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Soaring Higher

3/25/2019

Pictures truly can say it all! This was a weekend of Wind River magic.

30 Wind River survivors and friends came out to Shift Charlotte this weekend for a sense of connection and healing. Friday night we participated in an incredible evening of drumming with Greg Whit and his team and then on Saturday, a FULL day extravaganza with self-care speakers, over 100 wellness vendors and much more!

A SPECIAL THANK YOU to the event organizer and creator, Lori Ives-Godwin for her continued generoucity towards our survivors! She provided discount tickets, free tickets, preferred seating, and so much more to help Wind River enjoy this event as a community!!!

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Get Your Rear In Gear 5K

3/21/2019

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March 30th

JOIN US at Independence Park in Charlotte for the Get Your Rear in Gear 5K on Saturday March 30th. You can join our 22 person Wind River team or volunteer at our survivor table!

Fri. March 29th, 6pm-8pm Pre-Race Celebration at Olde Meck Brewery
Sat. March 30th, 7:30am - 11am GYRG Race

Can't make the race, but want to help?

Donate to one of our 22 team members including 10 survivors!!!
Or volunteer the week before through GYRG.
OR just make sure you and your family members have gotten screened as recommended!

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Wind River is a PROUD and honored beneficiary of Colon Cancer Coalition and the Charlotte Get Your Rear in Gear race.

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WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS at WIND RIVER

3/15/2019

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Register for April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8 by clicking HERE

New this Spring!

At Wind River we are BIG believers in the power of laughter and connection to heal, but we also understand the power of slowing down and taking personal time to quiet the mind. Taking time for stillness is a form of self care that is often overlooked but is a powerful de-stresser - especially when you do it in a beautiful place in natural setting!

New this Spring, Wind River is opening the grounds of our Wellness Center every Wednesday from 10am-6pm beginning April 3rd through May 8th for Survivors, Caregivers and Healthcare Professionals (and all Wind River friends!) who need a break from the city and just need some quiet, re-centering time in nature.

This is unstructured time for you to do what you feel serves you best. Sit by the creek and listen to the birds, relax in a hammock, write in your journal, meditate, pray or take a walk on the trails and just let go for a while. We may be on the property working on a project or you may not see us at all - no matter, this is your time and there are plenty of great spaces on the property for contemplation and meditation (or singing, drumming or art if that's your thing)!

Get away from it all for a couple of hours or bring a lunch and stay for the whole day and carve out some personal time to find a calmer, clearer, more peaceful state of mind.

WHO - Survivors, Caregivers and Healthcare Professionals who need a "reset"
WHEN - Wednesdays 10am-6pm (April 3rd - May 8th)
HOW - Simple. Just let us know you are coming at least the day before by signing up HERE.
HOW MUCH - Free, free, free free

Self care starts with YOU!

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HEALING TOUCH with Shirley

3/14/2019

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Wind River Team Highlight - Shirley Ballantyne

We are proud to say Shirley has been an anchor on our Wind River team since 2009, offering one-on-one healing touch and compassion to Wind River survivors at each retreat. Shirley has been in nursing for over 30 years doing everything from pre-natal to hospice work, but Healing Touch (similar to Reiki) is her passion. She is a true healer and a tremendous asset to Wind River!

This winter Wind River sponsored 12 survivors for a two day Level 1 Certification class on Healing Touch with Shirley so survivors can be more empowered to help with their own healing. This is the 3rd Level I class Wind River has sponsored with Shirley and participants always come away raving. Here are a few comments"

"Shirley gave me a gift that I did not realize that I needed. Her hands took me to a place that gave me great comfort and healing. I do believe that Shirley changed the direction of my life and for that I cannot articulate my feelings and thanks. Thank you earth angel!"

"The wonderful Shirley Ballantine continues to touch my life through her beautiful healing touch therapy. Her positive energy touches everyone she meets."

"I had no idea how much I needed to meet her! Shirley helped me to know without a doubt that (1) As God's child, I am loved unconditionally and beyond comprehension - the same way that I love my children and husband, (2) I am able to manifest my own healing using universal energy, (3) It is critically important for my health and well-being to lay down my fear and not pick it back up again, and (4) The message that came to me, loud and clear, is that all I need to do in this life is to BE LOVE. Thank you, Shirley!"

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SHiFT Charlotte, just around the corner

3/14/2019

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Come celebrate 10 years with Charlotte’s largest holistic, alternative, and integrative event. It is truly a one day immersion for your mind, body and soul. SHiFT Charlotte has a passion for bringing the community together and providing you a way to explore, to learn, to laugh, and to connect. It's about health!

