Happy Holidays!

The IWK and QEII Foundations wish you a wonderful holidays and a happy new year.  May you take the time to put away your inner superhero, relax and enjoy the season with your friends and family. Even superheroes need a break!

A sincere thanks for supporting Bust a Move for  Breast Health. Because of you, a world-class breast health centre will become a reality for all Nova Scotians.

Best wishes and a happy holidays,

The IWK and QEII Foundations

A cause close to Megan Phelan's heart

For Bust a Move 2010 alumni, Megan Phelan and her team, No Lumps, breast cancer has hit close to home. Megan’s best friend’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in the months following Bust a Move for Breast Health 2010. More determined than ever to kick breast cancer in the butt, Megan and her team are set to Bust a Move again this year.

Here's her story,

“We know early detection of breast cancer is what we’re striving for,” says Megan. “We all know someone who has breast cancer.”

Recipe Friday!

Chili Orange & Banana Fish Fillets

Serves 4

Ingredients:

0.8 lb              400 g              Haddock, fresh or frozen (thawed)

3 large                                    Bananas, ripe, halved

2 medium                              Oranges, juice of (about ¼ cup)

2 tbsp             30 ml              Orange, zest, minced

⅓ cup             75 ml              Red onion, minced

1 tbsp             15 ml              Curry powder

1 tbsp             15 ml              Jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed, minced

¼ tsp               1 ml                 Pepper

1 medium                              Lime, cut into wedges

Directions:

1.    Preheat oven to 350° F.

2.    Arrange haddock and 2 bananas in a baking pan.

3.    Mash the remaining banana.  Mix in a bowl with orange juice, zest, red onion, curry powder, jalapeno and pepper in a small bowl. Spread evenly over fish and bananas.

4.    Bake for 15-20 minutes or until done.  Transfer to a platter and garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Information per Serving (75 g haddock + ½ banana + 2 tbsp mash):

Calories                     203

Fat                              1 gram

Carbohydrate            26 grams

Fibre                           2 grams

Protein                       18 grams

Sodium                      63 milligrams

Exercise of the Month: the Superman

Our fitness committee has put together a list of exercises that will help keep all our superheroes strong and healthy. December's exercise of the month is fittingly called the Superman. This exercise will help improve posture, strengthen the core muscles and get you ready for the most exciting workout of the year!

Superman Exercise

• The superman exercise can be performed on the floor or a stability ball and with or without lightweights. The focus of the exercise is to develop strong muscles along the spine and bring balance to the muscles of the torso.

• Lay face down on the floor or ball, compress the abdomen inward, relax the shoulders and squeeze the gluteal (butt) muscles.

• Extend the left arm and right leg up and out keeping the head in line with the spine as the back extends. Lower with control to start position.
  
• Repeat with opposite arm and leg 8-12 times.

Recipe Friday!

A Great Start

Serves 3

Ingredients:

1 cup              250 ml            Milk, 1%  

½ cup             125 ml            Silken tofu, soft

½ cup             125 ml            Blueberries, frozen or fresh

½  cup            125 ml            Yogurt, vanilla, low fat

1                                              Banana

Directions:

1.  Combine ingredients and blend until smooth.

Nutrition Information per Serving (1 cup):                              

Calories                     146                                                    

Fat                              3 grams                                             

Carbohydrate            23 grams                                           

Fibre                           2 grams

Protein                       7 grams         

Sodium                      42 milligrams

Source: Sobeys Dietitians

Why are you Bustin' a Move

As you've read from many of our blog posts, everyone has their own reason for participating in Bust a Move. Judi Phillips is a former breast cancer patient and this year's Bust a Move Ambassador. To her, Bust a Move is a way to give back. 

Why are you Bustin' a Move?

Recipe Day!

Power Mix

Serves 8

Ingredients:

½ cup             125 ml            Compliments Oatie O’s

½ cup             125 ml            Compliments Bite-Sized Wheat Cereal

¼ cup             60 ml              Pretzels

¼ cup             60 ml              Sunflower seeds, unsalted

¼ cup             60 ml              Almonds, slivered, unsalted

¼ cup             60 ml              Raisins

½ tsp               2 ml               Cinnamon

¼ tsp               1 ml               Allspice                     

Directions:

1.  Mix all ingredients together and serve.

Nutrition Information per Serving (¼ cup):

Calories                     94

Fat                              5 grams

Carbohydrate            12 grams

Fibre                           2 grams

Protein                       2 grams

Sodium                      45 milligrams

Courtesy of 

You can raise $1,000! Just ask Wendy Bauer.

