24 Hours of Booty

Cancer Support Fundraising event - bike or walk with Wind River Team.  OR join us at our table as a volunteer in the Survivor Tent! 

This will be Shannon and Dave's 20TH BOOTY ANNIVERSARY!   JOIN US 

July 29 and July 30th, 2022: ​We will be onsite starting at 4PM on Friday July 7th.  The Survivor's bike lap lines up at 6:15PM and the event officially kicks off at 7PM July 29th and goes until 7PM July 30th!!!
Queens University
Charlotte, NC
Details and Registration for the Team Here


And interested in volunteering with our table, or have questions, email us for details!



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Is Healing Touch something new to you? 

Did you know it can help with deep relaxation. lowering both pain and anxiety and even factor wound healing! 

We at Wind River have been offering "Healing Touch" sessions to survivors through our retreats for over 15 years. Last week were able to even offer an advanced 16 hour workshop to 6 survivors who are also healthcare practitioners thanks to our certified instructor and friend Shirley Ballantyne, BSN, RN, HTC1-2.  And over the last 2 years, we have been offering remote "Healing Touch" sessions with the same successes!  Tell Me More! click here

We'd love to share more with you!  Again, sign up below to receive a phone call to answer your questions and see if a "Healing Touch" session is right for you.

Tell Me More! click here

Wind River is hosting a special virtual retreat June 16th - June 18th for survivors currently in treatment (or recently completed).  

​This Wind River retreat is about heart-connections, letting your creativity flow and of course, laughter!  

JOIN US - CLICK HERE

Participation in ALL events is important (via Zoom). 

• Thursday, June 16th (6pm - 7:45pm): Survivor Sharing through Art
• Friday, June 17th (6pm - 7:45pm): Nourishing the Soul in the Kitchen
• Saturday, June 18th (9:30am - 11:30am):  Connection time over Tea    

We invite you to carve out time for self-compassion, harmony and healing with us. 

CLICK HERE

Smoothie Bowls and Cool Treats
Friday, June 24th
6:30PM-8:00PM EST - VIA ZOOM
SIGN UP HERE: Smoothie Bowls

Smoothie Bowls bring The Big Chill for Hot Summer months. This customizable Whole-Food treat is actually GOOD for you and SO very Delish!!!  
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Join Cheryl and special guest (& smoothie specialist and Wind River Survivor Alum), Jennifer Spragins to learn to make this amazing summer treat.  Mangos Strawberries Blueberries Cherries OH MY!!! (and even zucchini)...you may never go back to ice cream again. (A high powered blender will be needed to create your smoothie bowl)

Cook along with Cheryl & Jennifer in your kitchen, or watch, listen and learn.  Everyone can ask questions along the way!    Upon signing up, Cheryl will email you the shopping list if you opt to cook together.


SIGN UP HERE: Smoothie Bowls with Special Guest Jen Jen

Super excited to share our mushroom log making workshop again at Wind River.  The air was crisp and filled with survivor laughter and giggles as we talked about impregnating log with mushroom spores!  Cheryl Lecroy and Dave Pschirer explained about the mighty mushrooms power on our bodies for healing, the resiliency of the mushroom itself and much more. Then folks got to work on their logs.  Wood ships flying everywhere!!!

We had first-timers to Wind River and "old" timers to show them the ropes!  Lunch and time by the creek and fire, were, yep, a dash of Wind River magic.

Thank you all for sharing your hearts!

... couldn't make it?   We cannot inoculate logs all year-round (it is a seasonal thing) but Forest Bathing (aka personal time by the creek) is available now.  Register Here - Forest Bathing. And if you cannot make those date, no problem, we will gladly work with you on a more convenient date!  We believe in flexibility and spontaneous living!   April and May is the best time to get away and just be!

YOU ARE NOT ALONE - Moving Forward Together

​We wanted to share information on the North Carolina Cancer Survivorship Summit.  This year’s summit is FREE and will be 100% virtual. 

The North Carolina Cancer Survivorship Summit brings together cancer survivors, cancer patients and caregivers to share their experiences, learn the latest cancer treatments, research, and psychosocial issues, learn self-advocacy skills, and enhance the empowerment of survivors throughout their lives.
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The Summit help survivors feel more in control of their life, make informed decisions about care, find treatment options suitable for each individual, build confidence to face the challenges ahead, sustain relationships with others, and feel hopeful and apply lessons learned to their daily life. The N.C. Cancer Survivorship Summit is for patients/survivors and caregivers only.

Steps to Register:
1. Go to: https://ncpha.memberclicks.net/cancer-survivorship-summit
2. Scroll down to the heading “NC Comprehensive Cancer Program Survivorship Summit” 
3. Click tab “Register here for Summit”
4. Scroll down to New User and enter your email address, you will then need to create a password
5. Click “Register Yourself”
6. Complete the registration form and click "submit" at the bottom

While this is not a Wind River event, we want to make you aware of a wonderful programs that supports Western NC area children through and beyond their parent's cancer. Camp Kesem at Western Carolina University invites you to join them for their our annual Make the Magic.

