indie rom-com Infinity Polar Bear with Mark Ruffalo and Zoe Saldana and she was a Sundance breakout, earning critical acclaim for her role.
