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Providing a place for women with cancer to heal: mind, body, and soul

As we begin a month of being THANKFUL, I would like to embrace each one of you and tell you how thankful I am for your outpouring of love over the past few months. Your cards, emails, meals, flowers, phone calls and most especially your prayers have meant so much to me. I feel so blessed to have ALL of you in my life. I am happy to report that I am healing from surgery and am all clear! I am fine!

This road not only humbled me, but has given me many lessons. To our guests facing cancer head on each day, you are the most courageous people I have ever met...

Love,Michele

My stay at Mary's Place was a tremendous, heart warming experience. I had reached a point with my treatment and road to recovery that just didn't seem I could keep going. I believe during my stay, I found my purpose to keep going forward. The setting by the ocean, the services, the staff, and volunteers were truly so healing to my spirit and my mind. As I think about it right now, I get a little overwhelmed by what your generosity and hard work has given to me and my family.

Thank you all for my second chance!Much love to you all, K

Thanksgiving Recipes How to bring a healthy option to you and your children during the Holiday Season. Page 2

Volunteer of the Month and Testimonial A letter from one of our volunteers on why she supports Mary’s Place. Page 3

Holiday Gift Cards What do you give someone who has everything? A donation to Mary’s Place. Page 4

Thank You to our sponsorsA heartfelt thank you to all who fundraise for Mary’s Place. Page 6-7

End of Year AppealA letter to share with all of those who would like to help. Page 8

Upcoming EventsKarma for Cancer and The Pink Ribbon Benefit. Page 9-10

Founder, Michele Gannon, at the Shades of Pink Gala.

MONMOUTH COUNTYR E A D E R S C H O I C E C O N T E S T 2 0 1 3

Thank you to all of our supporters for their continuous support in

our mission. It takes many helping hands and

loving hearts to run Mary’s Place by the Sea.

Linda Jensen, Mary’s Place by the Sea’s Volunteer Nutritionist

Thanksgiving Recipe - a healthy dessert that contains cranberries which are high in antioxidants and walnuts which will give that added Omega 3.

Crunchy Cobbler

1 large orange

1 cup dried cranberries

3 tsp agave

1 ripe- but not soft- Bosc pear

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Place 2 tsp orange zest in bowl, cut orange and juice, placing in the

same bowl as the rind.  Add cranberries and agave, mix until agave is

dissolved. Let stand for approx 30 min to allow cranberries to soften in

juice and agave.

Cut pear in cubes and add to bowl. toss gently adding walnuts, toss

again.  

Serves 4

This is our favorite pick for kids to to help in the kitchen this Thanksgiving. Have them arrange your veggies in a Thanksgiving pattern.

We found it on postivemed.com

Testimonial

Thank YOU!!!! I feel so renewed after those 2 days- I can't begin to describe what it did for my head, and my heart. Our whole house is feeling the effects and it's very peaceful. Love it. So much amazing energy too- I was happy to be a part of it.

BrianneGuest of Mary’s Place by the Sea

I met Michele in Feb. of 2012 at McLoones Supper Club where my husband plays in a band with Tim.... A mutual acquaintance thought we should meet... As Michele told me all about Mary's  Place, I knew immediately I was hooked. As a breast cancer survivor myself, I could see that this was an amazing concept that was desperately needed. I was fortunate that our 2 boys  were older and out of the house when I went through treatment 5 years ago. Having to take care of children would be awfully difficult - leaving no time to just be you-a woman battling cancer. You put on a face, trying to take care of everyone around you. You're a wife, mom, friend, sister, daughter - used to handling what life throws at you. You do your best to continue no matter how awful you feel. Mary's Place is an escape. What an idea!I offered to do anything needed at the house- cleaning, laundry, cooking- whatever. Michele and Maria said I should just talk.  That's most of what I do.... Along with household odds and ends, I find myself spending hours at the dining room able sharing stories, listening to strong and amazing women who are in the fight.  They laugh, they cry, they bond together. It is an amazing respite to just BE.... Whatever they want. Some sleep, some shop, some walk the boardwalk if they can. Some catch up with friends. Some just need a sympathetic ear -away from the pitiful looks we get so used to.The services Mary's Place  offers free of charge ; massage, reiki, nutrition counseling, journaling -just to name a few - rejuvenate the body and the soul. And then there's Janice... The kindest , most spiritual person. She's truly the house mom. What care she provides... Between Michele, Maria, and Janice- no guest leaves who hasn't become better and stronger than she came.Mary's Place is a blessing. You feel it when you walk through the front door. The majestic Atlantic is steps away, but Mary's Place could be in the middle of a desert- it's like an oasis....I feel so lucky to have found it, and  will volunteer as long as they'll have me.-Marilee

Vo l u n t e e r o f t h e M o n t h M a r i l e e C e l e s t i n o

What do you give to the person who has everything?

Honor them with a donation to Mary’s Place by the Sea

Come to Mary’s Place for your cards, or we’ll mail them for you.

Get all your Holiday shopping done!

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To our phenomenal volunteers who help out in countless ways!

Association of The Federal Bar of New Jersey Thank you to the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey, Executive Director, Ginny Whipple-Berkner and all distinguished Board Members for your generous donation to Mary's Place by the Sea. We appreciate the opportunity to share our mission with you!

