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The NANNY ANGEL NETWORK, funded by Rethink Breast Cancer, consists of professional nannies who volunteer their time to provide quality, compassionate relief childcare, at no cost, to mothers diagnosed with breast cancer who are in treatment or in the early stages of recovery. Visit www.nannyangelnetwork.comfor info

PEER SUPPORT FOR YOUNG WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER
Are you looking for support? Sometimes it helps to talk to someone who’s been there.
Let us connect you with a young woman who experienced breast cancer at a similar age and stage of life as you. She can provide one‐to‐one support over the phone or by email, as you need it. Our peer support volunteers are ready to listen, offer skilled emotional support and share their experiences and understanding. This service is free and confidential to women across Canada.
For more information, email peersupport@rethinkbreastcancer.comor call (416) 712‐7572 toll‐free: 1‐866‐738‐4465 , ext. 228.

LIVE LAUGH LEARN –CALGARY TORONTO and coming soon to MONTREAL!
Live Laugh Learn is Rethink’s monthly girl gathering at lululemon, for young women living with and recovering from breast cancer. It’s a one‐of‐a‐kind and ongoing opportunity to connect with people you can relate to, while enjoying an evening of education, indulgent treats, camaraderie and More.
So far Live Laugh Learn has been a great success in Calgary and Toronto, so Rethink is starting it in Montreal this Fall 2010!For more information about this great support night, visit www.rethinkbreastcancer.comor email support@rethinkbreastcancer.com

CEDARS: Employment Counselling for Young Women with Breast Cancer
Are you feeling anxious or uncertain about your career? Cedars: Employment Counsellingfor Young Women with Breast Cancer can help you figure it out.
Surviving a life‐threatening illness can be a catalyst for positive change and with the assistance of a skilled counselor you can begin to get back on your feet and make a plan for either returning to your previous job or finding a new employment opportunity.
This free program for young women across Canada consists of online, phone or face‐to‐face counsellingsupport and curriculum related to job search, web‐based materials and resources specifically targeted to the young breast cancer survivor.
Contact Cedars, developed by Lina Crossin (funded by Rethink Breast Cancer through the Booby Innovation Grant)at http://www.soleilcounselling.ca/