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Save the Date!!!
2nd Annual
Fall Back 5K
November 2nd, 2008
More details coming soon....
Fall Back 2007
5k Walk, Run and Fun Event!
See the race results
and enjoy some pictures!
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“I couldn’t even say
the word ‘cancer’ when my mom was first diagnosed....
I was so terrified of what was going to happen, scared
of the unknown. Once I found The Wellness Community-
Atlanta Northside, I met others who understood how I
felt. For the first time since her diagnosis, I was
able to openly discuss my fears with her and the rest
of my family.
- Arline, family member
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At The Wellness Community-Atlanta Northside,
people with cancer learn that they are not alone. With the
diagnosis of cancer often come the feelings of fear,
depression, and isolation.
If negative emotions remain
constant and unremitting, they may adversely affect one’s
ability to fight, thus making recovery more difficult.
Each day, cancer patients their families and caregivers
can be with others who share the same concerns and
feelings, reducing their isolation and regaining control
of their lives.
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Please join us for our Newcomers' Orientation, held each
Monday morning at 10 am at TWC-Atlanta Northside. A
cancer survivor will lead you through a special tour of
our facility and share important opportunities provided by
our dedicated team of professionals to help you in your
journey with cancer.
A national survey of The Wellness
Community support group participants revealed:
- 88% feel less alone
- 87% are happier because they are
in a group
- 83% believe they have improved
- 82% gain hope
- 75% strengthen their will to live
- 72% believe the relationship with
their loved ones was helped
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Since 1997, The Wellness Community-Atlanta Northside has helped thousands of people with cancer in Atlanta
and the surrounding areas find comfort, friendship and peace of mind through
programs and activities
that are all free of
charge.
The Wellness
Community-Atlanta Northside is part of a national
organization that is the largest support program in the
United States. For over 25 years, our
national organization has been providing free
psychological and emotional support to people with cancer,
their families, and caregivers.
We are supported by tax-deductible individual
and corporate donations as well as foundation gifts and grants, allowing us to provide all of our vital services free of charge.
You can even donate your car
or boat!The Wellness Community offers a variety of programs throughout the day and evenings to help people affected by cancer learn vital skills to help them regain control, reduce isolation and restore hope, regardless of the stage of their disease. Thanks to our programs, our
Participants regain a sense of control over their lives and ultimately discover that hope and knowledge are empowering, valuable tools in healing.
We even host
a variety of educational and social gatherings throughout the year, offering the chance to build lasting friendships with others who understand the challenges and questions faced by our Participants each day. |
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