Invisible Illness Awareness Week (Sep 10-14, 2012)

The RCD will be presenting and supporting the “Invisible Illness Awareness Week” coming Sept 10 - 14, with a series of daily events over the 5-day period.

This will be a week of empowerment, education and introduction of Distraction Therapy presented in a positive, relaxed and supportive environment 

Click here to view the Activity Schedule (Sept 10-14) at the RCD.
Click here to view the Event Poster.
Click here to view the Event Brochure.

 

There will be 3 key events during the week:

• Ÿ“We Are Visible” - Parking Lot Party
  (Sept 11, Tuesday, 12-3 p.m. at the RCD) – BBQ, Music Performance, Launch of RCD Promo Video
• “We Are Visible” at Ceili’s Irish Pub
  (Sept 12, Wednesday, 5-7 p.m. at Ceili’s Irish Pub) – “Before the Show” Pub Night, Fundraising Hamburger Meal.
  - Ticket @ $12, available for purchase at the RCD.
• Ÿ“We Are Visible Even After Dark” Show
  (Sept 12, Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. at Richmond General Hospital Ralph Fisher Auditorium) – an evening of distraction through positive messages and inspiring performing arts
  - Ticket @ $8 (parking included), available for purchase at the RCD.

SPECIAL TICKET COMBO OFFER:
$15 for both Sept 12 events – Pub night & Performing Arts Show

 

 

For the “We are Visible Even After Dark” Performing Arts Show, follow the links below for more information on the presenters that will be in attendance.

http://www.yvettelu.com
http://www.standupformentalhealth.com

 

 

Some of the Presenters’ and Performers’ Bio

• Annabel Fisher – EFT (Tapping) Demo on Sep 13, 1:30 p.m.

Annabel Fisher was diagnosed with M.E./C.F.S. (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) in 2003. “I had ignored all the signals my body was sending me, all its cries for help, and I continued working as a teacher. Within 4 months of diagnosis, I was bed bound. I used a wheelchair on the rare occasions I needed to leave the house. Aside frdom feeling utterly exhausted all the time, I suffered constant muscle and joint pain, noise and light sensitivities, intense headaches, digestive disorders and food sensitivities, insomnia and depression.” The personal experience of Annabel led to Emotional Freedom Technology, EFT (Tapping), which is a form of "psychological acupuncture" without the needles. A person focuses on the 'problem' and taps with two fingers on specific energy meridian points. Consequently, the disruption (or blockage) is cleared, the emotional charge neutralized, and health and wellbeing are restored. The EFT process is very gentle. It is easy to memorize and use, and is portable so it can be used anywhere. The technique is safe for adults, children and animals, and the results are usually permanent.

 

• ŸMaster Byeong Geun Park – Stretching Exercises, daily from Sep 10-14 at 10 a.m.

Master Byeong Geun Park is an Internationally Certified Master Instructor in Taekwondo holding a 5th Dan Black Belt. He also holds Black Belt Rank in Hapkido from the World Hapkido Federation. In addition, he is one the few instructors who hold a Teaching License as a “Disability Taekwondo Instructor” from the World Taekwondo Headquarters in Korea.

 

• ŸŸNish Thaver, BSc, BEd – Laugher Yoga on Sep 10 & 14 at 11 a.m. also Rieki Demo on Sep 10 at 12:30 p.m.

Nish Thaver is the founder of Young Mind Body Spirit, providing wellness services for children & adults. She is a Certified Reiki Practitioner and a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader & Kids Yoga Instructor.

 

• ŸŸGrandmaster Shou-Yu Liang – Medical Qi-Gong Basics on Sep 12 at 11 a.m.

Grandmaster Shou-Yu Liang’s martial arts ancestry originated five generations ago. He started his traditional Emei kungfu and Qigong training with his grandfather in 1948. Grandmaster Liang began his study and research in the few major styles of Taiji such as Yang, Chen, Sun, and Wu style, Buddhist Esoteric Qigong, and Taoist Qigong. Grandmaster Liang has written and produced numerous books and video tapes. He has been featured a great number of occasions on international television networks including Chinese Central Television(CCTV), Cable News Network(CNN), Discovery Channel and many other Canadian, Mexican, Greek, British and various European networks.

 

• ŸYvette Lu – performing at the “We Are Visible EVEN After Dark” Performing Arts Show on Sep 12 from 7-9 p.m. (Ticket @ $8)

 

 

Yvette Lu is an actor, writer, musician, filmmaker and family physician. Yvette is often likened to a modern-day Renaissance woman. Her goal is to create projects that are entertaining and that also eliminate the human experience. Yvette will be performing her one woman monologue play about navigating through chronic illness for the "We are Visible Even After Dark" Performing Arts Presentation. More info can be viewed from her website www.yvettelu.com

 

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Any other inquiries regarding this event, please contact Dave (RCD Public Education Coordinator) at 604-232-2404 or email:dave@rcdrichmond.org