SO PROUD OF OUR 5K OAR BUST TEAM (BELOW) WHO RAISED OVER $1000 FOR ROWING CARES! | |
STILL CURIOUS ABOUT ROWING???
SATURDAY JUNE 1ST IS:
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In partnership with US Rowing, our boat doors will be open this Saturday June 1st, from 9:00am to 1:00pm, at Genesee Waterways, 149 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14611 for this national event. So, come and gather all the information you wish to know about rowing while you can. Demonstrations on rowing machines and the experience of rowing in a crew boat will be provided. You will get to meet with various teams and talk to them. You may register for the event by providing your contact information here: National Learn to Row Day Registration Form | |
NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS' DAY IS SUNDAY JUNE 2ND!: | |
The National Cancer Survivors' Day is a day for everyone. Whether you’re a cancer survivor, caregiver, healthcare professional, family member, or friend join with cancer survivors around the world to celebrate life.
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HELP MAKE OUR LOGO POP WITH SOME NEW SPORTSWEAR FOR SUMMER! | |
You can row, play or relax in style wearing our logo! For a limited time only, visit our apparel store and order some of our versatile sports clothing beginning June 1st through June 23rd. (Note: This is a limited time offering. The ordering website will close at 11:59pm on June 23rd.) Delivery is estimated by the end of July. Don't miss out on: ROCCREW Shop
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SUMMER 2024 SEASON INFORMATION: | |
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Hotter temperatures are coming your way! So, get out and row, kayak, etc.! It is great exercise and a great way to cool off and be with friends!
Our Summer 2024 outdoor rowing season for experienced rowers only will begin on Tuesday June 11th, at Genesee Waterways Center (GWC), 149 Elmwood Avenue in Genesee Valley Park, Rochester, NY 14611. Experienced rowers keep a look out on Google sheets.
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ROCHESTER RED WINGS CANCER SURVIVORS' NIGHT IS
FRIDAY JULY 26TH!:
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Come join us at Innovative Field on Friday July 26th to help the Rochester Red Wings, Wilmot Cancer Center and ROCCREW celebrate Cancer Survivors Night! The Rochester Red Wings will be playing the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. Gates will open at 5:30pm. We had so much fun at this event last year. Let's do it again! More to come in our July newsletter.
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"FORE" OUR GOLF TOURNAMENT IS COMING UP FAST ON
SUNDAY AUGUST 18TH!:
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Schedule yourself a summer break and come out to play golf with us in the 2024 ROCCREW Naiades Rowing Over Cancer's 12th Annual Golf Scramble Tournament! You deserve to treat yourself to a good time out! Our tournament is being held this year on Sunday August 18th, at the Lima Golf and Country Club in Lima, NY. Registration starts at 10:00 AM, so save the date & time!
Raffles, Prizes and loads of fun on the course with our rowers and volunteers!
Choose to play 18 or 9 holes.
12:00 PM Noon shotgun start!
Divisions are Men's/Ladies/Mixed and 9 Hole
Event details can be found here at: ROCCREW Scramble along with sign up form: REGISTER here and our PayPal donate connection button found at the bottom of this web page: ROCCREW PayPal. Or, you can mail in your registration form and check by August 9, 2024.
Online registrations will close on August 16, 2024, 12 Noon.
You may contact Desiree Bethmann with questions up until August 17, 2024, the latest at: desireebethmann@gmail.com
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WE HAVE SOME OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE WITH ROCCREW!: | |
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ATTENTION ROWERS, SUPPORTERS, and READERS, WE NEED BOARD MEMBERS:
The Board of Directors of ROCCREW has some open BOARD SEAT POSITIONS available for the current 2024 rowing year. The Board is a hands-on group that guides the strategic direction and financial health of the organization. These are all volunteer positions. We welcome all professionals, and especially those who possess a financial background. We greatly appreciate the effort of our volunteer Board Members and look forward to adding more volunteers. Maintaining professional diversity within the Board is important.
PLEASE SEND YOUR MESSAGES OF INTEREST TO:
info@roccrew.com with your questions and/or a statement describing your interest, along with your qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you!
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***ALSO, WE NEED COMMITTEE MEMBER VOLUNTEERS***:
Our rowing activities are meaningful and enriching to those who join us on the water. Our committees help support and hold us up on the water. We would not be here without them. We are in need of committee member volunteers for our: MARKETING, MEMBERSHIP, and FUNDRAISING COMMITTEES.
PLEASE SEND YOUR MESSAGES OF INTEREST TO:
info@roccrew.com with your name, contact information, along with any questions you may have. We appreciate you!!!
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JUNE COMMUNITY NEWS LOOK AT WHAT'S GOING ON: | |
CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY AT GILDA'S CLUB: | |
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Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club's (located at 255 Alexander Street, Rochester, NY 14607; 585-423-9700) activity calendar, both in person and virtual programs, along with contact information (by clicking on activity) can be found here: Events for June 2024 - CSCR (cscrochester.org/events)
ALSO, Save the Date of Saturday June 8th, for CSCR's Annual Hero's Ball! It is a fun filled evening celebrating and honoring those community heroes who have built and service programs for people impacted by cancer. It will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester, Rochester, NY, 1111 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY
6:00 – 7:00 pm – Cocktail Reception
7:00 – 9:30 pm – Dinner Program & Awards
9:30 – 11:00 pm – Afterparty with Dancing to Atlas Band
Registration link can be found here at: HEROES BALL
For other event Questions/Ticket Sales, Contact:
Mary Ellen Smith
mesmith@cscrochester.org 585-423-9700 x303
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THE BREAST CANCER COALITION OF ROCHESTER (BCCR): | |
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by author Unknown:
“Rowing is the magical synthesis of PASSION, PERSEVERANCE, and PRECISION.”
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WWW.ROCCREW.com/ OUR ROCCREW WEBSITE & FACEBOOK PAGE
FOR CURRENT & FUTURE INFORMATION!
Learning to row is hard work, yet a rewarding and FUN sport!
Take a look at what ROCCREW has to offer:
Why rowing with ROCCREW is good for adult survivors with all types of Cancer:
- The water is an amazing, magical, healing and enchanting environment, releasing your mind to a bigger purpose within nature.
- Row with other who have faced the similar challenges of cancer.
- Our coaches understand the uniqueness of our team and coach to our mission/goals.
- The challenge of setting and accomplishing personal and team goals.
- Camaraderie within our boats and our organization.
- Regattas that offer the fun of getting to the finish line which is a great representation of progress in recovery.
- We offer accommodations for many post treatment limitations.
To Include Others in Our Newsletter Mailings: Please email their names to info@roccrew.com to get them on our list! Thank you!
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