Strength for Life reached 88% of our funding goal.

We reached 88% of our funding goal.

Thank you to all who helped us by attending our events, 

supporting our athletes 

and/or making a donation 

in support of our Strength for Life programs.

We have exceeded many of the non-financial goals 

we set for ourselves by expanding our programs 

and helping others and 

that is paramount to our success.

"A goal is not always meant to be reached,

 it often serves simply as something to aim at." 

~Bruce Lee

A New Tradition for 2015 - "The Grateful Jar"

What a wonderful tradition to start in 2015...

“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing 

that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. 

And because all things have contributed to your advancement, 

you should include all things in your gratitude.” 

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Mahalo nui loa (Thank you very much)

Congratulations Courtney (BOD Barbara Donnellan's daughter) 

for finishing the Honolulu Marathon in 4:17...very close to anticipated time 

and in the rain... 

Courtney raised $1880 for Strength for Life plus some matching $$$$ 

Mahalo nui loa (Thank you very much)

Evelyn Knapp "Run to Remember" Recap

Strength for Life would like to thank all who came out to support our run on November 23rd, 2014. 

YOU made the day a great one!

It was a beautiful day for a run on the challenging hills of Sunken Meadow, 

or simply a Boardwalk stroll for a great cause.

Strength for Life is a local nonprofit providing free exercise classes and wellness retreats to cancer patients/survivors throughout Long Island. This year we have helped nearly 200 cancer survivors in our classes and retreats, since our inception over 1200. In 2014 we added two more locations for classes and there will be an additional two more locations in 2015. We are serving Winthrop Hospital, STARS Rehabilitation and the Dolan Family Center (NSLIJ), Stony Brook Hospital, Mather Hospital, Southampton Hospital, Brookhaven Hospital and Long Island Wellness Center (Bay Shore). We have three retreats planned for 2015 and hopefully will add an alumni retreat.

We have much to be thankful for during the Holiday Season!

Once again this year, we would like to thank the Green Vale ‘Pacers’ for their generous fundraising donation of $2000. Our motto is “Inspire, Strengthen, and Empower” and it is obvious that same motto resonates in each one of the 56 young ladies and their inspiring Coaches. The Pacers have been a gift to Strength for Life since our Inaugural Run in 2010 and during this Thanksgiving season we reflect on the gratitude of their support. It is overwhelming!

Many of our ’thrivers’ helped raise money by reaching out to

 friends and family for sponsors - thank you!

We were blessed to have support from our partners at Mather Hospital, Stony Brook Cancer Center, Winthrop Hospital and STARS Rehabilitation (NSLIJ). In addition, continued support from Cassone Leasing, the Emerald Society and Clayton’s Funeral Home.

Local support of in-kind donations from our friends at Runner’s Edge, Sayville Running Company, Fairway Market, Giunta’s Meat Farms, Costco, BJ’s, Target, ‘Ginny Bakes’ and Adventureland.

If you would like to learn more about our programs please visit our website at www.strengthforlifeNY.org or call Jacqui at 631-675-6513. And next year mark your calendar for the Sunday before Thanksgiving and join us, you will be helping us to assist your friends, family or neighbors that have been diagnosed with cancer to regain their ‘strength for life’.

2015 Locations and Class Schedule

Strength for Life provides FREE exercise classes for 

adult cancer patients/survivors throughout LI.

Classes are held at:

• World Gym Wantagh, Mondays at 3:00 pm (January 19)

• Winthrop University Hospital (for breast cancer) , Mondays at 6:30pm (January 12)

• Brookhaven Hospital, Tuesdays at 2:00 pm (January 6)

• Stony Brook University Cancer Center, Tuesdays at 6:30 pm (January 13)

• Southamptom Hospital (Hampton Bays), Wednesdays at 3 pm (January 7)

• Mather Hospital, Wednesdays at 6:30 pm (January 21)

• Dolan Family Center (Huntington/Greenlawn), Thursdays at 6:30 (January 8)

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• STARS Rehabilitation, East Meadow (tbd) undergoing renovation

• Long Island Help and Wellness Center, W. Islip (tbd) undergoing renovation

Classes are held by Certified Cancer Exercise Specialists and modifications to meet your specific abilities are available.

Please call 631-675-6513

Medical clearance and Pre-registration are necessary

Simply bring yourself, water and a towel - all else will be provided!!!

www.strengthforlifeNY.org

Evelyn Knapp “Run to Remember”, November 23, 2014

"On November 21, 2010, we accomplished a goal that had been haunting us for sometime. Strength for Life held its inaugural run - due to the success of the SkyDive fundraiser we had the courage to take the plunge. 

