From India to Los Angeles – The Fresh Chapter Dream Comes Full Circle
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Terri Wingham is the founder and CEO of A Fresh Chapter, a cancer survivor, and someone who believes that we are not defined by the most difficult aspects of our story. |
CALLING ALL PATIENTS & SURVIVORS WHO WANT TO START FRESH. JOIN US NOVEMBER 15 & 16, 2013 IN LOS ANGELES
Are you a cancer survivor who is dreaming about how to start fresh and don’t know where to begin? Fresh Chapter Alliance Foundation (FCAF) is piloting a free program in Los Angeles for survivors (18 & over) of ALL types of cancer and you’re invited. Join us for a 2 days of volunteering, live music, meditation, food, and laughter. Together, we’ll build friendships, make an impact on the community, and leave inspired to believe in new possibilities. We only have 12 spots available, click here to sign up before November 11, 2013.
THE POWER OF SHARING THE DREAM
After writing this post just over a month ago and telling all of you about my dream for our North American program, I hoped I wasn’t setting myself up for massive disappointment. Dreaming big and then sharing that dream publicly is not easy. It usually leads to fear of failure, sleepless nights, and even remorse for opening your mouth in the first place.
Sometimes you want to quit. Sometimes, you question whether you are crazy to believe it’s possible. But, if you’re persistent and willing to take that leap of faith, sometimes (often) magic happens. At the last minute, all of the pieces fall into place and even if it doesn’t look exactly like you pictured, sometimes it looks even better.
Thanks to old and new friends and partners, our first North American pilot program is about to kick off and we can’t wait to select 12 cancer survivors to join us.
PROGRAM DETAILS & OUR PARTNERS
We have put together a diverse 2 days that we hope will ignite a spark for volunteering, help survivors remember the power of believing in new possibilities, and build memories to sustain our participants through the highs and lows of living with and beyond cancer. On Friday, Nov 15th & Saturday, Nov 16th, we are delighted to partner with Garden School Foundation, Generate Possibility, Organic Foodee, & Tara’s Restaurant. To learn more about our partners, click here.
Sample Weekend Activities
Volunteering alongside kids, parents, and community members at the Garden School Foundation’s community garden. Whether planting, pruning, or participating in a cooking class, you will have the chance to build new friendships while leaving your mark on the garden and the people you interact with.- Through our partnership with Generate Possibility and Ysanne Spevack (Los Angeles Times, etc), you will have a unique opportunity to meditate to live music, explore Venice Beach, experience a spectacular sunset, discover how delicious food can enhance your sense of wellbeing, and participate in an interactive evening of food and laughter.
- A trip to the other side of the world. We can’t wait to weave in elements of our India program without you needing to get on an airplane. With time to reflect on your dreams, a visit to a place of incredible tranquility and a meal that will leave you wanting more, you will have a taste of all of the adventures that are still to come for you.
Do you want to be part of this innovative program, help shape our North American model, and impact the lives of countless future survivors? Sign up for more information on our free LA based program NOW. With five people signed up already, spaces are filling up fast. We are seeking survivors of all types of cancer who want to be part of something fresh.
Comments (4)
Woah – five people already! I’ll be sure to share so more people have to chance to start a fresh chapter. Good luck with the program! ~Catherine
Thank you as always Catherine! Love getting your comments and hearing about all of your big dreams. Kudos to you and everything you are doing too! Terri
wow, Terri, your vision and energy are so wonderful! Best of luck with the LA program…we may have to talk about bringing it to Toronto one day…
Mary – Thanks so much. Toronto is definitely on my list of cities to pilot in Canada. Baby steps – but I can’t wait to get there. Terri