“Facilitating the Mind, Body, Spirit classes has been the most rewarding thing I have ever experienced. It has been so exciting to see these women blossom. I have taught classes and counseled people before but I have never seen such vast improvements. I believe the lessons gently introduce the connection between the mind, body and spirit. Then the exercises the women are taught to do each day give them proof that it works for them. I have witnessed women getting jobs, going back to college, opening businesses, starting non-profit organizations and sponsoring benefits. Things they have never done before. There are two things I heard repeatedly: 1)They wish they had been able to take these classes years ago, and 2)They want to pass on what they have learned to family, friends and everyone they meet. I am thrilled to be a part of this program and hope that this program can always be offered at The Rose.” Marnie Morrison

“The Mind, Body, Spirit program is a very empowering class. After taking the Susan G. Komen class sponsored at the Rose, I was ready to conquer the world and all that ails it. When I was approached about becoming a facilitator I never thought of myself as a teacher. Now after teaching my first few classes, I couldn’t picture myself not becoming a facilitator. If sharing my personal experiences as both a student of the class and as a breast cancer survivor could potentially help one other student I would have succeeded as a facilitator. The peace of mind this program gives to breast cancer survivors is immeasurable. This program without a doubt benefits everyone, but as a breast cancer survivor, it gives us infinite possibilities to continue to improve our lives. I want to continue to be a part of this very special process.” Donna Head

“I've had the fortunate opportunity to experience this innovative way of improving my life. While I'm not a breast cancer survivor, this program truly spoke to me and helped me "see" that I am truly exceptional person. I have experience clarity of mind and have learned to trust myself. I am now seeing what others see. Unfortunately you are your own worst critic - and I was bad. I had a bad self image - physically, mentally and spiritually. Now after the classes and being embraced as a facilitator - my outlook has drastically changed. I'm a better person to my family and friends but most importantly to myself.” Monica Garcia

“I just want to thank Denise and Komen for the opportunity to bring the Mind, Body & Spirit class to a wonderful group of breast cancer survivors at The Rose. We just finished a 12 week course with 10 women in attendance. I am still amazed at the change in the women that take place. I watched these women come into class the first night very solemn and withdrawn into themselves, however by the fourth and fifth class these same women were coming into class with smiles on their faces and a glow about them that wasn’t there in the beginning. I know without a doubt that the lessons and exercises that are learned in the Mind, Body & Spirit class is responsible for the amazing positive changes seen in these women. I believe one of the most profound statements I heard from one woman was, “I no longer have a fear of cancer or its recurrence”. What a wonderful thing to be able to give someone the tools to remove fear from their lives. I hope that we will be able to continue to bring these classes to other breast cancer survivors.” Sharon Stafford

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