Tag: Health

Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/event/2unstoppable-zumba-6-week-series-jan-22/2023-01-28/ to register.

In Partnership with 2Unstoppable and Life with Cancer

Join Cori Price, Cancer Exercise Specialist and Zumba Instructor, for a fun 6-week series class where we will move and dance 2Ugether to fun and upbeat music! Each Zumba class is designed to bring people 2Ugether to “sweat it on” while taking the work out of workout, mixing low and high-intensity moves for an interval-style dance fitness party.
Join Cori for the entire series or just attend the classes that you’re able to.
Try this joyful form of movement with us via Zoom in the comfort (and privacy!) of your own home!

NOTE:  If you experience any difficulties signing on to Zoom, please email info@2Unstoppable.org. (please check your Spam folder just in case the Zoom email got delivered there instead of your inbox)

Click here for more information and to register. 

About 2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable is a non-profit whose mission is to encourage and support exercise among women who have had a cancer diagnosis. Free online fitness buddy matching, oncology fitness resources, and community events at www.2unstoppable.org. Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/ for a list of upcoming events.

Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/event/2unstoppable-zumba-6-week-series-jan-22/2023-01-21/ to register.

In Partnership with 2Unstoppable and Life with Cancer

Join Cori Price, Cancer Exercise Specialist and Zumba Instructor, for a fun 6-week series class where we will move and dance 2Ugether to fun and upbeat music! Each Zumba class is designed to bring people 2Ugether to “sweat it on” while taking the work out of workout, mixing low and high-intensity moves for an interval-style dance fitness party.
Join Cori for the entire series or just attend the classes that you’re able to.
Try this joyful form of movement with us via Zoom in the comfort (and privacy!) of your own home!

NOTE:  If you experience any difficulties signing on to Zoom, please email info@2Unstoppable.org. (please check your Spam folder just in case the Zoom email got delivered there instead of your inbox)

Click here for more information and to register. 

About 2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable is a non-profit whose mission is to encourage and support exercise among women who have had a cancer diagnosis. Free online fitness buddy matching, oncology fitness resources, and community events at www.2unstoppable.org. Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/ for a list of upcoming events.

Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/2023-01-14/ to register.

In Partnership with 2Unstoppable and Life with Cancer

Join Cori Price, Cancer Exercise Specialist and Zumba Instructor, for a fun 6-week series class where we will move and dance 2Ugether to fun and upbeat music! Each Zumba class is designed to bring people 2Ugether to “sweat it on” while taking the work out of workout, mixing low and high-intensity moves for an interval-style dance fitness party.
Join Cori for the entire series or just attend the classes that you’re able to.
Try this joyful form of movement with us via Zoom in the comfort (and privacy!) of your own home!

NOTE:  If you experience any difficulties signing on to Zoom, please email info@2Unstoppable.org. (please check your Spam folder just in case the Zoom email got delivered there instead of your inbox)

Click here for more information and to register. 

About 2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable is a non-profit whose mission is to encourage and support exercise among women who have had a cancer diagnosis. Free online fitness buddy matching, oncology fitness resources, and community events at www.2unstoppable.org. Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/ for a list of upcoming events.

Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/event/2unstoppable-zumba-6-week-series-jan-22/2023-01-07/ to register.

In Partnership with 2Unstoppable and Life with Cancer

Join Cori Price, Cancer Exercise Specialist and Zumba Instructor, for a fun 6-week series class where we will move and dance 2Ugether to fun and upbeat music! Each Zumba class is designed to bring people 2Ugether to “sweat it on” while taking the work out of workout, mixing low and high-intensity moves for an interval-style dance fitness party.
Join Cori for the entire series or just attend the classes that you’re able to.
Try this joyful form of movement with us via Zoom in the comfort (and privacy!) of your own home!

NOTE:  If you experience any difficulties signing on to Zoom, please email info@2Unstoppable.org. (please check your Spam folder just in case the Zoom email got delivered there instead of your inbox)

Click here for more information and to register. 

