A new liver. A new life. A triathlete is born.
My education regarding organ donation came fast and furiously, and after I had received the gift of life. The pink dot has always been on my driver’s license; it seemed like “the right thing to do”. I had no idea the implications of that simple dot. I had no idea of the size of the transplant waiting list. I had no idea of the nature of the decision that would be made by a family faced with honoring the profound vision behind the dot. (more…)
Pink Ribbon Program for Breast Cancer Survivors
We believe in the healing power of exercise to help patients recover physically and emotionally from their illness. Exercise therapy is gaining more and more support from the medical community as a viable complimentary treatment for patients. In fact, some physicians are now giving patients written prescriptions for exercise, along with prescriptions for medications.
One of our goals at the Healing Moves Foundation is to bring these special physical activity programs to our communities. To achieve this goal, we are excited to announce our participation with the Pink Ribbon Program designed for breast cancer patients. This program helps restore the quality of life and healthy body image for those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer despite any physical limitations brought on by their course of treatment.
The Pink Ribbon Certification Program is open to physical therapists, occupational therapists, Pilate’s instructors, physical fitness professionals, registered nurses, and healthcare professionals. Currently, the program has certified over 400 instructors in the United States, Australia and Europe.
For more information: Pink Ribbon Program
Call Out to All Mono-Ski Racers!
Win a Free 6 Week Bootcamp Pass!
Just in time for that New Year’s Resolution: Win a free six week bootcamp pass and get rid of the extra holiday pounds! At Bill’s Bootcamp there is a camaraderie with the group that’s different from being in a class at the gym. You mesh as a group, and the support is phenomenal. There are a variety of shapes, sizes and ages all working together.
All raffle proceeds will benefit the Healing Moves Foundation! You can purchase one ticket for $5 or five tickets for $20. The drawing will be held in Reno, Nevada on January 2, 2010. Winners will be contacted by phone. There will be two drawings, each for one 6-week bootcamp pass. For more information, call Bill at (775) 378-9798 or log on to www.billduvall.com.
Benefit Dinner Proves Aloha Matters!
The Aloha Spirit was overflowing at the Cheeseburger Island Style Benefit Dinner on Monday!! Over FOUR HUNDRED people attended the event, which raised close to SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS for the Healing Moves Foundation and The Transplant Network! We are so grateful to Laren Gartner and Edna Bayliff, the owners of the Cheeseburger Restaurants, for all that they have done for our organizations! We also would like to thank Executive Vice President Robert Kaskie, Vice President Doug Rainey and Cheeseburger Island Style Reno, General Manager Dwayne Raulerson. We would like to extend a special note of appreciation to all of the waiters for donating their hard earned tips from that busy evening! One thing is for sure: All of the Cheeseburger Restaurant team members sure know how to throw a party!! The food and drinks were awesome and the night was non-stop fun!!
Thank you to all of the Healing Moves Foundation members and sponsors who came to support our mission to help patients improve the quality of their lives!
In the photo: Reno Mayor Bob Cashell is seen supporting the Healing Moves Foundation while celebrating the pre-opening of Cheeseburger Island Style Restaurant with owners Laren Gartner and Edna Baliff, and executive vice president Robert Kaskie.