Those attending our upcoming Dancing with the Survivors galas this fall are in for a tasty treat. Thanks to Natalie’s Orchid Island Juices, a Florida-based, squeezed-fresh juice company, guests at our annual fundraiser can enjoy Natalie’s two ingredient, minimally processed, gourmet pasteurized Orange Beet juice in a signature cocktail they've developed specifically for the Dancing with the Survivors events. Why beet juice? Beet juice is extraordinarily rich in betacyanins, natural compounds that have been found to be powerful cancer-fighting agents. Beets also contain immune boosting phytochemicals called betalains which have outstanding anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and detoxifying effects. Natalie’s is made from [...]

Published in Breast Cancer Wellness Magazine By Molly MacDonald Ten years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer at a time of job transition. The diagnosis detoured my career plans to the off ramp, and without a penny in savings due to a financially devastating divorce, I was unable to provide for my family. My new self-employed husband’s income represented about 30 % of what we needed for the very basics of life. And I carried the health insurance! Without my income we went into financial free fall. My COBRA premium alone was just under $1300 a month. Our home [...]