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York Breast Friends

York Breast Friends is a peer-led support group with 9 years expereince of offering support to those with a breast cancer  cancer diagnosis in the York area.

Our co-founders, Zoe & Rachel, both gained amazing support from an online forum and Rachel was Zoe’s face to face support after Zoe received her diagnosis just 14 months after Rachel’s own diagnosis. They both realised the importance of the peer support they received and that they were in a position to provide the same support for others in the same situation.

Our Aim 

Our Board of Trustees work hard to provide support to those who have had a breast cancer diagnosis at any point in their life. The aim is to provide a safe, supportive environment in which people feel understood, supported and purposeful, throughout their cancer diagnosis and treatment and beyond.

With the support of the Breast Care Nurses and a variety of breast cancer charities, our meetings are determined by the needs of the women currently attending the group. No two meetings will be the same. One month we could be chatting whilst drinking coffee and eating cake (a common theme throughout our groups) and the next, we could be doing a Hula Hooping Class.

Our members have found that it is possible to talk to people with cancer in a way that is almost impossible to talk to family and friends and so the group provides a valuable support mechanism where connections are forged and lifelong friendships are made, providing ongoing support.

Monthly evening meetings (4th Tuesday of every month 7pm, venues TBC, get in touch to find out more)

Monthly lunches (3rd Wednesday of every month, 12.30, venues TBC, get in touch to find out more. Booking is essential) 

Made with Love - Pillow and Drainbag workshops (Most months 1st Wednesday of te month, 10-3 at York RI New Lane, Acomb - Ability to sew is not essential, stuffers and packers also required. Contact us to check dates)

Weekly Yoga class This is not yummy mummy yoga. This is warts and all Yoga. No skill, experience, special outfits or equipment required. Run by an experienced yoga teacher who has herself, experienced breast cancer, so she understands. She can make all of her sessions suitable for advanced, intermediate and beginner levels as well as chair based work (Mondays 7-8 millers Yard, Gillygate. Booking is essential)

1-1 meet-ups available on request (email or call us)

Call us on 01904373088

email at info@yorkbreastfriends.org  

tweet us at @yorbreastfriend

Message via our Facebook page @BreastfriendsYork

Follow us on Instagram @yorkbreastfriends

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