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RESOURCES Partners
Kits to Heart - https://kitstoheart.org/
Founded by a three-time cancer alumna, Kits to Heart
is a nonprofit organization that gives thoughtfully
designed, curated cancer care kits to patients and
caregivers. its mission is to care for the whole person
(cura personalis), recognizing that cancer patients
require both material and psychosocial support
throughout their most difficult moments of treatment.
Lending Hearts - https://www.lendinghearts.
org/youngadultcancersupport/
Living with cancer is hard enough, you don't have to
go it alone. We know the balance between treatment
and wellness is vital. Be part of a community that
supports you and your family's whole health. The
Lending Hearts Young Adult Integrative Oncology
Wellness Program is a free and comprehensive
program for young adults (up to the age 39) living with
cancer or in remission and their families.
Mighty + Bright -
https://mightyandbright.com/
Mighty + Bright helps kids by relieving the uncertainty
that comes with cancer treatment. Using fun picture
books, kids learn the science of cancer in an honest,
totally non-scary way, and how treatment - their
own, or a parent's - will affect their day-to-day life.
The complementary magnetic calendar allows parents
to show their kids what's happening each day, from
treatment appointments to low-key bonding activities
that are easy enough to do from bed.\
M Powerment - cancerdudes.org
Our mission is empowering men to thrive after cancer.
With a scarcity of resources geared specifically to
men's unique needs, M Powerment was created to
provide education and resources in order for men to
successfully move past their cancer experience.
Stupid Cancer - stupidcancer.org
Stupid Cancer a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is the
leader in young adult cancer advocacy, research and
support. We create shared experiences by producing
life-changing live events and digital content that end
isolation, build community, provide education and
foster meaningful relationships that last a lifetime. Our
mission is to empower, support and improve health
outcomes for the young adult cancer community.
The Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer
Foundation -
https://www.cassiehinesshoescancer.org/
Our mission at The Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer
Foundation is to guide young adults managing a
cancer diagnosis to social support programs and
services that can help them manage their mental
healing as well as their physical battle.
The Gathering Place - touchedbycancer.org
The Gathering Place is a cancer support center
providing free programs and services for individuals
and families coping with the impact of cancer in their
lives. The Young Adult programs at The Gathering
Place provide opportunities to: Connect with other
YAs, Talk about concerns, Ask questions, Give and
receive support and Socialize. Programs are held at
The Gathering Place in Beachwood and Westlake
(Northeast Ohio) and in fun venues throughout the
community.
Ulman Foundation - ulmanfoundation.org
The Ulman Foundation has been nothing by supportive
to me during my cancer journey. From providing key
information, to visiting me during my chemotherapy
treatments, they showed me that I am not alone in
this fight to end cancer. " - Lena, Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Survivor. The Ulman Foundation is dedicated to
changing lives by creating a community of support
for young adults, and their loved ones, impacted by
cancer.
Young Adult Survivors United -
yasurvivors.org
YASU is the largest community in Western PA for
young adult cancer survivors and their co-survivors,
providing them the ability to cope and thrive from
emotional, social and financial support under
professional guidance and with peers who understand
and relate. Virtual support is also available for young
adult survivors and co-survivors, regardless of where
they live.
SURVIVOR AND CAREGIVER RETREATS
Dear Jack Foundation -
dearjackfoundation.org
The Dear Jack Foundation provides impactful
programming that directly benefits adolescents
and young adults diagnosed with cancer in order
to improve quality of life and create positive health
outcomes from treatment to survivorship for patients
and their families.
WELLNESS
yoga4cancer - y4c.com
yoga4cancer (y4c) is a specialized yoga methodology
that is tailored to address the specific physical and
emotional needs left by the cancer & its treatments.
This unique evidence-based approach is not just
gentle or restorative yoga but focuses on how to
stimulate the immune system through movement,
improve flexibility & strength along with reduced
anxiety and boost overall well-being.
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