Strength for Life is holding our first annual Zumbathon at Wading River
Elementary School on May 16 from 6:30 – 9pm. We rely on our fundraising efforts
to afford our programs at no cost to survivor – so please consider joining and
sharing this event. For further information call 631-675-6513 or go to our
website www.strengthforlifeNY.org
Strength
for Life is a non profit organization which provides FREE exercise
classes and wellness retreats to adult cancer patients and
survivors regardless of diagnosis, gender or age.
9 years ago Evelyn Knapp, a 40 year old, mom of 3 little girls, exercise physiologist and business owner, lost her fight with breast cancer. Evelyn always believed in exercise and nutrition for optimal health - so much so that she started Personal Training Institute so she may help as many people as possible lead healthy lives. When she was diagnosed it was a shock to all whoknew her - she was the epitome of health - this goes to show that cancer does not discriminate. Exercising gave Evelyn her control back over a body that she felt betrayed her and she made it her mission to help all cancer patients feel the same.
After Evelyn died, Strength for Life was formed to keep her vision and her memory alive - not only for her little girls, but for all the cancer patients who so desperately want and need to stay strong throughout treatment and recovery.
Since 2007, when Strength for Life was officially formed, we have helped over 1000 cancer patients and survivors regain their “strength for life”. We hold classes at Stony Brook Cancer
Center, Winthrop University, Mather Hospital, STARS Rehab (part of NSLIJ), Long Island Cancer Wellness Center, and are very active with support groups through out Long Island. Aside from Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist leading the exercise classes, we also provide exercise equipment for our clients to keep - all of this is free of charge.
In 2009 we introduced our Wellness Retreats. To date we have held 12 retreats, hosting more than 200 cancer patients to a weekend getaway in which they are exposed to a variety of healing modalities. We provide all meals, hotel room accommodations, classes and lectures from renowned Naturopathic and Osteopathic Doctors as well as other informative guest speakers. Again, all free of charge.
We have 5 star rating on “Great Non Profits” with comments from our clients stating they had a “life changing” ,“powerful” and“nurturing” experience.
9 years ago Evelyn Knapp, a 40 year old, mom of 3 little girls, exercise physiologist and business owner, lost her fight with breast cancer. Evelyn always believed in exercise and nutrition for optimal health - so much so that she started Personal Training Institute so she may help as many people as possible lead healthy lives. When she was diagnosed it was a shock to all whoknew her - she was the epitome of health - this goes to show that cancer does not discriminate. Exercising gave Evelyn her control back over a body that she felt betrayed her and she made it her mission to help all cancer patients feel the same.
After Evelyn died, Strength for Life was formed to keep her vision and her memory alive - not only for her little girls, but for all the cancer patients who so desperately want and need to stay strong throughout treatment and recovery.
Since 2007, when Strength for Life was officially formed, we have helped over 1000 cancer patients and survivors regain their “strength for life”. We hold classes at Stony Brook Cancer
Center, Winthrop University, Mather Hospital, STARS Rehab (part of NSLIJ), Long Island Cancer Wellness Center, and are very active with support groups through out Long Island. Aside from Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist leading the exercise classes, we also provide exercise equipment for our clients to keep - all of this is free of charge.
In 2009 we introduced our Wellness Retreats. To date we have held 12 retreats, hosting more than 200 cancer patients to a weekend getaway in which they are exposed to a variety of healing modalities. We provide all meals, hotel room accommodations, classes and lectures from renowned Naturopathic and Osteopathic Doctors as well as other informative guest speakers. Again, all free of charge.
We have 5 star rating on “Great Non Profits” with comments from our clients stating they had a “life changing” ,“powerful” and“nurturing” experience.
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