Above + Beyond Cancer

Welcome to our newest board members! Shawn Burke, Chris Costa, Jenna Knox and Erin Sawhill! So excited to have you "a-board"! #boardofdirectors

One of the most significant challenges faced by the cancer community is how to build programming to address rising number of cancer survivors in our state, writes @abcancer President Chris Goodale in our Pillars of Philanthropy magazine. pillarsbr.com/chris-goodale

Really excited for our Celebrate! event on November 16. Are you coming? classy.org/event/celebrat…

How important is health and wellness in cancer survivorship? What steps can you take today to elevate your life above and beyond cancer? Join us for an uplifting morning of survivor stories, Q&A, and discussion with nationally renowned Dr. Richard Deming. atimetohealfoundation.org/bestlife/

What in the world does that mean? 📷 Wellpower is finding your well mind, well body and well spirit - taking care of all aspects of your life so you can live it to the fullest! #findyourwellpower

Join us to learn how to #elevateyourlife above + beyond cancer! 🏔️ This Sat., 9/30 @ 10 AM, nationally renowned #Oncologist & founder of @ABCancer, Dr. Richard Deming, answers your questions about #cancersurvivorship on our FREE #webinar! Register NOW: atimetohealfoundation.org/bestlife/

Recovery + Beyond is open to all survivors and YMCA members with its main focus on improving strength, mobility, and balance. If you're interested in learning more or registering, please email Mary at mary@aboveandbeyondcancer.org by August 16. #cancersurvivor #desmoinesiowa

Join us next month for a celebration of the 18 brave individuals who parachuted to help support Above + Beyond Cancer! This fun event will also unveil our new campaign, "Find Your Wellpower". Learn more and get tickets: classy.org/event/hangar-p…

Total Training allows survivors to challenge themselves and improve their fitness while connecting with other survivors. We love the community that is built through this program! If you're interested in learning more or registering, please email mary@aboveandbeyondcancer.org

Aquatics to Restore Health is a low-impact exercise class designed to lessen the symptoms related to chronic disease while improving your balance, flexibility, and more! To learn more about new sessions + register, please email mary@aboveandbeyondcancer.org before August 16!

Have you registered to join us for a mind, body, and spirit adventure? The Elevate! Festival is happening on August 20 starting at 9:00 a.m. and there's still time to get your ticket to join us! Get your ticket today: runsignup.com/Race/IA/DesMoi… #desmoinesiowa

Urban Pole Walking is not only a great full-body workout, but a great way for people to connect with other survivors who understand from first-hand experience the cancer journey. For more information on the next session and to register, please email mary@aboveandbeyondcancer.org

Kinstretch is a joint health class that helps participants develop maximum body control, flexibility, and usable ranges of motion in a matter of weeks. Learn more and register by emailing mary@aboveandbeyondcancer.org #desmoinesiowa #exerciseclass #evidencebased

Urban Pole Walking has many great benefits! But don't just take our word for it! We do pre and post assessments so that participants can see their progress. Register for the next session by August 16! Email Mary at mary@aboveandbeyond.org for more information. #cancersupport

Prepare to be inspired and join us for our annual Elevate! Festival on August 20! This event features running, yoga, and a moment of gratitude, set to live music and local leaders + performers. Register today for this uplifting festival: runsignup.com/Race/IA/DesMoi… #desmoinesiowa

Tai Chi is an ancient practice that can help improve your balance, flexibility, and coordination. It's also low impact, meaning that it's perfect for all fitness levels! For more information or to register for this program, please email mary@aboveandbeyondcancer.org

Watch this video and hear from previous participants of our Evidence-Based Programs: youtube.com/watch?v=cJCoN5… A new session starts soon! Register by August 16th by emailing Mary at mary@aboveandbeyondcancer.org! #healthylifestyle #desmoinesiowa #clintoniowa #ankenyiowa

The last outdoor Sound Healing with Reiki for the summer! Join us at MacRae Park on August 4 starting at 10:00a.m. for a FREE Sound Healing with Reiki session! Although this event is free, registeration is required at: classy.org/event/sound-he… #desmoinesiowa

August 20 is our Elevate! Festival! The festival features running, yoga, and a moment of gratitude, set to live music and local leaders + performers. Register today at: runsignup.com/Race/IA/DesMoi… #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #ankenyiowa

Our Evidence-Based Programming starts up again in August/September! Participants see improvements in their mind + body + spirit which we track through pre and post assessments. If you're interested in these programs email mary@aboveandbeyondcancer.org for more information.