WASHINGTON — More than 13,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in our community this year alone. Breast cancer is the second-most common form of cancer in American women, with an average risk of 13% of development in a lifetime; this means 1 in 8 women will fall victim to it.
While rates of development are close to even among the different ethnic groups, much like we saw during the pandemic, breast cancer hits marginalized communities particularly hard.
On Oct. 2, we are inviting breast cancer survivors and advocates to join WUSA9, our Community Partner the Reston Town Center and 2Unstoppable “Improving Cancer Outcomes Through Exercise” sponsored by John C. Flood of Virginia for a special event with WUSA9’s Get Up DC! Team – Annie Yu, Allison Seymour, Wisdom Martin and Lindsey Nance, Great Day Washington’s Kristen Berset and a few more surprise guests. The event will kick off WUSA9’s month-long devotion to telling the stories of breast cancer survivors, drawing attention to early detection, treatment and survival.
We'd also love to hear your stories of survival! Text us at 202-895-5599 a photo or video sharing what survival means to you, and we will share a few of your responses during the event on Oct. 2.
Date: Oct. 2
Time: Starting at 9 a.m.
Location: PAVILION AT RESTON TOWN CENTER
11900 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190
Participants can expect to enjoy activities including:
- 9:00-9:20 am 2Unstoppable Fitness Director, Stacey Mann, leading MORNING STRETCHES (set to music)
- 9:40-10:00 am 2Unstoppable Fitness Director, Stacey Mann, leading JOYFUL MOVEMENT (light cardio/dance exercises) (set to music)
- 10:00 am Line Dancing
- 10:30-10:50 am 2Unstoppable Yoga Partner, Dawn Curtis, leading YOGA4CANCER
- 11:00 am Line Dancing
- 11:15-11:30 AM 2Unstoppable Fitness Director, Stacey Mann, leading STANDING STRONG! (strength exercises) (set to music)
- Chair Messages
- Marketplace of Information throughout the whole morning:
- Fairfax Radiology
- John C Flood of VA
- Jackson Consulting
- 2Unstoppable
- Enjoyable Nutritious Foods:
- Donna Faye's Bakery https://www.donnafayesbakery.com/
- Rejuvenation https://drinkrejuv.com/
- Crepes by C – French Crepes
- Others Coffee - Coffee
- Smoky Mmm Eats https://www.smokymmmeats.com/
· Giveaways
*Please wear comfortable clothes/shoes that you can move in and to Celebrate Survivorship! Also, bringing a yoga mat is suggested.
If you have any questions, please email: StillStanding@wusa9.com