Last year we raised $1,700 at our pro bono booth at the Cornhill Festival by providing free massage. We were able to share information about HTI with a LOT of people and give them a hands on sample of massage. We were awarded another booth this year (July 10th and 11th). Look for us on Atkinson Street. If you are interested in volunteering your massage talents to help raise donations or if you would like to help out in the booth please contact Kim Ross at 726-6222. We need you!

Here are photos from last years booth:

Our Fabulous Booth from 2009 Cornhill Fest.

Heeere's Ginny Weisel, LMT!

Heeere's Brian Hultman, LMT!

Even Kim Ross got into the act!

You have found the integrative therapy resource for Rochester, NY area residents who have cancer. Our Oncology Massage Program has been in action since October 2009. Many are benefiting from the profound effect massage can have on the energy draining symptoms, side-effects and life absorbing regimes people with cancer find themselves facing.

Plans for 2010 include developing a movement program this fall that will include classes in yoga, tai chi, dance, Feldenkreis and more. This program will be modeled after the Oncology Massage Program using local movement facilitators who will modify classes to meet the needs of those attending. Also, like our Massage Program the Movement Program will  be geared to alleviate the symptoms and side affects mentioned above. Classes will be held at the studios of the individual participating movement facilitators. More information will be posted as the program develops. To stay informed get on our list to receive notices of our events and program news. Click this link:  “HTI events notices”

Only 150 Raffles Will be Sold!

Win a 3-night Complete Spa Package for two! Experience Veranda Deluxe accommodations at the Lodge at Woodloch (see www.thelodgeatwoodloch.com) nestled in Pennsylvania’s lake region, 4.25 hours from Rochester and just 90 miles from New York City.

The package includes a $120 spa treatment per person per day, the use of the spa & fitness facilities, the opportunity to attend all regularly scheduled fitness, yoga, meditation, outdoor adventure, cooking, and art classes as well as admittance to speaker presentations. Read on or click here to purchase tickets: https://www.humantouchinitiative.org/2nd-annual-4th-of-july-bash/

Experience the energizing effects of fitness through a wide variety of included group and one-on-one MindBody fitness classes or challenge yourself in the Outdoor Adventure Program with hiking, mountain biking and Kayak excursions in the beautiful northern Delaware Valley. In addition, championship golf at the adjacent Woodloch Springs Country Club or Tennis at Woodloch Pines resort are also available. OR do nothing but relax and enjoy your surroundings.

Veranda Deluxe accommodations include*:
(taxes and gratuities for the following are included)

•  $120 spa treatment per person, per day
•  Three gourmet meals daily plus all non-alcoholic beverages
•  Use of all spa and fitness facilities
•  Scheduled group fitness classes, lectures and cooking demonstrations
•  Selected guided group adventure excursions
•  Personal Spa Concierge to help design your program

Retail Value: $3,417

Raffles are $50 each, or 5 raffles for $200.
Click here to  purchase raffles: https://www.humantouchinitiative.org/2nd-annual-4th-of-july-bash/

Drawing will take place in  fall 2010 (Date TBD). You do not need to be present to win. You must be over 18 years of age to participate. All proceeds will be used to support Human Touch Initiative programs.

*Prize includes 2 guests, double occupancy, Midweek stay (Sunday through Thursday night. Black-out days are Saturdays & Sundays and December 27 through December 30. The voucher is valid one for one year from the date of the raffle draw. Additional spa treatments and their gratuities, alcoholic drinks, Tree, and retail purchases are also available on an a la carte pricing basis. Daily spa service allowance may only be applied to spa and salon treatments, personal consultations and fitness training. Unused plan allowance is non-refundable. For spa menu see: www.thelodgeatwoodloch.com/html/luxury-spa-resort-vacation.asp

This raffle was made possible by Lux World Travel.

This year’s party and auction, hosted by Sam Roberts in his beautiful top-floor loft and patio roof of the historic Parry building in High Falls (built 1880), was a unique and stunning experience.
Guests enjoyed the 24 foot ceilings, original iron work, and a 360° view of the entire region’s fireworks—including downtown and Frontier Field! We feasted on Sticky Lips Bar-b-que, Wegman’s catering, delectable chocolates provided by Hedonist Artisan Chocolate, and wine from Glenora and Knapp wineries!

Thank you Trolley Dental Care for being our “Rocket” Sponsor!
The Trolley Dental Care team received eight Bash tickets, two massage therapy gift certificates , and one Rejuvenation Vacation Raffle Ticket. Good luck in the raffle, Dr. Trolley!

Our Sponsors Included:

Wegman’s
Knapp Winery Glenora Winery
Hedonist Artisan Chocolates www.hedonistchocolates.com/
Sam’s Club
Sticky Lips Bar-B-Que
Irondequoit Country Club
Calloway Golf
Canalside Therapeutic Massage
Dr. Arthur Feldsott
Linda Siple

In October our Oncology Massage Program began offering massage therapy for free or low-cost to those living with cancer in the Rochester, NY area. Our massage providers are helping to relieve some of the most common issues those with cancer face—pain, anxiety, sleeplessness and negative body image. Click here to apply online: Oncology massage application. From July at our 4th of July Bash through to December at the Heartstrings benefit concert we raised over $11,000.

Were you at Heartstrings?

Well, about 200 people were. “Three bands, one night, all heart” was the theme. It was that and so much more! Lovin’ Cup located by RIT held the benefit concert that raised more than $2,500 between ticket sales, 50/50 raffle and an auction on December 19th 2009. Teagan and the Tweeds, Meg Gehman and the Violet Mary’s lent their talents to entertain our guests. The warm up duet, Loveful Heights, harmonized in an amazing fashion leaving us mesmerized! Many thanks to all involved for making it a fun night of enjoying good food, beer, wine, music and friends.

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Mary Moore is going to donate the proceeds of the auction of her painting “Never Forget” to HTI at the Heartstrings Benefit Concert this Saturday. Mary’s Aunt Patty is the inspiration for her painting. In her words, “Never Forget is a tribute to my aunt and other family members who faced cancer. It is also a tribute to my family members who bravely stood together through the toughest of times.”

Celbration of Life Bracelet

Nancee Sanders has generously offered to donate a portion of sales of her jewelry making kits to HTI if you tell her you are an HTI supporter. You may see her bracelets, earrings and more at her web site http://www.nanceesanders.com/.

Our thanks to Studio 34 and its owner Marilynne Lipshutz for giving us their time and talent for our first jewelry-making fundraisers on November 22nd. About 20 people learned how to make fused glass pendants, beaded bracelets or a “Celebration of Life” bracelet by Nancee Sanders. Visit the Studio 34 website to find out about all the amazing classes held there, from torch work to precious metal clay. It is a wonderful atmosphere of learning, fun and creativity.  http://www.studio34jewelryartslearningcenter.com/

Thank you to Virtu Restaurant for providing all the food and drink plus the unbeatable view of the city fireworks this past July 4th! 100% of ticket sales for the event went to HTI. We raised $1,300 that night!

Some of the fun was captured by guest, Art Feldsott. Thanks Art!

On July 11th and 12th HTI offered free chair massage at its booth at the annual Cornhill Arts Festival. The theme was Fall for HTI.

We attracted many passers by to our booth and got the news out about our plan to begin our Oncology Massage Program this November. We raised $1,700 in donations even though Saturday was almost a complete washout! Special thanks to our volunteers: Ginny Weisel, LMT, Mary Joan Bodensteiner, LNT, Brian Hultman, LMT, Susan Sirianni, Valerie Andrews, Marsha Reed, Pat Markus, Dan Holland and Scott and Kim Ross.