Go To Bat for CCHL!

Let the Challenge Begin!!

It's time to go to bat for the Cancer Center for Healthy Living's
Homerun Challenge!

Step 1: Select your Favorite team

(CUBS VS. WHITE SOX VS. CARDINALS)

Step 2: Pledge a fixed about of $ for EACH Homerun your favorite team hits during the 2011 MLB Season.

If you pledge:

$1.00+ for EACH Homerun= Receive 2 Peoria Chief's Tickets

$5.00+ for EACH Homerun= Receive 4 Peoria Chief's Game Tickets and win a chance to tickets to a game in a suite!

$10.00+ for EACH Homerun= Receive 6 Peoria Chief's Game Tickets and a chance to watch a game in the Sandberg Suite with your family and friends!


Step 3: Attend Uncorked! October 7th at the Embassy Suites Hotel in East Peoria! If your team wins the challenge, your name will be placed in a drawing for autographed prizes!

Opening Day: April 1st

Click here to pledge today!

Upcoming Fun

The Cancer Center for Healthy Living has some opportunities that might help you get out of the house and learn something new.

Our Upcoming Educational Presentations and workshops include:

* Hand Reflexology Workshop: February 8 at 5:30pm
* Chinese Tea Tasting: February 22 at 6pm
* Sound Therapy Workshop: March 8 at 5:30pm
* Dream Workshop: March 17 from 9am-4pm
* Spring Tai Ji Retreat: April 9th and 10th at Wildlife Prairie State Park
* Reflexology Workshop: April 12 at 5:30pm
* Cancer Basics 101: April 14 at 4pm
* Healthy Cooking Demo: April 26 at 12NOON and 5pm

Interested in attending any or want additional information? Log on to our website at www.cchlpeoria.org or call (309) 693-8139.

Don't forget our exercise classes!

Monday: 9am Aqua Survivor at Landmark Recreation Center
5pm: Breath of Joy Yoga (Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors Only)
6:30pm: Tai Ji Circle

Tuesday: 9am Aerobics

Wednesday: 11am Yoga with Jean
6:30pm Beginner Tai Ji

Thursday: 6:15 Yoga with Lisa

Friday: 9am Living Strong

Remember-- if you are a cancer patient, survivor or caregiver-- you can participate in all healthy living classes free of charge! The general public may attend for a $5 drop in fee.

Updates at CCHL

CCHL's schedule is getting jam packed in the next few months! We have alot of great workshops and activities scheduled that you need to make sure you are a part of!


Mandala Art Therapy

Join Lisa Nelson Raabe in an art therapy session! Lisa will give you through the process of creating mandala's. What is a mandala? Mandala means "circle." This circle can symbolize the universe and its wholeness. In an art therapy session, you are guided to create images in the center of a circle. This process becomes an artistic focus for meditation.

If you are interested-- don't stall, register for today for one or all of Lisa's Classes!
*February 4 @4:30PM
*March 4 @ 4:30PM
*April 1 @ 4:30
*May 6 @ 4:30

All classes will be held at CCHL on Knoxville. Register today at 693-8139!

- Chinese Tea Tasting: February 16th

We are proud to present a Chinese Tea Tasting with Hong Ji on Tuesday, February 16th from 6:00-7:30PM at the CCHL Office on Knoxville!
Have you ever wondered why the Chinese are so healthy? According to Hong Ji, owner of Chinese Tea Ltd., it's because of the tea.

Join Hong Ji as she explains all the wonderful benefits of tea and how it can be used to:

*Increase antioxidants
*Lower Cholesterol
*Boost Metabolism
*Burn Calories
*Regulate Female Emotions
*Sooth Nervous System
*Cleanse Kidney and Bladder
*Remove Arterial Plaque
*Regulate Gastrointestinal System
*Increase Stomach Enzymes
*Increase Peristalsis in the Intestines

The Tasting is FREE. Reserve your spot today by calling 693-8139!


Stay tuned for the exciting activities coming up in March & April

Online Counseling!

CCHL is super excited to announce its new program! We are now offering an online support group and individual/family counseling!

*Are you too tired to drive to a support group meeting?
*Do you not have any transportation to a support group meeting?
*Do you live too far away from Peoria to come?

CCHL now offers an online support group on Wednesdays from 10-11:30am! Individual and Family online counseling is also available by appointment!

Requirements for online support:
*Must be affected by cancer
*Must have high speed internet
*Must be comfortable with your computer

If you are interested in joining the online support group or want additional information, please contact Debra Disney, the Counseling Coordinator today at (309) 243-3461!

New Year for CCHL!

The Cancer Center for Healthy Living is excited to be starting 2010! We want to start the year by remembering those who fought their cancer with strength and courage. The link below is to my fundraising page. It is my hope to start this year very positive and donate to our organization so that we can continue to help those touched by cancer live life to the fullest. Specifically, you can make a donation in honor of a survivor or to all cancer survivors.

http://www.firstgiving.com/ashlynsmith





Please click on the link above to go to my fundraising page. Thank you for reading this and I hope you help us help those who need it most.