A common worry we hear at the Bust a Move office is “I can’t raise $1000.” We reassure every participant that we are there with them every step of the way – but sometimes, it takes more than our reassurance. Sometimes, it takes someone else paving the road and beating their odds to encourage people and show them that they can do what seems impossible. It takes someone like Bust a Move participant, Wendy Bauer.



Despite her fears that she wouldn’t be able to meet her goal, Wendy signed up for Bust a Move. Within 15 days she had already exceeded her goal, raising $1,200. Here's her story.

 

"Have fun with it. Don't make it a hard thing like I did at first. Once you start having fun with it, people see that, and react to it."

Since we interviewed Wendy for this video, she's raised another $330 bringing her total to $1530, with more fundraising to come. So if you’re doubting yourself and your ability to raise $1000 – look for Wendy in her blue porter’s uniform at the QEII and ask her for some tips. She’s a very friendly lady with a big heart, and we’re sure she would be more than happy to help you out!

"Bust a Move for Breast Health changed my life"



Karni, before October 2009





Karni Sweeney was a big girl for most of her life. Or so she told us, as she sat in front of us at Tim Horton’s in her size small t-shirt and size nine jeans. That all changed when she heard about Bust a Move last year, from her employer, Micco Companies, a sponsor of Bust a Move for Breast Health. She signed up in October of 2009, determined that this was her chance to get active. In just over a year, Karni has lost 50 pounds, and the days off wearing a size18 pant and double XL shirt are long gone.





“Bust a Move was life- changing,” said Karni. “If it wasn’t for Bust a Move, I would never have started moving.” Her resolve to get up and move started in October of 2009. By the end of December, she had dropped a full clothing size. “I couldn’t believe it. Before Bust a Move, I was worried. If I couldn’t work out for 6 hours in a week, how could I do it in one day?”



Karni, today



Her story began and continues to evolve in small steps. Her first goal was to get off the couch and move every day. She then began making little changes in her lifestyle – like having one milk in her tea instead of three cream. Once that became a habit, her goal was to lose 10 pounds. And then another 10. In December, Karni strengthened her resolve and only missed the gym on four days.



By the Bust a Move event in January, Karni had lost 20 pounds and was looking better than ever, but she wasn't ready to stop. Bust a Move had changed her life and shown her what she was capable of. She found a workout partner and continued her quest for better health. She even partnered with one of the trainers at Palooka’s Gym and created an all-women boxing class that attracts participants from the ages of 20 to 60.



Karni didn’t face this challenge alone. Her resolve inspired her family to take their health into their own hands as well. Her mother and sister-in-law both lost significant amounts of weight. “Together, we’ve lost the equivalent of a good-sized teenager,” Karni joked. Her teenage son has been a wonderful support system, and often accompanies her to the gym. He has, for the first time, joined a school sports team. Her brother quit smoking, and her father quit smoking as well as drinking. Karni single-handedly got her entire family up off the couch, moving and healthy.

“I’ve said it ever since and I’ll say it for the rest of my life,” says Karni. “Bust a Move for Breast Health changed my life.”

Karni and her boxing instructor, Rachel Gardiner

Bust a Move Workplace Presentations

Meet Bust a Move’s Superhero Recruiters, Fiona Kirkpatrick-Parsons and Robyn McIsaac!

These two super women have come together to co-chair the Recruitment Committee for Bust a Move for Breast Health 2011. Fiona is the Manager of Event Marketing & Communications at Trade Centre Limited and Robyn is the Vice President of Prevention Programming and Public Affairs at the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation.

Fiona and Robyn are currently dispatching teams of superheroes to visit workplaces and recruit heroes and heroines to join the Bust a Move movement. Contact Bust a Move to learn how you can tune into your inner superhero and dance like there’s no tomorrow with local fitness instructors and Paula Abdul!

Bust a Move is a fun, motivational way to build team spirit and give back to the community. We hope to see you and your superhero colleagues soon!

Take action…contact the Bust a Move office today for your workplace presentation.

(902) 473-3329

info@bustamove.ca

Did you know…?

That one out of every nine women in Nova Scotia is diagnosed with breast cancer? That of those women, one dies every second day? That there is something that you can do that will not only help eliminate gaps in Nova Scotia’s breast health care, but will leave you feeling happier and healthier? That there is a community of superheroes in Nova Scotia that is ready to take breast cancer by the horns? That Paula Abdul will be channelling her inner superhero in Halifax on March 26th?

This year will raise even more money for the integration of a world-class breast health centre right here in our backyard. As a direct result of fundraising, Bust a Move participants will save lives.



