Welcome to PINK Power at PJCC, the Peninsula’s exclusive postoperative workout program for breast cancer survivors. Since 2011, we’ve served hundreds of women across the Bay Area, and this year we’re celebrating 15 years of PINK Power. Our personalized exercise regimens are developed by Post-Rehabilitative Breast Cancer Exercise Specialists (BCES), because whether your surgery was recent or years ago, exercise decreases fatigue, improves quality of life, and lowers the chance of recurrence.
PINK Power is the only comprehensive post-operative breast cancer rehabilitative exercise program in the Greater Bay Area. The program includes:
- Expert guidance from highly trained medical exercise specialists, including pre- and post-program fitness assessments
- Personalized programs built to create meaningful, measurable improvements in health and fitness
- Private training with 30-minute sessions twice a week for eight weeks
Celebrating 15 Years of PINK Power
training sessions completed
participants served
community breast cancer classes
Guests at our annual PINK Power Day celebrations
Support PINK Power in 2026
We’ve set a goal of raising $15,000 for the PINK Power program. Your generous gift will help us achieve this goal as we say, together: L’Chaim! (To Life!)
Our mission is to serve all women in our community, regardless of financial circumstances. Subsidies are available based on need, ensuring everyone has access to this transformative program. Your generous donations enable us to continue offering these vital services.
You can show your support by:
- Giving to PINK Power at the PJCC
- Attending our 2026 PINK Power Events (link to events module below)
- Spreading the word about our program to those who may benefit from it
Upcoming Events
Join our monthlong PINK Power celebration, bringing together community, movement, and support for breast cancer awareness.
PINK Power: Lazy Dog Fundraiser
Thursday, October 1, 2026 – Saturday, October 31, 2026
Pints for PINK with LineDancingLisa
Thursday, October 8, 2026 ● 6:00pm – 8:00pm
PINK Power: Erik’s Deli Fundraiser
Sunday, October 25, 2026
PINK Power: Mat Pilates with Rosalie
Sunday, October 25, 2026 ● 8:00am – 9:00am
PINK Power Day
Sunday, October 25, 2026 ● 9:00am – 1:00pm
Peninsula Humane Society – Pets for PINK Power
Sunday, October 25, 2026 ● 9:00am – 12:30pm
PINK Day Marketplace
Sunday, October 25, 2026 ● 9:00am – 12:30pm
PINK Power: PINK Dance Party
Sunday, October 25, 2026 ● 9:30am – 11:00am
PINK Power: Line Dancing with Kayla
Sunday, October 25, 2026 ● 11:15am – 12:15pm
Real Stories, Real Impact
Trish
Trish was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016 and faced additional diagnoses, surgeries, radiation, and a double mastectomy with reconstruction. In 2021, a severe infection and pneumonia led to a life-threatening ICU hospitalization and a long, challenging recovery.
In 2022, Trish began physical therapy and discovered PJCC’s Pink Power program. Through personalized exercise and the support of her trainer and the Pink Power community, she rebuilt her physical and emotional strength.
Today, Trish says she feels like she is in the best shape of her adult life. Pink Power has helped her regain strength, confidence, and hope while providing a supportive community throughout her recovery.
Diana
Diana’s breast cancer journey began in 2013. As part of her treatment, she takes an aromatase inhibitor that helps fight cancer but can negatively affect bone health. Looking for a way to strengthen her bones, Diana discovered the Pink Power program at PJCC.
Drawn to the program’s focus on strength training, she joined and began working with a personal trainer. She describes it as beneficial to her health, noting she can now do higher weights and feels good about her consistency.
For Diana, Pink Power has provided strength, consistency, and confidence to support her health throughout her cancer journey.
Danne
Finding Pink Power at the PJCC has been an important part of Danne’s recovery after breast cancer. The program has helped her rebuild her strength and confidence while providing encouragement, support, and a community of women who understand the journey.
Vicki, Karen, and the PJCC staff create a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to move forward at their own pace. Pink Power has reminded Danne that survivorship is not just about getting through cancer — it’s about getting stronger, reconnecting with yourself, and moving forward with hope.
Danne would encourage any woman affected by breast cancer to give Pink Power a try — noting you don’t have to be in perfect shape or fully recovered; the program meets you where you are.
We’re Here for You
If you’re a breast cancer survivor seeking to rebuild strength and confidence, PINK Power at the PJCC is here for you. To learn more or enroll, please contact Vicki McGrath, our Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist.
Call 650.378.2727 or email Vicki directly at vmcgrath@pjcc.org.
Additional Resources and Community Partners
- Restore and Renew Yoga: Learn gentle yoga postures, guided meditation, and breathing exercises in a supportive environment. The class is open to all cancer patients in the community at large. To register, please contact Michele Mandell at mmandell@pjcc.org
- Breast Cancer Support Group: In partnership with Bay Area Cancer Connections, we offer a support group for women newly diagnosed or currently being treated for breast cancer. To register, please call the BCC at 650.326.6686 or sign up online.
- Sharsheret Partnership: We are proud to partner with Sharsheret, a national non-profit organization that supports young women and their families facing breast and ovarian cancer. This collaboration enhances our support to women and families throughout the Peninsula. For more information, please visit – sharsheret.org
