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ROCK & RUN ON THE RIVER E-ALERT
April 2009
In this issue:
Rock & Run News: Register for Rock & Run;
Rock & Run Entertainment; Why We Run
Survivorship Resources: Educational Webcast, Living Beyond Cancer Calendar; Integrative Medicine
Event News: Fred’s Team Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K; Boston Marathon; Chicago Marathon, ING NYC Marathon
Rock & Run Notes: Check out our Facebook page; Share your story
Thank you for signing up for Rock & Run E-Alerts. Each monthly issue will include Rock & Run on the River updates and other news related to Memorial Sloan-Kettering and the Cancer Survivorship Initiative.
ROCK & RUN NEWS
Register for Rock & Run
Online registration is open for
Rock & Run on the River! The third annual 5K run/walk and survivorship celebration takes place on Sunday, June 7, 2009. We hope you can join Memorial Sloan-Kettering at this wonderful event for the whole family!
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Rock & Run Entertainment
We’re pleased to announce the lineup of NYC bands scheduled to play at Rock & Run on the River’s
post-race celebration:
BStreet Band
Dang-it Bobbys
Chris Batten & The Woods
John Schmitt
TriBattery Pops
Why We Run
If you haven’t visited our Web site recently, take a look at the
Why We Run page, and get inspired by reading stories shared by Rock & Run participants
Greg Mason and
Duane Bailey-Castro.
SURVIVORSHIP RESOURCES
Educational Webcast:
View
The Cancer Is Over, Now What? -- an educational Webcast sponsored by MSK’s
Post-Treatment Resource Program and
Cancer Smart lecture series. Many survivors are not aware of what to expect after active cancer treatment ends. Kevin Oeffinger,
director of MSK’s program for adult survivors of pediatric cancers, explains
what survivors need to know.
Living Beyond Cancer Calendar
Check out the Living Beyond Cancer Calendar for details about upcoming survivorship events and programs hosted by Memorial Sloan-Kettering.
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Integrative Medicine
The
Bendheim Integrative Medicine Center at 1429 First Avenue offers a variety of services and therapies in a beautiful spa-like setting. Services include massage therapy, mind-body therapies, acupuncture, and yoga and fitness classes, as well as educational workshops, and information on herbs and botanicals. The center is open to the general public.
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FRED’S TEAM RACE NEWS
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle
Congratulations and thanks to our Fred’s Teamers who participated in a cold and snowy
2009 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Run and 5K Fitness Walk on Sunday, March 29. This year’s team raised more than $29,000 to support cancer research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering.
Boston Marathon
Congratulations and thanks to all our Fred’s Team runners who participated in the 113th Boston Marathon -- the world’s oldest annual marathon on Monday, April 20. This year’s Fred’s Team Boston raised a total of $54,000.
Visit our
Facebook
page to view some great photos from both events.
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Fred's Team registration for the
2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is now open. The 2009 event will be held on Sunday, October 11. Visit our
Web site for more information.
ING NYC Marathon
Join Fred’s Team for our biggest event of the year, the
2009 ING NYC Marathon on Sunday, November 1. Visit our
Web site for more information.
ROCK & RUN NOTES
Check out our Facebook Page!
If you've already joined our Rock & Run page on Facebook -- thanks! If you haven’t already done so, become a fan of the site and spread the word among your friends and family. It's a great way to network and get the latest Rock & Run updates. We’ll continue to post new content, photos, video and links, so check back frequently to see what’s up.
Share your Story
If you’d like to tell us your personal survivorship story, or share your motivation for joining Rock & Run on the River, we’d love to hear from you. We’ll be publishing selected stories in future issues of the Rock & Run E-Alert. Submit your story via e-mail at rockandrun@mskcc.org. | 
