[Hopespringpcsg] FW: Here is how HopeSpring is helping during COVID-19

Mon Apr 6 09:34:17 EDT 2020

Hi all: 

See below for the weekly HopeSpring e-newsletter.

Also see the note wrt PCCN W-W.

We are looking into possibly using ZOOM or Skype group as a means of having a virtual support group meeting in April.

Take care,

Glen

From: Katy at HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre 
Sent: April 6, 2020 7:00 AM
To: Glen <glen46nor at gmail.com>
Subject: Here is how HopeSpring is helping during COVID-19

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Dear Glen,

While we have paused in-person appointments, we continue to offer  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=7b698ef3c4&e=ece80c31c3> post-mastectomy camisoles to women who are about to have a mastectomy or have recently undergone the surgery. 

Are you looking for fabric caps? We continue offer  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=98c23fed74&e=ece80c31c3> fabric caps to women losing their hair due to cancer treatment.

Are you looking for a wig? We continue to offer  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=691b949971&e=ece80c31c3> wigs to women losing their hair due to cancer treatment.

To view our wigs and fabric caps, or to request a wig, fabric cap or post-mastectomy camisole, please call 519-742-4673 or email  <mailto:volunteer at hopespring.ca> volunteer at hopespring.ca so we can arrange no-contact delivery. 

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HopeSpring staff continue to work from home. To reach us, please call 519-742-4673 and leave a message. We will respond. You can reach us by emailing:  <mailto:concierge at hopespring.ca> concierge at hopespring.ca, <mailto:volunteer at hopespring.ca>  volunteer at hopespring.ca and  <mailto:executivedirector at hopespring.ca> executivedirector at hopespring.ca. 

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Do you know someone affected by cancer or someone who has been recently diagnosed who could use some of these resources? Please forward this email message to them and ask them to  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=9da5507eb5&e=ece80c31c3> Subscribe. 

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Update: Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program has updated their programs and services that are currently available. Please view the  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=80a1eee579&e=ece80c31c3> Waterloo Wellington Cancer Program Communiqué for details. 

While Wheels of Hope has suspended their program, Grand River Regional Cancer Centre is utilizing taxis. To read their update, please visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=746859c98b&e=ece80c31c3> Transportation Update Communiqué. If you have questions, please contact your social worker or oncologist. 

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HopeSpring will be closed to celebrate Easter on Good Friday - April 10 to Easter Monday - April 13.

We will re-open Tuesday, April 14 at 9:00 a.m. for remote member support. We wish you a Hoppy Easter!

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COVID-19 Update - Caring for our community. An  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=d992dc726d&e=ece80c31c3> update from HopeSpring's President of the Board of Directors. 

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As April marks Cancer Awareness Month (and our birthday!) we continue to provide  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=205035c17b&e=ece80c31c3> cancer care counselling through the phone and through video conferencing. To do this, we’ve had to buy software and equipment. We’d love your support to ensure that anyone affected by cancer can continue to receive counselling support in this time of uncertainty. To donate, please use the green button below: 

 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=5ada3e4784&e=ece80c31c3> Please Donate to Support Counselling for Cancer Patients in the Time of COVID-19 

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Check out  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=d8b0dfc9c1&e=ece80c31c3> this lovely video KW Support Local made by Tia and Andy featuring HopeSpring. Thank you to Tia and Andy for your great work! 

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Please register by calling 519-742-4673.
Monday, April 6
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=9ac69f49a3&e=ece80c31c3> Cancer Care Counselling - via telephone or Zoom
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=01559f20fe&e=ece80c31c3> Yoga for Cancer Recovery 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. via Zoom

Tuesday, April 7
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=594e19ecc0&e=ece80c31c3> Cambridge Women's Support Group: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.- via Zoom
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=ac99c89c0b&e=ece80c31c3> Cambridge Gentle Yoga with Tammy: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - via Zoom
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=aea65b9d7c&e=ece80c31c3> Qi Gong: 7:45 - 8:30 p.m. - via Zoom

Thursday, April 9
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=9853d718bf&e=ece80c31c3> Cancer Care Counselling - via telephone or Zoom
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=8392a59f20&e=ece80c31c3> Tai Chi with Judy: 10 - 11:30 a.m. via Zoom

*Please note that Relaxation Appointment between Monday, April 6 to April 10 are paused. 

