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Celebrate that amazing heartbeat of yours at the Cancer
Center's annual Survivors' Day Sunday, June 22, from
1-3:30 p.m., in
Washtenaw Community College's Morris
Lawrence Building. All people who have been diagnosed
with cancer at some point in their lives -- regardless of
whether they are currently in treatment -- are invited to
celebrate Survivors' Day. Family and friends are
welcome, too.
Reviving Rhythms...awakening community, unity and healing one
beat a time
Christine Stevens, MSW, MT-BC, UpBeat Drum Circles
Join internationally acclaimed music therapist Christine Stevens in this energizing, unifying
experience in rhythm and music for health. No prior musical experience necessary.
Information Fair/Booths on survivorship issues
Light Refreshments
Door prizes
Christine Stevens, founder of
UpBeat Drum Circles and
director of music therapy and wellness programs for Remo
Drum Co., will be on hand to talk about how you can use
rhythm and music to improve your health and well-being.
"We're wired for rhythm. Our hearts are beating. We're
walking to a beat. We're breathing to a beat. Our neurons
are firing in a synchronized rhythm," Stevens said. "We're
already a symphony."
Christine Stevens is the author of The Healing Drum Kit, The Art
and Heart of Drum Circles. Christine has been through a personal journey
with cancer with both her mother and step-mother. She is the former
director of Music Therapy & Wellness Programs at Remo Inc, the world's
largest drum company.
Studies have shown music therapy is effective in reducing
anxiety, pain and nausea, while improving communication,
expression and quality of life. A recent study showed
drumming, in particular, may improve immune system
response, Stevens said.
Survivors, families and friends will have an opportunity
to experience the benefits of music therapy in a drum circle
on June 22. A wide range of percussion instruments will be
provided to those who would like to use them.
Don't miss the opportunity to meet a true pioneer in
the integration of music and medicine who will ignite your soul with song!
If you are interested in donating a door prize or your time, please contact
Martha Laatsch, the Community Outreach Coordinator at mlaatsch@med.umich.edu.
From the time of discovery and for the balance of life,
an individual diagnosed with cancer is a survivor.
— National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship Charter
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Last updated 5/08
Survivors' Day 2008
