The Local Cancer Community Update of

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1 The Local Cancer Community Update of Submitted by: Tim E. Renzelmann March 10, 2016 Stories of the Local Cancer Community TLC Survivorship Can Be Fun: A One-Night Wood Carving Workshop with the Kettle Karver s Klub! As they say a picture is worth a thousand words so here are a few thousand words describing the most recent TLC Survivorship Can Be Fun night that featured a one-night wood carving workshop with the Kettle Karvers Klub! Van Horn Automotive Presents $1,000 Check To SCCCF! Above: Many first-time carvers at work. Left & Below: A herd of hedgehogs and a cute pair of hedgehogs! Visit our Facebook page for more. At the recent Sheboygan County Chamber Gala, Gregg Voigt representing Curt G. Joa, Inc. was the winner of a $1,000 donation provided by Van Horn Automotive to the charity of his choice. We like to give community members an opportunity to choose a charity to support. Gregg knew immediately that he wanted the donation to go to the Sheboygan County Cancer Care Fund! explained Teresa Van Horn of Van Horn Automotive. Many of you may recognize Gregg who has volunteered his time and expertise at recent SCCCF Survive, Thrive & Be Fit activities including Up/Down the River WITH a Paddle canoe/kayak excursions and Hiking Along the Cancer Journey backpack adventures. Special thanks to Van Horn Automotive for providing the donation, to Gregg Voigt for choosing SCCCF, and to the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce Gala Event! Watch for the next TLC Survivorship Can Be Fun Session and know that the Kettle Karvers are already discussing ideas for next year s wood carving project! L-R:SCCCF Beacon of Hope mascot, Gregg Voigt Curt G. Joa, Teresa Van Horn Van Horn Automotive, Bill Marklein Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce, Shannon Laehn Van Horn Automotive, Tim E. Renzelmann SCCCF.

2 SCCCF Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Survivor-Athletes Will Row Across Lake Michigan This Saturday! At the start of 2016 I don't think any us thought that we would be preparing to ROW ACROSS LAKE MICHIGAN! But on Saturday, March 12th eighteen survivor-athletes will be attempting the equivalent of just that! Starting shortly after 7AM in the Sheboygan YMCA Lakeview Center SCCCF's ST&BF "Row Team" along with Sheboygan YMCA LIVESTRONG participants will be taking turns on Concept2 ergometers (rowing machines) with the goal of accumulating 100 kilometers (the approximate distance between the Sheboygan Lighthouse and the Ludington (MI) Lighthouse! For many of the rowers (Including me), this is our first rowing experience! I have been inspired by the sights, the sounds, and the feelings of energy that this enthusiastic group of survivor-athletes has displayed! Special thanks to the Sheboygan County YMCA... without whose involvement this "Team Challenge" would not be taking place! And watch for future ST&BF Row Team opportunities! Upcoming Events & Opportunities Spring 2016 Flowers for the Fund Fundraising Opportunity for SCCCF TAKING ORDERS NOW THRU APRIL 20 th! SCCCF Survive, Thrive & Be Fit: Row Team Challenge!!! Saturday, March 12 th from 7AM to?? Sheboygan YMCA, 812 Broughton Dr., Sheboygan GENERAL: Volunteer Opportunity at Bookworm Gardens Tuesday, March 15 th at 11AM TLC Survivorship Session: Strength for the Journey Spirituality & Cancer! Tuesday, March 15 th at 6PM MOA/SCBS, 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan SCCCF Survive, Thrive & Be Fit: Adventure Talk Canoeing Quetico Provincial Park! Wednesday, March 16 th from 7P to 8:30 Maywood Park,3615 Mueller Rd., Sheboygan SCCCF Survive, Thrive & Be Fit: Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors! Morning Sessions, Thursdays in March at 9:30AM! MOA/SCBS, 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan SCCCF Survive, Thrive & Be Fit: Hiking Along the Cancer Journey Friday & Saturday, Sunday, March 18 th & 19 th Kettle Moraine State Forest Parnell to Greenbush Day Hikes or Overnight Backpacking SCCCF Survive, Thrive & Be Fit: Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors! Monday Nights through May 24 th at 5:30PM YMCA, 812 Broughton Drive, Sheboygan Unity Music Festival benefits SCCCF! Saturday, April 9 th, Showtime 7PM Stefanie Weill Center, Sheboygan Website: Facebook: / SCCCF Survive, Thrive & Be Fit: Hiking Along the Cancer Journey Friday & Saturday, Sunday May 13, 14 & 15 Newport State Park Wilderness Door County Day Hikes or Overnight Backpack Camping Tim E. Renzelmann MOA/SCBS Cancer Coach ( ) SCCCF Vice President ( SCCCF) trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com

