2007-Casting for Confidence-South

Introducing the Sport of Fly Fishing
To Women Cancer Survivors

Why fly fishing?  It provides beneficial exercise, relieves stress and is a wonderful way to spend time outdoors in a beautiful setting.

Who can participate?  Woman cancer survivors, especially those beginning to resume normal physical activity after surgery and/or chemotherapy for cancer.  There is no cost for the fly fishing instruction and activities.  Equipment is provided for the day.  The number of participants is limited to approximately 20.  If you would like to participate, please complete the form below and return it as soon as possible or send a letter or e-mail with the information requested below.  Applicants will be chosen on a first come first serve basis by postmark or e-mail date.  Preference will be given to applicants who did not participate in a previous Casting for Confidence retreat unless they are accompanying a new participant as their Fishing Friend.

When?  Saturday, April 28, 2007

Where?  A beautiful private lake and lodge located just outside of Forsyth, GA.

Who is organizing the retreat?  Local women fly fishers and Wanda Taylor, a recognized fly casting specialist.  Mercer University School of Medicine is the host organization for the retreat, which is being funded by private donations.  The Georgia Woman Fly Fishers are providing many volunteers with fly fishing expertise for the retreat.

What will the retreat day be like?

8:00-10:00 a.m.: Registration, Introductions, Warm Up

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Beginner Fly Fishing Sessions: Fly Casting/Fishing Knots, Fly Tying.

12:00-1:00 p.m.: Lunch

1:00-5:00 p.m.: Fly Fishing, Free Time, Topical Sessions

5:00-6:30 p.m.: Supper/Awards

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PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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CFC 2007, Fly Fishing Retreat Sign-Up Form                                        Mail To:                                                                                                                 

Name:_______________________________________                 Janet Piskurich

                                                                                                                        Fly Fishing Retreat

Address:____________________________________                   409 Gentry Walk

                                                                                                                        Macon, GA 31210

(City , State, Zip)_____________________________

       To request additional information

Home Phone Number__________________________                   call: (478) 301-4035

Work Phone Number (Optional)_________________                      or email: piskurich_j@mercer.edu

Email Address (Suggested)_______________________

I (fill in blank with either did or did not) ________ participate in a previous CFC retreat.

I (fill in blank with either am or am not) ________ bringing along a new participant as my Fishing Friend.  My Fishing Friend’s name is ___________________.

(Please also have your Fishing Friend complete and send in a Sign-Up Form)

I am from (fill in the blanks) _______ county.  It has been approximately _________months since I had surgery or started chemotherapy for cancer.

I am in recovery from _________________________(please list cancer type). 

Note:  appplicants will not be considered if the planned outdoor activities are inappropriate for their recovery (ie. skin cancer).