About 2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable is a non-profit whose mission is to encourage and support exercise among women who have had a cancer diagnosis. Free online fitness buddy matching, oncology fitness resources, and community events at www.2unstoppable.org. Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/ for a list of upcoming events.

Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/event/2unstoppable-pink-ribbon-pilates-series-jan-22/2023-01-26/ to register.

With 2Unstoppable

Pink Ribbon Pilates is designed to specifically address the needs and challenges facing everyone recovering from cancer-related surgery.

The exercises are designed to show you how to progressively stretch and strengthen your shoulders, chest and back to regain full range of movement and reduce risk of lymphedema.

In addition to the purely physical benefits already outlined, Pink Ribbon Pilates will help to improve your posture, alleviate your pain, reduce stress, and enhance your energy levels.

Whether you are recovering from recent surgery or are many years post-surgery, Pilates is suitable for you.

Exercises are generally performed on a mat.  Flex bands and lightweight dumbbells may be used to add resistance to the exercises.

NOTE: If you are experiencing any difficulties on the day of class, please emailinfo@2Unstoppable.org (please check your Spam folder just in case the Zoom email got delivered there instead of your inbox).

Click here to learn more and register.

About 2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable is a non-profit whose mission is to encourage and support exercise among women who have had a cancer diagnosis. Free online fitness buddy matching, oncology fitness resources, and community events at www.2unstoppable.org. Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/ for a list of upcoming events.

Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/event/2unstoppable-pink-ribbon-pilates-series-jan-22/2023-01-19/ to register.

With 2Unstoppable

Pink Ribbon Pilates is designed to specifically address the needs and challenges facing everyone recovering from cancer-related surgery.

The exercises are designed to show you how to progressively stretch and strengthen your shoulders, chest and back to regain full range of movement and reduce risk of lymphedema.

In addition to the purely physical benefits already outlined, Pink Ribbon Pilates will help to improve your posture, alleviate your pain, reduce stress, and enhance your energy levels.

Whether you are recovering from recent surgery or are many years post-surgery, Pilates is suitable for you.

Exercises are generally performed on a mat.  Flex bands and lightweight dumbbells may be used to add resistance to the exercises.

NOTE: If you are experiencing any difficulties on the day of class, please emailinfo@2Unstoppable.org (please check your Spam folder just in case the Zoom email got delivered there instead of your inbox).

Click here to learn more and register.

About 2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable is a non-profit whose mission is to encourage and support exercise among women who have had a cancer diagnosis. Free online fitness buddy matching, oncology fitness resources, and community events at www.2unstoppable.org. Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/ for a list of upcoming events.

Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/2023-01-12/ to register.

With 2Unstoppable

Pink Ribbon Pilates is designed to specifically address the needs and challenges facing everyone recovering from cancer-related surgery.

The exercises are designed to show you how to progressively stretch and strengthen your shoulders, chest and back to regain full range of movement and reduce risk of lymphedema.

In addition to the purely physical benefits already outlined, Pink Ribbon Pilates will help to improve your posture, alleviate your pain, reduce stress, and enhance your energy levels.

Whether you are recovering from recent surgery or are many years post-surgery, Pilates is suitable for you.

Exercises are generally performed on a mat.  Flex bands and lightweight dumbbells may be used to add resistance to the exercises.

NOTE: If you are experiencing any difficulties on the day of class, please emailinfo@2Unstoppable.org (please check your Spam folder just in case the Zoom email got delivered there instead of your inbox).

Click here to learn more and register.

About 2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable is a non-profit whose mission is to encourage and support exercise among women who have had a cancer diagnosis. Free online fitness buddy matching, oncology fitness resources, and community events at www.2unstoppable.org. Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/ for a list of upcoming events.

Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/event/2unstoppable-pink-ribbon-pilates-series-jan-22/2023-01-05/ to register.

With 2Unstoppable

Pink Ribbon Pilates is designed to specifically address the needs and challenges facing everyone recovering from cancer-related surgery.