3 Flowers for the Fund! Spring Flower Sale! Pre-Paid Orders Due by Wednesday, April 20 th Great Mother s Day Gift Idea! YOUR CHOICE of Pick Up: Pick Up Your Pre-Paid Order on Wednesday, May 4 th MOA/SCBS Parking Lot 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan Between 10AM and 5PM Purchase a Voucher to be redeemed at Caan s Floral before 7/31/16! Beautiful Hanging Flower Baskets and Planters from Caan Floral & Greenhouses in a variety of types, colors and sizes are available to order with proceeds benefitting SCCCF! All orders must be pre-paid! For Details on How to Place Your Order, Contact Tim at ! 10 Hanging Baskets - $24.00 Hanging Ivy Geranium: Red, Pink or Purple New Guinea Impatience: Red, Pink, Purple or Orange Fuchsia: Red/Purple or Red/White 10 Combo (mixed) Planters - $ Combo (mixed) Baskets - $35.00

4 4422 South 12th Street Sheboygan, WI Phone (920) Toll Free Spring 2016 HANGING FLOWER BASKET SALE Proceeds to benefit THE SHEBOYGAN COUNTY CANCER CARE FUND ORDER DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 20 th ORDER PICKUP: Wednesday, May 4 th from 10AM to 5PM, 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan SELLER S NAME: SELLER S PHONE: *Checks payable to SCCCF or Sheboygan County Cancer Care Fund (Donations Accepted) THIS ORDER FORM MUST BE RETURNED BY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 th All Ordes MUST be PREPAID! Neatly and accurately PRINT name, address and phone. Please note color choices and price differences. INFO & Questions: Tim E. Renzelmann SCCCF, 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan, WI (920) Hanging Ivy Geranium New Guinea Impatience Fuchsia 12 Prem. Combo Basket 10 Prem. Combo Planter Name: Address: Phone: Name: Address: Phone: Name: Address: Phone: Name: Address: Phone: $24.00 Sunny $24.00 Morning/Evening Sun, Mid-day Shade RED PINK PURPLE RED PINK PURPLE ORANGE RED/ PURPLE $24.00 Mostly Shaded RED/ WHITE Deliver my flowers to MOA/SCBS and I will pick them up on Wednesday, May 4 th between 10A and 5P! Send a voucher(s) for my order to the address at left and I will redeem it at Caan s (vouchers expire 7/31/16)! Deliver my flowers to MOA/SCBS and I will pick them up on Wednesday, May 4 th between 10A and 5P! Send a voucher(s) for my order to the address at left and I will redeem it at Caan s (vouchers expire 7/31/16)! Deliver my flowers to MOA/SCBS and I will pick them up on Wednesday, May 4 th between 10A and 5P! Send a voucher(s) for my order to the address at left and I will redeem it at Caan s (vouchers expire 7/31/16)! Deliver my flowers to MOA/SCBS and I will pick them up on Wednesday, May 4 th between 10A and 5P! Send a voucher(s) for my order to the address at left and I will redeem it at Caan s (vouchers expire 7/31/16)! $35.00 $20.00 TOTAL$

5 Survive, Thrive & Be Fit! Indoor Rowing Relay Across Lake Michigan! Saturday, March 12th Start Time: 7AM At the Sheboygan YMCA! An Indoor Survivor-Athlete Team Relay Challenge! The Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Row Team: A team of eighteen cancer survivorathletes will be attempting to row a distance of 100 kilometers/62 miles (a distance equal to crossing Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Ludington, MI) on Concept2 indoor rowing ergometers TODAY in the YMCA s Lakeview Center! If Interested, Contact Tim Call trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com

6 SURVIVE, THRIVE & BE FIT / LIVESTRONG AT THE Y ROW TEAM ROSTER: David B. Diane M. Cindy B. Lori P. Patty D. Beth R. Leah H. Tim R. Mary K. Karen R. Jennifer K. Janet S. Dione K. Beth S. Dan K. Mike S. Candy M. Dennis S.

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8 MATTHEWS ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES Together we Live with Cancer! SHEBOYGAN CANCER & BLOOD SPECIALISTS Survivorship Session: Strength for the Journey: Spirituality & Cancer Tuesday, March 15 th Session Starts at 6PM 5:15PM: Casual Walk (Optional and if weather allows) Every human being has a spirit that needs to be cared for. In this workshop, you will learn spiritual tools to effectively deal with the stresses that cancer brings into your life or the life of a loved one. People of any belief system will find these techniques to be helpful in drawing strength through the powerful mind/body connection that can give us daily strength. Presenters: Chaplain Kim Thimmig and Pastor Marianne Brandt Sharon S. Richardson Clergy/Team Light Refreshments Available. You may bring a dish, snack or dessert to pass. No Fee or Registration Required! RSVP Always Appreciated! LOCATION: Matthews Oncology Associates Sheboygan Cancer & Blood Specialists 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan Second Floor Conference Room Call (Ask for Tim) for more information!

