The Lance Armstrong Foundation (one of our favorite cancer organizations) is teaming up with the YMCA to infuse exercise into recovery on a national level.
"Medical studies show that moderate levels of appropriate physical activity can reduce fatigue, boost self-esteem and improve muscle strength and physical endurance in individuals following cancer treatment," said Andy Miller, vice president of programs and policy for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. "However, physical activity and wellness programs specifically for cancer survivors are scarce and often difficult to take to scale nationally."
Although we are grassroots, we have scaled the Yoga Bear model to a national level. In just two years, we have partnered with yoga studios in seven different states, including the YWCA in Berkeley. We focus on services for cancer survivors, since the majority of services for cancer victims end as soon as they complete treatment. And we believe in promoting survivorship and quality of life, through a healthy lifestyle.
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