Coming Events

A Gala "Evening of Chance" for The Wellness Community
Saturday, November 17, 2001

This year The Wellness Community gala will be an entirely different affair. Gala co-chairs Cindy Gruber, Toby Roover and Gloria Ross are creating a Monte Carlo casino in the Grand Ballroom of the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. Guests can try their luck at the various gaming tables including craps, blackjack and roulette. Professional dealers will teach the novices and entertain the players, while helping raise funds for TWC! Throughout the evening guests will dine on a superb gourmet dinner buffet and dance to their hearts' delight to the Urban Renewal Band.

There will be fabulous raffle items and this year guests can choose which specific raffle they would like to take a chance on. Continuing the theme of "taking a chance," mystery grab bags will offer opportunities to win trips, gift certificates to stores and upscale restaurants. Of course the gala would not be complete without an exciting LIVE auction, hosted by Kim Carrigan, WBZ TV News Anchor and Charlie Austin. It will be a limited but very special event with highlights including an elegant Chopard watch donated by Arlene and Roberta Fine Jewelry, a trip to Malliouhana on Anguilla and unusual sports items donated by The Boston Red Sox.

Mark your calendar now and get ready to play your lucky number on November 17th!

Save the Date!
On Thursday, April 11, 2002, The Wellness Community and the New Repertory Theatre will produce a one woman show, My Left Breast at The Copley Theatre. Written by OBIE award winning playwright Susan Miller, My Left Breast is an autobiographical account of the playwright's struggle with cancer and with the challenges of everyday life. The Boston Globe's Patti Hartigan has described My Left Breast as "a tale of personal loss and a spiritual journey that ends in redemption and rebirth." This is an event you won't want to miss! Watch for further details. 

Recent Events

The Wellness Community's Spring Dinner a Lively Success!

In the Spirit of Wellness combined warmth, emotion and humor for the guests and honorees of The Wellness Community. The evening, filled with surprises, began with a bagpipe procession that led humorist Jimmy Tingle into the ballroom of The Westin-Copley Place. 

Guest host Natalie Jacobson, WCVB-TV5 News Anchor, introduced a brief video about each honoree. As each honoree accepted the In the Spirit of Wellness award, he or she spoke about why they work with cancer patients and support the work of The Wellness Community. These remarks ranged from George Cloutier's humorous advice that we should all "Give until it hurts!" to Hester Hill Schnipper's request that "everyone in this room who has ever heard those life changing words 'You have cancer' please stand with us. You are my heroes and my benediction. To you. L'chaim. To life."

The In the Spirit of Wellness honorees include: George A. Cloutier, Chairman and CEO, American Management Services, Inc.-Philanthropist Ellen Cohen, President, The Kenneth B. Schwartz Center-Founder Reverend Gwendolyn Collins, Ph.D. Founder & Director, Women of Color Breast Health Initiative & Outreach at Carney Hospital-Spiritual Leader Arlan F. Fuller, Jr., MD, Chief, Gynecologic Oncology Services, Massachusetts General Hospital-Medical Advisor John Hancock Financial Services-Corporate Citizen Accepted by Page Palmer, Senior Vice President, Human Resources Candy O'Terry, Creator and Co-Host, Exceptional Women, Magic 106.7, WMJX- Communicator Hester Hill Schnipper, LICSW, BCD, Chief, Oncology Social Work, Beth-Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Clinician

TWC Golfers Play "Fore" a Good Cause!

A beautiful day, a terrific golf course and a group of energetic and competitive golfers…the perfect mix for The Wellness Community's 2001 golf tournament. The tournament, held this year at Waverly Oaks Golf Course in Plymouth, Massachusetts was the perfect blend of light banter and serious play. While no one hit a hole-in-one to drive away the prize Lexus, several golfers were heard to mutter, "Wait until next year!" org.

Co-chairs Scott Seidman and Bruce Berger ran a well organized day, while never losing sight of the fact that fun and fundraising were the purpose of the event. A crew of enthusiastic Wellness Community volunteers spent the day registering golfers, distributing snacks and cold water and supervising the raffles and contests that are an important part of the tournament.

Join The Wellness Comunnity  Stride for Hope Marathon Team for:  Rome Marathon  March 24, 2002

The Challenge
Athlete. Runner. Walker. Marathoner. Are these words you wouldn’t exactly use to describe yourself? Have you always admired the people who could reach down and come up with the mental and physical strength to achieve such a rewarding accomplishment? It doesn’t have to be somebody else crossing the finish line. You can be a marathoner. As a member of the Strides for Hope Marathon Team, you’ll find support, friendship and motivation as you prepare to fulfill this personal accomplishment while helping to support people living with cancer at The Wellness Community.

The Mission
Strides for Hope team members raise a specified amount of money to support people living with cancer. While you work towards fulfilling your personal marathon goal, you will also be helping The Wellness Community meet their goal of offering free emotional support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones.

The Program
Ask anyone who has run or walked a marathon, it is the experience of a lifetime! With the right attitude, commitment and a solid training program, anyone can complete a marathon. Our program is designed to meet the needs of each individual team member – from the novice walker to the seasoned runner. As a member of the Strides For Hope Team you will receive the following benefits.

Team Member Benefits
Training
• 16-week comprehensive personalized training program
• Support and motivation in our group environment
• Presentations on injury prevention, nutrition, etc.
• Tips on form, technique, apparel and equipment

Rome Marathon, March 24, 2002
• Paid Rome Marathon entry fee
• Round-trip airfare (depart March 20, return March 25)
• Four nights hotel accommodations
• Pre-Race Pasta Party & Post Race Victory Reception
• Round-trip group airport transfers in Rome

Team Apparel
• Strides for Hope T-Shirt and Singlet

Social Gatherings
• Kick-Off Party
• Send-Off Party
• Post Event Victory Party

Committed Staff Support
• Regular newsletters and updates
• Fund raising tips and guidance to help reach your goal
• Stationery, pledge forms and samples for letter writing campaign

"Our Strides for Hope team met as a group of strangers but quickly became friends and true teammates. It is with them that I share one of my greatest life memories."

The Rome Marathon
Just imagine running or walking through this beautiful and ancient city in Italy. The 26.2 miles of the City of Rome Marathon, commonly referred to as a "Stroll Through Rome", is set on a breathtaking path passing all the tourist sites of the Eternal City. The loop course starts near the Colosseum and passes many spectacular sites such as Piazza Venezia, the Roman Forum, the Fontana di Trevi and the Vatican.

Your Inspiration
As you begin this personal challenge, your inspiration is knowing that your commitment will support participants at The Wellness Community as they face their own personal challenge of living with cancer. You can participate in honor or memory of someone you know who has been touched by cancer, or we can partner you with a cancer patient who would be honored to serve as your inspiration during your training. If you are a cancer survivor, participate to celebrate your survivorship while providing hope and inspiration to others living with cancer.

Tell Me More
For more information about Strides for Hope and upcoming information meetings, e-mail us at cmuse or visit the Rome Marathon website at: www.maratonadiroma.com