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~PLEASE JOIN US~
13th Annual Stowe Weekend of Hope
Friday, May 3 - Sunday, May 5, 2013
Stowe, VT |
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The Stowe Weekend of Hope, through a partnership of Vermont's medical community and Stowe’s hospitality businesses, offers a healthy, inspirational retreat weekend for cancer survivors and their families. The event is an annual forum for education, enlightenment, and recreation with program activities taking place throughout the restorative environment of Stowe.
EDUCATION: presentations addressing cancer prevention and treatment, supportive care, and survivorship issues from highly respected physicians and practitioners from around New England and local area hospitals
ENLIGHTENMENT: hands-on healing workshops, support group gatherings, spiritual services, yoga, meditation, and time for relaxation
INSPIRATION: musical events, ecumenical services and motivational talks, featuring an Opening Ceremony, an Ecumenical Candle Service, and a Closing Ceremony of music, dance and the Flags of Hope and Healing
RETREAT: Complimentary accommodations for first-time attendees and discounted accommodations for returning participants. Join us in the picturesque mountain resort village of Stowe with plenty of opportunities for shopping, recreation, and sightseeing
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS - PATRICIA O'BRIEN, M.D.
Saturday, May 4, 2013 ~ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Sponsored by KeyBank
The Cancer Journey as a Roller Coaster Ride: Learning to Not Only Survive it, But Also Thrive it
Patricia O’Brien, M.D., Internal Medicine Physician, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Vermont Cancer Center at the University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care
Dr O’Brien was one of the team members that worked on the original Weekend of Hope. She’ll tell you about that group of volunteers that built the first Weekend of Hope, and what they hoped it would provide for the families that attended. They hoped that each and every attendee would enjoy the beauty of this very special resort community, learn more about their journey, find some gentle support, and get a respite from that roller coaster ride called a cancer journey. She will share some of the techniques she has found to bring her calmness and laughs during her own roller coaster ride over the years.
Dr O’Brien is a cancer patient herself, treated 16 years ago, for a locally advanced cancer. She now works as a physician treating patients with symptoms related to their cancer treatment. Her clinical practice is at Fletcher Allen Health Care, and she is part of the Vermont Cancer Center at the University of Vermont. She loves the energy of the SWOH and looks forward each year to meet the people participating in this.
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| Help us spread the word! Click here to see the promotional “rack card” for the Stowe Weekend of Hope. If you would like printed copies to share, distribute in your place of business, area hospital, community organization, etc. please contact info@delaneymeetingevent.com and we’ll send you some! |
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