Given a budget of nearly $9000 we started our uphill battle and we won! 

325 registered by Nov 19 and 180 on the day of the race. 

Strength for Life netted about $8500.”

This is to invite you to take part in our 5th Annual "Run to Remember"and our 3rd Annual 3K Wellness Walk to be held at Sunken Meadow State Park on Sunday, November 23, 2014. Along with the Kids Fun Run we have something ‘active’   for the whole family.

Last year, through ‘record breaking’ cold and wind gusts of 50 mph we achieved ‘record breaking’ proceeds for our programs, netting over $20,000.  On the day of race, 99 individuals woke up and came out to register and support us regardless of the frigid temps bringing the total to over 600 registered participants.

In 2013 with the support of individuals, like you, Strength for Life was able to host over 160 cancer survivors to attend our FREE exercise classes and wellness retreats. Many of the testimonials on Great NonProfits describe their experience with Strength for Life as “life-changing”, “powerful” and “nurturing”.  Since our inception in 2007 we have helped over 1000 cancer survivors learn tools to achieve optimal wellness.

This year Strength for Life became a full beneficiary of the LI2Day Walk for Breastand Other Women’s Cancers, received a grant from Frank J. Antun Foundation, Allstate and the Island Outreach Foundation; held our First Annual “Zumbathon"; our Third Recognition dinner honoring 3 incredible survivors who emanate our motto to “Inspire, Strengthen and Empower,” and we presented Our First “Evelyn Knapp Benevolence Award"; lastly in October we were beneficiaries of three incredible fundraisers. With this success we have been able to add  classes in Hampton Bays, and planned are classes in Huntington and Brookhaven in early 2015. 

Our success on the day depends your attendance and support. Of course, there are a range of sponsorship opportunities available from race day shirts to “in-kind donations", and your help is appreciated.

Please consider joining us for this 5th annual event and helping Strength for Life continue on the mission of assisting cancer survivors to  “feel their absolute best” and reduce their risk of recurrence.

Register now through Active , or visit our website to download application.

Thank you!!!!

Three Athletes Running to Benefit Strength for Life...

We have three athletes running in support of Strength for Life

Thank You Desiree, Jason and Courtney!!!!

Support Desiree as she runs the NYC MARATHON
to support Strength for Life!

Click HERE to donate via Active.com 
On November 2nd I will be running the ING NYC Marathon! Help me support a wonderful cause, Strength for Life! This is my third fundraising effort for the cause and every donation helps make a BIG difference in someone's treatment and/or recovery. Strength for Life is community exercise program in which persons with a cancer diagnosis participate in group classes designed to enhance their recovery process. Services provided will include educating cancer patients and the general public on the benefits of exercise in reducing the risk of certain cancers and improving functional activities.

Support Jason as he runs his first FULL PHILLY MARATHON 

to support Strength for Life!

Click HERE to donate via Active.com 

I am running my first full marathon and raising money to support Strength for Life, a non profit organization providing exercise classes and weekend wellness retreats to cancer patients and survivors at NO COST. This cause is very special to me as my mother is a breast cancer survivor and "climbed out of the pit" through exercise. Please help me hit my fundraising goal! 

Support Courtney as she runs her first FULL HAWAIIAN MARATHON
to support Strength for Life!

Click HERE to donate via Active.com 

I’m taking part in the Honolulu Marathon on December 14th to raise money that will be used to support Strength For Life which is an organization dedicated to raising awareness about the tremendous benefits of exercise to cancer patients and survivors. Strength for Life was founded in 2007 in memory of Evelyn Knapp, co-founder of the Personal Training Institute (PTI), who lost her courageous battle with breast cancer and who had a passion for exercise and made it a priority to continue exercising throughout her chemotherapy treatments. I started working at the Personal Training Institute in high school and it introduced me to the benefits of exercise and proper nutrition and I also had the pleasure of meeting Evelyn Knapp on numerous occasions. Her dedication and motivation helped inspire countless individuals to engage in a healthier lifestyle, including myself. Strength for Life provides exercise classes and wellness retreats at no cost to cancer patients and survivors. 

Your donation will help improve the quality of life for individuals diagnosed with cancer by providing safe and effective exercise programs free of charge. Classes are designed to enhance the recovery process and also educate cancer patients and the general public on cancer prevention strategies through exercise and nutrition. These programs help cancer patients regain their strength both physically and emotionally. Co-founders Jacqui Errico and Debbie Hughes, who I also had the pleasure of working with, are passionate about this cause and their dedication to helping others through exercise is inspiring. This will be my first Marathon and I’m hoping you will help support me and my goal to raise $4,000 for this tremendous charity!