Rock `n Roll Half Marathon Triathlon Training

SUMMER 2011
2007 after an invitation from my personal
trainer and then TSNW Triathlon Coach Kim
Brasfield. First of all, I had no idea what a
triathlon was. Secondly, once I understood
what it was I was, I was absolutely sure it was
something I could never accomplish. But here
I am five years later having completed four
and planning on my fifth. TSNW has provided
the support, coaching, encouragement and
camaraderie with other cancer survivors
that has made the unthinkable possible. And
rather than a group focused on cancer, it is
cancer survivors focused on being fit and
pushing the envelope of what may have been
unobtainable goals.
Rock ‘n Roll Half
Marathon
BY K AT H RY N W I L L I A M S,
TSNW MEMBER
Thanks to Team Survivor Northwest, I just
walked in my first half-marathon – all 13.1
miles. That’s a small miracle, considering my
physical fitness in early February due to my
cancer treatments and then a bad fall. My
oncologist, Dr. Kristine Rinn, recommended
that I check out TSNW, where I met Monica
Strasen (TSNW Program Manager). She
told me about the many programs and I
started walking with the run/walk group
that prepares for walking and running halfmarathon. With her encouragement, I signed
up for the Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon – but
what was I thinking?!
At first, two miles was my absolute maximum
distance. Gradually 6 miles was almost
more than I could do. Then 10 miles almost
finished me off, and in June, 13 miles almost
wiped me out. Thanks to Monica (and her
red coat), supported by volunteers Mark and
Kit, we were out there almost every weekend,
except for the day it snowed. We learned
about equipment, proper stretching, how
to pace ourselves, and even what beverages
and foods would keep us going in the long
distances.
The day of the half marathon came. I had
a wonderful time. Sure, probably 23,000
participants were faster than I was, but I
finished, with enough energy to run the last
0.1 mile! And there was Monica, patiently
waiting for me.
Because of shoulder issues I swam using the
side stroke, I used my old hybrid bike, and
walked (I hated running) the 2007 Danskin
in the pouring rain. But I FINISHED and left
with a medal around my neck. After the 2008
Danskin I decided it was time to buy a lighter
bike (compliments of my husband!) and get
the shoulder fixed. I bought a new bike in
February 2009, had shoulder surgery in May
2009 (my orthopedic surgeon wrote “You are
a 55-year old triathlete!”) and completed the
Trek Triathlon as a relay completing the bike
and run/walk portions.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you. And, yes,
I have registered for another half marathon
and I’m looking for more.
Triathlon Training
B Y D I A N A K E L S E Y K U TA S ,
TSNW MEMBER
I never considered myself an athlete so it
seemed strange to say for the first time that
“I am a triathlete.” Not just an athlete, but a
TRI-athlete! I started training for the Danskin
The mission of Team Survivor Northwest is to support women in their cancer recovery
through empowering programs of physical activity and health education.
Phone: (206) 732-8350
www.teamsurvivornw.org
2011 Golf Clinic
BY ALICIA SUPERNAVAGE
TSNW OFFICE MANAGER
We held our benefit Golf Clinic at Newcastle
Golf Club on a beautiful June afternoon.
With fabulous golf professionals, our golfers
brushed up on their putting, driving and
chipping skills. Together, we raised over
$11,000 to support women in their cancer
recovery.
Thank you to all of our donors, golfers and
volunteers who made the event a success!
Triathlon Training,
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B Y D I A N A K E L S E Y K U TA S ,
TSNW MEMBER
The Trek Triathlon 2010 was putting it all back
together and improving my overall performance.
This year I am again pushing myself to gain
confidence in the swim, be a stronger runner, and a
faster cyclist.
What I love about triathlons is the cross training
of three sports. But my favorite leg is the bike. I
have always loved cycling and in the early 1970’s I
was one of the first girls in my high school to have
a three speed bike. In 2005 I went to Austin with
three girlfriends and survivors to participate in the
LIVESTRONG ride – and catch a glimpse of Lance.
