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Partners
RESOURCES
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 have 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.
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 oneon-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 as well as
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.
Lending Hearts - lendinghearts.org
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
Integrative Oncology Wellness Program is a free and
comprehensive program for those in treatment and in
recovery from cancer. Services are virtual and address
the stresses and demands experienced by the mind,
body, and overall well-being of individuals. If scheduling
prevents participating in live programs, Lending
Hearts has an extensive offering of recorded content
available on demand through our YouTube channel
and specific playlists. To see all upcoming program
offerings and more about Lending Hearts, please go to
www.lendinghearts.org.
Mighty + Bright - 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.
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