*All participants registered prior to November30th will be entered into a draw to win two (2) VIP tickets to a meet and greet with Paula Abdul!

You could WIN a chance to meet PAULA ABDUL*!

Join the movement. Dance with Paula Abdul. Get involved. Get active. Get sweaty. As some would say… Bust a Move! Registering early for Bust a Move 2011 and increasing your fundraising goal can have some super benefits…read on for details!

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Early Registration Promotion:

In addition to securing a prime spot that will be all yours to dance, sweat and laugh on with Paula Abdul and hundreds of your friendly neighbourhood superheroes, anyone who registers before November 30th will be entered into a draw for a prize pack of epic proportions. The prize pack will include,

•  A $1,000 gift card from Mills, a Micco Company;

• Two (2) VIP tickets to a limited access meet and greet with Paula Abdul; and

•  Merchandise autographed by Paula Abdul

Earn a spot on stage with Paula Abdul:

As if that wasn’t enough, we added another incentive. The first twenty (20) people to raise at least $5,000 will become a member of Team Paula and will reserve the exclusive right to workout on stage with Paula Abdul!

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Each privileged superhero on Team Paula will receive an extraordinary T-Shirt and a framed group shot signed by Paula Abdul.

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Embrace your inner superhero and join the movement. Register today at www.bustamove. Who wouldn't want the chance to get up close, personal and potentially sweaty with this year’s celebrity guest, Paula Abdul?

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MOVE SWIFTLY, HEROES AND HEROINES –SPACE IS LIMITED.
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*See http://www.bustamove.ca/ for full details.

Bust a Move 2011 details revealed!

One of the many everyday superheroes at
the Bust a Move launch.

If you weren't already pumped for Bust a Move 2011, you will be now! Guess who the celebrity guest is? Here's a hint, she's sold over 30 million albums worldwide and was once a cheerleader with the Los Angeles Lakers. That's right, PAULA ABDUL is coming to Halifax to Bust a Move!  And that's not all you should be excited about.

Today at our official Bust a Move launch, we announced that Bust a Move will take place at the brand new state-of-the-art Canada Games Centre off Lacewood Drive. Bust a Move will be the first public event to take place in this facility, after the Canada Games.

We also announced an exciting new cause. This year, Bust a Move participants will raise funds for renovations needed to jumpstart the next phase of the world-class Breast Health Centre, which will be located on the main floor of the IWK Health Centre in Halifax. This new centre will offer one-stop care so patients can receive treatment in a comforting and all-inclusive care environment. This centre will bring together patient registration, support and counseling, diagnostic mammography, ultrasound units, procedures to locate tumours, and breast cancer surgery in one-location.

On March 26, 2011 we want to see you, the everyday hero, at the Canada Games Centre. Remember, you don't need to leap over tall buildings to be a superhero, you just need to Bust a Move.

Why are you Bustin' a Move?

Everyone has a reason for why they're participating in Bust a Move. For many, it's because they've known someone with breast cancer, or realize that breast cancer is a threat for all women. For others, like Suzanne Renaud, it's because Bust a Move is about being healthy and taking care of your own health. What you're about to read is Suzanne's story about the difference Bust a Move has made in her life.

Suzanne at Bust a Move 2010.

My name is Suzanne Renaud.  I am 44 years old and after being a smoker for over 27 years, I am excited to say that Bust a Move gave me the inspiration I needed and the courage I lacked to quit smoking.

I first learned about Bust a Move one morning in early November while watching Breakfast Television.  After learning what it was all about and who would be highlighting the event – Richard Simmons - I knew I had to be there.  I called my sister all excited and told her that if she joined Bust a Move with me I would quit smoking.  She said that if it got me to stop smoking she would do it.  So I jumped on the website, quickly scanned all the information and paid my $25.00.  I all but ran out the door to work because I couldn’t wait to share my great news – I was going to finally quit smoking.  That whole day I remember feeling empowered, like I was doing something great.

Then December came and so did the self-doubt.  What was I thinking; I couldn’t take part in Bust a Move. My sister seemed unwilling to commit and there was no way I could do this on my own.  How was I going to get to Halifax – I don’t drive in the city and I didn’t want to ask my husband to spend his Saturday alone in a hotel room taking care of our very enthusiastic Golden Retriever.  How was I going to raise $1,000 – I couldn’t ask my friends when we were constantly discussing the dwindling economy and inflated prices; they couldn’t afford to buy Christmas let alone sponsor me.  Who even cared if I quit smoking? It was decided, I was not quitting smoking.

