Everyone is Touched


According to the American Cancer Society,an estimated 1.7 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in 2018.

At any given moment, there are 15.5 million living with a history of cancer. While some of these individuals were recently diagnosed, most were diagnosed many years ago and have no evidence of cancer.

Cancer touches everyone at some point, some time.

"Courage is
grace under pressure"

Survivor’s Outdoor Experience partners with 3 Rivers Outdoor Company for hike and campfire

By Jack Ganster

Enjoy the brisk fall weather with a hike and campfire sponsored by Survivor’s Outdoor Experience and 3 Rivers Outdoor Company on Friday, October 13th at 6 p.m. Starting at 3 Rivers Outdoor Company in Regent Square, we will take an easy hour and a half walk in Frick Park followed by fun and fellowship campfire at 3ROC. S’more makings, snacks and beverages will be provided. You can also purchase brews from Brew Gentleman at 3ROC.

If you wish, you may skip the walk and meet us at the campfire pit outside of 3ROC at 7:30 p.m. for snacks and fellowship. Event is free.

 

Please RSVP at kganster@verizon.net or 412-377-8364 .  For more information out Survivor’s Outdoor Experience, visit www.outdoorexperience.org. 3 Rivers Outdoor Company is Pittsburgh’s only independently owned outdoor shop. Visit: https://3riversoutdoor.com/.

 

 

*Next on the calendar is the fall meditative hike at North Park Latodami Center on Weds., Oct. 18th at 6 p.m. Please let us know if you are interested in that as well. More info. to follow!

 

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Kayak Adventure

By Jack Ganster

SOE’s fourth kayaking event with LL Bean at North Park Lake, Pittsburgh, was a huge success. We had another great day with 19 guests enjoying some time out on the lake under the direction of our wonderful LL Bean guides. It was relaxing while getting to know other cancer survivors. Thanks to all who joined us.

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"Courage is
grace under pressure"
"I am not what happened to me,
I am what I choose to become"
"The meaning of life
is a life with meaning"
"Cancer may leave your body, but it never leaves your life"
"The healing powers of participating in outdoor activities while exploring the natural world are powerful and profound.

A sense of calm and a feeling of contentment are reached when surrounded by nature."
"Accept how 'not normal' you are, and do your best to become as 'normal' as you can given the circumstances."