Tie One OnThe family of Christine Massaro puts together, Tie One On at the Shore, in memory of their beloved Christine every year. They have been continuous supporters of Mary’s Place even showing up with Santa Claus last year to get us back on our feet in the office after flooding in Hurricane Sandy. We are grateful to call their family part of our team!

T h a n k Y o u !

From left to right: Founders of Mary's Place by the Sea, Maria McKeon and Michele Gannon, Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey Kim Guadagno, Chairwoman of Runway for Recovery Leslie Hecht, and owner of The Sadie James Boutique, Chelsea Delaney.

Runway for Recovery Leslie Hecht is one of our gracious volunteers that started coming to us on Tuesdays to knit with our guests. She started Runway for Recovery several years ago benefiting Mary’s Place for the past three years. This year she raised her goal of $10,000 that will sustain us for two months in rent.

Shades of PinkJunel Hutchinson and Diane Riporti, co-chaired their first annual benefit, Shades of Pink, to benefit Mary’s Place. When asked why Hutuchinson felt it important to raise funds for Mary's Place by the Sea she said, "As a survivor, I have made it my mission to help those in need!" From left to right: Founder of Mary's Place by the Sea,

Michele Gannon, Chairpersons Diane Riporti, Junel Hutchinson, and Founder of Mary’s Place by the Sea Maria McKeon

To our phenomenal volunteers who help out in countless ways!

b e c a u s e i t t a k e s s o m a n y l o v i n g h e a r t s . . . .

Fairway Mews Golf Outing Memorial for Elaine Savoia was held with Mary’s Place being the benefactor for the past two years. Goodi  Stewart,  who  helped  chair  the  committee  this  year  said  of  the  event,“Many  helping  hands  and  generous  hearts  in  the  Fairway  Mews  community  ensured  this  memorial  to  Elaine  Savoia  continues  to  generate  funds  and  support  for  cancer  survivors.  I  am  particularly  pleased  that  this  year's  focus  was  on  Mary's  Place  by  the  Sea,  a  wonderful  place  where  women  with  cancer  can  go  to  receive  support  and  love.    Their  staff  and  contributors  were  instrumental  in  making  this  event  a  success."

Mala on a MissionMarilyn Schlossbach owner of Langosta Lounge and Krista Lynn Eggering owner of ArtSpa hosted an enjoyable evening at Langosta Lounge on October 15.  We all enjoyed making our very own Mala necklace, learning about the spiritual and healing qualities of stones and working with the angel cards. We were empowered and inspired by our experience while raising money and awareness for Mary's Place.

Shane McNamara brought a leadership project in to Mary’s Place to decorate journals for our guests. We appreciate the efforts of our youth in our community that continuously show support to our mission.

Girl Scout Leadership Project Mary Beth Bielicki for her leadership project she raised funds for art supplies to aid in Mary’s Place growing art therapy program.

Loom 4 HopeTeresa and Brooke held an event honoring guests of Mary’s Place at Bradley Beach Fire Department by making Rainbow Loom bracelets. It’s social responsibility like this that will influence more volunteers in charities like Mary’s Place in the future.

Karma for cancer To: All Yoga Studio owners and Yogis

We invite you to participate in a global movement called Karma for Cancer, January 5, 2014 to benefit Mary’s Place by the Sea. Our goal is to join people from all corners of the world to dedicate one class, at a charge of $20 per student, on the same day to raise awareness, raise funds and create peace, harmony and healing for all those battling cancer.

Mary’s Place by the Sea provides an innovative approach to caring for women with cancer during and after treatment. Services include: oncological massage, yoga, reiki, nutritional counseling, group and individual therapy, respite care, nutritious meals and much more. All services are FREE to our guests. For more information visit our web site: www.marysplacebythesea.org

We will promote your studio on our web site, Facebook, all printed materials and press releases. We will strive to have media coverage on our local news station as well as national stations.

The deadline to register your studio is December 1, 2013. After the deadline has passed, we will forward you copies of printed material via email for you to display at your location to promote this event. We encourage you to take photos of your class on the day of the event and we will share them on our web site, Facebook and in our newsletter.

Will you join us? If your studio is interested in participating, please contact Tease Gould at 732-904-4645 or email at tgboys3@verizon.net . Please provide the following information:

____________________________________________________________________________________

When: January 5, 2014

Time: ________________(you designate)

Where: Name of your studio _________________________________________________________

Contact person: ______________________________________________________(phone and email)

What: Karma for Cancer Benefit

Cost: $20 per student

All proceeds from event donated to

8th Annual Saturday November 23, 2013

2:00 – 5:00 PM

711 Main Street, Belmar, NJ

A special thank you to Connolly Station for generously hosting the event for 8 years in a row!

CONTACT: Jen Sheridan 732.567.5555 or jennifer@phoenixpvcrails.com

CHINESE AUCTION & 50/50

Last year over 150 baskets and prizes, each worth over $100!!!

Win gift certificates for Massages, Restaurants, Lottery

Tickets, and much more

Donation: $25 Children under 12

FREE Hot & Cold Buffet

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Annual-Pink-Ribbon-Benefit/261547853868077

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