CaringCorner Quarterly Newsletter - Sept 2020

Caring Corner Quarterly Newsletter September 2020 Barbara's Story Online Application COMMUNITY IMPACT Barbara's Story Online Application COMMUNITY IMPACT North Texas Giving Day! Every dollar has a name! Mark your calendars and join us September 1st - 17th for North Texas Giving Day! Set your giving today at: www.northtexasgivingday.org/BarbaraCares and become a Giving Hero to help local breast cancer patients and caregivers here in Texas! Did you know every dollar given goes to support individuals directly with their most pressing needs - copays, utilities, medicines, mammograms, healthy meals & more! Every dollar given is assigned to supportive services that help those traveling this cancer journey. Donations this year will be matched up to $1,000.00 which allows funds to be doubled for more community impact! You can make the difference. Share the news! OR Start a fundraising team! Donations of $59.00 or more & your name will be entered into a drawing to receive an exclusive pink Coach purse in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October as a special gift for you! Online Giving opens today through 9/17/20. Schedule your giving today for a chance to win this pink Coach bag just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Click to schedule your gift today via the link below: www.northtexasgivingday.org/BarbaraCares FALL IS COMING! Oh The Times They Are Changing... Dr. Robin Skrine - Breast Surgeon BarbaraCares Board Member It is 2020 and a whole new world. Since March of this year we now look at the world through different lenses. We see social unrest, the significant loss of life and most importantly the effects of COVID-19. This has been troubling and difficult for all of us and we must find ways to cope and stay healthy. As we feel out of control, what can we do to gain control? I would say if first starts with taking control of ourselves and our lives. Focus on how we live and what we eat. 90% of the chronic diseases that we struggle with can be traced to poor diet, poor sleep and high stress. So what can you do about it? Regarding your health, follow recommended safety and health advice; know to maintain social distance, wash your hands frequently and wear a mask out in public. I'm going to add, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables-- fresh fruits and vegetables; 10 servings or more a day to ensure you get all the vitamins and nutrients needed to help bolster your immune system. Foods in the berry class: blueberries, strawberries and raspberries etc. have antioxidants which helps bolster your immune system and fight off disease. Stay away from processed foods and added sugars as they decrease the immune system. Stay away from foods that can worsen inflammation and lead to infection, including beef and dairy products. Avoid processed foods. When it comes to sleep it is essential to your health as well. Do what you can do to try to get at least six hours of sleep at night. More is better! Regarding stress, of course it is difficult to mitigate stress in our lives. The things that worry us are not going to go away but we need to find outlets for that stress. I would recommend take at least 30 minutes a day for “me time.” Go for a walk, read a book, take an exercise class or call a friend. Do what you need to take a little time to relax and unwind. Prayer and meditation are also never a bad thing! These stress relievers can lead to better sleep and also help you avoid stress eating. Most of all to take time for yourself and for your family and to take care of yourself. Take one day at a time and remember all that you can do is the best that you can do. At the end of the day take control of your life and your actions to help navigate through these uncertain times. God is with you. You got this! Jeanine Andersen – BarbaraCares Board Member & Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor As a 8 year survivor I know how important it is to keep my immune system healthy. However, when COVID -19 hit, it seemed so overwhelming on what to do and who to follow not only for myself but for my entire family. It’s important to always wash your hands after coming in contact with high touch services. Like your door handles, your sink handles, mailbox, and of course whenever you travel outside the home. I keep a small tote bag in my car that holds wet wipes, hand sanitizer , extra face masks, Kleenex, etc. I’ve invested in all kinds of “cute” masks as a new accessory (I have two daughters ). I purchased a mesh nylon bag to place masks in to wash after each use. I hang them to dry to make them last a little longer. It’s also important to eat immune boosting foods like organic fruits and vegetables that are free from pesticides. Lean meats and fish are also important. I talked to my physician and asked what extra things I could be doing to stay healthy. She noted to drink lots of water, get out and take a walk or ride my bike and continue to include B12, Vitamin D and C in my daily routine. I also take time to pick up the phone to call a friend or family member to see how they are doing. Zoom calls with old friends has been the new Friday evening Happy Hour which provides me with an extra boost of energy from all the laughter and story telling. Online church and prayer keeps me grounded and ready for a new week. Send Us An Email! We Would Love To Hear How You Are Managing During This Time. Email Us Mammograms Matter! October is a significant month for those that have been diagnosed, seen others diagnosed and for those that have lost someone diagnosed with breast cancer. This month is set aside for purposeful awareness of a disease that will affect 1 in 8 women in their lifetime. This is not the month to sit out but rather rally everyone within your sphere of influence to set an appointment, get screened and encourage others to do the same! Mammograms Matter! Early detection saves lives! This October, make the commitment for you and your family to get screened because your health cannot wait. Will you make the commitment this October? We are counting on you to do your part to stop late-stage diagnosis and increasing mortality rates associated with breast cancer here in Texas. complete your risk assessment click to Book Your mammogram ThankfulGiving is Back! This year has been incredibly challenging for all of us and especially for those in active treatment. The BarbaraCares Foundation understands that many breast cancer patients and those caring for them are dealing with a lot during this pandemic. This Thanksgiving, BarbaraCares will be providing a limited amount of Thanksgiving meals to local DFW breast cancer patients. Accepting submissions until November 13, 2020. For more information or to sign up, email us at: [email protected] Need Masks or PPE? Masks, Gloves, Hand Sanitizer and Wipes are available to local DFW breast cancer patients, caregivers and at-risk groups defined by the CDC. Items are all available first come, first serve. For more information or to request items please click the link: 2020 Care2Fight Health Initiative COVID-19 Outreach to complete the form. Forms must be completed to receive any PPE items for distribution. BarbaraCares For You! Do you know someone currently in treatment for Breast Cancer in the DFW metroplex? The BarbaraCares Foundation will continue providing a week's worth of healthy meals for individuals in active treatment. The Summer Give Back program has been extended through the Fall. Please see the image below and click to sign up. Delivery is available for Tarrant County residents. However, if you stay in other surrounding areas, we will work to get the items to you (only within a certain mile radius) through our volunteers. Social distancing and safety measures are enforced for all delivery services. Click to view full menu options and complete the form. How You Can Help 365 Now it's easier than ever to become an everyday partner with BarbaraCares. Your normal routine activities can make a huge difference for those fighting breast cancer. Here's how you can impact lives 365: 1. Visit the DIRECTLINK: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/83-3204570 2. Sign in with your Amazon.com credentials 3. Choose BarbaraCares organization to receive donations 4. Start shopping! Donate Now Connect with us! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Caring Corner Quarterly Newsletter

