The power of group exercise and community for cancer patients

Friendship, community and group exercise for cancer patients

What an incredibly special weekend!

Two days of hiking about in the mountains with a bunch of other cancer patients. Possibly not everyone’s idea of fun but I am a very lucky girl.

I am Inspired. In awe.

The power of nature, solitude, solidarity, exercise, healthy food, laughter, deconmecting from life.

We shared stories, listened, supported, understood, in a way that goes deeper than with even the closest family.

We walked together.

Spoken words.

Unspoken words.

My legs are sore.

My face is burnt.

As a foreigner, I was welcomed with open arms.

I learnt a lot of French!

If I’m honest, I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy it. I wondered about the age demographic, fitness levels, cultural differences, missing my family. But I shouldn’t have. It was a truly wonderful experience!

So if you’re a cancer survivor who isn’t sure about joining a support group. Just do it.

Time in nature! Exercising outdoors for cancer patients

Community and exercise for cancer patients.