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Resources

OUR PARTNERS

ADVENTURE CAMPS
Epic Experience - epicexperience.org

Cancer Survivorship is more than follow-up appointments, blood
tests and scans; it's about living life to the fullest beyond cancer.
Epic Experience empowers adult cancer survivors to do just that
through free week-long adventures in the Colorado Rockies. Our
Mission - Epic Experience empowers adult cancer survivors and
thrivers to live beyond cancer.

First Descents - firstdescents.org

First Descents provides free life-changing outdoor adventures
for young adults (ages 18-39) impacted by cancer. First Descents'
goal is to bring the healing power of adventure to young adults
living with and surviving cancer. Through destination week-long
programs and local multi and single-day programs, First Descents
empowers participants to adventure beyond their diagnosis, defy
their cancer and connect with others doing the same.

Project Koru - projectkoru.org

Project Koru enriches lives through community and the outdoors
as a way to move forward after cancer. The Koru spiral is shaped
like an unfurling fern frond. It symbolizes new life, growth,
strength, and peace - the very channels of energy we aim to
inspire for survivors at our camps. We envision a world of
empowered young adult cancer survivors.

True North Treks - truenorthtreks.org

At True North Treks, we help teens & young adults with cancer
find direction through connection after the very dis-connecting
experience cancer can bring. We fulfill our mission through
implementing unique and supportive healthcare programs and
services that are not available anywhere else. With a little help
and guidance from the STARS, we do this through Skills Training,
Advocacy, Resources and Support.

ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, RESEARCH
ASCP Patient Champions ascp.org/patients

The ASCP Patient Champions program empowers patients,
caregivers and advocates through education and awareness
about diagnostics, lab tests, and follow-up care through the reallife stories of patients, our Patient Champions.

Cancer Warrior Alliance - cwa.life

Our mission is to deliver cancer support resource information to
the cancer community by building relationships with and providing
resource information to clinics, hospitals and those affected by
cancer.

Dean Paras Foundation -

deanparasfoundation.net

The Foundation's dual purposes are to fund Neuroendocrine
Cancer Research and to fund a Graduate Fellowship in BioMedical
Engineering at Vanderbilt University. Constantine "Dean" Paras,
was a Ph.D. student and teaching assistant in the Department of
Biomedical Engineering. While at Vanderbilt, Dean and his team
had developed and produced a device for use in parathyroid and
thyroid surgery that has been patented and is being produced for
use in operating rooms.

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Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education (GRACE) - cancergrace.org
GRACE is a nonprofit organization that was developed as a
means of improving the overall medical care for cancer patients
by democratizing cutting edge information on optimal cancer
management and providing it directly to patients. We recognized
that while there is an overwhelming amount of new information
available to physicians, actually more than they could integrate,
patients and their families often have a deep interest in their own
care and often have the time and motivation to ensure that they
are receiving the best treatment possible.

The Steven G AYA Cancer Research Fund fightconquercure.org

The Steven G. AYA Cancer Research Fund is a non-profit
organization. Our purpose is to raise awareness about AYA cancer
and the need for research to find better ways to treat and cure our
young people! Throughout the year we distribute Be Calm & Stay
Strong Wellness Bags to YA (young adult) cancer patients in Ohio
as well as smoothie days at Rainbow Babies and Children Hospital
in Cleveland, OH. The Smoothie Day Program provides a nutritious
snack and a healthy break from the world of cancer.

Teen Cancer America - teencanceramerica.org

Formed by legendary rockers Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend
of the Who, Teen Cancer America's (TCA) mission is to improve the
experience, outcomes and survival of teens and young adults with
cancer by providing facilities and programs designed especially
for them in hospitals throughout the USA. Through Teen Cancer
America, we can HEAL, SUPPORT and TRANSFORM lives.
Together, we can EMPOWER THE FUTURE!

The Ruth Cheatham Foundation -
ruthcheathamfoundation.org/

The Ruth Cheatham Foundation is an advocacy, non-profit
organization established to honor and continue the work of a
beautiful wife, mother, aunt, and friend Ruth Cheatham. Ruth had
a passion for literature, education, and mentoring the youth of
North Texas. We strive to continue with that mission by providing
educational devices to those battling through treatment and much
needed financial support that survivors need to complete their
college education.

BEAUTIFICATION
Bee You Wigs - www.beeyouwigs.com

Bee You Wigs philosophy is simple. Here, you can create your
own kind of beautiful. Pastel colored, pixie, mermaid, whatever
hairstyle you've ever wanted we can make it specialized to you.
Each and every wig is made by hand. If you have Alopecia, going
through cancer treatments, thinning or are just wanting a new
look. Whatever the reason, if you can think it, we can create it. For
every ten wigs purchased we will be giving away a custom wig to
someone in need.

Sephora Stands -

sephorastands.com/classes_for_confidence

We stand with those facing major life transitions. Discover
techniques and products that address the visible effects of cancer
treatments in a fun, hands-on beauty class. Get skincare tips
tailored to your needs, then get matched with Color IQ and receive
step-by-step instructions for a radiant complexion, natural looking
brows and defined eyes.

http://www.cancergrace.org http://www.epicexperience.org http://www.firstdescents.org http://www.fightconquercure.org http://www.projectkoru.org http://www.teencanceramerica.org http://www.truenorthtreks.org https://www.ruthcheathamfoundation.org/ http://www.ascp.org/patients http://www.beeyouwigs.com https://www.deanparasfoundation.net/ http://www.sephorastands.com/classes_for_confidence http://www.elephantsandtea.com

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