Events
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Clinical Trials: The Past, The Present & You
Participation in clinical trials for new blood cancer treatments should reflect the patient population who will use the treatment. Yet Black Americans continue to be underrepresented across most clinical trials – even for diseases like multiple myeloma, the most common blood cancer diagnosed in the Black community.
Please join us to learn more about the need for diversity in clinical trial participation and what changes are necessary to make these trials more accessible to all patients.
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Nutrition and Wellness Pop-Up
Fort Foote Baptist Church 8310 Fort Foote Road, Fort Washington, MD, United StatesNutrition specialist and Oncology Nurse, Wendy Hollins will share Nutrition best practices and insight for cancer prevention as well as maintaining healthy habits during and after treatment.
This event is open to all, but to ensure proper meal accommodation, Please register at https://forms.gle/KTR5zdumBuz91jyGA
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Scott Ogden Drive Out Cancer Golf Tournament
The Scott Ogden Drive Out Cancer Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, September 23rd at the beautiful Bethesda Country Club for the second year in row. This year marks our twentieth tournament overall, and we are excited to make this the best year yet!
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Death & Dying Conversations
Dr. David Schrier, Chief Medical Officer with Montgomery Hospice, will be joining us to discuss what hospice is and how to approach difficult conversations.
This will be an open discussion.
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Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga Mondays, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., led by Amy Morrison, RYT-200 These classes combine stretching, breathing, and relaxation exercises to help improve muscle tone, aid in stress management, and promote a sense of well-being. To schedule for the next upcoming yoga class, go to: http://bit.ly/LogInMindBody If you’re new to Hope Connections, or need…
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Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga Mondays, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., led by Amy Morrison, RYT-200 These classes combine stretching, breathing, and relaxation exercises to help improve muscle tone, aid in stress management, and promote a sense of well-being. To schedule for the next upcoming yoga class, go to: http://bit.ly/LogInMindBody If you’re new to Hope Connections, or need…
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All Cancers Support Group
This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals diagnosed with any type of cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
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Yin & Restorative Yoga for Wellness
This yoga class offers a gentle and nurturing sanctuary. Rooted in the principles of Yin and Restorative Yoga, the class is designed to foster deep relaxation, inner healing and renewal. Through gentle postures, breathwork and mediation, participants are invited to embark on a journey of self-care, compassion and restoration.
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Tanger Pink Savings Passes
Make a $10 donation to Hope Connections and receive a voucher for 25% off savings at the listed stores! Offer valid at ANY Tagner Outlet all October long! And we will even mail you your pass!! Sign up now and we will mail you your savings pass starting October 2nd.
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Tai Chi
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that is practiced as a system of exercise, and that consists of a series of postures performed slowly and continuously with relaxed abdominal breathing. It is sometimes called moving meditation and it can be practiced without any special equipment. It’s sure to help with joint flexibility, balance and calming the mind.
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Tuesday Morning Bereavement Group
This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals who have lost a loved one to cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
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Acupuncture (in-person only)
Acupuncturist, Dr. Tierra Hardin, with Nobel Integrative Health, will be offering auriculotherapy acupuncture on the first Tuesday of every month from 12:30-2:00 PM. Auriculotherapy (ear) acupuncture focuses on anxiety, pain, and stress. A wavier must be signed at the start of class.