By the tenth of January I was still smoking; I had not made any arrangements to get to Halifax, and I hadn't even collected a dollar of the one thousand needed to participate in Bust a Move. At the same time, the ads for Bust a Move were everywhere - every time I turned on the TV there was another ad for Bust a Move - the “must do event of the year”.  Wasn’t I going to do that – what happened to the determination I had had in November?

Then on the 13^th of January there was an ad on ATV – Live at 5 that they were going to do an interview with Marie Mullally - the volunteer Event Chair of Bust a Move.  I was still very interested in Bust a Move  and wanted to see what it was that I would be missing.  After watching the interview and listening to Marie speak passionately about what can be achieved by staying motivated, focused, and positive, I had regained my resolve to quit smoking; all those great feelings of empowerment I felt in November had returned.  To me, it was not about breast cancer or raising money for a digital mammography machine – both of which are extremely important – but about me finally quitting smoking.  I WAS going to do this! I took my dog for a long walk that night and mentally wrote a letter and made a list of the people I could e-mail and call in order to raise $1,000.00.  I also thought that if I was going to do this, and I was, then I had to quit smoking ASAP. 

Suzanne snoozing with her dog the morning after Bust a Move.

When I got out of bed the next morning, I threw my cigarettes in the stove and said to myself (out loud), “Sue, you can do this.”  I then went on my Facebook site and posted that I was celebrating Day 1 as a Non-smoker so that I could participate in Bust a Move at the end of the month.  Soon after posting this to my status, the e-mails started pouring in, offering words of praise and encouragement.   And then, the greatest e-mail of all arrived - “Congratulations, you have just received a donation.”  At this point there was no turning back.  Whether or not I gained 200 pounds from overeating, or had a heart attack from exorbitant amounts of exercise and/or stress, I was committed. 

I ended up raising $1,310.00 and made it through the whole 6 hours of exercise without coughing or gasping for breath.  Although I did not meet Richard Simmons, I did receive a very nice e-mail from him, which I go back and re-read quite often.

170 days later, I still talk to myself, I still crave cigarettes, but most of all, I am still extremely grateful to Bust a Move for changing my life! I'm looking forward to returning to Halifax in March to celebrate my 1-year Anniversary as a Non-smoker with Bust a Move.

Why are you participating in Bust a Move? Share your story in the comments field.

Registration for Bust a Move 2011 now open!

Are you ready for Bust a Move 2011?!  This year's event will take place on March 26, 2011 at an exciting new venue with even more fun and surprises to be revealed!

The Bust a Move 2011 website is officially online at http://www.bustamove.ca/. This is the place to find out more about our exciting 2011 event set for next March 26th – with more details being added each week. Check it out, along with our new Facebook fan page!

Register early – space will be limited!

With the launch of our Bust a Move 2011 website, online registration for the event is now in action – and with a bigger, more exciting event being planned, registration will fill-up quickly. Don’t be left out – visit the Bust a Move website and complete the easy online registration process to ensure you get front and centre when the action happens next March.

The official launch of Bust a Move will be held in October when the secret new location and this year's celebrity guest will be revealed. Don’t wait, join now.

Welcome to Bust a Move 2011!

With six hours of exercise, celebrity entertainment and the chance to make a difference in the lives of Nova Scotia women, Bust a Move is one event you won't want to miss.

Whether you were one of over 800 participants from last year who sweated, laughed and cheered, or are new to the event, we want to see you! Bust a Move is for everyone, no matter your fitness levels. All it takes is the desire to improve breast health for all Nova Scotians.

If you're looking for more information on Bust a Move, be sure to review the website and don't forget to check out the frequently asked questions page. If you haven't found what you're looking for, please send us an email, info@bustamove.ca.

To stay connected and find out the latest Bust a Move news, join our Facebook fan page and follow us on Twitter. This is a great way to stay in the know and connect with fellow Bust a Move participants. And of course, read this blog regularly for fundraising tips, fantastic recipes, inspirational stories and so much more!

On March 26, we want to see you! Join the movement and come together with your friends and family in support of breast health.

Lucky Winners Jump for Joy!

Now that Bust a Move is successfully behind us and the confetti has settled a little, we want to take a moment to point out that we sincerely appreciate the generosity of our prize donors. Thanks to these wonderful supporters, some lucky Bust a Move participants walked away with awesome goodies!

Absolute Travel Specialists Inc.

