CfR Contact:
Susan Gaetz
(512) 940-0246
susan.gaetz@castingforrecovery.org
Erika Michanowicz
(412) 863-6584
cfrwpa@gmail.com
Retreat for Military Women with Breast Cancer
In 2019, CfR will be holding two regional retreats for military women—veteran or active duty—who have had a breast cancer diagnosis. Medical and psychosocial sessions support women navigating issues related to their military and cancer experience, such as treatment options, side effects, PTSD, Military Sexual Trauma (MST), and depression. Fly fishing serves as an outlet for coping with the challenges of these topics, and provides a simple, authentic connection with nature. CfR retreats are provided at no cost to the participants, who are selected via a random lottery. All meals, lodging, supplies and equipment will be provided for attendees.
SPRING 2019 – Texas Military Women
Our April 2019 retreat is open to Texas women veterans or active duty women in any stage of treatment or recovery from breast cancer. This retreat is inclusive of all 5 service branches (including National Guard and Reservists), race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity. Veterans must have a discharge status of Honorable or General Under Honorable Conditions. Questions: please contact Susan Gaetz, 512-940-0246, susan.gaetz@castingforrecovery.org
This retreat is supported by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance. The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance provides grants to organizations serving Texas Veterans and their families.
SUMMER 2019 – Pennsylvania Regional Military Women
Our July 2019 retreat is open to military women (veterans or active duty) who’ve received a breast cancer diagnosis anytime in their lives and who live in PA and adjacent states: DE, MD, NJ, NY, OH, VA, WV, and D.C. This retreat is inclusive of all 5 service branches, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Questions: please contact Erika Michanowicz, 412-863-6584,erika.michanowicz@castingforre
2019 Retreat Calendar
April 12-14, 2019 – Military Women who reside in Texas
*Apply by February 1, 2019
This retreat is open to TEXAS military women (veterans or active duty) who’ve received a breast cancer diagnosis anytime in their lives.
Camp Capers, Waring, TX
July 12-14, 2019 – PA Regional Military Women retreat
*Apply by May 10, 2019
This retreat is open to military women (veterans or active duty) who’ve received a breast cancer diagnosis anytime in their lives, who live in PA and adjacent states: DE, MD, NJ, NY, OH, VA, WV, and D.C.
HomeWaters Club/River Village, Spruce Creek, PA
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