Join us for a resource fair on Thursday, March 21, 2019 4-6pm. We will offer a short discussion and vendors who are local and resources for those affected by cancer.

BRAVE Day is on March 21st every year, and strives to educate and empower women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer about their rights to reconstruction.

Why is BRAVE Day important?
To truly thrive after being diagnosed with breast cancer, women need to know the resources that are available to them―and how to access them. Self-empowerment and knowing your rights can make all the difference in a healthy, successful recovery.

The sole purpose of BRAVE Day is educating women about their options.

The Law Nobody Knows

1998

The Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) was enacted.

This federal law requires insurance plans that cover a mastectomy to also cover breast restoration up to 4 months after mastectomy surgery. This important mandate gave women choices without undue financial burden.

But 20 years later, most women don’t know about it.

BRAVE DAY is here. And we brought a megaphone. So everyone will know it.

The Breast Cancer Issues Conference provides survivors & fighters, support persons, high-risk individuals, and health care professionals the opportunity to learn about and discuss breast cancer topics with leading health professionals, researchers, and fellow survivors. Topics cover emerging research and treatment options, breast cancer risk reduction, and quality of life issues.

Join Pink Lemonade Project and Lisa Egan, MMS, PA-C, Gynecologic Oncology Division,  OHSU for a special cancer survivor seminar discussing strategies for managing  symptoms associated with menopause and cancer. Lisa is a physician assistant who has 15 years of experience in gynecologic oncology.   She works closely with women from cancer diagnosis, through treatment and recovery.   As a part of her approach to cancer care, she runs a clinical program at OHSU titled Sexual Health for Women Impacted by Cancer.   Cancer patients, survivors and their spouse/partner/companion/caregiver and family are invited to attend together.   

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Topic: Managing Emotional Distress

Pink Lemonade Project and Compass Oncology have teamed up to offer a support group to give women cancer survivors an opportunity to talk with others who are facing similar challenges in a safe, welcoming environment. Oncology social workers will be present to facilitate the conversation and to answer any questions you may have about physical or emotional issues, treatment side effects, and general coping strategies. 

Join Pink Lemonade Project for a special survivor spin class at StarCycle®. This  is a dance party on a bike. Lights down, music up, and candles lit for 45 sweaty, empowering minutes. The moment you step foot into the studio, you leave everything at the door. In class you get to check out from the world and focus on whatever you need. No matter how you show up, you’ll leave feeling stronger. Pink Link events are for those affected by cancer. Complimentary event, registration required prior to the event 

Due to popularity this event is sold out.

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We will contact those on the wait list as space becomes available. Thank you!

Topic: Dealing with Anxiety and Depression

Pink Lemonade Project and Legacy Salmon Creek have partnered to offer a unique support group for women living with advanced cancer or cancer that has metastasized. This will be a safe and supportive time to share with others who are on a similar path. Learn tools for coping from facilitators, guest speakers, and each other. This support group is for all women with any type of advanced or metastatic cancer. You can choose to attend any or all of the sessions.

This group meets on the last Thursday of each month from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center - Main Hospital, in the 3rd floor conference rooms 3C & 3D.

For questions or more info, please call (360) 487-1727 or email cmpatter@lhs.org

Join us along with Susan Hedlund, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, of OHSU for a workshop addressing the common challenges with the fear of recurrence.  Many who have been diagnosed with cancer live with the worry and/or fear of recurrence. Susan will focus on offering tools to work through the fear by providing strategies for managing anxiety and uncertainty.  Cancer patients, survivors and their spouse/partner/companion/caregiver and family are invited to attend together. Complimentary event, registration required.

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Join us for a special social and workshop just for spouses/partners/care givers of those affected by cancer. This event is designed to bring together those that are supporting cancer survivors. This will be a guided workshop will teach the art of floral design and the steps to create floral piece to take home and enjoy or give as a gift. registration required.

Topic: Intimacy & Sexuality

Pink Lemonade Project and Compass Oncology have teamed up to offer a support group to give women cancer survivors an opportunity to talk with others who are facing similar challenges in a safe, welcoming environment. Oncology social workers will be present to facilitate the conversation and to answer any questions you may have about physical or emotional issues, treatment side effects, and general coping strategies. 

