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Partners
SUPPORT GROUPS
b-present Foundation - b-present.org/
No young adult should have to face cancer alone.
The b-present Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit
founded in memory of 20 year old Kirsten, who lost
her battle with leukemia in 2016. b-present is focused
on improving the experience of young adults with
cancer by providing the tools and information that
empower the social support network to be present.
Our b-aware program improves young adult empathy
pre-diagnosis, and b-connected ensures friends
have the needed resources to stay connected during
treatment and beyond.
Cactus Cancer Society - cactuscancer.org/
The Cactus Cancer Society is the first and only virtual
community built by, and for young adults facing cancer
that provides age-appropriate support programs
and resources focused on coping through creative
expression and connection - all in the pursuit of
making survivorship support available and accessible
to those who need it, no matter who they are or where
they are.
Connecting Champions -
connectingchampions.org
Connecting Champions is a nonprofit that asks young
adults and kids with cancer, " What are you passionate
about? " and connects them with a local mentor for
the cancer journey and into survivorship. Through
our virtual and in-person programs, we've connected
young adults and kids across the country with mentors
from over 50 different career paths - robotics, social
justice law, baking, ballet, video game design, and
everything in between.
Dan's House of Hope - danshouseofhope.org
Dan's House of Hope helps young adult cancer
fighters heal through community, supportive
programming, and home-away-from-home
services that reduce isolation, decrease financial
burdens, and nourish hope. DHOH is a 501(c)3
nonprofit organization. We offer a variety of virtual
and live programming activities as well as free B &
B style temporary housing to young adult cancer
patients during treatment and follow-up care at
Houston's renowned Texas Medical Center hospitals.
Escape - escapeayac.org/
Escape is a grassroots organization working and
learning how to best serve adolescent and young
adult (AYA) cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers.
Our goal is to provide equitable resources and support
to those most overlooked in cancer care. We exist
to highlight the voices of lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual,
plus (LGBTQIA+) folx and cultivate an environment
that is safe for self expression within the cancer
community.
RESOURCES
Gilda's Club - gildasclubmadison.org
Gilda's Club provides a broad range of services to
support those living with cancer. Members include
adults and children; those who have a diagnosis of
cancer, their loved ones, friends and co-workers;
survivors of cancer and family survivors.
GRYT - grythealth.com
GRYT Health is a digital oncology company that
empowers people to be in charge of their own
health through education, engagement and support.
We offer a community free from judgment that
focuses on humanity and the value each person
brings. Our mission is to improve quality of life and
increase survival for people facing cancer through
the relentless focus on patient experience. We put
patients first and work with healthcare organizations
that do the same. We use the patient voice to enhance
drug development and access; and together, we are
helping to move healthcare forward. Visit grythealth.
com to learn more.
Hearts Need Art - heartsneedart.org/
Hearts Need Art's mission is to create moments of joy,
self-expression and connection for those facing lifealtering
health challenges through arts engagement,
advocacy and innovation. We identify and train
artists, musicians and writers in the community that
desire to serve people through their creativity. Our
artists provide accessible arts activities for patients
in healthcare settings and virtually. Virtual activities
can be done one-on-one but patients are encouraged
to invite their family and friends to join using the link
provided after the activity is scheduled.
Humor Beats Cancer -
humorbeatscancer.com
Humor Beats Cancer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization for young adult cancer patients, survivors
and their caregivers to share humorous and poignant
stories from their cancer journeys and to get support
and joy during this tough time. We also provide care
packages to those going through cancer treatment
to brighten their days; and host open mics and
workshops in person and virtually. We also give two
$1,000 grants annually to help cancer patients pay
their cancer bills.
Kits to Heart - 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.
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