Cancer has been the turning point for many to explore complementary and alternative medicine, especially whole foods nutrition and qigong. While nutrition is widely acknowledged as significant to cancer recovery, we are only beginning to explore the benefits of qigong, a form of exercise and healing movement that strengthens our qi, or life energy.

The Noble Circle Project offers women with cancer the opportunity to focus on these self-healing modalities, with the goal of achieving significant gains in their health. A key to success in creating a healthy lifestyle is the support. Sharing nutritious organic meals, practicing qigong together, getting to know each others--these are at the heart of the experience we hope to offer each woman who participates in the Noble Circle.

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Our mission is to help women diagnosed with cancer to reclaim their health using simple, natural, and low-cost methods of self-healing including a whole foods diet, qigong, and group support. More specifically, we seek

• To offer wellness retreats and programs for those who are dealing with issues related to cancer.
• To provide a quiet and beautiful place to explore options for health.
• To promote a daily practice of a healthy diet and gentle exercise.
• To explore the Asian Healing Arts of qigong and a whole foods diet as related to cancer.
• To build support networks for people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• To work together to create a healthier world.

The Noble Circle Project was named for Allie Noble, a pioneer in the treatment for breast cancer who lived in Edinburgh, Scotland in the early 1800's. Her surgery for breast cancer was the first to be documented in medical records, and her courageous efforts to heal herself inspire us. The Noble Circle Project hopes to emulate Allie Noble's courage in embarking on a different path for our healing journey with cancer.

The Noble Circle Project was founded by Anne Burns, a breast cancer survivor of 14 years. Anne organized the first Noble Circle Project retreat in 2002 at Heartwood Institute in northern California. At the retreat, 11 women explored whole foods, qigong, and other self-healing techniques as a means of improving their health and recovering from cancer.

Inspired by Anne's program and dedication, a group of eight breast cancer survivors decided to bring The Noble Circle Project to Dayton. Many of these women had already explored complementary healing methods in their journey of dealing with cancer.

Eight women organized Dayton's Noble Circle: Rosie Barstow, Diane Butler-Hughes, Kim Dahlinghaus, Terri Hall, Sheila Hamilton, Irma Johnston, Jan Lively, and Sharon Tudor.

 

The Noble Circle Project is a program of the Wellness Connection of the Dayton Region, a 501C(3) non-profit organization in Dayton, Ohio. The Wellness Connection is committed to saving lives through early detection services, health education, and activity programming.