Audrey Kralovec

Best Western Chocolate Lake

Cambridge Suites Halifax

Dawn McNutt

emOcean Spa
Foreign Affair

John David
Lawtons Drugs

Neville MacKay

One to One Wellness

Ryan Duffy's Steak & Seafood

Shoppers Drug Mart

Spirit Urban Spa

Summit Day Spa & Wellness Clinic

Symphony Nova Scotia

The Pepsi Bottling Group

The Prince George Hotel

BMO Salutes History in the Making

This one is a must see! Kudos to Revolve and BMO Financial Group (two wonderfully supportive Bust a Move sponsors!) for teaming up with EGG films to create this one:

We Did It!

Bust a Move for Breast Health
Buying Life-Saving Equipment & Setting a Pair of World Records!

On January 30, 2010, the Halifax Metro Centre was buzzing with the energy of more than 1,000 participants and volunteers, united for the inaugural Bust a Move for Breast Health. Led through six hours of exercise by the province's top fitness instructors and the incomparable Richard Simmons, participants spent the day challenging themselves and celebrating their fundraising success. They even set two GUINNESS WORLD RECORD records® for the most people hugging simultaneously and the longest massage chain - a Nova Scotia first!

In total, $1,143,169.11 (net) was raised! The new digital mammography equipment that will be purchased with these funds will help save lives by detecting cancer in its earliest stage, reducing waiting times and increasing the number of screens that can be completed each year. Thanks to Bust a Move's donors, participants, sponsors and volunteers for coming together to make a huge impact in the lives of Nova Scotia women and their families.

General donations will continue to be accepted until Feburary 15, 2010.

Recipe Day! Roasted Red Pepper Soup

This one takes a while and makes a big batch, but the leftovers will give you a healthy lunch for the week!

Serves 10

Ingredients:
5 large Red peppers
1 tbsp Compliments canola oil
2 medium Carrots, chopped
1 medium Onion, chopped
2 tsp Fennel seed
2 tsp Thyme, dried
1 small Bay leaf
3 cloves Garlic, minced
¼ tsp Black pepper, freshly cracked
1 small Jalapeno pepper, minced
½ cup / 125 ml Compliments Balance Brown Basmati Rice
2½ cups / 625 ml Chicken broth, sodium reduced
1 tbsp Tomato paste, no salt added
1 small Tomato, chopped
½ cup / 125 ml Milk, 1%
¼ cup / 60 ml Basil, fresh, chopped

Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 425° F.

2. Drizzle peppers with small amount of oil and bake until skin is charred and pepper softened. Remove from oven, place in a bowl and cover. After cooled, remove skin, seeds, ribs and slice.

3. In a large pot, add oil, carrots, onion, fennel seeds, thyme, bay leaf, garlic, pepper and jalapeno. Sauté on medium heat 7-10 minutes.

4. Add red pepper, rice, broth, paste and tomato. Stir and simmer for 30 min.

5. In a blender or food processor, purée soup mixture and return to pot. Add milk and simmer 5 minutes. Add fresh basil and serve.

Nutrition Information per Serving (1 cup):
Calories: 90
Fat: 2 grams
Carbohydrate: 16 grams
Fibre: 2 grams
Protein: 2 grams
Sodium: 146 milligrams

Recipe courtesy of Sobeys Dieticians

Cheers & Encouragement Welcome

The day we've been working toward for months has almost arrived: Saturday, January 30th and the inaugural Bust a Move for Breast Health event!

Aside from the more than 1,000 participants and volunteers who are expected to be in attendance, the doors of the Halifax Metro Centre are open to all! That's right, the event is open to the public and there is plenty of room!

Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to cheer on participants and take in a spectacular show of lights, music, video, grooves and moves. It is guaranteed to be an experience unlike any other.

There is no admission fee, although donations will be accepted at the door.

The Bust a Move team hopes to see many of you there!

P.S. You'll want to arrive by 4:30 to get comfortable in your seat before the finale hour with Richard Simmons.

Exciting Donation Incentive

Three of Bust a Move's Gold Sponsors have teamed up to bring you a special donation incentive for the final two days of participant fundraising. Check this out:

Every donor who supports Bust a Move by making an online donation between Wednesday at 12:01 a.m. and Thursday at 11:59 p.m. will be entered into a draw for one of four sweet prizes:

• 10,000 Air Miles (enough for a dishwasher, dryer or two tickets to Paris)
• 7,500 Air Miles (enough for a 32" LG LCD TV or two tickets  for at trip to the Caribbean)
• 5,000 Air Miles (enough for two multi-day passes to Walt Disney World or two tickets to Toronto)
• 2,500 Air Miles (enough for 14 people to enjoy a "Night Out at the Movies" at Empire Theatres or two tickets to New York)

The four lucky winners will be announced during Bust a Move on Saturday. Wow! Now how's that for a final fundraising push? Good luck!

