B4BC SURVIVORSHIP RETREAT // Sharishta Shourie FITNESS Magazine wrote an article on B4BC Survivorship Retreat scholarship recipient Sharishta Shourie at her “healthiest age;” cancer-free at 29! Sharista found a lump during a breast self-exam and was diagnosed with breast cancer at 25. Last summer she attended B4BC’s Survivorship Retreat for young survivors and described her…
TASTY TUESDAYS // Pistachio Walnut Pesto
Our friends at Goofy Foot Foods have created another easy, fresh recipe to enjoy while soaking up the last of these warm summer nights. What better way to put a delicious spin on a pesto dish than to add nutrient rich pistachios and walnuts bursting with antioxidants, vitamins A and E, lutein and beta-carotene! This easy, 1-step recipe is too good to pass up, so lay it down on some whole wheat pasta or fresh veggies and call it a day.
IN MEMORY // TORY BRUMM-WARD
Last week we were saddened by the news that our beautiful friend Tory Brumm-Ward had passed away after a 2-year battle with angiosarcoma-breast cancer. At only 28 years old, the way Tory approached life and her cancer journey was both humbling & inspiring.
We’ll miss her bright smile, but know that s
PAUSE FOR PREVENTION // Kimmy Fasani’s 10 Tips for a Greener Lifestyle
B4BC Team Rider Kimmy Fasani was an article for Burton Girls about her experience at the Green Sports Alliance Summit, focusing on ways to make small lifestyle changes and live greener! Today, we’re trying #1, #3 and #5. What will you try today?
Remember, Healthy Earth = Healthy You!
TASTY TUESDAYS // Grilled Cilantro-Lime Sweet Potatoes
We’re a big fan of superfoods here at B4BC, and sweet potatoes not only fit the bill quite nicely, but they can be substituted in just about every recipe that calls for regular potatoes. Give this salty-sweet recipe a try; you can’t go wrong with all the vitamins, minerals and fiber packed into these yummy little antioxidant-rich treats!
B4BC’s SKATE THE COAST OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
Registration is open for the 7th Annual Skate the Coast [Los Angeles], an 18-mile longboarding marathon that promotes an active lifestyle while raising awareness and funds for B4BC’s education and prevention programs. Come out and longboard, bike, or skate for Boarding for Breast Cancer on October 5th! Sign up at www.stayclassy.org/skatethecoast2013 The series attracts skaters…
PAUSE FOR PREVENTION // THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING
We all know that it feels good to give back, but did you know that it may even make us happier / healthier people?
More and more research is revealing the health benefits of volunteering. The latest comes in from a study from the University of Exeter (UK). Researchers found a strong positive link between volunteering and well-being. For example, volunteers had a 22% lower mortality rate than non-volunteers, and they also had higher self-esteem and happiness!
X GAMES LOS ANGELES // B4BC ONSITE
B4BC was stoked to once again be invited to take part in X Games Los Angeles. B4BC’s Check One, Two educational outreach experience was on-site for four days, offering record crowds the opportunity to learn about early detection and the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle. B4BC’s newest campaign, the Prevention Pledge was active on site,…
B4BC at VANS US OPEN OF SURFING
Last month B4BC’s outreach booth was educating the masses at the Vans US Open of Surfing for our 12th consecutive year at the festival. This is by far the biggest beach event in the world, attracting hundreds of thousands of spectators for 8 days of surf, skate, art, and music! Thousands of beach-goers stopped by…
TASTY TUESDAYS // Ginger Coconut Kale Chips
Kale Chips are the perfect crunchy treat that’s low in calories, fat and sodium and has high levels of vitamins and minerals – and when starting with a superfood like kale, you pretty much can’t go wrong. We found an easy and delicious Ginger Coconut Kale Chips recipe from Curious Cavemanda, who focuses on seasonal, paleo-based recipes and came up with this crazy good salty-sweet combo.