Check out a conversation between Boarding for Breast Cancer’s founders Tina Basich, Shannon Dunn, Kathleen Gasperini, Lisa Hudson and B4BC Executive Director Erika Seward. Listen in as they discuss the friendship at the roots of B4BC, women in action sports, the importance of health and wellness, and the future of B4BC. “After doing this for…
We’ve wrapped on another amazing year of B4BC’s Shred The Love winter series, and we are thrilled to announce that we raised over $65,000 for Boarding for Breast Cancer’s education, prevention and support programs! We would like to extend our love and thanks to our 2015 resorts and community partners and to the thousands of individual fundraisers,…
We’ve wrapped on another amazing year of B4BC’s Shred The Love winter series, and we are thrilled to announce that we raised over $65,000 for Boarding for Breast Cancer’s education, prevention and support programs! We would like to extend our love and thanks to our 2015 resorts and community partners and to the thousands of individual fundraisers, participants and supporters who helped Shred The Love with us this winter season. The funds raised will not only tremendously impact our programs, but additional breast health non-profit beneficiaries in the communities where events were hosted. We couldn’t have achieved this without YOU!
We LOVE sunshine and we’re sure we aren’t the only ones! It’s hard to beat spending a day outdoors soaking in the sun’s rays and it’s getting to be that time of year where all we want to do is frolic outside! Although we do have to be careful about our exposure to UV rays, spending time in the sun has one HUGE benefit that people often forget.. VITAMIN D! This little vitamin does the body big favors by boosting our immune systems and preventing more serious diseases.
Warm weather is upon us and that means it’s time to cool down with a sweet treat.. that is incredibly healthy! Green smoothies are our go-to breakfast during the summer months and we aren’t opposed to starting early this year. These treats make a perfect snack for anytime of the day and are an amazing health boost! Green smoothies allow you to pack in a ton of breast cancer fighting ingredients in an absolutely delicious way! We know picking the right ingredients and getting the perfect consistency, so this week we’re sharing with you green smoothie 101.
HAPPY EARTH DAY EVERYONE! Today is a day to get outside and enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer us—not that you shouldn’t do this every day! We should also use this day to recognize some of the things that have become a part of our everyday life that we should watch out for. We rounded up the best tips on what you can do and what you should avoid to celebrate Earth Day this year.
What is water kefir? Is it alive? What does it taste like? Is it even good for you? This Tuesday, our Cancer Fighting Food recipe comes from pro snowboarder and breast cancer survivor Megan Pischke, with her favorite recipe for water kefir. Megs shared with all of us the incredible health benefits, and how she used water kefir to build up her immune system following her chemotherapy treatments. Haven’t heard of it? Read up!
Team B4BC rider Kimmy Fasani is back with her 3rd annual Amusement Park all-female photo shoot session at Mammoth Mountain from April 25th-28th, 2015, and with that there will also be a Burton Girls Ride Day and a B4BC Bowl-A-Thon at Rock N Bowl! Fifteen of the top female riders this season will be joining Kimmy in a private photo shoot that celebrates women’s progression in snowboarding. The ladies will be taking over Main Park at Mammoth Mountain, with evening sessions on a jump designed to push their skills. Amusement Park will continue to offer a one-of-a-kind opportunity for the top female pros to show the world what they can do.
There’s been a long-held belief that people are worthy of respect when they put others before themselves. People have often evaluated their own worth (and the degree to which they deserve value in society) by their ability to contribute and place the needs of others before themselves. In fact, giving yourself permission to take care of yourself is probably the best thing you can do for the people in your life. Not only will you be happier and healthier, but those around you will be, too. Caring for yourself is one of the best ways to love yourself, one of our 7 Steps to Step Out Breast Cancer. Check out these 9 Self-Care essentials that will help you live an overall healthier life, it’s never too late to start!
Spring is officially in full swing and you know what that means: Spring cleaning! Yes, this may involve getting our houses in order or tackling the pile of disarray on our desks but there is something else that may need some cleaning up.. our kitchen! Often times our unhealthy habits or binges come form those pesky ingredients hanging out in our cabinets or fridge. It’s time to make that change! Clean out all those bad ingredients and make room for these eleven new ones! We’ve got ten foods that you should definitely add to your next grocery list that will make your body healthier overall and add to your breast cancer fighting power. Think of it as spring cleaning for your body!