Oncology Rehabilitation - Events

 

Physical therapy boosts quality of life for cancer patients

ROCKFORD — For decades, chemotherapy and radiation have been synonymous with cancer treatment. Officials at the oncology rehab centers in Rockford and Dixon say that in the past 10 to 15 years a third component of treatment has emerged — physical therapy.

“A lot of cancer treatment centers across the country are making physical therapy a part of their protocol,” said Jenna Villafuerte, a physical therapist assistant at ORS Physical Therapy at 2662 McFarland Road in Rockford. “Many cancer patients automatically receive physical therapy. Lance Armstrong had a lot to do with that.”

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Styling for Pink

ORS is committed to programs and organizations helping to further research and support for cancer, including the “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” organization, part of the American Cancer Society.  On Sunday, Oct. 9th ORS oncology therapists, Alane Curry, PT, Jenna Villafuerte, PTA, and Lindsey Nauman-Kaleel, PT, MPT & business manager Peggy Kruger attended and were featured speakers at the “Styling for Pink – 2011” luncheon at Cliffbreakers in Rockford. They spoke on topics including "What is Oncology Rehab?", and more. 

Alane at Styling for Pink

Lindsey, Alane and Jenna at
Styling for Pink

Cindy Genrich


Styling for Pink was a  “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” fundraiser promoted by cosmetologist Cindy Genrich whom served as MC and promoter. Cindy runs "Look Good Feel Better" which provides wigs, scarves etc. to those that are in need. The event sponsored a pink laptop give away, raffle, silent auction, door prizes, luncheon and a style show (by That Boutique). Three cancer survivors who are also ORS patients attended the event as our honored guests. The Styling for Pink 2011 Style Show was one of several fundraising events for this year’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event.







More event photos can be seen HERE. Pictures are compliments of Solko Photography, Rockford, IL

UPCOMING EVENTS: October 9th and 15th

On Sunday, Oct. 9th oncology therapists, Alane Curry, PT, Jenna Villafuerte, PTA, and Lindsey Nauman-Kaleel, PT, MPT & business manager, Peggy Kruger are attending “Styling for Pink – 2011” luncheon at Cliffbreakers. It’s a “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” fundraiser. Who will win the Pink Laptop this year? Raffle, silent auction, door prizes, luncheon, style show by That Boutique and guest speakers. Our three oncology therapists will present briefly as a group as one of the guest speakers. We have also invited and covered lunch costs for three of our cancer surviving patients to attend the lunch with us as our guests. More info available by contacting Cindy Genrich at 815.222.5187 or by email at stylingforpink@yahoo.com

ORS has a Team of Walkers (staff, family & friends) called “Building Futures” that will be walking in the “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk on Saturday, Oct. 15th in Martin Park, Loves Park, IL with all funds raised going to American Cancer Society.

On this same day (the 15th), therapists, Alane Curry, PT, Jenna Villafuerte, PTA will be attending Rockford Woman’s Victory Lap Brunch following the walk at Cliffbreakers – brunch event proceeds are donated back to American Cancer Society.

BUILDING FUTURES Oncology Rehab Program: UPCOMING SPEAKING EVENT

What: Speaking for the Survivor’s Dinner for Relay for Life.

When: June 24, 2011 from 5-6:45pm | Walk starts at 7pm

Where: Rockford Christian High School on Bell School Rd.

 

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