Wind River Cancer Wellness Retreats
Our retreats focus on healing and allow men and women to experience the strength that comes from new friendships.
Dates: April 11 - 14th or May 24th - 27th
Location: Wind River, Green Creek, NC
Audience: Men and women living with cancer
Cost: No charge!
More details about our retreats can be found HERE
Email us to request an Application at info@WindRiverServices.org
(please do not be too surprised if we have a waiting list for these retreats ... that said, we do follow up with all applicants!)
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Stress-Less Workshop at the Cancer Survivor School, AmHealth
A wonderful 10 week series for cancer survivors, post treatment. This workshop will focus on leaving behind unwanted and unneeded stresses and moving in a forward direction, filled with peace, health and happiness.
Date: Tuesday April 30th (noon)
Location: Anderson, SC
Audience: class attendees
Cost: No charge but pre-registration is required.
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Cancer Wellness Walk for Wind River
Participate in our first on-site fundraiser for Wind River --- enjoy a Walk in the Woods with friends and family, followed by an afternoon of Fun and Music! Registration open to the first 30 sign-ups.
Date: May 4th (10am - 4pm)
Location: Wind River, Green Creek, NC
Audience: Survivors and others interested in "Paying It Forward"
Registration and Pledge Requirements: Walk for Wind River
Healthcare Professional Wellness Retreat
This special multi-day Oncology Healthcare Professional Wellness Retreat will support healthcare professionals in their journey to complete wellness and healing in order to better support their oncology patients.
Date: Early June
Location: Wind River, Green Creek, NC
Audience: Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers
Registration: CLOSED
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Elements of Purpose Retreat
Explore the your sense of purpose through the elements of nature including rock climbing, kayaking, yoga, meditation and deep soul raising exercises that will leave you reeling in the awe-inspiring power of your own life.
Date: June 7th - 9th
Location: Wind River, Green Creek, NC
Audience: Women exploring their life's purpose
Register: FULL
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Tai Chi Celebration Day on Lake Norman
Third annual Tai Chi Demonstration Day at Lake Norman in support of those with cancer. Sponsored by Tai Chi Mike and hosted by John and Rose, come on out for this morning of fun, an introduction to Tai Chi and great food!
Date: 10am Saturday June 22nd (Tai Chi on the Water, all levels welcome followed by lunch)
Location: Lake Norman, NC
Audience: Everyone! Good family day.
Cost: No cost. Donations requested in support of our Cancer Wellness Retreats
Register: Contact Shannon at info@WindRiverServices.org
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24 Hours of Booty
Come and celebrate with Dave and Shannon and ALL the amazing riders at the Charlotte 24 Hours of Booty evening. (This is a 24 hour cycling fundraising event) Booty Riders are a terrific supporter of Wind River Cancer Wellness Retreat and other outstanding cancer support and research organizations.
Even if you are not riding, it is a blast to come out and cheer on the riders!!
Date: Friday July 26th - 27th
Location: Bootyville, Charlotte, NC
Audience: Cyclist must be registered but the whole family is welcome to come out and cheer on riders! www.24hoursofbooty.org
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR WELLNESS GUESTS of 2013:
And of course thanks to our 2012 Wellness Guests
| Volunteer Opportunities 2013: Contact us at: info@WindRiverServices.org PROPERTY WORK DAYS 4th Annual Tom Sawyer Volunteer Day at Wind River: March 23rd Sign up with Shannon AKA Tom Sawyer! FUNDRAISING Interested in doing a fundraising event for Wind River? RETREAT TRANSPORTATION DRIVERS Let is know if you might be interested in helping transport participants who are flying into NC for our retreat, or who otherwise cannot drive themselves! COOKING and / or CLEANING Enjoy cooking? Drop us a note if this is up your alley. SILENT AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED Wind River will be hosting a Silent Auction and Celebration Event later this year. If you or someone you know have unique Services, Art, or other items for the auction, touch base! |
Major Past Events (2012-13)
- Living the Leap Dinner (Speaker), April 2013
- Women's GYN Cancer Wellness Retreat (travelling Retreat - Winston-Salem) (March 2013, June 2012)
- Shift Charlotte (March 2013)
- LCI Integrative Cancer Symposium (February 2013)
- Rocky River Polar Bear Ride (January 2013)
- AND in 2012 ...
- Hosted FIVE Wind River Cancer Wellness Retreats
- Double disk CD release for Wind River's Relaxation & Healing (nominated for 55th Annual Grammy)
- 3rd Annual Wind River Candle Lighting Ceremony
- Finalist in Toyota's Car Give Away (we came in second - no car but lots of great support!)
- Giordano-Cliff Bar Cycling Training Ride to support Wind River
- 2012 Survivor Workshops - Joy & Breathing Workshop for Carolina Breast Friends; Survivorship School Workshop for Anderson SC Survivors; Pink Ladies Night Out Workshop in Rutherfordton, NC
- 24 Hours of Booty charity cycling event 24 Hours of Booty
- 3rd Annual Tom Sawyer Work Day, and Best Buy Arden Store Volunteer Days
- Tai Chi/ Martial Arts Demonstration benefiting Wind River
- Wind River's first Professional Healthcare Wellness Retreat
- Carolina Breast Friends Leadership Offsite - Facilitators
