Wellness Lab UofC
2500 University Dr. NW T2N 1N4 Calgary, AB, Canada

Today is #WorldCancerDay. 1 in 2 Canadians will be diagnosed with #Cancer in their lifetime. We know the benefits of #ExerciseForCancer are unparalleled, and it absolutely needs to be part of standard care. For information on our evidence-based resources and programs for cancer survivors visit: https://www.ucalgary.ca/healthandwellnesslab/

Diane Colton, a stage 4 lung cancer survivor who has lived past the 5-year survival rate wants to raise awareness for lung cancer. Her objective, along with the efforts of a dedicated group of volunteers is to raise $100,000 in research funding through a special event campaign entitled Unmasking the Reality of Lung Cancer. Friday, March 1st, at the Calgary Hellenic Community Centre there will be an unforgettable evening; a Mardi-Gras styled event that will include authenti...c Cajun cuisine, The Kimberlites Zydeco Band, a ballroom dance demonstration and a mini-class on how to Mambo, as well as special guest speakers including Keon Raymond, a Calgary Stampeder alumnus. Tickets are $125/pp until Friday, February 15th after which time they will be $150/pp. To purchase your tickets in advance visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/unmasking-the-reality-of-lung-c. Infographic by: Lung Cancer Canada #Cancer #YYC #LungCancer #CancerAwareness #MardiGras #ExerciseForCancer #ImThriving #UnmaskingTheRealityOfLungCancer #WellnessLabUofC #ThriverNotJustASurvivor

International group aims to improve research methods in Kinesiology. Knowledge translation is a critical part of research to move evidence into practice! See how it's being done: https://www.ucalgary.ca//international-group-aims-improve-

#UofC students & staff! Let's start the winter semester off with a bang! Come sweat & spin and support the Thrive Centre on Friday, January 18th! Poster attached with details!

This is Trevor, one of our long-term participants at the #ThriveCentre! Trevor has been involved in various community-based programs that we work with and he is the face of the Apple Magazine - Winter 2019 issue. We could not be more proud of this moment and all of his hard work to stay healthy in #CancerSurvivorship. #ExerciseForCancer should be the norm, so thank you Alberta Health Services for helping us get there! Full article link: http://www.applemag-digital.com/applemag/winter_2019