June 7,2008
Join the Susan G. Komen Connecticut Affiliate in June in Hartford's historic Bushnell Park for our 15th Annual Race for the Cure® June 7, 2008! Walk, run or just come to enjoy the day while supporting our mission to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease.
   

Calendar of Upcoming Events

Check the listings of what is going on in CT near you!

Upcoming Events

 

Casting for Recovery

July 25-27, 2008 West Cornwall, CT

Casting for Recovery is a weekend retreat for women who live in Connecticut and Rhode Island of all ages and in all stages of breast cancer treatment and recovery. The weekend incorporates fly-fishing to promote physical and emotional healing and is offered at no cost to participants.

 

Space is limited. Register by May 16, 2008 or email grants@komenct.org with questions.

 

Download flyer.

 

Relaxation Research Study

Through July 30, 2008 Westbrook, CT
Women over 21, who are stage II or stage III, and have no scheduled surgery within two weeks of attendance, may be eligible to participate in a new relaxation research study sponsored by Del Function, Inc.

Women who qualify for participation in this study will relax aboard the sloop HADO and evaluate their experience. The study will take place at Brewers Pilots Point Marina in Westbrook, CT and is open through July 30, 2008 at no cost to participants.

To learn if you are eligible to participate in this study, call 860-889-3424 or 203-573-7254.
UCHC Study #06-571-2.

 

The Sister Study

Ongoing  

The Sister Study, a national research study to learn how the environment and genes affect the chances of getting breast cancer, is enrolling women who have never had breast cancer, aged 35-74 but whose sister had breast cancer.

 

Because it is important for women from different ethnic groups and backgrounds to participate in the Sister Study so the results of the study will benefit everyone, researchers are encouraging African-American, Latina, Native American, and Asian women, as well as Caucasian women ages 65-74 or with a high school degree or less, to enroll at this time. As of April 1, 2008 the Sister Study announced that they are no longer enrolling Caucasians 35-64 years old with more than a high school degree due to how well represented this group is among enrolled study participants.

 

To enroll, to learn more or to order recruitment materials, please call 1-877-4SISTER (1-877-474-7837, Spanish and English) or visit www.sisterstudy.org or www.estudiodehermanas.org   

 

Year-Round Events

Check here for Year-Round events supporting the Susan G. Komen Foundation Connecticut Affiliate.

Knit for the Cure

2008  

Help fight breast cancer one stitch at a time! Knit for the Cure is not only an ongoing project throughout breast cancer awareness month, but will be going on year round! Click here for more information or contact Beth Laites or Patty McGregor at komenctknitforthecure@hotmail.com 


Community Crusades- Komen Clothing Bins across CT

2007/2008 Locations Across Connecticut

The following are locations to drop off clothing with proceeds to benefit Komen for the Cure:

Jewett City Savings 490 Providence Rd., Brooklyn, CT
Cheshire Shopping Center 943 South Main St., Cheshire, CT
CVS, Cheshire 581 Highland Ave., Cheshire, CT
Krauszers 2008 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT
Stop and Shop 1245 Dixwell Ave., Hamden CT
CVS, Madison 613 Boston Post Rd., Madison, CT
Mayflower Motel 219 Woodmont Rd., Milford, CT
Rite Aid 173 Danbury Rd., New Milford, CT
Namco 346 Boston Post Rd., Orange CT
Gannett Billboard Lot Route 67, Seymour, CT
Rite Aid 495 South Main St., Thomaston, CT
CVS, West Haven

252 Orange Ave., West Haven, CT

 

Pink Ribbon Yoga

Mondays 9:30 - 11AM, Harmony Yoga, Stamford, CT  

Carol Shwidock MA OTR RYT is continuing The Pink Ribbon Yoga Class to promote the many benefits of Yoga and healing to anyone who has/had Breast Cancer. Carol, an Occupational Therapist for over 25 years as well as a Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, is uniquely skilled in teaching yoga to this population. Yoga promotes healing, decreases muscular tensions, improves lymph circulation, joint mobility and flexibility, reduces stress and enhances a positive mindset.   (Approval from your physician will be requested. A portion of future class fees to be donated to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation CT affiliate) Carol will start a 6 week course on Mondays. Visit the web site for more information. www.harmonyogastudio.com or call 203.962.4672.

 

 

 Automotive Connections for a Cure

2007/2008 New Britain

Automotive Connections 175 Newington Ave., New Britain, CT will donate the following  to

Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Connecticut:

- $5.00 off every $50.00 gift certificate purchased.

- $5.00 off every Deluxe Oil Change.

- 100% off purchase of Car Physical for Month of Dec. $49.95.

For more information on Automotive Connections for a Cure

Please Visit: www.automotiveconnectionct.com

Call: 860-223-3465