Cancer Care
What is support care?
This is the type of care that Soul Ryeders provides to individuals going through cancer treatment.
Where was it established?
Rye, New York
What is the wig exchange?
Their program that offers free wigs and hair accessories to women battling cancer
Who are the volunteers?
This group of people makes up the backbone of Soul Ryeders' support services.
What is the color associated with Breast Cancer
Pink
What is The Wig Exchange?
Soul Ryeders' signature program that provides practical and emotional support for clients.
When was it established?
2007
What is a Soul Ryeders Comfort Kit?
Their comforting package that is delivered to those starting treatment.
What is practical support?
Volunteers at Soul Ryeders often provide this form of comfort through meal deliveries or errands.
What is the Half Marathon/5k
This type of annual walk/run fundraiser helps raise money and awareness for cancer support.
What is an oncology nurse?
This professional role often involved in helping manage the side effects of cancer and its treatment.
Who established it?
Sandy Samberg
What is Helping Hands for Children?
This special program helps children and teens cope when a loved one has cancer.
What is youth volunteering or service learning?
Soul Ryeders encourages this type of engagement from local high school students.
What is a head-shaving fundraiser or Cut-A-Thon?
A festive annual event where participants shave their heads or cut hair to show solidarity.
What are wigs or headscarves?
Soul Ryeders provides these comfortable, headwear items for clients who lose their hair.
What does Soul Ryeders's bicycle represent?
Strength, journey, and resilience
What is TieTheTownPink
Volunteers of all ages help tie ribbons throughout the community!
Where is Soul Ryeders based?
Rye, New York
What is the minimum length of hair required to donate for a Chemo Diva Halo wig?
9 inches
What is integrative or holistic therapy?
Soul Ryeders offers this type of therapy that focuses on the mind-body connection to support healing.
What is their mission statement?
"SOUL RYEDERS provides personalized resources, innovative programs and community support to anyone in the New York Tri-State area impacted by any type of cancer."
What is Big Batch
Talented chefs come together to make healthy comfort foods to help soothe the souls of community members undergoing cancer treatment.
What is the Client Navigator team?
This is the name for the structured group of trained Soul Ryeders volunteers who work directly with clients.
What is Cover the Court with Coins?
A fun and joyful fundraiser which challenges children to cover a tennis court with their collected coins.