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Crocus Foundation Endowment
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- Enhancing Cancer Survivors' Wellbeing Through Affordable Fitness Programs
About Us
Physical activity provides numerous advantages for individuals diagnosed with cancer, encompassing improvements in both physical and emotional well-being, boosting general functionality and life quality, and potentially lowering the chances of cancer returning in some types.
The Crocus Foundation's main goal is to provide resources that support the community. It is our intention to lessen the financial burden for Cancer Survivors to participate in needed physical exercise programs.
Cancer Treatment and Recovery impacts people in very different ways. We partner with a variety of services to make sure, no matter what stage of treatment a person is in, the required services are available. Example services are Personal Training/Programmed Exercise, Therapeutic Massage, and Nutritional Based Health Coaching.
All Cancer Survivors are welcome. Regardless of the type of cancer, stage, the length of time, or age. We have created a welcoming, safe, calming, environment to assist in the healing process, with the goal of improving quality of life. Each Client will receive an individualized exercise program tailored to meet their specific needs.
The Crocus Foundation and their Partners, work directly with Care Providers to make sure we are in sync with physical activities that assist in the life journey of the Cancer Survivor.
Mission
The Crocus Foundation provides Health and Wellness support to Cancer Survivors by minimizing the financial burden of participating in a certified Clinical Exercise Program. These Programs are designed to assist in improving the Survivor's overall quality of life in a safe and effective way.
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(563) 239-9493Address
1000 Jackson St. Suite 102 Dubuque, IA 52001Success Story
January 25, 2023, marked J. Bruce Meriwether's, first birthday in Heaven. He would have been 85. He passed away on June 25, 2022 of complications from Esophagus Cancer.
Many people who knew Bruce are familiar with The Crocus Prayer that he used at the end of many of his speeches, especially when addressing the challenges within the community or even when talking with someone who may be facing personal challenges. From the farm crisis to tackling diversity issues, and economic development needs, the Greater Dubuque Development initiative and eventually the University of Dubuque transformation. This prayer and its meaning were present throughout. As for the individuals he spoke to, his impact in their lives has resonated with so many. He was a man about people. He loved people. He loved to build communities no matter where he was.
The prayer itself is about having the courage, and the strength, to move the world forward even if others don't agree. It's about sticking your neck out and working through all the tough stuff because others don't want to take the risk. It's about personal commitment and integrity to do the right thing. It's about surviving adversity even when it's hard. It's about giving back to the human race and making it a better place to live. Bruce, my Father, was all of that! He was and always will be forever crocus minded. Now we pray for courage and continue on for him.
The Crocus Foundation is our way of continuing his legacy. Cancer touches almost everyone's life in one way or another and has a profound impact on the human race. It has been proven that exercise no matter how small, impacts the soul, the mind, and the body. It is our goal, to extend our Program to as many Cancer Survivors as we possibly can, with a wide reach. We will impact the human race, and we will be forever Crocus Minded in our journey.
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