Date: April 23rd, 6PM (Sinner, Drinks, Dessert)
Location: UNC- Asheville
Tickets: $50 each 
-  https://donate.kesem.org/event/camp-kesem-at-western-carolina-university-make-the-magic-fy-2022/e386565
Need two tickets? Wind River is going to purchase a couple for those that cannot afford it right now, but want to attend! email us at shannon@windriverservices.org


AND, want to register your child for camp? Applications are now OPEN. More details and eligibility can be found at: https://www.kesem.org/

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What an AMZAING 2022 Get Your Rear In Gear race in Charlotte!

Our fabulous Wind River posse came out in mass and helped other survivors feel welcome in the survivor's tent. Lance Hatfield was our survivor superstar, arriving at 5:45AM and staying all day helping everyone with event needs.  And our Christy Williams was honored with Sue Falco award for serving survivors - what a special moment!

Special thank you to Colon Cancer Coalition for helping to bring brilliant SUNFLOWERS to the survivors.

And Wind River is eternally grateful to CCC and the Charlotte Get Your Rear in Gear for their ongoing support, helping us bring programs to colon survivors and their families at no cost to them.  

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Are you interested in inoculating mushroom logs to grow your own shiitake mushrooms in your backyard?

We will be hosting a HANDS-ON workshop inoculating logs this Saturday April 9th 10AM or 1PM? 2 hour workshop at Wind River.

Sign up here.  Come with a friend or your family - good fun with teenagers!

KIDS: And the actual mushroom inoculating is an adult activity (power tools and hot wax!), but kids are absolutely welcome to participate with their parents!

MORE DETAILS: It is a multistep process of drilling holes, plugging in mushroom spores into the holes and sealing the holes with wax. We will have a kind of assembly line, at take turns. Folks will be able to take home at least one log per household, (more depending on how many show up).

And you are welcome to enjoy the property before or after your mushroom log session!

Sign up here. 

Wrapping up the month of meaningful March with a casual TeaTime connection.

We invite you to join us for a special Herbal edition Teatime. What a wonderful time to reflect and share love and stories and spend time together. We have a very special surprise for all who attend.

Partners and family members are welcome to join in.

Thursday, March 31st.
6PM - 7PM
Via Zoom (no cost)
Click Here to sign up:  Wind River's Herbal TeaTime with Cheryl

​Yoga Nidra (or Yoga Sleep) is an ancient guided meditation practice that is intended to produce full body relaxation, support sleep, reduce stress and increase our awareness and connection with our bodies.

Thursday, March 17th
6PM - 7PM
Via Zoom (no cost)
Sign Up Here

Adopting a Yoga Nidra practice can be very supportive to stress management, especially at the end of the day as you prepare for sleep. ​So, whether you are struggling with insomnia or you are simply looking to improve your sleep, Yoga Nidra  can help you reduce stress, sleep better and feel better.

Sign Up Here

Resilience Advantage Workshop with HeartMath®
(2-Part Zoom Workshop Mar 8th and 10th at 6PM)

REGISTER HERE

Accumulated stress is often the underlying cause of common challenges, such as anxiety, anger, depression, lack of sleep, illness, and more. 

• Activating heart and body coherence helps you prevent and relieve stress and anxiety while balancing your mental and emotional energy — which connects you with your higher creative potentials.
• HeartMath® helps you tap into the power and intelligence of your heart – your heart’s intuition – which awakens you to the best version of yourself. 
• Using breathwork, bio-feedback and much more, this 2 part Zoom workshop aligns your heart and body's coherence so you have more energy to do what you want in your life.

HeartMath® Resilience Advantage Workshop via Zoom
Date: Tues March 8th AND Thurs March 10th:  2 Part Workshop (4 hours total - you are signing up for both) 
Time: 6PM - 8PM
Location: Zoom
Cost:  none 
Audience: ANY Wind River friends! (Survivors, Caregivers, Friends, Healthcare Professionals...)
HeartMath® Certified Facilitator: Lori Ives-Godwin

REGISTER HERE


AND, can't make this date?   fill in the registration and check the box that you are interested in future classes we hope to offer.

Join us for a Valentine's Day Special Edition Teatime with your fellow survivors and friends! 

What a wonderful time to share some heart connections! 
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Monday February 14th
6 PM - 7 PM
Via Zoom (no cost)

SIGN UP HERE

Heart HUGS,
Cheryl & Shannon

​"Look at everything as though you are seeing for the first time, with the eyes of a child, fresh with wonder."
- Joseph Campbell

HeartMath helps you tap into the power and intelligence of your heart – your heart’s intuition – which awakens you to the best version of yourself.

Wind River is delighted to host its first 1/2 day survivor and healthcare oriented workshop.  Our heart-guide, Lori Ives-Godwin will teach this powerful workshop using bio-feedback and breath to help participants lower stress and improve their body's ability to flow in perfect harmony!

Saturday February 12th
10:30 AM - 4 PM
Includes Lunch
No Cost - Open to NC/SC Survivors
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 Wind River Registration (wait-list only; we will have future workshops if you cannot join this one)