"After feeling a lump in my breast, I immediately scheduled a doctors appointment. I had to wait 2 weeks to see her. Between that time and the appointment, I noticed another one. I was beyond frantic at that visit and the ones that followed. Why me? How can this happen? What do I do? Inserted in my “cancer announcement folder” was the Hope Connections Calendar, and I’ve never been more grateful!" Anonymous, Hope Connections Participant
If you, or someone you know would like to attend the breast cancer support group that meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 6:30 pm, please reach out to us at
(301) 634-7500.
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Join Us!
Hope Connections Health Fair
Saturday, October 23, 11:00 am- 2:00 pm
Tanger Outlets-National Harbor, Parking Lot by American Eagle and Food Trucks
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From various health screenings and service information, to many healthcare ministries and yoga demonstrations and a jazz band, our health fair has something for everyone! |
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TANGER PINKSTYLE SAVINGS PASS - SHOP & SAVE 25%
Now Through October 31
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The 25% Pink Savings Pass is Back!!
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Tanger Outlet at National Harbor has once again chosen Hope Connections to be one of the beneficiaries, along with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, the largest private funder of breast cancer and metastatic breast cancer research worldwide.
The 25% Pink Savings Passes can be purchased at Client Services at Tanger, scanning the QR Code posted throughout Tanger Outlets-National Harbor, or you can avoid the crowds and buy yours online anytime!
Not only will an email confirmation be sent with a link to your card, but you will also have immediate access to your card directly from the registration page and the Tanger App!
To purchase your card online,
Hope Connections is looking for volunteers to help manage our informational tables each Saturday and Sunday at Tanger-National Harbor. For more information about volunteering or using your Pink Pass Savings Card, contact us at 301-634-7500 or at info@hopeconnectionsforcancer.org.
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Goddess Mediation Circle
Friday, October 22
7:30-9:15 pm via Zoom
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If our breasts could speak, what would they say? What are they saying?
Let's explore ...
Join Karin Wilkinson, with the Center for Mindful Living, for: "Breast Talk: A Virtual Sister Bonding, Grounding, Connecting to Mother Earth Experience.
All donations go to Hope Connections!
Password: 728196
Please have an unlit candle with matches or a lighter by your side when you enter.
The room will be locked at 7:35pm sharp, so please login on time!
For Women Only.
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Boo Bingo
Friday, October 29
6:00-7:00 pm via Zoom
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No Boo-humbug this Halloween!!
Join us on Friday, October 29th for the second annual Boo Bingo!
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Registration is $25, which includes a ticket to our prize drawing. We will have a costume contest, so be sure to wear your Halloween finery!
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Upcoming Educational Programs |
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Cancer Related Fatigue
Monday, October 18
6:30-7:30 pm via Zoom
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Leroy Saligan, Ph.D., RN, CRNP, Alexander Ross, RN, and Tzu-fang Wang, RN from NIH are excited to provide education about Cancer-related Fatigue (CRF).
Please join us to learn more about CRF, suggestions on how to discuss this important topic with your provider, and current management guidelines.
We want to hear about your experience with CRF and what it means to you.
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Breast Cancer and Genetics
Wednesday, October 20
6:30-7:30 pm via Zoom
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Please join us in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Drs. Courtney Ackerman and Cynthia Plate (Breast Surgical Oncology and Genetics/ Medical Oncology) will review risk factors, discuss new screening protocols, and what you can do proactively.
They will also spend time talking about advancements in treatments.
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Support Groups
If you're new to Hope Connections or need help getting scheduled, Contact us. |
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Monday
All Cancers - with Denyse
6:30 pm - 7:30pm
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Tuesday
Bereavement - with Tom
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Breast Cancer - with Nonie
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Newly Diagnosed - with Stephanie
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Wednesday
All Cancers - with Stephanie
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Caregivers
with substitute Chester
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Thursday
Bereavement - with Holly
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Caregivers - with Holly
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Advanced Cancers-with Stephanie
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Bladder Cancer - with Tom
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Metastatic Breast Cancer
with substitute Nonie
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Mind/Body Classes
If you're new to Hope Connections or need help getting scheduled, Contact us. |
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Monday
Gentle Yoga - with Amy
10:00 am - 11:00 am
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Pink Ribbon Pilates
with Johnnette
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Mind-Body Boxing - with Eric
*Cancelled this week
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Tuesday
Inner Peace & Healing - with Afie
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Tai Chi - with Shyh-Ching
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Gentle Yoga - with Delana
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Wednesday
Gentle Yoga - with Amy
10:00 am - 11:00 am
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Pink Ribbon Pilates - with Carole
12:30 pm -1:30 pm
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Thursday
Pink Ribbon Pilates
with Johnnette
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
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Friday
Strength & Balance - with Kym
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Knitting, Stitch & Chat - with Kathryn
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Mindful Mediation - with May
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Surviving & Thriving: Mind, Body & Spirit
Thursdays in October
12:00 – 12:45 pm via zoom
Our Community Partner, Suburban Hospital, is offering a virtual four-part series that includes 3 different workshops for patients & caregivers.
Thursday, October 21, 2021 – 12 noon - 12:45 pm
Balancing Work & Career, led by Nicole Jarvis, LMSW, Assistant Director of Programs, Cancer, and Careers
Thursday, October 28, 2021 – 12 noon - 12:45 pm
Eating Well, led by Emma Slattery, RD, Clinical Dietician
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