Here are some alternative programming you can participate in from home:
Cancer Specific:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=33a2bd0d0f&e=ece80c31c3> Princess Margaret Foundation Cancer Classes

COVID & Waterloo Region Specific:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=ac2d5bd0f1&e=ece80c31c3> Waterloo Region Public Health Dashboard

Articles:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=fb25263b9e&e=ece80c31c3> Coronavirus Info; Specifically in regards to Cancer Population
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=abed9cb118&e=ece80c31c3> Exercise During Cancer Treatment Info
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=451eaedb37&e=ece80c31c3> I had no immune system for months after my bone marrow transplant. Here’s how I avoided viral illness, and how you can, too. It’s easier than you think.
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=a25e850ea8&e=ece80c31c3> TED talk on Joy
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=4f90005e82&e=ece80c31c3> That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief

Gentle Exercise:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=7b1c9b1067&e=ece80c31c3> Inspire Health Meditation - Thursdays at 10:00 EDT.
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=153d764ece&e=ece80c31c3> Meditation for Overcoming Anxiety
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=9e5ab32702&e=ece80c31c3> Angels Landing Yoga & Wellness
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=c36ef1dfda&e=ece80c31c3> Mantra Meditation

Art:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=724a9919e3&e=ece80c31c3> Captain Underpants and Dog Man author Dav Pilkey At Home
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=dc4a1437da&e=ece80c31c3> Social Art KW - art lessons on Facebook with Lisa.

Support: 
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=2592c9198e&e=ece80c31c3> Cancer Chat Canada - online cancer chat
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=cd4032b5ae&e=ece80c31c3> Help with Your Health Online - Weekly webinar beginning April 7.

Other:
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=84a0eac52c&e=ece80c31c3> At Home with Kitchener Public Library - did you know they have resources to keep you company at home?
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=2d9dd2f30e&e=ece80c31c3> CareMongering-KW: Kitchener-Waterloo Community Response to COVID 19 Facebook Group - care and assistance in Waterloo Region
 <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=65f39b2262&e=ece80c31c3> National Emergency Library

Know of a great online resource? Share it with us by emailing  <mailto:concierge at hopespring.ca?subject=alternative%20online%20programming> concierge at hopespring.ca and we will add it to our list. 

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Look Good Feel Better is now offering 2 online workshops you can participate from your home:
Skincare and Cosmetics workshop on Tuesday,  April 7 at 1 pm, April 14 at 1 pm, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. or April 21 at 1 pm. You only need to attend 1 date. To register visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=8e2289be1f&e=ece80c31c3> Skincare & Cosmetic Workshop.

Wig and Hair Alternatives workshop on Thursday, April 9 at 4 pm, April 16 at 4 pm or April 23 at 4 pm. You only need to attend 1 date.
To register visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=2ade89d541&e=ece80c31c3> Wigs and Hair Alternatives Workshop. 

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Waterloo Wellington Self-Management has put together a list of free online programs that will help support your health. These programs include information about nutrition, chronic pain, meditation and other gentle exercise programs. You can view this list at  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=ed458e2659&e=ece80c31c3> Waterloo Wellington Self Management Free Online Programs. 

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Are you a man with Prostate Cancer, a family member of someone with Prostate Cancer or a caregiver supporting someone with Prostate Cancer? The  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=2f378fbfdd&e=ece80c31c3> Prostate Cancer Canada Network Waterloo-Wellington chapter is here for you. While our in-person support group is paused, support is available by email at  <mailto:info at pccn-waterloo-wellington.ca> info at pccn-waterloo-wellington.ca or by calling our answering service at 226-240-9264. 

Living with Loss is offering a virtual group in April on Wednesday April 7 from 7-9 p.m. You must register to attend. To register, please visit  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=c6f8096989&e=ece80c31c3> Living with Loss Virtual Support. 

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If you need immediate support, please call  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=ba2aaded2c&e=ece80c31c3> HERE 24/7 at 1-844-437-3247 

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