September 2020

North Texas Giving Day!

Every dollar has a name! Mark your calendars and join us September 1st - 17th for North Texas Giving Day! Set your giving today at: www.northtexasgivingday.org/BarbaraCares and become a Giving Hero to help local breast cancer patients and caregivers here in Texas! Did you know every dollar given goes to support individuals directly with their most pressing needs - copays, utilities, medicines, mammograms, healthy meals & more! Every dollar given is assigned to supportive services that help those traveling this cancer journey. Donations this year will be matched up to $1,000.00 which allows funds to be doubled for more community impact! You can make the difference. Share the news! OR Start a fundraising team! Donations of $59.00 or more & your name will be entered into a drawing to receive an exclusive pink Coach purse in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October as a special gift for you!

Online Giving opens today through 9/17/20. Schedule your giving today for a chance to win this pink Coach bag just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Click to schedule your gift today via the link below: www.northtexasgivingday.org/BarbaraCares

FALL IS COMING!

Oh The Times They Are Changing...

Dr. Robin Skrine - Breast Surgeon BarbaraCares Board Member

It is 2020 and a whole new world. Since March of this year we now look at the world through different lenses. We see social unrest, the significant loss of life and most importantly the effects of COVID-19. This has been troubling and difficult for all of us and we must find ways to cope and stay healthy. As we feel out of control, what can we do to gain control? I would say if first starts with taking control of ourselves and our lives. Focus on how we live and what we eat. 90% of the chronic diseases that we struggle with can be traced to poor diet, poor sleep and high stress. So what can you do about it? Regarding your health, follow recommended safety and health advice; know to maintain social distance, wash your hands frequently and wear a mask out in public. I'm going to add, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables-- fresh fruits and vegetables; 10 servings or more a day to ensure you get all the vitamins and nutrients needed to help bolster your immune system. Foods in the berry class: blueberries, strawberries and raspberries etc. have antioxidants which helps bolster your immune system and fight off disease. Stay away from processed foods and added sugars as they decrease the immune system. Stay away from foods that can worsen inflammation and lead to infection, including beef and dairy products. Avoid processed foods. When it comes to sleep it is essential to your health as well. Do what you can do to try to get at least six hours of sleep at night. More is better! Regarding stress, of course it is difficult to mitigate stress in our lives. The things that worry us are not going to go away but we need to find outlets for that stress. I would recommend take at least 30 minutes a day for “me time.” Go for a walk, read a book, take an exercise class or call a friend. Do what you need to take a little time to relax and unwind. Prayer and meditation are also never a bad thing! These stress relievers can lead to better sleep and also help you avoid stress eating. Most of all to take time for yourself and for your family and to take care of yourself. Take one day at a time and remember all that you can do is the best that you can do. At the end of the day take control of your life and your actions to help navigate through these uncertain times. God is with you. You got this!

