Hello August!
In Focus: 2018 14th Annual Beth C. Wright Ride For Life Open for registration with new user-friendly software!

Summer Kitchen:   Cool Down with Watermelon Gazpacho

Mark Your Calendars: Visit our website or call the Center at 207-664-0339 to find out more

Looking Ahead:
  • Sunday, October 7 - Belt Sander Races Fundraiser - Town Hill Brewery
  • Every Thursday, beginning October 11 - Yoga Nidra, Gentle Yoga & You
  • Friday, October 12 - Washington County Cancer Conference - Machias
  • Thursday, Nov. 1 - Down East Cancer Conference - Bar Harbor
  • Sunday, Dec. 2 - Santa Run Fundraiser - Ellsworth
New things happening late this Summer & Fall!
Look Good Feel Better really works! Make sure to register before August 27 at 207-664-0339
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New Cancer Support Group -
You Are Not Alone
begins Friday, Sept. 14, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Ongoing

Coping with the challenges of cancer can be an isolating, overwhelming
experience. Exploring and sharing our questions, fears, answers and our sources of strength with others who have walked the same road that we have, helps bring us out of isolation and gives us hope.

Come join us as we support each other through this phase of life. Alice Hildebrand, M. Div., Board Certified Chaplain will facilitate the group.
14th Annual Ride for Life Registration Now Open

New user-friendly registration software launched this year

This year the Center will host the 14 th Annual Ride For Life and is announcing a new, user-friendly registration system for riders. This yearly fundraising event will take place on Saturday, September 8 with all bike rides beginning at the Surry Elementary School which is located at 754 North Bend Road in Surry.

There will be a variety of cycling levels from beginner to advanced. A 100-mile, 50-mile, 20-mile and an 8-mile ride will be offered where riders can take in beautiful views along the Blue Hill Peninsula. Riders can register, form teams or donate directly on the Beth Wright Cancer Resource Center’s website at www.bethwrightcancercenter.org .
Riders can ride individually or as part of a team, and there is a family option as well. Registration begins at 7 am. Both the 100 and 50-mile riders will take off at 8:00 am, with the 20 and 8-milers leaving at 10 am. All riders will return to the Surry Elementary School for a BBQ lunch and entertainment. Every rider who registers by August 27 th will receive a free Maine lobster roll at the BBQ following the race and the top fundraiser of this year’s event will receive a gift-certificate from Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop valued at $100.00. If you can’t ride but would like to be involved, you can volunteer by calling 207-664-0339 or donate at www.bethwrightcancercenter.org .

The Ride For Life has been the second biggest fundraiser for the Center since the organization’s beginnings in 2004. The event began when area resident, Steve Shelton came into the old Beth Wright Center with a $300.00 check for donations he received after taking his bike on a long ride in remembrance of the victims of 9/11. That was the genesis of the Ride For Life, and since that day the Ride has grossed nearly $190,000.00 in revenue which has helped fund the free programs and services the Center offers to people living with cancer and their caregivers and families in Hancock and Washington Counties.

Great time was had at
Flash! In the Pans Concert
If you were able to enjoy the Flash! In the Pans concert on July 30th, you know a wonderful time was had by all.

We want to thank everyone involved - from the Flash! members, to our sponsors, all the volunteers, Harris Harborside Takeout, Darlings Ice Cream Truck and everyone in between for making this a very special event a success.

A special thank you goes out to Janet Vachon for her initiative in organizing and gathering all the items for the huge Silent Auction at the event. Thank you to Toni Ciarametaro assisting with the auction as well.

This event successfully came together under the skillful direction of Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource's board of directors President, Thelma Beal. Thank you Thelma, for your leadership!
Thank you Mike Poirier of Salt Box
We want to send out a heartfelt thank you to Mike Poirier owner of the Salt Box in Winter Harbor for the exceptional and delicious fundraising meal he offered in July, which raised $1,175.00!

It was a lovely experience for those who attended and it brought in needed funds to the Center. Thank you so much Mike for your thoughtfulness and generosity!
We Need You! We're looking for Volunteers
There are many opportunities to volunteer your time and energy at the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center. 

There are on-going jobs to do at the center, and one-time activities that keep our operations running smoothly as we serve others. Whether you are available to spend some time in the office answering phones and assisting with mailings, or attending a check point for the Bike Ride, we have a variety of jobs that may interest you.

Currently, we are looking for people to:
-   Distribute posters and brochures
-    Work in our gardens
-    Answer phones at the front desk on Thursday mornings and Friday afternoons
Cool off in Our Summer Kitchen
Publishing this recipe was inspired by the recent dinner at the Salt Box in Winter Harbor at a fundraiser that the owner held for the Beth Wright Cancer Center. It was delicous!

I was first introduced to traditional gazpacho, a uncooked, cold soup back in the early 1980's and made it on a regularly during the hot mid-summer months. It was very refreshing during those hot days.

I found Watermelon Gazpacho to be a new twist on the old recipe. It is cool and refreshing and provides a coolness that the traditional does not.

Here's the list of ingredients:

  • 5 cups of cubed watermelon, plus 1 cup finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cranberry juice
  • 1 cup peeled, seeded and diced cucumber
  • 1 cup diced celery (about 2 stalks)
  • 3/4 cup diced red bell pepper (about 1 pepper)
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 3 Tablespoons)
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon jalapeno pepper, minced
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Directions

Combine 5 cups watermelon and the cranberry juice in the jar of a blender, and pruee until mixture is smooth. Pass through a fine sieve into a large bowl or plastic storage container, discarding pulp. You should have 3 cups strained liquid.

Add cucumber, celery, bell pepper, onion, herbs, lime juice, vinegar, jalapeno, and remaining cup chopped melon to watermelon liquid, and stir to combine.

Cover with plastic wrap, and place in refrigerator until soup is well chilled, at least 1 hour. Serve, or store in refrigerator up to 1 day.

If you make this recipe, capture a photo and send it along to us! Also let us know if you like it.
Our Wellness Offerings
The following are the different free offerings we offer in Hancock and Washington County to cancer patients, their caregivers, family, friends and interested community members:

Reiki
Chi Gong
Massage
Healing Touch Sessions
Yoga
Reflexology
Cancer Exercise Programs
Support Groups

Please see specific locations, dates, and times here
If there is anything you'd like to see published in our newsletter, please email us to let us know. Also contact us for more information or requests. We look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

Beth Wright Cancer Resource Center
Beth Wright Cancer Resource Center

23 Commerce Park
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 664-0339