With one in eight women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in the US each year, we are certainly all aware of the importance of early detection. But many of us still forget to commit to a healthy lifestyle, which includes a healthy diet, exercise and yearly medical exams.
With Breast Cancer Awareness Month just around the corner, this is the perfect time for women of all ages to make their health a top priority, and as an incentive, the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades and Englewood Hospital and Medical Center have joined forces to encourage women to schedule annual breast exams, and then take part in a high-energy, empowering spin-a-thon at the JCC, where all proceeds will support Sharsheret, a local nonprofit that supports young women and their families who are battling breast cancer.
Looking to help women set goals for healthy living and support an important cause at the same time, Spin 4 Sharsheret will feature three 45-minute sessions on Sunday, October 9, at 8:15, 9:15 and 10:15 a.m. Participants will receive free JCCafe smoothies and refreshments, breast care information and the opportunity to schedule a mammogram at the Leslie Simon Breast Care and Cytodiagnosis Center at Englewood Hospital on one of the following dates: Thursdays, October 13, 20 and 27 and Monday, October 31. When they do they will receive 50 percent off a JCC Spa treatment if they pre-schedule it at the event on October 9. (Participants must bring in proof that their mammography has been scheduled to receive the spa special, which is good for one year from date of issue.) All participants will also be entered to win a free massage at the JCC. The Graf Center for Integrative Medicine at Englewood Hospital will also provide acupuncture and nutritional information at the event.
Spin 4 Sharsheret will be held in the JCC Cycling Room and Seiden Wellness Center. Fee is $36 per person per bike, per session. Bike selection will be offered on a first come, first served basis, 30 minutes prior to each session. Participants should wear something pink in recognition of breast cancer awareness. Register online at www.jccotp.org/spinforsharsheret. For more details, contact Hagit Tal at 201-408-1477 or [email protected].
