THE FIRST STEP

Mondays with SOUL RYEDERS invites women with cancer to visit our partner salon, one dedicated Monday each month for complimentary hair and spa services, emotional support and information about local cancer-related resources. Depending on availability, we offer our Clients one or more services including pre-chemo haircut/head shaving, manicures, makeup application (with focus on eyelashes and eyebrows), massage, reflexology, reiki, wig styling, relaxation and emotional support. Our Wig Advisors from The Wig Exchange are also on hand for wig fittings. We also offer our Clients light, healthy refreshments donated by our volunteers.

SUPPORT GROUP DESCRIPTIONS

Yoga4Cancer (y4c) is a methodology researched and developed by Tari Prinster, designed specifically for cancer patients and survivors at all stages. SOUL RYEDERS’ y4c class is taught by y4c-certified instructors who are also cancer survivors. The class aims to invigorate the body, calm the mind, alleviate fear of recurrence, and embrace the spirit.

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This weekly program includes a guided meditation followed by a chance to talk with our meditation guides. Directly following the meditation and discussion, there will be a facilitated discussion focused on the impact of a cancer diagnosis and coping skills.

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This online workshop will focus on traditional stretching and movements that will help to reduce muscle stiffness, increase flexibility, mobility, and balance.

This workshop is virtual and open to clients and caregivers.

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Wigs Without Borders®, a program created by SOUL RYEDERS, helps provide wigs to women with cancer in developing countries where cancer-related resources are critically lacking. Through our interactions with professionals working in low resource countries, we learned that in certain cultures, cancer is thought to be contagious and women, in particular, are often shunned by their communities once they are diagnosed with cancer. These women, in certain cultures, are considered to have evil spirits, are no longer deemed useful members of their communities or tribes, and are typically treated as outcasts. For these women, wearing a wig is not simply about normalcy or vanity — it can literally alter the course of their lives.

While most non-profits either provide their own programs or award grants to fund initiatives at other organizations, SOUL RYEDERS does both. Rather than duplicate or reinvent an existing program, we use some of our fundraising dollars to support well-developed initiatives at other local cancer support organizations. This enables us to broaden our reach and serve an even larger number of individuals and families affected by cancer.