I trained on the Burke Gilman Trail and thought
Texas was flat but much to our surprise, Austin is
in hill country. Luckily my two younger brothers
made a surprise appearance to ride support. In
2009 and 2010 I rode the Seattle LIVESTRONG
with my brother Jeff, again as support. But, any
little hill has been my nemesis! So, this year I have
set out to train with TSNW for the RAPSody (Ride
Around Puget Sound). The tiny hills that used to be
the scary hills are now a “piece of cake” and the “no
way” hills like Ames Lake, Inglewood and IssaquahFall City are “doable”!
TSNW has been instrumental in providing a fun
and safe environment to challenge my perceptions
about what I am capable of. At age 58 and a 12year survivor, I believe I’m more physically fit
and stronger than any other time in my life. My
lymphedema on long rides can be a challenge, my
swimming needs tons of improvement, but now I
can ride those hills and running is actually starting to
become something I look forward to!
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Kath Gordon’s Story
BY K AT H G O R D O N, T S N W M E M B E R
In 2005, I had just been diagnosed in April,
had surgery in May, and by Father’s Day, just
two months later, was newly moved from outof-state to Port Townsend, still in shock, and
feeling pretty rotten during chemotherapy.
I didn’t know a soul except my son and
daughter- in-law, and knew nobody who’d
walked the cancer journey, as the two friends
I had who’d had cancer lived too far away for
me to be with them during their treatment.
I think I first learned of the TSNW walking
group that fall and went to the retreat
in January at Fort Worden, where I was
overwhelmed at the sight of so many vibrant,
cheerful women all engaged in LIFE. I
remember realizing then that I, too, could
someday be a member of the “healthy and
The mission of Team Survivor Northwest is to support women in their cancer recovery
through empowering programs of physical activity and health education.
wise women” group, even though
it was hard then to keep up while
walking the hills of Fort Worden. The
members of our walking group met
for dinner occasionally and patiently
listened to my fears and loneliness.
They helped me get over the hump of
those early days by normalizing what
I was experiencing, and for that I will
always be grateful.
Now six years later, I am again
participating in the classes (after
a break when I didn’t want to be
having anything to do with cancer,
even a survivor’s class). It is good to
be back among the wise and healthy
women survivors of TSNW.
BY R E B E C C A C E D E R G R E E N, T S N W E X E C U T I V E D I R E C TO R
Joining Team
Survivor
Northwest
Team Survivor Northwest is the
club you never wanted to join
and are so glad that you did.
Joining is easy and membership
is free. Membership is open
to any woman with a past or
present diagnosis of cancer
at any stage of treatment and
any fitness level. To become
a member and be eligible to
participate in all of the great
fitness classes offered, simply
fill out the membership forms
found at teamsurvivornw.org
and send them to the Team
Survivor Northwest office at
200 NE Pacific Avenue, Suite
101, Seattle WA 98105. Or
call Alicia at (206)732-8350.
She will be glad to send you
copies of the forms. Once the
completed forms arrive in the
office, you will receive your
membership card that is your
ticket to the many wonderful
programs of Team Survivor
Northwest. Come join in the
fun, fitness and friendship that
is Team Survivor Northwest.
Together, we will climb
mountains, survive and thrive!
Team Survivor Northwest
Phone: (206) 732-8350
www.teamsurvivornw.org
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HELP!
B Y A L I C E TA K E U C H I , T R E A S U R E R
B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S
If Team Survivor Northwest has made a
difference in your life, now is the time you
can make a difference for TSNW. This
organization has been dedicated to providing
exercise programs at all levels to cancer
survivors without requiring membership
dues or program fees. We have been able
to do so through individual and corporate
donations, a few grants, and a couple of major
fundraising events during the year. However,
in the last few years, like many families
and businesses, TSNW has faced financial
challenges due to the economic downturn.
This year, the problems are becoming critical.
Donations are down at every level, corporate
giving is down and grants are very difficult to
obtain.
While your individual donations are still
crucial, for those who would like to do more
or do something in lieu of making a donation,
TSNW is encouraging you to “get out there
and help!” We are hoping you will think of
some creative fund raising options to add to
the coffers. You could do this individually
or with other members, especially if you
participate in a TSNW program with women
you see regularly. You could brainstorm for
ideas that would be workable and worth your
time and effort.