Topic: Living with a Cancer Diagnosis

Pink Lemonade Project and Legacy Salmon Creek have partnered to offer a unique support group for women living with advanced cancer or cancer that has metastasized. This will be a safe and supportive time to share with others who are on a similar path. Learn tools for coping from facilitators, guest speakers, and each other. This support group is for all women with any type of advanced or metastatic cancer. You can choose to attend any or all of the sessions.

This group meets on the last Thursday of each month from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center - Main Hospital, in the 3rd floor conference rooms 3C & 3D.

For questions or more info, please call (360) 487-1727 or email cmpatter@lhs.org

New year, new you! Join us for a social event with Glam Beauty Bar and Changeware bras. We want to pamper you a variety of mini services for survivors by Glam Beauty Bar. Changeware will be offer bra fittings for all, including prosthesis and reconstruction. Complimentary event, space is limited. Registration required.

This event is SOLD OUT!

Join us and Kari Rice, Financial Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, as she discusses budgeting and savings strategies. This event will give you some tools to use in your own financial life. With these tools you can make your own choices to help you achieve the confidence that comes with managing your finances.

Cancer patients, survivors and their spouse/partner/companion/caregiver and family are invited to attend together.

Complimentary event, registration required.

Topic: Coping with the Changes in Relationships after a Cancer Diagnosis

Pink Lemonade Project and Compass Oncology have teamed up to offer a support group to give women cancer survivors an opportunity to talk with others who are facing similar challenges in a safe, welcoming environment. Oncology social workers will be present to facilitate the conversation and to answer any questions you may have about physical or emotional issues, treatment side effects, and general coping strategies. 

Topic: Managing Holiday Stress and Emotions

Pink Lemonade Project and Legacy Salmon Creek have partnered to offer a unique support group for women living with advanced cancer or cancer that has metastasized. This will be a safe and supportive time to share with others who are on a similar path. Learn tools for coping from facilitators, guest speakers, and each other. This support group is for all women with any type of advanced or metastatic cancer. You can choose to attend any or all of the sessions.

This group meets on the last Thursday of each month from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center - Main Hospital, in the 3rd floor conference rooms 3C & 3D.

For questions or more info, please call (360) 487-1727 or email cmpatter@lhs.org

Join us as we discover the art of calligraphy. A guided lesson to learn the technique behind calligraphy will be provided along with the tools needed to created beautiful hand written cards. Enjoy an array of cookies and sweet treats to savor at the event or to take home and share! Pink Link Events are for those affected by cancer. Registration is required.

Topic: Complementary Care Options with guest speaker - Angie Rademacher, ND, LAC

Pink Lemonade Project and Compass Oncology have teamed up to offer a support group to give women cancer survivors an opportunity to talk with others who are facing similar challenges in a safe, welcoming environment. Oncology social workers will be present to facilitate the conversation and to answer any questions you may have about physical or emotional issues, treatment side effects, and general coping strategies. 

It’s that time of year again. So much to do and so little time to do it! All the holiday tasks, the pressure of trying to meet everyone’s expectations, attempts to continue family rituals can seem impossible to maintain with the busy everyday schedules.  Join us along with Cathy Weeks, L.C.S.W., O.S.W-C.,  of  OHSU Knight Cancer Institute as we discuss survival tactics to avoid holiday fatigue and insomnia. 

Survivors, care givers, spouses, and family are encouraged to attend. Complimentary Event, registration required.

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Topic: Managing Symptoms and Side Effects

Pink Lemonade Project and Legacy Salmon Creek have partnered to offer a unique support group for women living with advanced cancer or cancer that has metastasized. This will be a safe and supportive time to share with others who are on a similar path. Learn tools for coping from facilitators, guest speakers, and each other. This support group is for all women with any type of advanced or metastatic cancer. You can choose to attend any or all of the sessions.

This group meets on the last Thursday of each month from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center - Main Hospital, in the 3rd floor conference rooms 3C & 3D.

For questions or more info, please call (360) 487-1727 or email cmpatter@lhs.org

Join us as and Metal + Moss floral design for a guided tutorial to learn the art of building a natural holiday wreath to take home and enjoy. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.  

