Mrose Health and Fitness Studio is actively supporting cancer survivors and increasing awareness

BY PAUL JUNOR

There are many organizations that are involved in bringing awareness of the issue of breast cancer as it impacts the lives of many women and men from diverse: backgrounds, races, ethnicities and cultures. The fact that October is celebrated as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” is meant to draw attention to the important issue of breast cancer.

According to a media release on Wednesday, October 9^th, 2024, from the Public Health Agency of Canada it is a period when we come together to support and honor those impacted by this disease. It mentioned further that breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer, and the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women living in Canada. One in eight women is expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. A new fitness studio, Mrose Health and Fitness Studio located at 5 Rogers Road in the Oakwood-Vaughan area organized the 3^rd Rose Walk to support breast cancer survivors and patients planned for Sunday, October 27^th, 2024.

The fitness studio was launched by Tashawna Higgins and is named after her late grandmother and mother. She is a former professional basketball player. The names of the individuals who are involved in the fitness studio are: Obed Cetoute (former professional football player in the Canadian football League), Allana Arundell (former basketball player) and Lydia Cuff (former athlete and personal trainer).

According to their website, the studio offers a range of services such as:

1 on 1 Personal Training

1-on-1 fitness training offers personalized attention and guidance

Partner & Group Training

Experience the power of teamwork and shared motivation with our partner training program

Youth Mentoring & Training

Guidance and support to empower young individuals, helping them develop essential life skills and healthy lifestyles

Nutritional Coaching

Nutritional coaching program provides personalized guidance and expertise allowing individuals to make informed dietary choices

FST- Fascial Stretch Therapy

Personalized sessions to improve flexibility, relieve pain and enhance overall mobility, allowing individuals to move with ease and efficiency

Charmaine Williams, Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunities for the Province of Ontario, announced on her Facebook page the lowering of the age of self-referral from 50 to 40 for mammograms without a referral from a primary care provider. She wrote, “Women over the age of 40 can self-refer for publicly funded mammograms through the Ontario Breast Cancer Screening Program (OBSD). Of the one million women between the ages of 40-49 that are now eligible for mammograms, it is estimated that an additional 305,000 will self-refer. As part of your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care, the Ontario government is connecting more people to the services they need when they need them. Our government is connecting more women to life saving breast cancer screening.”

I spoke to Tashawna on Saturday, October 12^th, 2024, and she is excited about the 3^rd Rose Walk. She believes in the importance of actively supporting cancer survivors and increasing awareness. The walk will commence at 9:30 am at 5 Rogers Road. Anyone who is interested in more information can email: info@mrosehealthandfitness.com, or check social media for additional details about Mrose Health and Fitness Studio at:

Website: Mrosehealthandfitness.com

Facebook: Rose Health and Fitness

Instagram: @mrosehealthandfitness

Anyone interested in learning about the initiatives by the Ontario government can check

website: https cancer-testing-and-prevention