The Colorado Springs Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has hired it’s first Executive Director. Kimberli Jeter has over 16 years of experience in the design, delivery, management, and evaluation of complex international development programs. Her key focal area in the past include: community development, microfinance/ small business lending, business development services, women’s entrepreneurship, non-governmental organization (NGO) development, and grassroots democratic development. Ms. Jeter’s specialized experience in those focal areas includes program design, management, and evaluation; budgeting, financial management and portfolio analysis; needs assessments, training and technical assistance, quality control, and effective cross-functional team leadership. She has conducted extended field work in Azerbaijan, Georgia, Guatemala, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Ukraine. Kimberli has a Bachelors degree in International Development and Economics as well as numerous continuing education seminars and coursework.
The 2008 Colorado Breast Cancer Resources Directory is now available in print and online at http://www.breastcancercolorado.org/. This annual directory may be obtained in both English and Spanish and contains an introduction to breast cancer screening and treatment procedures. The bulk of the information contained in this directory are related to support groups and organizations available to breast cancer survivors in Colorado. Visit the website to view the online directory, or to request a print copy of your own. Print copies in both English and Spanish are also available in the Community Breast Cancer Resource Center located in the Penrose Library downtown.
Another resource that has been recently received by the CBCRC, and extra copies are available for interested parties, is the Cure Magazine Cancer Resource Guide 2008 Edition. This special edition of Cure Magazine is produced in association with the American Cancer Society with the intent of providing up to date, accurate information about different cancers and their treatments in simple terms for patients, survivors and caregivers. Check out the table of contents online, and then come to the CBCRC to look at an issue, or get your own copy depending on availability.
When you file your 2007 Colorado Income Tax Return, this year you will have the option to check line 46 on the Colorado Form 104 to make a donation to the Colorado Breast and Women’s Reproductive Cancers Fund. The donation will assist Coloradans through education, treatment and survivorship, and all funds will stay in Colorado. For more information, go to www.cancercoalition.org.
The November 15-21 issue of the Colorado Springs Independent features an article on genetic testing for cancer genes. If you have considered this process, you may want to read the article. Also, PPLD has some books and videos regarding the link between breast cancer and genetics, you may find a few of them here. Finally, if you have had genetic testing and are looking for a support group, you may want to familiarize yourself with FORCE, Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered.
MERIC – the Medical Education and Research Institute of Colorado presents the 5th Annual Women’s Health Conference on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at the Antler’s Hilton Hotel, 4 South Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903. The conference offers a variety of speakers 8:30am – 12:15pm, sponsored in part by Susan B. Komen for the Cure Foundation. Information will focus on breast cancer, heart health, lungs, body types, and yoga. Registration is required with a fee of $7.00 — scholarships are available. For more information, please call Diane Riggs at 548-8850 x 100.
There is still time to register for the 2007 Komen Colorado Springs Race for the Cure that will be held this coming Sunday, September 9 at the Garden of the Gods. This year’s event activities include a new venue, and new activities. What has not changed is that 75% of money raised by this event stays in El Paso, Teller and Pueblo counties to support breast cancer programs and activities.
For more information about the Komen Race for the Cure, including how to sign up, please click here.
The American Cancer Society will be opening two Cancer Resource Centers in Colorado Springs, with Grand Openings being held next week.
The Penrose Cancer Center, 2222 North Nevada, will have its Cancer Resource Center grand opening Tuesday, July 24, from 2:00-4:00 PM, with a ceremony at 2:15.
The Memorial Cancer Center, 525 North Foote, will have its Cancer Resource Center grand opening Wednesday, July 25, from 12:00-1:30 PM, with a ceremony at 12:30.
Please stop by to see these wonderful facilities designed to help cancer patients.
This coming Saturday, July 14, will be the 16th Annual Run for Hope 5K run/3K walk at 7 AM in Memorial Park. This fund raiser benefits that Memorial Health System Cancer Center Circle of Hope Fund, which provides assistance for cancer patients undergoing treatment at Memorial Hospital. More information about the race itself may be found here, and the entry form and registration information may be found here.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), a federal agency that is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the George Washington School of Public Health, would like to talk to women who are providing care for a family member or friend with cancer. The study is interested in the care giving experience and coping mechanisms.
If you are:
- Female
- Between the ages of 31 and 80
- Currently providing care for someone over the age of 20 with cancer
- OR you provided care for someone over the age of 20 with cancer at end of life within the last year
Please call them toll-free at 1-888-249-0029, Monday through Friday, between 9 AM and 5 PM EDT. Participating in this study involves a total of 15-20 minutes by phone.
Memorial Health Systems has announced programs for the 2007-2008 Pathways to Wellness for Breast Cancer Survivors.
All workshops listed below are free of charge, and will be held at Memorial Administrative Center, 2420 E. Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
4:00 PM-8:00 PM
“Girl Talk”
“Managing Menopausal Symptoms”
“Intimacy and Sexuality”
Saturday, August 4, 2007
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
“Reclaiming Your Life After A Cancer Diagnosis”
“Heart Centered Living”
”Re-defining Your Priorities”
Saturday, December 8, 2007
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
“Preparing for Healthy Holidays”
“Nutrition and Supplements”
“Expressive Movement”
Saturday, January 19, 2008
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
“Pathways to Peaceful Living”
“Stress Management Strategies PLUS”
For more information or to register for a session, please contact Britta Newcomer at 365-2535 or Peggy Thomas at 365-2697.
This support and education series is made possible through a grant provided by Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Colorado Springs Affiliate.