Healing with Basketball for recovering women breast cancer survivors in the Maryland / Washington, DC area

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"Healing with Basketball is a great program. The clinic pushed me to my limits and I find I can do more than I dreamed, while having a lot of fun. I have quickly progressed from a person who would curl into a fetal position if a ball of any shape or size was thrown my way to re-inventing myself as an athlete!"

- Annie Shaw

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Strength

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By checking this box I agree that I have permission from my physician to engage in basketball drills and aerobic training.
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I acknowledge that by checking this box I agree the following terms and conditions shall govern my participation in Healing with Basketball (the "Clinic"), sponsored by The George Washington University Cancer Institute of The George Washington University ("GW"). I am aware that some Clinic activities I may participate in may involve risks of bodily injury, property damage, and other associated dangers.

I know that this Clinic entails moderate to vigorous exercise and I understand that it is my sole responsibility to participate in only those Clinic activities for which I have the prerequisite skills, qualifications, preparations, and training. I understand that it is solely my responsibility to monitor my own level of activity, to stop when I am tired and to make sure my workouts are serving my needs and respecting my personal health wellness limitations. In consideration of the Clinic and GW allowing me to participate in the Clinic, I hereby voluntarily assume all risks involved in such activities and voluntarily release, discharge, waive and relinquish any and all actions or causes of action, including but not limited to negligence, breach of contract or breach of any statutory or other duty of care for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death occurring to myself as a result of participating in such activity or activities incidental thereto wherever or however the same may occur and for whatever period said activities may continue against Healing with Basketball and GW, its trustees, officers, employees and agents. This release and waiver shall be binding on myself, my heirs, executors and administrators and assigns.

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Healing with Basketball - Rebounding After Breast Cancer

A FREE and FUN monthly exercise clinic for
breast cancer survivors!

The George Washington University Cancer Institute's (GWCI) Office of Cancer Survivorship was launched in April 2008 in response to the needs of a growing population of cancer survivors. We are pleased to launch the Healing with Basketball Program in January 2010 as part of our ongoing efforts to improve the quality of life of cancer survivors in our community.

Clinic Dates
All clinics will be held at Lloyd gym at the GWU Mt. Vernon Campus from 1pm - 3pm on the dates listed below. For directions and parking information, please click here.

January 9th, 2010

February 13th, 2010

February 20th, 2010
Womens Basketball THINK PINK Game

March 20th, 2010

April 10th, 2010

May 15th, 2010

June 12th, 2010

About Healing with Basketball
Healing with Basketball offers ongoing, monthly Saturday afternoon clinics for recovering breast cancer survivors in the Washington, DC metropolitan area who want to do strength and endurance training to get stronger and recover from their surgery or treatment.

As part of this training, we are all learning to play basketball!

It doesn't matter if you have never held a basketball in your life. Basketball is a wonderful upper body, team-oriented and FUN workout for breast-cancer survivors. In our clinics, we learn basketball drills (passing, shooting, etc.) and other strength-building exercises (defense, offense, aerobics.). We learn together, laugh together, and over time, we create a loving team of stronger, determined survivors.

GWCI is piloting the Healing with Basketball program for 6 months. Upon completion of the program we will share the results of the training with organizations interested in sponsoring a satellite program in their city.

To register and get more information, please use our form on the left side of this page. You must have permission from your doctor to participate prior to registration.

Our Certified Personal Trainer
Andrew Weiss is a young athlete and martial artist who teaches basketball and soccer to area school children and works as a personal trainer for adults. He is a natural, caring personal trainer and expert in helping amateur athletes (like us!) learn to play and enjoy the fun game of basketball.

Our Volunteer Program Manager
Healing with Basketball is the idea of Lynn Grodzki, psychotherapist and master certified business coach, who developed breast cancer in 2006 and had a bi-lateral mastectomy to become cancer free. She has trained with Andrew for the past 3 years to adapt his "basketball boot camp" strength and endurance program for survivors.

Together, using Andrew's methodical and motivated approach geared for breast cancer survivors, Lynn has built her upper body after surgery, developed confidence in her physical ability, and reconnected with her innate physicality. Lynn loves the results, and has never felt better or more alive in her 58 years.

Program Coordinator
Amina Gilyard

Phone: 202-994-3972

Email: canalg@gwumc.edu

Director, GWCI Office of Cancer Survivorship
Mandi Chapman

Phone: 202-994-2215

Email: canmpc@gwumc.edu

Generous support for this program is provided by

Lynn Grodzki, LCSW (Licensed Social Worker), MCC (Master Certified Coach), Certified Personal Trainer

	Psychotherapist
	Breast Cancer Survivor
	Founder of Healing With Basketball

Article: Run With It: Life After Breast Cancer

Andrew Weiss,

Certified Personal Trainer.
Andrew Weiss has over a decade of experience of teaching basketball, soccer, and martial arts to a range of eager students, from children as young as 3 years old to male and female senior citizens. He has worked with the YMCA, Jewish Primary Day School, Hill's Hitters Martial Arts Program, and the Whiteoak Sport and Health Club. His mission is to help his students reach and exceed their unique potential. When working with Breast Cancer Survivors, his approach is to build confidence through strength training, teach the skills and teamwork of basketball, and above all, help women have fun. He works as principal personal trainer and coach with the members of Healing With Basketball. Lynn describes Andrew as "Young in age, but wise in process."