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Breast Cancer Support

Support comes in many forms. As a patient you can join a support group, attend exercise classes designed especially for breast cancer, sign up for a meditation workshop or reach out to others. As one who is looking to give support you can participate in a breast cancer walk, volunteer at a cancer support organization, drive patients to treatments, deliver meals or just be there to listen and encourage someone fighting breast cancer.

Here is a brief list of events, services and groups in our community.

American Cancer Society

Look Good Feel Better Program, Wigs (free or at reduced cost)

2 Lyon Pl., White Plains, N.Y.

914-949-4800

cancer.org

Cancer Support Team

Free professional nursing, social work and cancer support services to lower Westchester residents

2900 Westchester Ave., Suite 103, Purchase, N.Y.

914-777-2777

cancersupportteam.org

Gilda’s Club Westchester

Cancer support for the whole family, a variety of patient support groups

80 Maple Ave., White Plains, N.Y.

914-644-8844

gildasclubwestchester.org

Hudson Valley Cancer Resource Center

Provides information, educational resources and support services

100 Ward St., Suite A, Montgomery, N.Y.

845-457-5000

hudsonvalleycancer.org

Support Connection

Breast and ovarian cancer support groups, wellness programs, educational workshops and referral services

400 Triangle Center, Suite 100

Yorktown Heights, N.Y.

914-962-6402

supportconnection.org

The YWCA of White Plains & Central Westchester Inc.

Free tai chi, yoga and meditation classes for breast cancer patients and survivors

Ashley Hardesty at 914-949-6227, ext. 208 or via email ahardesty@ywcawpcw.org

515 North St., White Plains, N.Y.

914-949-6227

ywcawpcw.org

In addition, most area hospitals also offer a variety of support and therapeutic groups for breast cancer patients.

Area Fundraising Walks

Support-A-Walk

FDR State Park, Yorktown Heights, N.Y.

Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018

Start time: 9:30 a.m.

914-962-6402

supportconnection.org

walk@supportconnection.org

The annual fundraiser for the local Support Connection that offers free breast cancer support services. They receive no funds from other cancer groups.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Manhattanville College, Purchase, N.Y.

Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018

Start time: 9:30 a.m.

914-397-8810

makingstrideswalk.org/westchester

WestchesterNYstrides@cancer.org

2018 marks the 25th year of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Westchester, the 4th largest Making Strides event in the United States with more than 21,000 walkers raising $1.2 million.

– Jean Sheff

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