Pink Ribbon Program

This week's workout is special. It's specifically designed for breast cancer survivors. Doreen Puglisi is a Pilates Instructor and Exercise Physiologist in New Jersey who created the Pink Ribbon Program several years ago after working with breast cancer survivors. The program was up and running when Doreen herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. The Pink Ribbon Program has expanded across the country and there are several locations in Des Moines that offer it.

Sonya and I found out about the program through Gigi Filer. Our story this week takes us back to Gigi's Pilates Studio and gives you the opportunity to learn more about the Pink Ribbon Program and meet Janelle Larkin - one of the participants. Janelle tells us she felt somewhat disabled during her recovery. Even after physical therapy she didn't have full use of her upper body. She says Gigi's classes gave her back her freedom and she's now 100% mobile. In Gigi's words, "They think pain and loss of motion is a burden of their cancer but it doesn't have to be."

If you or someone you know might benefit from the Pink Ribbon Program visit the website www.pinkribbonprogram.com. You can also contact Gigi Filer.

Gigi's Pilates Studio
www.gigispilatesstudio.com
3708 Ingersoll Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312-3411
(515) 279-0242

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