Olympian Gail Emms MBE has kindly agreed to become Patron of our group!

                                                                       MAY 2012

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

For those of you who do not follow international badminton, Gail has achieved international success at the very top of the game.  She was first chosen to represent England in 1995 and, along with partner Nathan Robertson, she has been No.1 in the world ranking at Mixed Doubles, as well as All England Champion, Commonwealth gold medallist and Olympic silver medallist.

(To see her long list of achievements, visit her website www.gailemms.com or Wikipedia)

Since retiring from the game after the Beijing Olympics, Gail has worked as a sports commentator, and has made appearances on several popular TV and radio shows. She is also a sports amabassador. 

Gail has promised to pay visits to our group from time to time, when she is in Norwich.  She is also a patron of a similar breast cancer support group in Bedfordshire and has promised to link our two groups for exchange of ideas.          

Welcome!

Sport Action for Women With and After Cancer is organised to help women diagnosed with, or recovering from cancer get fit, meet other women and either learn a new sport or renew their sporting activities.

We currently offer badminton, aqua stretch and hatha yoga with experienced, understanding instructors. We also meet for refreshments and a chat.

Here’s what some of our participants say about us:

“So much friendship and support. This group has been a lifeline for me.”

“The group was an important phase of my recovery.”

“I have to thank the group for getting me back on my feet after a very trying time.”

“I have enjoyed the support, cameradie and good humour a lot. Thanks”

“Thank you for making me feel well and motivated to carry on with life”

“After a return of my breast cancer and two major spinal operations … I felt very vulnerable — my friends in the badminton group have been a wonderful support.  — They are a superb group of ladies”

“This is a most amazing group.  There is an atmosphere and ethos where everyone is caring, encouraging and supportive.  — There is a supreme understanding of the link between mind, body and emotion that has enabled us all to have a positive attitude and enjoy life to the full – way beyond the badminton court!  (And my badminton is getting better too)!”

Come and join us!  The group welcomes anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer recently or in the past.