Exercise and Thrive

Through Exercise and Thrive, survivors will build muscle mass and strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve capacity to perform daily activities. Exercise and Thrive may help reduce the severity of cancer's side effects, prevent unwanted weight changes and improve participants' energy levels and self-esteem. The final goal is to help cancer survivors develop their own physical fitness regimens so that they can continue their exercise activities after completing the program.

Cost

The Exercise and Thrive program is a benefit provided through the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program and the YMCA of Greater Seattle. The cost to participate in the program for non-YMCA members is $150 and for YMCA members is $90. Financial aid may be available.

Classes

Beginning the week of October 5, 2009 classes will be held twice a week at the following YMCA locations:

Auburn Valley
1620 Perimeter Rd. SW Auburn, WA 98001
Monday/Wednesday 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

The next session of the Exercise and Thrive class will begin in February 2010 at the following YMCA locations:

Bellevue
14230 Bel-Red Road Bellevue, WA 98007

Dale Turner
19290 Aurora Avenue N. Shoreline, WA 98133

Downtown Seattle
909 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104-1194

Meredith Mathews East Madison
1700 23rd Avenue Seattle, WA 98122

Northshore
11811 NE 195th St. Bothell, WA 98011

University
5003 12th Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98105-4399

West Seattle/Fauntleroy
9140 California Ave. SW Seattle, WA 98136

Marysville Family YMCA
6420 60th Drive NE, Marysville, WA 98270

Monroe Family YMCA
14033 Fryelands Blvd Monroe, WA 98272

www.seattleymca.org

Who can participate?

Cancer survivors over the age of 21 who:

• Are at least 30 days out of cancer treatment with no evidence of active disease
• Have a strong personal desire to improve strength and fitness
• Will attend the full 10-week program
• Agree to obtain medical clearance for participation

Registration

Space is limited and registration is required. RSVP to attend: 206-344-3181 or lroy@seattleymca.org.

Learn more about the Survivorship Program

For more information on the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program, or to arrange an appointment for yourself, a friend or family member, call (866) 543-4272, email us at survivor@fhcrc.org or visit our Web site at www.fhcrc.org/survivorship. We hope to hear from you soon.