Support comes in many forms. As a patient you can join a support group, attend exercise classes designed especially for breast cancer, sign up for a meditation workshop or reach out to others. As one who is looking to give support you can participate in a breast cancer walk, volunteer at a cancer support organization, drive patients to treatments, deliver meals or just be there to listen and encourage someone fighting breast cancer.
Here is a brief list of events, services and groups in our community.
American Cancer Society
Look Good Feel Better Program, Wigs (free or at reduced cost)
2 Lyon Pl., White Plains, N.Y.
914-949-4800
Cancer Support Team
Free professional nursing, social work and cancer support services to lower Westchester residents
2900 Westchester Ave., Suite 103, Purchase, N.Y.
914-777-2777
Gilda’s Club Westchester
Cancer support for the whole family, a variety of patient support groups
80 Maple Ave., White Plains, N.Y.
914-644-8844
Hudson Valley Cancer Resource Center
Provides information, educational resources and support services
100 Ward St., Suite A, Montgomery, N.Y.
845-457-5000
Support Connection
Breast and ovarian cancer support groups, wellness programs, educational workshops and referral services
400 Triangle Center, Suite 100
Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
914-962-6402
The YWCA of White Plains & Central Westchester Inc.
Free tai chi, yoga and meditation classes for breast cancer patients and survivors
Ashley Hardesty at 914-949-6227, ext. 208 or via email ahard
515 North St., White Plains, N.Y.
914-949-6227
In addition, most area hospitals also offer a variety of support and therapeutic groups for breast cancer patients.
Area Fundraising Walks
Support-A-Walk
FDR State Park, Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018
Start time: 9:30 a.m.
914-962-6402
The annual fundraiser for the local Support Connection that offers free breast cancer support services. They receive no funds from other cancer groups.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Manhattanville College, Purchase, N.Y.
Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018
Start time: 9:30 a.m.
914-397-8810
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2018 marks the 25th year of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Westchester, the 4th largest Making Strides event in the United States with more than 21,000 walkers raising $1.2 million.
– Jean Sheff
