Survivor Testimonials

The Monday night bike rides helped me to increase my cycling pace and thus has greatly improved my strength and endurance. The advice and encouragement from Dwight and the other Dundee Cycle Team members has pulled me through the more demanding segments of the rides.


The spin program during the winter has allowed me to maintain the strength and get the aerobic benefits of cycling during the winter. As a result, I am proud of the fact that I completed a 400 mile bike ride across the state.


I enjoy the camaraderie and look forward to each session.

 

 

Welcome
 Welcome to the Interlakes Foundation Wellness Program website. This site is dedicated to the promotion of physical activities centered around cycling for cancer survivors. Physical activity can improve the quality of life in survivors by making the body stronger and more fit. Fitness levels can be achieved which exceed pre-diagnosis fitness. This can result in less fatigue, improved muscle strength and stamina, weight control and increased self-esteem in addition to other known benefits.

What's New on the Web Site

- 20 Apr '07 -ARE YOU READY TO RIDE?

The 4th season of the Interlakes Foundation Wellness Program outdoor bike rides begins Monday, May  7th, and will continue each Monday, throughout the spring/summer months, weather permitting.  Members will meet in the Mendon Ponds Beach Area Parking Lot promptly at 6:00 pm. 

If you are not sure the ride is still on due to weather conditions, please call 585.350.2301 after 4:00 pm for a recorded message.

The rides are chaperoned by members of the J.W. Dundee Cycling Team.  All levels of biking expertise, from beginners to experienced cyclists, are welcome to ride.

Feel free to bring a guest. 

JOIN US      MAKE NEW FRIENDS       HAVE FUN!

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- 21 Feb '07 -Survivor Rider Gets Ink in the D & C

(February 19, 2007) - Andy Fleming began volunteering at Camp Good Days and Special Times 10 years ago as a way of saying thanks. The camp's women's oncology program had helped his mom and aunt deal with their breast cancer.

View the full article on the D & C web page.

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- 07 Sep '06 -2006 Ride For Your Life

Sandwiched between rain and more rain, Saturday, August 26th was a fine day – in lots of ways!  First, no rain!  Second, 193 cyclists of all skill levels took to the roads – and the canal path.  Third, significant funds were raised to benefit our Interlakes Foundation Wellness Program.  And, best, everyone who started completed their chosen route safely without injury or illness.

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- 07 Aug '06 -Cancer Survival and Benefit of Exercise

Two new studies just published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology August 1st issue demonstrate that physical activity equivalent to 30-60 minutes of brisk walking 4 to 5 times per week (9-18 MET-hours per week) can decrease the recurrance rate and decrease mortality due to colon cancer by about 50%! This benefit was not correlated with the physical activity level prior to cancer diagnosis and was only related to the post-diagnosis physical activity level. The linked editorial from the JCO summarizes the findings. This is very exciting news and should encourage you to stay active.

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