9 Survive, Thrive & Be Fit! Canoeing Quetico Provincial Park Wednesday, March 16 th 7:00PM to 8:30 PM Maywood Environmental Park 3615 Mueller Rd., Sheboygan In Fall of 2015 Tim Renzelmann embarked on an eight-day canoe adventure through Quetico Provincial Park with Tom, Eric, Gregg & Derek (all of whom have volunteered their time for many of SCCCF s ST&BF activities). Many have expressed an interest in hearing more about the trip so you are invited to join us at Maywood Environmental Park for this Adventure Talk! From the Maywood Website: Description - Reminisce with five paddlers on a point-to-point traverse of the boundary waters canoe area s Quetico Provincial Park. Pictures and video will highlight some of the most picturesque areas in the park. Paddlers include Eric Eckert, Tom Friedrichs, Derek MacKenzie, Tim Renzelmann, and Gregg Voigt. NOTE FROM TIM: As the rookie on this trip, I am excited about the opportunity to share some incredible videos, photographs and stories as well as give you a chance to meet four great guys (who also go by the names of Odie Brat, Elroy Brat, Bloody Brat & Mac Brat), without whom I would not have had this experience! All are Welcome! RSVP Appreciated So we can inform Maywood! Ask About SCCCF s: - Helpful Gestures - Healthy Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Opportunities Additional Support Provided By

10 Survive, Thrive & Be Fit! Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors! Thursday Mornings, March 3 rd to 31 st 9:30AM to 10:30 AM MOA/SCBS 2 nd Floor Conference Room, 1621 N. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan Area cancer survivors are encouraged to experience the benefits of this fun and popular gentle yoga program! These FREE sessions will include gentle stretching, breathing and meditation to bring some peace, healing and relaxation to the mind and body. No experience necessary. Cancer patients and survivors must register in advance for The Sheboygan County Cancer Care Fund s Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Program by contacting Tim at or trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com! RSVP REQUIRED: - Call trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com - Deadline: December 11 th Additional Support Provided By

11 Survive, Thrive & Be Fit! Hiking Along the Cancer Journey: The Parnell Trail Loop! Friday & Saturday, March 18 th & 19 th Overnight Backpacking Trip Day Hikes: Saturday at 8AM & 10AM Consider a one-night backpacking trip or join us for a day hike! Parnell Trail Description (from the WI DNR website): On County Highway U, one quarter mile west of County Highway A, the Parnell Tower trail begins its 3.5-mile loop with a series of steps leading to the highest point of elevation in the forest. There a 60-foot observation tower rises above the treetops for a birds-eye view of the glacial landscape. The trail follows the Ice Age Trail near a rustic backpack shelter reservable for camping. Picnic tables, grills, drinking water and vault toilets are adjacent to the trail head. (Note for Tim: Hikers may opt for a shorter 2-mile distance). Never backpacked before? Any Questions? Need gear? Contact Tim ( ) by March 4th! Ask About SCCCF s: - Helpful Gestures - Healthy Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Opportunities Additional Support Provided By

12 Survive, Thrive & Be Fit! Gentle Yoga for Cancer Survivors! Monday Nights at 5:30PM January 11 th through May 23 rd Sheboygan YMCA Multi Purpose Room 812 Broughton Drive, Sheboygan Area cancer survivors are encouraged to experience the benefits of this fun and popular gentle yoga program! These FREE sessions will include gentle stretching, breathing and meditation to bring some peace, healing and relaxation to the mind and body. No experience necessary. Cancer patients and survivors must register in advance for The Sheboygan County Cancer Care Fund s Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Program by contacting Tim at or trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com! Ask About SCCCF s: - Helpful Gestures - Healthy Survive, Thrive & Be Fit Opportunities In Cooperation with Sheboygan County YMCA

13 UNITY MUSIC TICKETS NOW ON SALE ENJOY AN EVENING OF FUN AT OUR BEAUTIFUL STEFFANIE WEILL CENTER Unity Music Festival April 9 th, 2016 Action Packed Fun Night! Show Time 7:00 --Tickets $20.00 Chester Marcol is sponsored by: Mersberger Financial Co-Emcees- Chester Marcol/ Daven Claerbout Acts: Sheboygan Light Rail, Lutheran High Jazz Band Jessica School of Dance, A duet: And More All Proceeds stay local to help Cancer Patients thru the Sheboygan County Cancer Care Fund Gala Appetizer Buffet held upstairs 5:00 Next door to the Weill Center starts at 5:30 Tickets sold separately for $30.00 Meet and Greet with Chester Marcol and get Pictures taken Book for sale Alive And Kicking /autographs by Chester Bring your packer memorabilia for autograph at the Gala s and during intermission Live auctions held on stage during the show Silent auctions line the halls of the Weill Center Dollar raffles Doors opens for viewing starting at 5:00

14 Survive, Thrive & Be Fit! Hiking Along the Cancer Journey: A Backpack Camping Adventure! Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 13 th, 14 th & 15 th At Newport State Park Wilderness, Door County, WI! Join us for the 2nd Annual Spring Backpack Adventure! Unlike 2015 s point-to-point trip, the 2016 backpack camping adventure will involve a base camp from which we will offer a variety of hikes and activities. Join us for the day, spend a night or two, or come and go as you please. There will opportunities to relax, explore, share stories, and develop friendships! Survivors are welcome to bring a co-survivor! Space is limited! If you are considering joining us, please express your interest by March 1 st so we can plan accordingly. Informational and instructional sessions will be offered to answer your questions and prepare first-timers (optional)! There is a limited supply of backpack/camping gear available! To express interest in participation or learn more contact Tim at or trenzelmann@physhealthnet.com! Support Provided By: