Cardio-Kickbox for Fred!

Join The Fit Fem & Traveling Baseball Babes for a fun cardio-kickboxing class to support Fred K's Cancer!

Sylvia’s cardio-kickboxing classes feature an hour of high energy and fat burning that’s great for all fitness levels with easy, fun choreographed moves!

When: Saturday, June 30th
Time: 10:30-11:30 AM
Where: The Studio
            35 17th Street
            Jericho, NY
Cost: There is a minimum $5 donation per participant

Proceeds from this event benefit Fred K’s Cancer.

Sylvia Nasser is a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) and a certified Holistic Health Coach, accredited through Purchase College, at State University of New York, as well as The American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP). She also has a Bachelor of Science in Business Management/Political Science and a Master of Science in Technological Systems Management from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. For more information regarding Sylvia, her training methods, & The Fit Fem, please visit www.thefitfem.com or follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheFitFem.

Kimberly Konzack to Run Her 3rd Arbonne Spa Party to Beneft Fred K's Cancer

Treat yourself to a Girls' Night In and support Fred K’s Cancer by joining us for an evening of pampering courtesy of Kimberly’s Arbonne Experience! Pampering facials, salt scrubs, mini makeovers & more! Experience a line of botanically based, pure, safe and beneficial products for the whole family! Proceeds of product sales to go to Fred K's Cancer. 

When: Friday, July 6th @ 6:30 pm
Where: Lisa's sister's house, Massapequa, NY (email for address/directions, if interested)

RSVP: By Monday, July 2nd (You may do so via email or on Facebook)

Can't make the spa party? Your Arbonne purchases can still support The Freds. Shop

www.konzyllc.myarbonne.com and once you've placed your order, email a copy of your confirmation number to Kimberly at konzystore@aol.com, mention Fred K's Cancer, and she will donate a portion of your order to Fred K's Cancer! If you're having issues ordering online or are simply uncomfortable placing an order online, Kimberly will be happy to assist you either via email or phone (516-660-9079).

2012 Raffle Prizes

Below is a complete list of our the prizes available to be won in our 2012 Raffle Contest. This list will be updated regularly as more prizes are donated, so be sure to check back frequently. Raffle tickets are $1/each or an arm's length for $10. To view pictures of these items, check out the photo album on Facebook! Raffles will be pulled on Friday, July 6th.

• 5 Spin Classes at The Pilates Experience in Franklin Square, NY donated by the studio's owner, Carolyn Cook. For more information about the studio, please visit www.thepilatesexperience.com.
• A gift certificate (3 available to win) for an introductory Pain Relief Program valued at $200 with Dr. Scott Cavagnoulo of The Wellness Professionals in East Norwich, NY donated by Dr. Cavagnoulo.
• Long Island Ducks-themed goodie bag donated by the Long Island Ducks
• Team autographed football donated by the New York Jets
• Eli Manning autograph-stamped poster donated by the New York Giants
• 2 $25 Gift Certificates to The Main Event Restaurant & Sports Bar in Plainview, NY
• 1 quart of ice (flavor of your choosing) donated by Jack's Italian Ices in Bellmore, NY
• Gift certificate for a set of 12 designer cupcakes (valid through July 23rd) donated by Got Cupcakes? in Bellmore Village, NY
• Stella Dot serenity stone earrings - hand cut polished semi-precious jade drops hand set in a shiny gold plated hammered bezel donated by Nicole Mirrione, Stella & Dot Independent Stylist

The winner of our 50/50 Raffle contest will be determined after the 3rd Annual Fred K's Cancer Event on Saturday, June 23rd.

NEW FOR 2012! Sponsorship Packages

Sponsorship opportunties are now available for the 3rd Annual Fred K's Cancer Event! Any questions can be directed to us at travelingbaseballbabes@gmail.com.

Register now for the 3rd Annual Fred K's Cancer Event online!

Saturday, June 23rd
9-11:00 AM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM)
Eisenhower Park
North Linden Picnic Area
Parking Field 6A
East Meadow, NY

Breathe N Flow Yoga to Host its Second Fred K’s Cancer Yoga Class!