BMO Financial Group, Johnson Inc., Sobeys and the Bust a Move team thank Air Miles for their wonderful generosity and support.

Online Pledge Cut Off

Online participant pledges will continue to be accepted on bustamove.ca until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, January 28th.

Participants need to have all of their fundraising completed before on site registration on Friday / Saturday and it's not too late to help someone reach their goal!

Visit the Bust a Move website and click Pledge a Participant or view the team list to see if there is a person or organization involved that you'd like to support.

Donations have surpassed the $600,000 mark and we'd love to see a strong push through the final week.

Women around the province thank you for your support!

Your Chance to Win!

The Bust a Move raffle will give you the chance to win one of three Weekend Escapes! Yahoo!

Tickets are $20 each and will be available for purchase by participants, volunteers and spectators at the Halifax Metro Centre. Cash, debit and credit card will be accepted and every dollar goes toward the Bust a Move fundraising total!

Prizes #1: Summit Spa Escape
A spa experience for two. Includes a massage, pedicure, manicure and facial.

Prize #2: Weekend in Toronto Escape
A Toronto Raptors experince for two. Includes return airfare courtesy of Porter Airlines, two nights accommodation, and two premium seats to the Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers.

Prize #3: Humber Valley Escape
Trip for four to Humber Valley, Nfld. Includes return airfare, rental car, three-bedroom chalet and two rounds of golf. Generously provided by Absolute Travel Specialists Ltd.

Recipe Day! Yogurt Marinated Chicken

Great for those of you who like to fire up the BBQ all year round! (Broiling in the oven would probably work well, too).

Serves 4

Ingredients:
¾ cup / 175 g Compliments Balance yogurt, plain
1 tbsp Oregano, chopped
2 tsp Compliments canola oil
1 medium Lemon, juice of and zest of, grated
2 cloves Garlic, minced
½ tsp Black pepper
0.8 lb / 400 g Chicken breasts, skinless, boneless
4 Lemon wedges

Directions:
1. In large bowl, whisk yogurt, oregano, oil, lemon zest, juice, garlic, and pepper.

2. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour (the longer it is marinated, the better). Turn to coat occasionally.

3. Place chicken on grill over medium heat; brush with remaining marinade. Close lid and grill, turning once, until no longer pink inside, about 12 minutes.

4. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information per Serving:
Calories: 157
Fat: 4 grams
Carbohydrate: 4 grams
Fibre: 0 grams
Protein: 25 grams
Sodium: 85 milligrams

Source: Sobeys Dietitians

Gonna Make You Move

Hundreds of Nova Scotians are gonna be groovin', shakin' and record-breakin' at the Halifax Metro Centre in just nine more days! And not just because we have six hours of exercise and two Guinness World Record attempts in store. On top of all that, local musician Jon Mullane will get things started with a 9 a.m. live performance! Basically, we're going to make darn sure you feel the energy our movement has created as soon as you walk in the door!

Jon recently released a new album, called Shift, and once he warms us up he'll perform his hit Make You Move. In 2008, Make you Move was used by NBC for their Summer Olympic promos. Then in 2009, it was nominated for Single of the Year at the East Coast Music Awards.

Below is Jon's recent interview with Haligonia.ca. We can't wait for him to rock the house next Saturday. We know he'll definitely make all of us move!

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Commends Bust a Move for Breast Health

HALIFAX, Jan. 16 /CNW/ - The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is pleased to commend the Bust a Move for Breast Health event to be held on January 30, 2010 at the Halifax Metro Centre. Hundreds of Canadians are expected to unite for this unique event to raise funds and awareness for the breast cancer cause, hosted by the QEII and IWK Foundations.

Cheryl Hodder, Chair, National Board of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and Partner, McInnes Cooper, one of the event Sponsors, stated:

"Breast cancer is a disease that affects so many Atlantic Canadians every day. Raising awareness, promoting education about the disease, and investing in crucial medical resources, are vital to truly make a difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer. With the continued contribution of Atlantic Canadians, we can save lives. It is with that understanding that I would like to congratulate the 'Bust a Move' event on bringing the Atlantic community together to raise funds, while having fun, in support of the breast cancer cause."

About The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation was founded in 1986 by a group of volunteers and has become the leading national volunteer-based organization in Canada dedicated to creating a future without breast cancer. The Foundation has invested over $170 million since its inception to collaboratively fund, support and advocate for relevant and innovative breast cancer research, meaningful education and awareness programs, early diagnosis and effective treatment, and a positive quality of life for those living with breast cancer.

