2010 was another successful year for Breast Cancer Recovery!

Eight Infinite Boundaries retreats were held – three of those retreats were designed specifically for women with metastatic breast cancer. The 2011 retreat schedule will be finalized and posted after December 1.

The annual Party on the Lake held in June was a very successful fundraiser for BCR. Plans are underway for the 2011 event.

In November, the 11th annual Sharing the Knowledge was held in Madison, WI. 200 breast cancer survivors, caregivers, and health care professionals attended the day-long conference. Topics covered breast cancer news and updates, healing practices for breast cancer survivors, living well with advanced breast cancer, lifestyle factors and breast cancer survival, and nutrition for healthy living. Jonna Tamases performed “Jonna’s Body, Please Hold” a one-woman show that encompassed the story of Jonna’s real life bouts with cancer.

BCR has been truly blessed in 2010. Many wonderful donors — to numerous to list here — have offered support and encouragement throughout the year. We are looking forward to 2011 with excitement!

Breast Cancer Recovery thanks the incredible donors and volunteers who organized the Fight the Fear, Find a Cure event October 17 and 18 in Madison. We are grateful to have wonderful friends like you!
The event featured a shopping expo with booths from dozens of local vendors, entertainment, a raffle and silent auction and information about breast cancer and fitness. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Recovery. Thank you all for your support!

We are thrilled to be selected as a recipient of a fall golf outing held by Sundara Inn and Spa!
October 7, 2010 at Wild Rock Golf Club. Golf at one of the state’s finest courses, enjoy fun hole contests and raffle prizes and discounted spa treatments!
Spots are available for solo golfers, foursomes and company sponsors! Please click here to register: Sundara Fall Golf Event.

Thank you to Sundara Inn and Spa for their generous commitment to Breast Cancer Recovery. Click here to read more about Breast Cancer Recovery retreats for women with metastatic breast cancer held at Sundara.

We’re looking forward to this year’s Sharing the Knowledge conference! Please join us Saturday, November 6 at Madison’s Alliant Energy Center for a day of learning, networking and empowerment. This year’s keynote presentations include a breast cancer research update by Dr. Wendy Chen of Harvard’s Dana Farber Cancer Institute. The afternoon keynote will be a presentation of Jonna’s Body, the inspirational and relatable one-woman performance by cancer survivor Jonna Tamases.
Please visit the Sharing the Knowledge web page for more information about the day!

Join us at Sardines Restaurant!
617 Williamson Street, Madison, WI
Thursday, July 8
7 p.m.
Sardine restaurant is hosting a post-ride LunaChix gathering after the LunaChix weekly ride. The ride leaves at 6 p.m. from Machinery Row Bicycles (right next to Sardine) and will return around 7 p.m. After the ride, Sardines will provide free appetizers to any riders or friends of Breast Cancer Recovery that want to join us.
It is not necessary to participate in the ride to join in the fun afterwards, but LunaChix always loves it when new riders, of all abilities, come out and ride with us. There will be a cash bar and LunaChix will offer raffle prizes and other giveaways. Proceeds will be shared between BCR and the Breast Cancer Fund.

Thank you LunaChix for all your support! Find more info about LunaChix rides for women cycling fans here: Madison LunaChix.