Exercise and Thrive
Through Exercise and Thrive, survivors will build muscle mass and strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve capacity to perform daily activities. Exercise and Thrive may help reduce the severity of cancer's side effects, prevent unwanted weight changes and improve participants' energy levels and self-esteem. The final goal is to help cancer survivors develop their own physical fitness regimens so that they can continue their exercise activities after completing the program.
Cost
The Exercise and Thrive program is a benefit provided through the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program and the YMCA of Greater Seattle at no cost to participants.
Classes
Beginning February 2009 classes will be held twice a week at the following YMCA locations:
Bellevue Family YMCA
14230 Bel-Red Road Bellevue, WA 98007
Downtown Seattle YMCA
909 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104
Northshore YMCA
11811 NE 195th Bothell, WA 98011
Meredith Mathews East Madison YMCA
1700 23rd Avenue Seattle, WA 98122
West Seattle Family YMCA
4515 36th Avenue SW . Seattle, WA 98126
Participants and their families will receive FREE 10-week memberships to the YMCA of Greater Seattle, including all 11 locations.
All families will be offered the opportunity to join the YMCA of Greater Seattle after the program without paying the Joining-Fee.
Who can participate?
Cancer survivors over the age of 21 who:
- Have completed active cancer treatment
- Have a strong personal desire to improve strength and fitness
- Will attend the full 10-week program
- Agree to obtain medical clearance for participation
Registration
Space is limited and registration is required. RSVP to attend: (206) 667-1960 or survivor@fhcrc.org.
Learn more about the Survivorship Program
For more information on the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program, or to arrange an appointment for yourself, a friend or family member, call (866) 543-4272, email us at survivor@fhcrc.org or visit our Web site at www.fhcrc.org/survivorship. We hope to hear from you soon.
Questions
To submit comments or questions about the newsletter, or to be added to or deleted from our mailing list, please contact the survivorship program toll-free at (866) 543-4272 or by e-mail at survivor@fhcrc.org.