In the past, the Mountain Climbing Group
sold baked goods at the Saturday morning
dragon boat practices and t-shirts to TSNW
members. The Dragon Boat team has had
garage sales to raise funds. One supporter
makes beautiful cards and shares the
proceeds with TSNW during the month of
October. We have one survivor who hosts
a fund raising brunch for TSNW on the day
of Race for the Cure. Other members have
mentioned possibilities that range from a
Gear Exchange & Sale, to a Rubber Ducky
race. There must be all kinds of possibilities
that could be fun for you and beneficial to
TSNW.
Honoring the survivor in your life is another
possibility. Simply ask family and friends who
might be wondering what to give you for a
special occasion to donate to TSNW in your
honor. If you don’t really need a bouquet or
another knick knack, honoring you through a
donation would be a wonderful way to help
the many women Team Survivor serves.
Please seriously consider some of these
options. This is your organization and can
use your help. Together, we can do it!
Co-Presidents
Paula Tomlinson
Lori Robinson
Secretary
Jean Vye
Treasurer
Alice Takeuchi
Maggie Brower
Pam Smith Mentz
Elizabeth Munro
Cheryl St. Paul
MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Co-Chairs
Ksenia Koon, MS
Kristine Rinn, MD
Team Physician and Medical Advisor
Julie Gralow, MD
Bake Sale
B Y A L I C E TA K E U C H I , T R E A S U R E R
B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S
The TSNW dragon boat team had a bake sale
in support of the organization and raised
over $400. It was a terrific example of how
members of one of the programs can organize
a small fundraiser to benefit the whole group.
If anyone else wants to plan something
similar, we learned a few things along the
way. Here are some suggestions:
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Have one or two people who organize
and coordinate the event.
Choose a location where you will have a
sufficient customer turnout.
If having baked goods, they should
be homemade and packaged for easy
handling.
Ask for donations rather than pricing
items. This avoids having to make too
much change and people actually are
more generous this way.
The mission of Team Survivor Northwest is to support women in their cancer recovery
through empowering programs of physical activity and health education.
Janice Connolly, MD, FHM
Kim Dammann, RN
Patricia Dawson, MD
Carol Eddy, PT
Fe’ Ermitano, RN
Lexi Harlow, PT
Sandi Johnson, MSW
Patty Kwok, RN
Hannah Linden, MD
David Mankoff, MD
Kimberly Mathai, MS RD
Anne McTiernan, MD, PhD
Pam Paley, MD
Eve Rodler, MD
Braden Stridde , MD
Nicole Urban, ScD
Tanya Wahl, MD
David Zucker, MD
ADVISORY BOARD
Jim Barker
Barbara Carey
Janice Connolly, MD
Kent Ditch
Catherine Hawes
Denise Johnson
Martha Longbrake
Barb Melber
Nicole Pastarnack
Yaneth Vrentas
Julia Canas
Katrina Cathcart
Judy Curran
Nina Fogg
Cara Holloway
Karen Johnson
Susan Lowney
Kevin Murphy
Joyce Rivkin
Cathy Wagner
TSNW STAFF
Rebecca Cedergreen, MAT
Executive Director
[email protected]
Monica Strasen
Program Manager
[email protected]
Alicia Supernavage
Office Manager
[email protected]
TSNW Thanks our Spring 2011 Donors
Elite
$5000 or more
Anonymous
Gold Medalists
$1000 to $4999
Nina and Fred Fogg
Deborah Gates
Group Health
Cooperative
Denise Johnson and
Peyton Gaunt
Keith & Mary Kay
McCaw Family
Foundation
Kent Dragon Boat
Association
LKC Foundation
Connie and Dick Nickel
Seattle Cancer Care
Alliance
Swedish Cancer
Institute
The Seattle Foundation
Keiko Yanagihara
Silver Medalists
$500 to $999
Chap and Eve Alvord
Connie Anderson
APCA Washington
Barbara Jo Blair
Lois Brooks
Barb and Pat Carey
Benjamin Carr
Julie and Ross Case
Therese and Dave
Chambers
Suzi Desimone
Dr. Julie Gralow
Paul Herstein
Jo Anne Iaciofano
Pauline Miyata
North Puget Sound
Dragon Boat Club
Pan Pacific Electronics,
Inc.
