 Celebrating
the Rhythms of Life:
Survivor's Day
June 9, 2002
A “survivor” is anyone
living with a history of cancer – from the moment of
diagnosis through the remainder of life.
The Circle of Care Cancer Fund, Saint Joseph Mercy McAuley
Cancer Care Center and the University of Michigan Comprehensive
Cancer Center will host a Cancer Survivors’ Da y
party — Celebrating the Rhythms of Life. This free community
event will be held on Sunday, June 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. at
Washtenaw Community College's Morris Lawrence Building, 4800
East Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor.
The focus of the day will be on the healing power of music.
Deforia Lane, PhD cancer survivor and directorof the Music
Therapy Program at Ireland Cancer Center in Cleveland, Ohio,
will give an interactive presentation exploring the relationship
between music and wellness. Dr. Lane will share how her experience
with music, medicine and therapy can help each of us lead
our lives to the fullest.
Carol Adams, massage therapist, participated in the
2001U-M Cancer Survivors' Day Celebration by giving
massages to fellow survivors. |
A local drumming circle, the Rhythm
Quest Drum and Dance Troupe,
will greet guests as they enter the event and will perform
a special closing ceremony. It will be an afternoon of in-door
fun, includingan information fair on survivorship issues,
door prizes, light refreshments and a chance to learn the
art of drumming. This event is being held in conjunction
with celebrations of life in more than 700 communities throughout
the nation and elsewhere as part of the 15th annual National
Cancer Survivors Day® Celebration. At this time we pause
to celebrate the lives of all people around the world who
are living with a history of cancer, and focus attention on
the issues of survivorship. It is also a time to acknowledge
those professionals dedicated to cancer treatment, research
and support services. A “survivor” is anyone living
with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis
through the remainder of life.
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