Based in Toronto, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation has regional offices in British Columbia/Yukon, Prairies/North West Territories, Ontario and the Atlantic Region.

For more information about the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation please visit: http://www.cbcf.org/

For further information about Bust a Move for Breast Health, please visit: http://www.bustamove.ca/

Fun with Photos!

We've heard what you've been up to lately....the fun loving, dedicated fundraisers that you all are:

Cook books
Auctions
Bake sales
Cocktail parties
Pancake breakfasts
Lollipop sales
Raffles
Cupcake telegrams
50/50 draws
Wine tasting
New Year's Eve parties
Movie nights
Video shoots
Pot luck lunches
Farmer's markets
Make up lessons
Yard sales
Pizza lunches

BUT, we want to SEE what you've been up to. We want to put together a special Bust a Move collage, but we need your help! Even if every Bust a Move team sent us ONE photo, we'd have a pile.

Please send your submissions to us at info@bustamove.ca. And please hurry, you only have until Wednesday to do it!

Recipe Day! Herbed Maple Salmon

Serves 4
Ingredients:
0.8 lb / 400 g Salmon portions, fresh (100 g each)
2 tbsp Rosemary, thyme or dill, chopped
½ tsp Black pepper freshly cracked
¼ cup / 60 ml Maple syrup

Directions:
1. Place salmon portions on a tray. Add herb of choice, pepper and maple syrup. Let marinade in fridge for at least 30 minutes.

2. Bake in 375° F oven or grill on high for 10 minutes or until salmon is cooked.

Nutrition Information per Serving (1 portion):
Calories: 238
Fat: 11 grams
Carbohydrate: 14 grams
Fibre: 0 gram
Protein: 20 grams
Sodium: 61 milligrams

Recipe courtesy of Chef Thomas Burchell and Sobeys Dieticians

Don't Stop Believin'

Something new and delightful comes to our attention pretty much every day now. Bust a Move has become a movement stronger than any of us involved even imagined! The creativity and enthusiasm it's breeding is SO DARN FUN!

Here's the latest thing that will be sure to bring a smile, this one's courtesy of the Fond Mammaries team.

Shining PR Stars

About a month ago, I spent six hours in a classroom at MSVU and was reminded of the wonderful things that can happen when you give people a chance to get creative. I was there because three classes of second year public relations students were tasked with creating two public service announcements about Bust a Move.

The parameters? Take whatever angle you want, don't quote facts or statistics you can't prove, and come up with something you think will grab the attention of radio listeners from one tip of our province to the other. In short, create something that will help the Bust a Move team achieve their objectives around awareness, participation and fundraising.

The results? Pure gold. In the form of 42 original, creatively executed PSAs that covered everything from short shorts to the "freshman fifteen", from rhyming jingles to talking boobs and mammography equipment, from heartfelt messages to courageous stories of survival... these young PR stars covered it all!

The bad  news is that we couldn't possible choose them all. So instead, we chose four that we're sending around to all radio stations in Nova Scotia this month. One of the most original tracks was shared with us by video, too. It's so fun, I just had to share it.



Cute, right?!


Laura Melanson, Bust a Move team member

IWK Health Centre Busts a Move

The awesomeness of this speaks for itself. And it will accompany a Monday morning coffee just perfectly!



Thanks to the IWK Health Centre for their movin' shakin' enthusiasm!

Sweating' to the Oldies 5? Oh, yes!!

Richard Simmons was on Ellen on Wednesday. The clip is six minutes long, but a total hoot if you have the time to spare! Is he (and his crazy energy) really coming to the Metro Centre, really?! OH.MY. Talk about unforgettable!

http://ellen.warnerbros.com/videos/player/rightrail/index.html?mediaKey=c0e952d2-d7f4-4fe5-8efb-6a6681555a8d&isShareURL=true

And with this begins the three week countdown to Bust a Move!

Help Make Our Community Healthier

Joan Helson, breast cancer survivor and Bust a Move participant, makes her personal appeal for why you should get involved! Visit the website today to find out more, make a donation or register!

Recipe Day! Bengal Pork Tenderloin

Serves 4

Ingredients:
0.8 lb / 400 g Pork tenderloin, trimmed
1 tsp cumin, ground
1 tsp coriander, ground
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ tsp paprika
to taste, black pepper
1 tbsp Compliments canola oil
1 tbsp Mango chutney
6 oz / 175 ml Compliments pineapple juice

Directions:
1. Cut pork into 1-inch medallions and flattened slightly with your hand.