Kathleen Sallee
Maggie Smith
Vinton Sommerville
Alex Toft
Paula Tomlinson
Beverly Wagner
Wasabi Paddling Club
Bronze Medalists
$250 to $499
Judith Bailey
Diane Bowlin
Margaret Brannen
Kerry Brannen
Bill Brannen
Bright Horizons
Foundation for
Children
Julia Canas
Judy Curran
Barbara Davidson
Eclipse Marketing
Group
Elaine Eigeman
Janet Fleck
Barbara Herr
Susan Hester
Cara Holloway
Bernadette Laqueur
Mary-K McCoy
Elizabeth Munro
Jean Murakami
Andy Pletz
Susan Quigley
Lori Robinson
Ann Russell
Nancy Schultz
Frank Shaw
Catherine Spurgeon
Teri St. Ogne
Alice Takeuchi
Steven Takeuchi
Barbara & Alvin
Umphenour
Jean Vye
Waggener Edstrom
Worldwide
Tanya Wahl
Ronald Weinstein
Kathryn Williams
Team Supporters
Up to $249
Roberta Aldrich
Diane Allen
Anna Anafi
Lucy Arson
Sally Avenson
Janet Baba
Al Bayless
Ernest and Zelda Black
Olwen Bode
Sandra Bowman
Jayne Bradbury
Sue Bradner
Paul Brindle
Scott Bufkin
Cindy Burdue
Ron Burk
BeBe Burns
Noreen Burr
Nica Burston
Linda Capell
Glennda Cartner
Katrina Cathcart
Vivan Chatman Williams
TSNW Wish List
There are many ways to give to Team Survivor
Northwest. One way is to donate any of the
items listed below. We appreciate all the ways
you share your time, talent, and treasure with
Team Survivor Northwest and the women we
serve! Contact Alicia at (206) 732-8350 for
more information.
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Computer and tech help- cash to hire a
professional or volunteer time
Printing for quarterly newsletter (~1000
copies)
Team Survivor Northwest
Anne Chinn
Danny Chow
Laurie Cogan
Amy Corey
HK Custer
Melissa Denny
Julia Donk
Teresa Dorian
Patricia Doyle
Sonja Elend
Sarah Ellis
Alfred Ellrodt, Jr.
Lisa Farin
Jan Fitzpatrick
Brenda Frost
Mary Giordano
Sandra Glasow
Kath Gordon
Sue Griffith-Mercer
Tom Hackleman
Jean Hadlock
Mayang Hale
Robert and Jane Hall
Loraine Hanson
Lexi Harlow
Diane Hatzinger-Radloff
James Haunty
Linda Hedstrom
Janet Henderson
Vicky L. Hertig
Jeffrey Hiatt
Julie Hillers
Scott Hitchcock
Marion Hitchcock
Katherine Hitchcock
Sheryl Hoefer
Carole Huffman
Wendie Hunt Burgess
Cecilia Izzo
Karen Johnson
Carrie Jones
Katrina Jordan
Lynn Kaner
Lori Kaufman
Joan Kelday
Judy Killion
Lillian Kiuchi
Tammy Sue Korssjoen
Viviann Kuehl
Jill Landback
Judy Leede
Lisa Leptich
Marcia Lewis
Connie Lord
Susan Lowney
Laurel Manaois
Thomas Martin
Margaret McFate
Melanie McGrory
Deborah Mello
Sharon Miller
John Montgomery
Luisa Motten
Dawn Mullarkey
Tamit Gina Nakamura
Alice Nelson
Ronald Niemeyer
Elizabeth Noblitt
Sharon Palmer
Cora Palmer
Helen Palumbarit
Ellen Phillips-Angeles
Paul & Fern Portteus
Jerilyn Praul
Puetz Golf
Helen Romain
Michael Roze
Vicki Ruskin
Trudy Russell
James Russell
Cheri Rutherford
Sharon Salavaria
Hideo Sasaki
Margrit Schubiger
Marilyn Schulze
Jack Seeley
Dawn Siler
Joan Sligar
Jeanette Smith
Kathryn Soucy
Kristina Southard
Anita Steele
Sally Still
Janet Stillman
Cheryl Stratemeyer
Swedish Health
Services
Alice Takeuchi
Mary Ann TaskerThompson
Deborah Taylor
Nancy Thomas
Margaret Thompson
Tracee Tomich
Fay Tong
Suzanne Tripp
Judith Turchin
Kathy Underwood
Aganita Varkentine
Julie Venn
Wendy Vogt
Cynthia Wells
Marian Whetham
Sue Ellen White
Walt Williams
Jacque Williams
Beverly Winter-Eben
Betty Woito
Judy Wolcott
Diana Woodbery
Kim York
Barbara Zander
Brooke Zimmers
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10’x 20’ or larger, storage space
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Office supplies: copy paper, permanent
markers, toner cartridges, etc.