Jeanine Andersen – BarbaraCares Board Member & Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor

As a 8 year survivor I know how important it is to keep my immune system healthy. However, when COVID-19 hit, it seemed so overwhelming on what to do and who to follow not only for myself but for my entire family. It’s important to always wash your hands after coming in contact with high touch services. Like your door handles, your sink handles, mailbox, and of course whenever you travel outside the home. I keep a small tote bag in my car that holds wet wipes, hand sanitizer, extra face masks, Kleenex, etc. I’ve invested in all kinds of “cute” masks as a new accessory (I have two daughters ). I purchased a mesh nylon bag to place masks in to wash after each use. I hang them to dry to make them last a little longer. It’s also important to eat immune boosting foods like organic fruits and vegetables that are free from pesticides. Lean meats and fish are also important. I talked to my physician and asked what extra things I could be doing to stay healthy. She noted to drink lots of water, get out and take a walk or ride my bike and continue to include B12, Vitamin D and C in my daily routine. I also take time to pick up the phone to call a friend or family member to see how they are doing. Zoom calls with old friends has been the new Friday evening Happy Hour which provides me with an extra boost of energy from all the laughter and story telling. Online church and prayer keeps me grounded and ready for a new week.

Send Us An Email! We Would Love To Hear How You Are Managing During This Time.

Email Us

Mammograms Matter!

October is a significant month for those that have been diagnosed, seen others diagnosed and for those that have lost someone diagnosed with breast cancer. This month is set aside for purposeful awareness of a disease that will affect 1 in 8 women in their lifetime. This is not the month to sit out but rather rally everyone within your sphere of influence to set an appointment, get screened and encourage others to do the same! Mammograms Matter! Early detection saves lives! This October, make the commitment for you and your family to get screened because your health cannot wait. Will you make the commitment this October? We are counting on you to do your part to stop late-stage diagnosis and increasing mortality rates associated with breast cancer here in Texas.

complete your risk assessment

click to Book Your mammogram

ThankfulGiving is Back!

This year has been incredibly challenging for all of us and especially for those in active treatment. The BarbaraCares Foundation understands that many breast cancer patients and those caring for them are dealing with a lot during this pandemic. This Thanksgiving, BarbaraCares will be providing a limited amount of Thanksgiving meals to local DFW breast cancer patients. Accepting submissions until November 13, 2020. For more information or to sign up, email us at: [email protected]

Need Masks or PPE?

Masks, Gloves, Hand Sanitizer and Wipes are available to local DFW breast cancer patients, caregivers and at-risk groups defined by the CDC. Items are all available first come, first serve. For more information or to request items please click the link: 2020 Care2Fight Health Initiative COVID-19 Outreach to complete the form. Forms must be completed to receive any PPE items for distribution.

BarbaraCares For You!

Do you know someone currently in treatment for Breast Cancer in the DFW metroplex? The BarbaraCares Foundation will continue providing a week's worth of healthy meals for individuals in active treatment. The Summer Give Back program has been extended through the Fall. Please see the image below and click to sign up. Delivery is available for Tarrant County residents. However, if you stay in other surrounding areas, we will work to get the items to you (only within a certain mile radius) through our volunteers. Social distancing and safety measures are enforced for all delivery services. Click to view full menu options and complete the form.

How You Can Help 365

Now it's easier than ever to become an everyday partner with BarbaraCares. Your normal routine activities can make a huge difference for those fighting breast cancer. Here's how you can impact lives 365:

1. Visit the DIRECTLINK: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/83-3204570
2. Sign in with your Amazon.com credentials
3. Choose BarbaraCares organization to receive donations
4. Start shopping!

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