Come out to Breathe N Flow Yoga Studio on Friday, June 1^st and enjoy a challenging, yet rewarding session of yoga while supporting Fred K’s Cancer!

Fridays at 4:00 pm at Breathe N Flow Yoga Studio are all about supporting the community. The studio holds donation-based classes in which 100% of the donations are given to their favorite non-profit charity and for the second year in a row, they’ve kindly agreed to donate one of these community classes to Fred K’s Cancer! Last year, the class was led by the lovely and wonderful Joanna Asher and raised $100 for Fred K’s Cancer! Click here to view pictures from last year’s class on Facebook.

Breathe N Flow is a family yoga studio located in Freeport that specializes in all levels of Vinyasa Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Kids Yoga, Mommy & Me Yoga, Private Yoga, Kids’ Parties, Workshops, and Community Yoga.

When: Friday, June 1^st at 4:00 pm
Where: Breathe N Flow Yoga Studio
            361 Atlantic Avenue
            Freeport, NY 11520
            516-632-9626
How much: Whatever you’re willing to donate!

Classes have a capacity of 25, so be sure to show up early to guarantee yourself a space! Share your enthusiasm for the event by RSVP-ing and sharing the event on Facebook! Please note that RSVP-ing on Facebook does not guarantee you a spot in the class. Spaces are offered at a first come, first serve basis.

Much thanks to Breathe N Flow Yoga Studio for kindly allowing us to use their space again!

2012 Fred K's Cancer Bowl-a-Thon Supporters!

Thanks to all of our supports from our Fred K's Cancer Bowl-a-Thon that took place on January 26th at the AMF Sheridan Lanes in Mineola:

Tricia Cassella
Billy Cavanagh
Cathy Cavanagh
Jack Cavanagh
Patrick Cavanagh
Debra Cooper
Kat Dixon
Dan Dunleavy
Melissa Dunleavy
Mary Gerolimatos
Rob Guerra
John Harrigan
Roberta Hirsch
Kaitlin Jensen
Kim Konzack-Fazio
Margaret Leone
Ryan Maloney
Patrick McDevitt
Chris Moffa
Kristy Morgan
Jason Nocco
Greg Quinlan
Phil Santorella
Jess Tarantino
Tom Vignola
Ali Watterson

Event Sponsor: Link Marketing

A special congratulations goes to our winning team: The Backyard All-Americans!

To view photos from this event, click here!

Improve your Cancer Treatments with Fitness

A cancer diagnosis, though it may feel like it, is not the beginning of the end; it is the beginning. When your doctor breaks the unbearable news to you that you are suffering from a rare form of cancer, such as mesothelioma, it is easy for you to feel defeated – in addition to an array of other emotional extremes. Mesothelioma doctors will go over your treatment options and what to expect during the process of treating your cancer. While the information your doctor provides you with is all new and confusing, you may be surprised to hear that your doctor will recommend that you start or continue a regular fitness program.

The American Cancer Society has issued statements regarding the benefits of physical activity and fitness for cancer patients and survivors. Regular exercise increases quality of life, which increases the chances of surviving and overcoming a diagnosis of cancer. Of course, your fitness routine may change drastically once your cancer treatment begins; however, it is important you still maintain a level of physical activity as recommended by your mesothelioma doctors. During the course of your treatment and your recovery, your body may not be able to handle activities you once were able to do effortlessly. However, it is still beneficial to your health to incorporate some type of physical activity into your life several times a week, if not daily.

Don’t become defeated if you cannot exercise one day. If you haven’t the energy to take a long walk one day, take a short one around the couch, or just get out of bed to get your own glass of water instead of allowing someone else to get it for you. That small bit of physical activity, though it may not seem like it, is extremely beneficial to your health.

Fitness and exercise during and after cancer is so paramount to your quality of life that many hospitals and fitness facilities across the country are now offering yoga and other fitness classes for those living with or overcoming cancer. Ask your doctor about your fitness routine to find out what is okay for you to participate in and what you can incorporate into your life to help improve the quality of it. Fitness promotes better health, which helps your body handle the extreme treatments used to fight cancer, which will give you a better chance at overcoming this obstacle. 

-David Haas,  Cancer Patient Advocate for the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance. David writes and researches for the betterment of others.