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Combined office & program space
Ways to Support
Team Survivor
Northwest
Team Survivor Northwest supports female
cancer survivors as they reclaim their bodies,
spirits and lives. Cancer and its treatment
often leave people physically and financially
drained. Therefore, Team Survivor Northwest is
committed to providing free fitness programs
that support women in regaining their strength
and vitality. To continue to offer programs
such as Active Women/Healthy Women,
Dragon Boating, Triathlon Team Training and
the Annual Fitness Retreat, we rely on the
generosity of people like you. Your generosity
insures that female cancer survivors have a
place to go to reclaim their future. There are
many ways to give to Team Survivor Northwest:
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Donate Online: There is a link on our
website (www.teamsurvivornw.org)
through which you may make a secure
donation. Just click on Donation on the
front page of the website. You will be
linked to our donations page.
Mail us a donation in the form of a check
or money order. Our address is 200 NE
Pacific St. Ste. 101, Seattle, WA 98105
Employer Gift Matching: Your employer
may have a gift matching program. If
they do, we will supply the necessary
paperwork for your employer. These
employers have given matching donations
to TSNW in the past: Microsoft, Starbucks,
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation,
Merrill Lynch, Macy’s, Nintendo
Charitable Bequests and Wills: The
language can be as simple as the following
phrase: “I hereby bequeath to Team
Survivor Northwest, 200 NE Pacific St,
Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98105…(state
dollar amount, percentage or other asset
being given)”
Volunteer:
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Outreach ambassador 5 hours per week
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Program champion 5 hours per week
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Tech volunteer 5 hours per month
Event coordinator monthly 20 hours
Grant writer monthly 20 hours
Phone: (206) 732-8350
www.teamsurvivornw.org
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Fall Gala
TSNW Friends and Family
Join us on an
Alaska Inside Passage Cruise
June 1-8, 2012!
For more information visit
www.teamsurvivornw.org
(see the “Events” link”)
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday November 12, 2011
Bellevue Hilton
TSNW 2011
IMPORTANT DATES
AUGUST
14
Danskin Triathlon
27-28 RAPSody Cycling Ride
SEPTEMBER
3
Seattle Dragon Boat Festival,
Stan Sayres
18
Trek Triathlon
TBD Marathon and Half Marathon
Training Kickoff
NOVEMBER
12
Fall Gala
27
Seattle Marathon and Half
Marathon
DECEMBER
7
Program Celebration & Member
Meeting
FEBRUARY 2012
10-12 Retreat at Fort Worden in Port
Townsend
SAVE THE DATE!
Seattle Celebrating Life Dragon Boat Festival
September 3, 2011 • Stan Sayres Memorial Park
Information and registration at: www.seattledragonboatfestival.org
Join us for a fabulous day of fun, festivities and awareness. A day LOADED with
dragon boat racing on Lake Washington. The festival is a benefit for Team
Survivor Northwest.