The exercises are designed to show you how to progressively stretch and strengthen your shoulders, chest and back to regain full range of movement and reduce risk of lymphedema.

In addition to the purely physical benefits already outlined, Pink Ribbon Pilates will help to improve your posture, alleviate your pain, reduce stress, and enhance your energy levels.

Whether you are recovering from recent surgery or are many years post-surgery, Pilates is suitable for you.

Exercises are generally performed on a mat.  Flex bands and lightweight dumbbells may be used to add resistance to the exercises.

NOTE: If you are experiencing any difficulties on the day of class, please emailinfo@2Unstoppable.org (please check your Spam folder just in case the Zoom email got delivered there instead of your inbox).

Click here to learn more and register.

About 2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable is a non-profit whose mission is to encourage and support exercise among women who have had a cancer diagnosis. Free online fitness buddy matching, oncology fitness resources, and community events at www.2unstoppable.org. Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/ for a list of upcoming events.

Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/month/2023-01/ to register.

In Partnership with 2Unstoppable

In this class, Paola will guide you through a series of exercises designed to help you increase the strength and endurance of your muscles, as well as the strength of your bones with the use of weights, resistance bands, and your own body.

Equipment needed: exercise mat, resistance bands, light weights like dumbbells, bottles of water or food cans, a pilates ball or a thrown pillow, and a chair. Keep a bottle of water nearby to hydrate.

En esta clase Paola te guiará a través de una serie de ejercicios diseñados para ayudarte a aumentar la fuerza y resistencia de tus músculos, así como la fortaleza de tus huesos con el uso de pesas, bandas de resistencia y tu propio cuerpo.

Equipo necesario: colchoneta de ejercicio, bandas de resistencia, pesas ligeras como mancuernas, botellas de agua o latas de comida, una pelota de pilates o un cojín y una silla. Mantenga una botella de agua cerca para mantenerse hidratada.

NOTE:  If you are experiencing any difficulties on the day of class, please email info@2Unstoppable.org (please check your Spam folder just in case the Zoom email got delivered there instead of your inbox).

Click here to learn more and register.

About 2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable is a non-profit whose mission is to encourage and support exercise among women who have had a cancer diagnosis. Free online fitness buddy matching, oncology fitness resources, and community events at www.2unstoppable.org. Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/ for a list of upcoming events.

This program is being offered virtually through Zoom. In order to participate and receive the Zoom link, register by clicking the RSVP button above or by emailing programs@smithcenter.org.

You will receive the Zoom information no later than the morning of your program.

with Jessica Gelfarb, MSW, LICSW, GW Cancer Center 

This monthly support group is designed for adult patients/survivors diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and their caregivers. The group will incorporate education lectures coupled with emotional support and is hosted by and offered in partnership with the GW Cancer Center.

GW Cancer Center Multiple Myeloma Cancer Support Group

The Multiple Myeloma Cancer Support Group meets Monthly on the 3rd Tuesday from 12:30-1:30pm ET.

Upcoming Sessions:

  • January 17
  • February 21
  • March 21

About Jessica Gelfarb, MSW, LICSW

Jessica Gelfarb

Jessica is a licensed clinical social worker who has experience working with patients and families facing a range of medical diagnoses in both inpatient and outpatient settings.  She received her undergraduate degree in psychology from University of Michigan and her masters degree in social work from University of Maryland with a focus on clinical and medical social work. Jessica recently joined the team at the George Washington University  cancer center as an oncology social worker. Prior to her role at GW Jessica worked extensively with organ transplant patients at Medstar Georgetown Transplant Institute and co-led the institute’s transplant support group. She has also spent time working on cardiology and intensive care units throughout her career.  Jessica initially became interested in pursuing oncology social work after attending the Association of Oncology Social Work’s annual conference a number of years ago as well as observing first- hand the widespread impact that cancer has on so many individuals and families.   She is passionate about partnering with patients in order to provide psychosocial and emotional support as they navigate their diagnosis and treatment.