Showing posts with label Susan G Komen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Susan G Komen. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Rainbow Health Fair: The More, the Merrier!

Over the past couple of weeks, we have partnered with a few more health and wellness providers. The more, the merrier!

In addition to the services and activities we've already posted, expect to see these services at the 14th Annual LBTQ Rainbow Health Fair this Saturday.

Naturopathy & Acupuncture
Kira Baum, ND, LaC is a Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist in Seattle. She provides comprehensive holistic health care for most medical concerns. She is dedicated to assisting people in achieving their health goals with the use of safe and effective natural modalities, like nutritional counseling, herbal medicine, and acupuncture.

Naturopathy
Les Witherspoon, ND, is a Naturopathic Physician. He will answer questions and provide information for clients about transgender health and gender variant health issues.

Nutrition
Join Beve Kindblade, Nutritionist, for a lively workshop and discussion about nutrition, health, and wellness. She integrates the best of traditional medicine with a natural health approach. Her workshop will be from 3:30pm-4:20pm. Learn about nutritional essentials to take control of your health, renew your energy, and look your best - naturally.

Relationship Skills
NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse works to end violence and abuse by building loving and equitable relationships in our community and across the country. Join DeAnn Alcantara-Thompson in a relationship skills class from 12:30pm-1:20pm or 1:30pm-2:20pm.

Safer Sex
Health care professional Candace Cantrell, President of Seattle Girls of Leather, will be answering questions about safer sex. Candace has many years of professional and personal experiences in alternative sexuality communities, making her a dynamic educator. Seattle Girls of Leather will also be providing snacks for health fair participants! Thanks, SGOL!!!

Reiki
Diana Balgaard is a Reiki Master and has practiced Reiki since 1990. Reiki is a divinely guided energy. Your body has its own intelligence. Clients can feel balanced, energized, relaxed, and lighter after a treatment. Diana will provide 10 minute treatments at the health fair.

Susan G. Komen, Puget Sound Affiliate
Elisa Del Rosario and her colleagues from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Puget Sound Affiliate are once again joining the LBTQ Rainbow Health Fair. Komen has awarded YWCA Women's Health Outreach with a grant that has provided critical funding for the LBTQ Rainbow Health Fair every year for 14 years. Our local affiliate has always supported the LBTQ community. Representatives from Komen will be available to share information about the local affiliate and the work they do in our communities.

Tarot Reading
Returning is our very popular Beverly Bryant who has read Tarot professionally for over 15 years. Tarot readings can help give guidance and be used for decision making and direction in finances, relationships, or careers.

Music
Also returning is Marla S. Nonken. Marla is a songwriter and performer, who has played at a wide array of venues - from grassroots to political rallies to yoga classes. She plays many genres and styles that focus on healing, emotions, and lightness. She believes that music and sound soothe the soul and offer nourishment.

Self Defense & Kung Fu
Michelle McVadon has been teaching self defense and Kung Fu (from Seven Star Women's Kung Fu) for 25 years. She holds the rank of Chief Instructor, has 5th degree black belt in Kajukenbo Kung Fu and 3rd degree black belt in Aikido. Her class will be from 2:30pm-3:10pm.

Monday, August 22, 2011

August 31st Fundraiser for Susan G. Komen 3Day Walk

It's cabaret time for my Susan G. Komen 3Day Walk for the Cure team
The Half Racks!

Help us eradicate breast cancer while making sure each and every one of us meets our fund-raising goal.

Help us SAVE SECOND BASE!

What: A fun evening of song and poetry celebrating life!
When: August 31st at 7-8:30pm
Where: The Richard Hugo House 
1634 11th Ave in Capitol Hill (Seattle)
How Much: Pay-what-you-can
How do I get tickets: For $8 and higher, go to the following link (various pricing options to accommodate pay-what-you-can): https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/193346
If $8 is too much, please still come to support anyway - even $1 in the basket is $1 towards our goal! Make a reservation here: 206-328-4102.

Our Talent: Larry Albert, Laurie Bialik, Sheila Bordeaux w/ #1 groupie Peaches, Liz Diesner, Garnett Hundley & Beverly Daugherty, Old School (Nancy Haver, Brenda David * Maureen Warren), Sonia Perez with Omaldo Perez, Trace Peters, Pat Peterson, and Fiona & Delphine!

Thanks everyone. I hope to see you on the 31st! And please feel free to forward this email to your friends!

Hugs, Carolyn Dougherty (aka Hug-A-Rack)

TEAM HALF RACKS


PS if you can't make it on the 31st and would like to make a contribution, simply here.
I'm marching toward a new goal of $3,000.....



Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Susan G Komen sponsors LBTQ Rainbow Health Fair

Susan G Komen has always been a huge supportor of our community and again is a sponsor of the LBTQ Rainbow Health Fair.  We very much appreciate their support as it enables us to serve our community in more ways.  We will have 3 volunteers from Susan G Komen to explain their services, breast cancer prevention and awareness.  Come with your questions as they are very well educated on the many topics.