Hope Breakfast 7:30 a.m. / Nov. 20 / Indiana State Fairgrounds Learn more about how Little Red Door impacts the community at our largest annual fundraiser. RSVP at [email protected] or go to www.littlereddoor.org/breakfast. DOOR TO WELLNESS EVENTS A 2010 discussion held at the American College of Sports Medicine Roundtable challenged the previous philosophy that cancer patients should rest and avoid activity. Growing evidence supports that cancer patients can benefi t from physical activity before, during and after cancer treatment and therefore, should avoid inactivity. Th e study said that keeping active throughout the cancer journey can preserve or improve physical function and psychological well-being, reducing the negative impact of some cancer-related side-eff ects. Regular physical activity also has a potential role in reducing risk of cancer recurrence and increasing survival, according to the paper “Th e Importance of Physical Activity for People Living with and Beyond Cancer” published by Macmillan Cancer Sup- port. Yoga is a form of physical activity that can be practiced by adults of all fi tness levels and can be modifi ed based on individ- ual abilities. A study published in the Clinical Journal of On- cology Nursing shows that yoga integrates awareness of breath, relaxation, exercise, and social support – elements that are key to enhancing quality of life in patients with cancer. Studies show yoga’s cancer impact Yoga instructor Stella Snyder demonstrates exercises that can help cancer patients regain their mobility and improve their quality of life. St. Vincent Mobile 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. / Oct. 13 / Little Red Door Little Red Door teams up with St. Vincent’s Mobile Mammography Unit to off er screening mammograms several times a year for qualifi ed individuals. Ap- pointments are required. Call to qualify. Look Good...Feel Better 1 to 3 p.m. / Oct. 6 / Little Red Door Licensed cosmetologists teach beauty techniques to cancer patients to help them manage the appearance-related side eff ects of cancer treatment.
the country and right here in central Indiana as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) rolls out. Despite a few system glitches during the first open enrollment period from October 2013-March 2014, enrollment goals exceeded expectations. Over 8 million people enrolled in insur- ance plans through the Marketplace across the country, and more than 132,000 were Hoosiers. With new insurance regulations, those individuals now have access to free preventative care that includes several cancer screenings and none were denied health insurance due to a preexisting con- dition, such as cancer. Little Red Door has taken an active role in educating our clients about what the ACA means for them and how they can access affordable health insurance. Six Little Red Door staff members have been certified as Indiana Navigators and have helped our clients through the enrollment process, getting them on the path to better access to healthcare. We are already seeing a decline in the demand for mammogra- phy screenings as more clients now have full health care coverage that includes free preventative care. While Indiana did not choose to expand Medicaid in year one, we are hopeful that Governor Pence’s HIP 2.0 proposal will prove to be the solution for the 350,000-plus low income Hoosiers still left without an affordable coverage option. With more than 75% of our clients meeting the HIP 2.0 eligibility requirements, that could mean compre- hensive, affordable health coverage for so many and the opportunity for Little Red Door to address other critical needs for cancer patients and survivors in central Indiana. 2 NEWSLETTER Fall 2014 What healthcare changes mean for LRD clients Vice President of Program Develop- ment Tanya Shelburne shows Client Navigator Konah Williams how the new Health Care Marketplace website works.
breasts, trimmed and poached • 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed • 1 large vine-ripened to- mato, or 2 plum tomatoes, cored and diced • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 2 teaspoons dried oregano • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin • 2 tablespoons sherry vine- gar or cider vinegar • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup chopped scallions, (3 scallions) • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Directions: 1. Shred chicken and combine with black beans, tomatoes and corn in a salad bowl. 2. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until just beginning to color, about 30 seconds. 3. Add oregano and cumin; stir until fragrant, about 10 seconds. 4. Remove from the heat; add vinegar and salt. Pour over the salad. Add scallions and parsley; gently toss to combine. Chicken, Black Bean and Corn Salad Director and CEO Fred Duncan and Education & Outreach Coordinator Tiffany King cook healthy dishes at the Indiana State Fair. They made healthy recipes for all 17 days of the fair. The 2014 Face of Hope Breakfast is almost here. Last year’s Face of Hope Breakfast raised more than $340,000, a new record for the agency, and had more than 850 attendees. This year’s event will remain at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, but will move to the Expo Hall in order to accommodate what we think will be the largest breakfast ever. The format will stay the same – client speakers and moving videos will demon- strate the impact that Little Red Door has had on its clients and on the community. If you’re interested in being a table cap- tain, please contact Nick Duvall, Director of Resource Development, at nduvall@ littlereddoor.org or (317) 920-4685. For more information on the breakfast, go to www.littlereddoor.org/breakfast. Face of Hope Breakfast on the horizon 3