 This event is SOLD OUT!

Topic: Managing Holiday Stress

Pink Lemonade Project and Compass Oncology have teamed up to offer a support group to give women cancer survivors an opportunity to talk with others who are facing similar challenges in a safe, welcoming environment. Oncology social workers will be present to facilitate the conversation and to answer any questions you may have about physical or emotional issues, treatment side effects, and general coping strategies. 

Pink Lemonade Project is partnering with the Vancouver Yoga Center for a Pink Link Fit complimentary class for women affected by cancer. 

WHAT TO WEAR

Yoga-like attire (ie: leggings or long shorts, comfortable top). Make sure you’ll be comfortable in a variety of  yoga postures. Yoga mats will be available at the studio or you are welcome to bring your own yoga mat.

WHEN TO ARRIVE

Arrive 15 minutes before class starts so you can get set up & complete a waiver. 

WHAT TO EXPECT

A very gentle restorative yoga class. This special class is tailored for bodies that are going through healing from Cancer.  aid your body out of fight or flight into your Parasympathetic nervous system where your body can turn on its own healing mechanisms. Complimentary event, registration required prior to the event reserve your spot.

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Join Pink Lemonade Project and Toni Storm-Dickerson, MD for a seminar on The Science of Breast Cancer addressing the facts of breast cancer. Dr. Storm-Dickerson is a breast surgical oncologist with advanced subspecialty expertise in oncoplastic techniques and is Co-Director of Compass Breast Specialists. In addition to the surgical management of breast cancer, she treats complex benign breast disease. She is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care that includes innovative surgical approaches.

Anyone interested in learning more about breast cancer is encouraged to attend. Complimentary Event, registration required.

Sold Out!

Topic: Coping Day-to-Day with Advanced Cancer

Pink Lemonade Project and Legacy Salmon Creek have partnered to offer a unique support group for women living with advanced cancer or cancer that has metastasized. This will be a safe and supportive time to share with others who are on a similar path. Learn tools for coping from facilitators, guest speakers, and each other. This support group is for all women with any type of advanced or metastatic cancer. You can choose to attend any or all of the sessions.

This group meets on the last Thursday of each month from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center - Main Hospital, in the 3rd floor conference rooms 3C & 3D.

For questions or more info, please call (360) 487-1727 or email cmpatter@lhs.org

Pink Lemonade Project and Barre3 are partnering for a fundraiser in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month.  Both the Camas and Felida studios will be participating in an all day donation based class schedule. Bring your friends and family to the barre and make an impact. Barre3 is for everyone. Barre3 doesn't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to exercise. Instead, the classes empower each individual to modify postures and develop body awareness for lasting mind and body results. 

WHAT TO WEAR

Yoga-like attire (ie: leggings or long shorts, comfortable top). Make sure you’ll be comfortable in a variety of postures. Our classes are performed barefoot, but grip socks are optional. Props and small towels will be provided at the studio. Bring a water bottle.

WHEN TO ARRIVE

Arrive 15 minutes before class starts so you can get set up. When you arrive you’ll complete a short waiver, get a tour of the studio, be able to store your belongings in our secure cubbies, and be introduced to your instructor.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A tailored full body fun work out. Your instructor will get you the right props and get your space set-up for class. If you any have injuries or limitations, please let them know. All the instructors offer modifications so you can work without discomfort.

$25 suggested donation

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You can support Pink Lemonade Project this year by signing up be a 2018 Pink Brigade Guy or Glam Gal at the Girlfriend's Run! You'll get FREE registration to the event and other cool swag!

Email Rachel@pinklemonadeproject.org for more info or to sign up!

The 12th annual Girlfriend's Run for a Cure offers a half marathon, (13.1 miles) 10k, and 5k designed specifically for women to get together to do something good for themselves and to help support breast cancer. 

Topic: Cancer Nutrition with guest speaker - Andrea Hamilton, RD

Pink Lemonade Project and Compass Oncology have teamed up to offer a support group to give women cancer survivors an opportunity to talk with others who are facing similar challenges in a safe, welcoming environment. Oncology social workers will be present to facilitate the conversation and to answer any questions you may have about physical or emotional issues, treatment side effects, and general coping strategies.