CSCP Welcomes Speakers Kathryn Schmitz, PhD, MPH, Katie Cavuto Boyle, MS, RD, Suzanne O’Grady, and Gold Medal Olympian and Cancer Survivor, Shannon Miller

WHAT/WHO: Thirteenth annual “Celebration of Hope” educational conference on cancer survivorship. The Philadelphia-based cancer support organization’s speakers include Kathryn Schmitz,* PhD, MPH, associate professor of epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Katie Cavuto Boyle,*MS, RD, who is a registered dietitian and personal chef, Suzanne O’Grady*, a licensed and certified NIA instructor who teaches weekly NIA classes and workshops and leads the annual NIA Jam at CSCP, and Shannon Miller*, the most decorated American gymnast in history and recent cancer survivor. Funding for the “Celebration of Hope” conference is being provided by the Estate of Joseph G. Tramo, The Bob Brockman NIA Fund, Genentech, Morphotek and Lorraine J. D’Emilio Foundation. Cancer survivors, health care professionals, and interested others are welcome. Please call (215) 879-7733 to learn more and/or to register for the conference, or do so on-line at
www.cancersupport-phila.org .



WHERE: The Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue, 4200 City Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19131



WHEN: Friday, October 5, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.



“CELEBRATION OF HOPE” CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:

9:30 a.m. – Registration and complimentary coffee

10:00 a.m. – Welcome by CSCP program director Kathleen Coyne and CSCP members.

10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Dr. Kathryn Schmitz presents “Fitness and Cancer: What We Have Learned.”

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. – Shannon Miller presents “Competing with Cancer.”

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. -- Complimentary lunch and networking.

1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Katie Cavuto Boyle will explain the importance of “Taking Time to Eat Well.”

2:00 p.m. -- 2:30 p.m. – Suzanne O’Grady leads “Experience NIA: The Joy of Movement.”

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The Cancer Support Community of Philadelphia (CSCP) is dedicated to providing, at no cost to members, a comprehensive and professional program of emotional support and education designed to enhance the mind, body and spirit of people whose lives have been impacted by cancer. CSCP offers programs at Ridgeland in Fairmount Park and other Philadelphia-area locations. Please call the Cancer Support Community of Philadelphia at (215) 879-7733 or toll free at (888) 819-3553. Visit CSCP’s website at
 www.cancersupport-phila.org

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The Suzanne Morgan Center at Ridgeland • 4100 Chamounix Drive • Philadelphia, PA 19131

Phone 215.879.7733 • Fax 215.879.6575
• www.cancersupport-phila.org


 

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