OKC Community Cancer Coalition Wellness Retreat

November 15, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Featured Speakers
	"Journaling for health: cancer and expressive writing: why, when, what and how." "CSI Oklahoma: Genetics and cancer: How to tell if it's hereditary or not." Mellisa Craft, RN, PhD, AOCN, has beeen an oncology nurse for 27 years. She works at Breast Imaging of Oklahoma located in Edmond. Melissa conducts a high risk imaging program which provides assessments and bi-annual imaging for 800 women who are at higher than average risk of breast cancer. She works closely with the newly-diagnosed breast cancer patients, providing education and support throughout the cancer journey.
	"One Voice...A Cancer Legacy." Darla Thompson, at the age of 23, was diagnosed with inoperable Hodgkin’s Disease. She described this diagnosis as her "wake-up" call. At the time, Darla was uninsured. Not only did she have to fight for her life multiple times due to reccurring tumors (breast, colon, and uterus) she also had to fight for the right to have access to healthcare. So began her life’s mission. Darla set about helping individuals who were uninsured and too ill to fight for themselves, to find the necessary resources for medical treatment.
	"Zumba with Kimba!" Kimba Biggers, BS, is an AFFA certified group fitness instructor and personal trainer certified in ZUMBA©. She works for the INTEGRIS Pacer Fitness Center. She teaches SilverSneaker® 1 & 2, kickboxing, yoga, Pilates, core training, BOSU®, spin, water fitness and Kidfit. Kim has a passion to help others with all levels of fitness.

• Relaxation
• Self-growth
• Education methods for learning to deal with day-to-day challenges
• A chance to share and network with other people whose lives have been affected by cancer

From Oklahoma City:
• Take I-40 to exit 200 and exit right (south) on Highway 99


• Travel about 10 miles south to Highway 9 at Seminole, then turn left (east)


• Go about 7 1/2 miles, and the Conference Center entrance will be on the right (south) side of the road

From Tulsa:
• Take the HE Bailey Turnpike (I-44) west to the Highway 99 exit near Stroud


• Travel south to Highway 9 at Seminole, then turn left (east)


• Go about 7 1/2 miles, and the Conference Center entrance will be on the right
(south) side of the road