Programs at The Gathering Place The Gathering Place is a caring community that supports, educates and empowers individuals and families touched by cancer through programs and services provided free of charge. The programs and services offered provide education, information, support and tools to help manage the stress of a cancer diagnosis. The Gathering Place has two locations in Beachwood and a location in Westlake. Below is a listing of upcoming programs at The Gathering Place, located at 23300 Commerce Park in Beachwood. All listed programs require advance registration by calling 216.595.9546 unless otherwise noted. For more information visit www.touchedbycancer.org. Kidshop/TeenShop Mondays, April 11 and 25, May 9 and 23, and June 13 and 27 6:30 – 7:30 pm A workshop for children and teens who have an adult family member with cancer. Utilizing art, play and discussion, children, teens and their parents interact with families in similar situations. Colon Cancer Symposium Saturday, April 16 8:30 am Registration and Continental Breakfast 9 am – 2:30 pm, Program and Lunch Learn about the latest treatments, tools for relaxation, ostomy care, strategies to manage stress and support for caregivers. Keynote presentations by Dr. Marc Shapiro and Dr. Michael Gibson. Includes a cooking demonstration and lunch by Chef Michael Lyons. Family members are welcome to attend. In collaboration with Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. Support provided by Colon Cancer Coalition through money raised at Get Your Rear in Gear – Cleveland. Multiple Myeloma Updates Monday, April 18 • 6:30 – 8 pm Join Dr. Jason Valent to learn about updates in the treatment of multiple myeloma. Family members welcome to attend. Hope for Tomorrow: Group for those with Gynecological Cancer Wednesdays, April 20, May 18 and June 15 • 6 – 7:30 pm Bladder Cancer Symposium Thursday, May 19 • 4 – 8 pm Learn the basics of bladder cancer, new treatments and how to better manage bladder cancer in your daily life. Offered in collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic and the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network. Dinner provided. Presentations by Dr. Petros Grivas and Dr. Andrew Stephenson. Register by calling 216.445.3796. Register Today! Race for the Place Sunday, June 5 For complete information, visit racefortheplace.com. The Race Gets Set To Hit $1 Million Dollar Fundraising Milestone For Advanced Breast Cancer Research   Community members are invited to register and participate in the thirteenth annual The Race, on Mother’s Day, May 8, at Legacy Village. The Northeast Ohio-based nonprofit hosts the one-mile walk and run to raise money for breast cancer research. This year, a 5K race has been added to the event, and The Race expects to exceed one million dollars raised since its founding. Unique to The Race, one hundred percent of proceeds are directly invested in University Hospitals (UH) Seidman Cancer Center to support clinical breast cancer research, treatment and education. The Race was founded twelve years ago by siblings Josh and Dani Berns, now 24 and 22, with a focus of empowering young individuals to be change makers in the battle against breast cancer. They are now joined by their younger sister, Abby, 13, who is assuming an active role in this family-focused event. The Race has once again partnered with the Effective Leadership Academy, a local nonprofit that provides in-school and after-school leadership programming for young adults. Through ELA, middle school and high school students receive focused leadership training on skills such as networking and communication, in order to enable them to exclusively plan, organize and execute the event. Student members of The ELA Race Leadership Board have also organized race teams in memory of Darcy Alter, mother of three Beachwood students (Sophie, Max and Sadie), who recently lost her battle with cancer. Although Darcy’s battle was not breast-cancer related, students Cleveland’s 13th Annual chose to honor her since the board recognizes the effect that all cancers have on individuals and their families. Proceeds a vehicle for research “The Race issupport breast cancerkids to show that they at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. can make a difference, by not only supporting those who have family members affected by breast cancer, but also to bring about awareness and raise Join Us eliminating breast cancer in our lifetime,” explained funds in the hopes offor a 5K or a 1-Mile Walk/Run! Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, 2016 Camille Hohl, Beachwood Junior and member of The ELA Student Race Honorary Chair: Monica Robins Committee. Channel 3 News Senior Health Correspondent/Anchor “The Race is all about putting essential life skills into action,” said $20 Entry Fee Per Adult $15 Entry Fee Per Child ELA founder and presidentBalloonBrett. “We ensure student success by Flo Artists Face Painting Bounce House Kids’ Crafts harnessing students with the tools to run a hugely successful, impactful Sponsored by: community event.” Tickets for the 5K and the one-mile run/walk are $20 per adult and $15 per child. Each individual who registers will receive a t-shirt, enjoy entertainment, refreshments, prizes and children’s activities. Registration begins at 7:30 am. The 5K starts at 8:30 am and the one-mile walk/run starts at 9:30 am. WKYC Channel 3 News senior health correspondent Monica Robins will be the honorary chairperson. “It is extremely rewarding to bring breast cancer research and student leadership together at this premier community event,” said Patti Burns, organizer of The Race. “We encourage all to come out May 8 for a day of community, fun and hope.” For more information or to register, please call 216.536.3132 or visit www.dotherace.com. POR TFOLIO MANAGEMENT © 2012 University Hospitals 46 Beachwood Buzz n April 2016