Victory Choir
Cancer survivors of all ages can now share their voices and their experiences by participating in the Victory Choir, organized by the OSU School of Music and JamesCare for Life. Singing in the choir helps participants learn techniques to strengthen their vocal chords and lungs and deepen their breathing. No experience or singing ability is required.
“The Victory Choir”
A Choral Group for Cancer Survivors
Wednesdays, June 16 – August 4
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
OSU Campus Weigel Hall, Room 177
1866 College Rd.
For more information and to register, call JamesCare for Life at 614-293-6428.
Dive in
JamesCare for Life offers aquatic exercise classes for cancer survivors and their caregivers. These classes can reduce edema, increase range of motion, reduce pain, lower stress and promote relaxation. A certified swimming instructor leads this twice-weekly class which is held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the YMCA of Central Ohio. There is no cost to attend.
Click here for registration information.
Find a Match
Ohio State is one of 51 participants nationwide in ResearchMatch.org, a not-for-profit Web site that connects volunteers who are interested in participating in a research study with researchers from across the country.
After an individual has registered to become a volunteer, ResearchMatch’s security features ensure that personal information is protected. Volunteers are notified by e-mail that they are a possible match for a research study, and can agree to learn more or not.
Jack Roth Run
The Jack Roth Rock & Run/Walk, a 5K that raises money for lung cancer research at the Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, will begin at 9 a.m. May 30 at Bexley High School. Roth, a longtime Bexley resident, lost his battle with lung cancer in 2004 at the age of 57.
Join the Run/Walk.