We invite cancer survivors, competitive dragon boat clubs, health professionals,
community teams and their families for a great day of dragon boat racing and
camaraderie. We look forward to seeing you there!
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The mission of Team Survivor Northwest is to support women in their cancer recovery
through empowering programs of physical activity and health education.
PROGRAMS
A Walk in the Park
Seasonal Programs
The following programs are sign-up
only. For more information, please
call Monica at 206-732-8350 or
email [email protected].
• Half Marathon and Marathon Run or
Walk Training
• CrossFit
• Dragon Boating
• Outdoor Cycling
• Mid-Week Hiking
• Swimming
• Triathlon Training
Ongoing Programs
The following classes are drop-in
year-round. No sign up is required.
Just show up!
• Active Women / Healthy Women
• Survivor Striders West Sound/
Olympic Peninsula
• Urban Hiking
• Viva Dance
• Yoga
BY MONICA STRASEN,
TSNW PROGRAM MANAGER
TSNW recognized early on the importance of
having an offering that would be appropriate
and enticing to women who were either in
treatment, just out of treatment or looking for
a way to get into, or back into, fitness.
Walking has played a major part in TSNW
programming, from gentle walks to more
fitness based walks (Urban Hikes), to
goal specific walk training (half marathon
training).
We are excited that we have been able to
bring back a gentle entry level walk, thanks to
a group of volunteers that are giving back to
TSNW by being walk leaders and organizers
for this program.
So if you are new to Team Survivor, are in
treatment, just out of treatment, or trying to
get a handle on where to start with getting fit,
joining this walk is a great way to get some
exercise at a level that is doable.
This walk is on Saturdays, 9:00am, and
they meet in front of the bathrooms on the
southwest side of Green Lake, next to the
crew house and right by the old Aqua Theater.
We are also looking for people who would be
willing to be a walk leader. This is a rotating
schedule, so you most likely would be asked
to lead a walk about every four to six weeks.
This is a perfect way to give to TSNW, as
we would really like to keep this program
running strong.
For more information about the walks or to
volunteer, contact Monica Strasen, TSNW
Program Manager at pm@teamsurvivornw.
org or (206)732-8350.
PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE
SUNDAY
MONDAY
Swimming
Queen Anne Pool
11am – 12pm
Swimming
Mercer Island
5 – 6pm
Active Women/
Healthy Women
Port Hadlock
4:50 – 5:50pm
Active Women/
Healthy Women
Seattle-SCCA
6 – 7pm
Survivor Striders
Chimacum
6pm
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Active Women/
Healthy Women
Rainier Valley
6 – 7pm
Dragon Boating
Leschi
6 – 8pm
Leschi Marina
Active Women/
Healthy Women
Seattle
5:30 – 7:30pm
Queen Anne
Community Center
Port Townsend
Walk
6pm
At co-op
THURSDAY
Active Women/
Healthy Women
Bellevue
6:30 – 8pm
Sportzal Fitness
Studio
FRIDAY
Urban Hiking
9am
Various locations
Yoga
Columbia City
5pm – 6:15pm
VIVADance
Renton
6:30 – 7:30pm
SATURDAY
Dragon Boating
Leschi
9:30 – 11am
Leschi Marina
Green Lake Walk
Seattle, Green Lake
9am
Half Marathon and Marathon Walk/Run Training, Weekend Hiking, Outdoor Cycling, Triathlon Training — Various days and times
Team Survivor Northwest has a spectrum of fitness programs to assist you in your recovery and survivorship.
Please visit www.teamsurvivornw.org for more program information.
Team Survivor Northwest
Phone: (206) 732-8350
www.teamsurvivornw.org
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Triathlon Training
Report from the Rock ‘n
Roll Half Marathon
Special Message from the
Executive Director
A Walk in the Park
And more…
The mission of Team
Survivor Northwest is
to support women in
their cancer recovery
through empowering
programs of physical
activity and health
education.
Phone: (206) 732-8350
Fax: (206) 732-0263
www.teamsurvivornw.org