Your $35 ticket price includes all day access from 9am - 5pm:
• All the workshops you want to attend during the day - 4 sessions
• Experiential workshops prior to each session
• Access to the the vending floor with over 100 unique interesting local businesses
• Access to 25 psychics/readers/practitioners/healers

• Website Home Page: https://www.shiftcharlotte.com/

• Website Ticket Page: https://www.shiftcharlotte.com/buy-a-ticket.html

Wind River will have many survivors and their friends attending and we always plan some special gatherings for laughs and fun! And Wind River is thankful to have a $10 discount code for survivors and several Saturday scholarships from the organizer for survivors who wish to participate and need financial assistance to make it happen! Email Shannon

Our recommendation is to make sure you plan to spend a large part if not all of the day. There is so much to do, so much to see, and so much to share that the time will fly by. If you can't, no worries, come for as long as you can. We know that whatever the amount of time you can spend, it will be fulfilling and rewarding.

Regular Pricing: Tickets are $35 online and $50 at the door.

Again, thanks to the generous organizer, Wind River friends receive a $10 discount on the two day combo ticket. Contact Shannon for the code! Also, if you are a survivor in treatments and the ticket cost is an obstacle, email Shannon for support.

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Open spots for GYN Women's Wellness Retreat

3/12/2019

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April 5-6 ️
Friday (5 pm) to Saturday (5 pm)
YMCA Camp Hanes
King, NC

Wind River survivors will Lead Us To Wellness Through Healing Arts, Movement, Mindfulness, and Laughter.

Pelvic Health Talks with an expert
Healthy Eating
Bon Fire
Nature Walk Adventure
Creative Arts
Gentle Yoga/ Tai Chi
Guided Meditation
And of course late night giggles, star-light walk, and hot chocolate (or tea)

How do I Sign Up?

If you are a North Carolina gynecological survivor and have not been to this retreat before, REGISTER TODAY, as space is limited. Phone: Julie Lanford (336) 760-9983 or Email: Julie@cancerservicesonline.org

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Get Your Rear in Gear ... and get tested

3/12/2019

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March is officially Colon Cancer Awareness month and we want to get the word OUT about the facts and how very important it is to get your colonoscopy starting at age 45 (this is the new recommended age - Earlier with family history or symptoms).

Join our COLONOSCOPY CHALLENGE - Wind River is CHALLENGING YOU to visit our post on facebook (link above) listing the facts and symptoms of colon cancer. Tell us if you've gotten yours or have it scheduled and then SHARE THE LINK with others you care about!

Symptoms include persistent abdominal pain or cramps, changes in bowel habits, unexplained weight loss or anemia, bloating, low back pain and of course blood in your stool. If you are experiencing ANY of these symptoms don't put it off, make an appointment with your doctor today! Also important is that many people do not experience ANY symptoms when they have pre-cancerous polyps - thus the reason for colonoscopy's - they see it all!

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Join Wind River at the 10 year celebration of Shift Charlotte

3/1/2019

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March 22nd (eve) - Drumming for your Soul
March 23rd (9:30am - 5pm) - Shift Charlotte's 10 Year Celebration
University Area of Charlotte, NC

I invite all our Wind River friends to join us for this year's Shift Charlotte event! Celebrating it's 10th year, this tradition gathers local experts in wellness and self-care and provides you an opportunity to learn, explore and grow in a myriad of explosive ways! Saturday March 23rd is filled with 7 speakers to choose from (I cannot wait for the talks by friends Kelley Gardner on Foods & Rituals that promote a Calm Body and a Clear Mind, and Gina Spriggs' talk on a Path to Growth!) and over 75 wellness vendors.

The best way to enjoy Shift is to come to both Friday night's pre-conference, this year with Wind River's talented friend Greg Whitt, AND come to the main event all day Saturday March 23rd. Wind River will have many survivors and their friends attending and we always plan some special gatherings for laughs and sharings.

AND thanks to the generous organizer, Wind River friends receive a $10 discount on the two day combo ticket. Contact Shannon for the code! Also, if you are a survivor in treatments and the ticket cost is an obstacle, email Shannon for support.

Don't wait! Friday night will sell out!

March 22 - The Rhythm of Life: Drumming for Your Soul. Drumming with the amazing Greg Whitt of Drum for Change! Plus join Wind River friends for a casual dinner just before

March 23 - Shift Charlotte. A Full Day Immersion for your mind-body-spirit including inspirational workshops all day, samplers in energy healing, Glow Yoga and much more.

Single ticket $35, combined ticket $55. Again, Wind River is thankful to have a $10 discount code for the two days and a couple of Saturday scholarships from the organizer for survivors who wish to participate and need financial assistance to make it happen! Email Shannon

Shift Charlotte Details and Tickets

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Soaring Higher

Get Your Rear In Gear 5K

WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS at WIND RIVER

HEALING TOUCH with Shirley

SHiFT Charlotte, just around the corner

Open spots for GYN Women's Wellness Retreat

Get Your Rear in Gear ... and get tested

Join Wind River at the 10 year celebration of Shift Charlotte

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