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 Support Team
Free professional nursing, social work and cancer support services
2900 Westchester Ave., Suite 103, Purchase, N.Y.
914-777-2777
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Cancer support for the family, a variety of patient support groups
80 Maple Ave., White Plains, N.Y.
914-644-8844
Hudson Valley Cancer Resource Center
Provides information, educational resources and support services
100 Ward St., Suite A, Montgomery, N.Y.
845-457-5000
Rye YMCA
Free exercise classes for cancer survivors
21 Locust Ave., Rye, N.Y.
914-967-6363
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
Soul Ryeders
Monthly workshops and fitness classes for cancer patients
1091 Boston Post Road, Rye,N.Y.
914-412-4884
The YWCA of White Plains & Central Westchester Inc.
Free tai chi, yoga and meditation classes for breast cancer patients and survivors
Ned Corona at 914-949-6227, ext. 208 or via email ncoro
515 North St., White Plains, N.Y.
914-949-6227
Area Fundraising Walks
Support-A-Walk
FDR State Park, Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019
Pre-Walk Activities: 9 a.m Start: 10 a.m.
914-962-6402
The 25th annual fundraiser for Support Connection that offers free breast cancer support services. They receive no funds from other cancer groups.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Manhattanville College
2900 Purchase St., Purchase, N.Y.
Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019
Check in: 8 a.m. Start: 9:30 a.m.
866-774-6365
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A noncompetitive walk bringing people together to make a difference for everyone touched by breast cancer.
– Jean Sheff
