Creating conversation and connection with people impacted by breast cancer from Long Island and across New York State.
On Monday, April 6 at 7 p.m., the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program will host a virtual meeting of its Warriors Book Club to discuss the novel Daughters of Shandong by Eve J. Chung.
This free, one-hour Zoom gathering brings breast cancer community members together for conversation and connection with avid readers from Long Island and across New York State.
鈥淩eading a book can be healing, restorative, and a window into diverse perspectives,鈥� said book club participant Kathleen Glass. 鈥淭o read alongside a community of fellow Warriors is a gift you can give yourself鈥攁n opportunity to connect, reflect, and share. The Warriors Book Club nurtures both the mind and the soul.鈥�
Organizers say the program has become a meaningful source of connection for survivors.
鈥淲e鈥檝e heard from many members of our community about how impactful the Warriors Book Club has been in their lives,鈥� said Reyna Machado, MA, MBA, executive director of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. 鈥淏ecause of that response, we鈥檝e continued to grow and expand the book club over the years.鈥�
This month鈥檚 selection, Daughters of Shandong, is a hopeful and powerful novel about the resilience of women, the enduring bonds between mothers, daughters, and sisters, and the sacrifices made to uplift future generations.
The Warriors Book Club is a welcoming reading community, open to all breast cancer survivors and caregivers. Participants are encouraged to read the book in advance in order to share in a meaningful conversation about the book and connect with a supportive community.
For more information and to register for the Warriors Book Club, please contact breastcancerhotline@adelphi.
Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program
The Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program offers clinical support and resources to people with and/or concerned about breast cancer. To reach the Hotline, which is staffed by volunteers who are breast cancer survivors, call 800.877.8077 or online at . You are not alone.