2. Combine cumin, coriander, garlic and pepper. Rub on both sides of medallions.

3. In a skillet on medium-high heat, add oil and pork. Brown pork on both sides and cook until no longer pink inside.

4. Combine chutney and juice. Add to skillet, turning pork to coat. Simmer mixture for 2 minutes.

Nutrition Information per Serving (75 g pork tenderloin):
Calories: 175
Fat: 4 grams
Carbohydrate: 10 grams
Fibre: 0 grams
Protein: 22 grams
Sodium: 121 milligrams

Source: Sobeys Dietitians

Trivia Night for Bust a Move

Our friends at the Hart & Thistle have dedicated their weekly Trivia Night to Bust a Move for Breast Health! Every Wednesday in January, trivia gets underway at 7 p.m., starting with tonight! It's only $10 per person to play six rounds.

Each round, the winning team wins a prize from their beer sponsor, Labatt’s! And of course, you also get to support Bust a Move and earn the chance to prove you know it all (that's always fun!).

The Hart & Thistle can be found at 1869 Upper Water St, downtown Halifax (in the former location of the Harbourside Market). This gastropub and brewery has a yummy menu of apps, hand thrown pizzas, burgers, pasta and many other things to delight your tastebuds, including handcrafted ales!

Come on out, have some fun and help bump up our fundraising total in the process!

The Bust a Move team gives a huge THANK YOU to our friends at the Hart & Thistle for showing their support in this way.

Hundreds of Nova Scotians Aim to Keep Their "Get Fit" Resolution

We all make ‘em, but success at keeping our New Year’s resolutions sometimes requires a little help, especially when it comes to getting in shape. A fitness fundraiser set for the end of January will help hundreds of Nova Scotians resolving to tone up and shed a few pounds to stay motivated through that all important first month of their commitment. In doing so, they’ll also be starting 2010 by rewarding themselves with the wonderful feeling that comes from giving back to their community in a big way.

“It’s a golden opportunity for all of us who’ve made New Year’s resolutions,” said Tracy Cipryk, a certified fitness instructor who will be leading two of the six exercise hours at Bust a Move. “Get yourself on the road to better health, fight back against a disease that impacts one out of every nine Nova Scotia women, and experience the enthusiasm of the one and only Richard Simmons.”

Bust a Move for Breast Health, a six-hour fitness event organized by the IWK Foundation and the QEII Foundation together, is designed for all activity levels and will hit the Halifax Metro Centre on Saturday, January 30th. Every dollar raised by participants will go toward the acquisition of new digital mammography equipment that will allow more than 3,700 more women to be screened each year. Organizers have a fun, memorable fitness extravaganza in store, featuring prizes, live music and a variety of exercises that will suit any fitness level. Even Hollywood fitness guru Richard Simmons is set to make an appearance and lead participants in the first-ever Nova Scotia performance of his ‘Sweatin’ to the Oldies’ routine.

The tradition of setting a New Year’s resolution is over two millennia old, dating back to when Rome’s mythical king Janus was placed at the beginning of the calendar, but recent research indicates our ability to keep the resolutions we set for ourselves hasn’t improved since ancient times. A Quirkology study in 2007 revealed that while 52 per cent of respondents set themselves a resolution January 1, only 12 per cent manage to keep it. Bust a Move can help those with fitness resolutions meet their goals.

“There’s still time to register,” said the volunteer event chair, Marie Mullally. “Shake off those post-holiday blues, make a big impact in the lives of Nova Scotia women and their families, and have a terrific time in the process.”

She encourages those interested to visit the event’s website and sign up, either as an individual or as part of a team. “Start the year off right by kick-starting your ‘get fit’ resolution and busting a move on January 30th.”

Special Rates at Downtown Hotels Available to All Participants!

Happy New Year from the Bust a Move team!

Old man winter helped us usher in a new decade this past weekend and we were reminded that when planning an event in January, snow is always something you have to plan for! Later this month, participants will receive information about how and where to find out Bust a Move news if a storm comes our way on January 30th.

But in the meantime, Bust a Move participants may want to think about coming up with their own contingency plan. One option is to spend the night at a downtown hotel. That way, you'll have a five minute walk to the Metro Centre and there's no chance of the white stuff getting in the way of your commute.

If you like the sound of that, you can take advantage of the special rates The Prince George Hotel and Cambridge Suites Halifax are offering to all participants of Bust a Move for the nights of January 29th and 30th:

The Prince George Hotel - $119 per night - Call (902) 425-1986 and ask for reservations

Cambridge Suites Halifax - $109 per night - Call (902) 420-0555 and ask for reservations

Be sure to identify yourself as a Bust a Move participant and these rates are yours!