April Little Red Door began the Door to Wellness program, which offers massage and yoga to cancer patients, sur- vivors and their caregivers. The program has been a boon to those currently fight- ing the disease, including LRD client and breast cancer patient Terry Rogers. “Because all the muscles were cut in my right side, I’ve had very limited range of movement,” Rogers said. “Since I’ve been coming to yoga it’s increased dramatically, and I’ve only been coming for 3 weeks.” Yoga for cancer and chronic illness certified instructor Stella Snyder said that the yoga she teaches at LRD “consists of specific movements that can help prevent neuropathy, ease and prevent lymphedema, and help with our focus, which can ease the ‘chemo brain’ that some patients may experience.” The yoga classes are also one way that Little Red Door is helping cancer patients and survivors increase their self-sufficien- cy. By giving them the tools to increase their mobility, they are more able to face their cancer treatments independently. Snyder teaches them techniques that they can use wherever they are. “Everything that we do in class students can take home and practice,” Snyder said. “A lot of the movements and breathing practices can be done while watching TV, while waiting for doctor appointments, or anytime the student has downtime.” Studies show that people who exercise show decreased risk of cancer while cancer patients who exercise have increased sur- vivorship rates. For more information on our Door to Wellness program, please go to www.littlereddoor.org/door-to-wellness. DOOR TO WELLNESS Yoga instructor Stella Snyder shows Little Red Door clients chair yoga exercises to aid in their recovery and survivorship. NEWSLETTER Fall 2014
2014 Golf Outing. Little Red Door camper Caroline Hawkins meets with donors at the 2014 Golf Outing. Back row from left: Joe Loftus, John Eckart, Adam Berry, Jack German, Alan DuBoy. Front row from left: Matt Prine, LRD camper Caroline Hawkins, Kyle Grand and Golf Outing Chairman Bob Grand. Thank you to all those who attended the 2014 Golf Outing! NEWSLETTER Fall 2014 5 Above photo Little Red Door campers Sara Beard and Matthew Wagner meet with donors at the 2014 Golf Outing. From left: Ben Johnson, Kathleen Thomas, Eric Green and Kevin Hoecker. Left photo: Bob Grand poses with Robert T. Grand Leadership Award Winner Ciera Little.
Red Door Cancer Agency www.littlereddoor.org phone (317) 925-5595 | fax (317) 925-5597 | 1801 N. Meridian St. | Indianapolis, IN 46202 Timothy and Mary Ann Abeska Paul Ackermann Mark Adey and Elizabeth Loof Adey Jeffrey and Erika Appelt Nakaisha Tolbert Banks Dean Barnhard Bob Boeglin and Kathy Nagler Monet and Donnie Bowling David and Felicia Boyd R. Ethan and Betsy Braden Barbara Briggs Brian and Bethany Burdick Craig and Barbara Burkhardt Theresa Carter Allen and Sharon Chichester Thomas Chorey Myra Clift John Connell Michael and Susan Conner Daniel Corrigan Eddie Daniel Robert Decomo Bruce Donaldson Thomas Donovan Paul Drucker Mark Durbin Jeremy Ecenbarger Peter Ekberg Michael Elam Philip and Angela Faccenda Erin Fox Kara Garrison Kenneth Goren- berg David and Danis Gotlieb Kirk Grable Scott Grand Elizabeth Griffin Carla Grogan Amy Haab Richard Hall Michael Hardy Ronald Henderson Chia-Lin Angel Ho George Horn Kenneth Howard William Jack Susan Jaken Cristopher John- ston Joe and Margaret Jordan Randal Kalten- mark Steven Katz Steve Katzenberger Bill and Cindy Kleiner Fred and Judy Klipsch Kenneth Kobe John and Marcia Kyle Christine and Philip LaBlonde Paul Laurin Scott Schenkel and Kelly Lavengood Schenkel L. Rachel Lerman Mary Rebecca Lewis Joseph and Susan Loftus Michael Lucas Clifford Maine Thomas Maxwell William and Susan McErlean Dorn McGrath III Mark Miller Nicole and Matthew Morgan Peter and Elizabeth Morse Patrick Neale William Nolan Paul Olszowka David Paragas Dolores Peterson Marian Pettengill Victor and Bonnie Pfister Thomas and Bambra Pitman Jeff Qualkinbush Erika Rager D. Thomas Ramey and Lora Billups Ramey James Recasner James and Mariana Richmond Timothy Riffle and Sara McConnell Michel and Carole Rinehart David Ritter Carolyn Robinson Patty Roesch Mary Ann Roman Michelle Roos Mark and Kimberly Rust John and Jerilyn Sauer Susan Schappert Nancy Schimmel Charles Schultz Jim and Krista Schulz William Scott Clifford Shapiro Stephanie Shelley Richard Starkey Robert Stead Felicia Stewart Kevin and Lisa Swiontek John Tinder Larry and Carly Turow Lynn Tyler Tamre Vanzo Michael and Claudia Watkins Leslie Weiss Bruce and Laura White Anneliese Wil- liams Ace and Beth Yakey Kenneth and Wendy Yerkes Miles Zevin NEWSLETTER Fall 2014 Thank you to this quarter’s donors!* 6
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