The Elephant in the Room is Cancer. Tea is the Relief Conversation Provides.
With social distancing in place due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we wanted to make sure we provide you, the cancer community, with resources to keep you all informed on the latest with COVID-19 and online support groups from Elephants and Tea and the fantastic organizations we partner with.
Please feel free to share this with family and friends. We will continue to update this page as new resources become available.
If you would like us to consider a resource for this page please email Nick Giallourakis at nick@elephantsandtea.com. Thank you and be safe! #WeAreTheHerd #StayHome
COVID-19 Informational Resources
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19
World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 Outbreak
Cancer & COVID-19 Resource Packet by Imerman Angels
Stories from AYA cancer community
Click here to read stories from the AYA cancer community and dealing with COVID-19 – coronavirus.
Webinars about COVID-19 and Cancer Patients
On Demand – COV-19 Concerns Webinar – presented by Stupid Cancer
On Demand – BMT InfoNet provides resource information and emotional support to bone marrow, stem cell and cord blood transplants patients, before, during and after a transplant. BMT InfoNet recently hosted a webinar on COVID 19 and the transplant patient. www.bmtinfonet.org/videos if you have any questions please do not hesitate to email help@bmtinfonet.org or call 847-433-3313
On Demand – Moving Forward: How to Live, Thrive and Stay Safe with COVID-19 by nbmtLink
Virtual Hangouts and Digital Meetups
Ongoing – The Herd AYA Facebook Group by Elephants and Tea
Ongoing – Every Friday through May – Virtual Happy Hour at 5:30pm EDT
Ongoing – Lacuna Loft Digital Programs – Online Resources
Ongoing – Stupid Cancer Weekly Meetups Mondays at 9:00pm EDT
Ongoing – Every Thursday at 8:00pm EDT Teen Cancer America will be hosting Virtual Game Night! Please email kara@teencanceramerica.org if interested to receive the Zoom link.
Ongoing – GRYT Health Daily Meet Ups during COVID-19 – Program Schedule
Ongoing – Every Friday – Caregiver Coffee – 11:30am EDT
Sip on your favorite morning coffee and chat with other caregivers. Hosted by Dan’s House of Hope. Email cancer180@mdanderson.org to receive the activity link.
Thursdays at 7:30pm EDT – Young Adult Support Group with MD Anderson!
Connect with other young adult patients and caregivers (separate groups) on a variety of topics! Email cancer180@mdanderson.org to receive the activity link.
Netflix Parties
MD Anderson Young Adult Netflix Party – Every Saturday at 8:30pm EDT
Pop some popcorn, grab a drink and join us as we watch a movie together in sync. Led by members of the Young Adult Advisory Council. Email cancer180@mdanderson.org to receive the activity link.
Dear Jack Foundation presents Netflix Parties
Join Dear Jack through your Netflix account and Google Chrome to enjoy a show while chatting with friends! Try something new or revisit an old favorite as we watch the first episode of popular shows together!
Please email kayla@dearjackfoundation.org for more information!
Wellness, Mindfulness, and Creative Resources
Free Drop-In Virtual Mindfulness Meditation Classes by True North Treks
We have been in the process of rolling out free, drop-in video conference based mindfulness classes starting the first week of April, and now due to social distancing, the timing couldn’t be better. If you want to start or strengthen your mindfulness practice, please consider attending some of these video-conference based classes, taught by some of TNT’s amazing mindfulness guides.
Step Beyond Challenge – Every Wednesday at 3:00pm EDT on Facebook Live
Join Colin aka “Wingman” Epic Experience’s camp director on a walk right out front your door. We want you to know that Mama Lou & Wingman are thinking about each and everyone of you during this trying time. We are constantly aware of the every changing impact of the Corona Virus and will make sure that all of our decisions made for our community are putting you first.
Epic Experience Ballroom Dancing! Every Monday at 6:00pm EDT
Ladies AND GENTLEMEN, join us for a quick lesson in Ballroom Dancing. Epic Experience is committed to keep us engaged and moving during this Corona Virus pandemic. Whether you are joining as a single or coupled up, everyone can learn a few basic ballroom dances. You may think you have ‘two left feet’ and cannot dance but I can promise that you’ll enjoy learning the basics. We’ll be starting with swing then adding waltz, foxtrot and polka depending on our quarantine weeks!
Virtual Yoga & Guided Meditation with Epic Experience
“Bugaboo” Piper Gould comes to you from Denver Colorado. She is an alumni camper of Epic Experience from summer 2019 and a volunteer.
She will teach a virtual yoga class ending in a guided meditation on various dates. This will be beginner level and we hope you and your family will join us as we practice social distancing while keeping healthy during these times! Join This Zoom Call – https://zoom.us/j/9598676696
New Virtual LIT Program from Epic Experience: Hosted Virtually Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00-12:30pm PST.
We are excited to announce a new opportunity to keep us moving with our partners Sweat City Fitness. This is low impact training that will entail the following:
- A combo of functional strength, stretching, balance and low-intensity cardio
- Designed for those that want to improve their fitness level without feeling overwhelmed
- Chair/wall useful for supported exercises
- Positive, encouraging atmosphere-you can do it!
These classes are free of charge and meant to empower adult cancer survivors and thrivers beyond cancer while staying home during these trying times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chris, one of the owners of Sweat City Fitness, is passionate about empowering the adult cancer community as his dad Louis Chinn, aka Stud, is a stage 4 cancer thriver and Epic Experience alum. We thank Chris for donating his time and energy to encourage us all to stay moving while safe at home. Please ensure that you sign and review the waiver before entering the class. We encourage all participants to enter the Zoom conferencing room 5-10 minutes early.
Restorative Yoga – Every Wednesday from 7pm-8pm EDT
MD Anderson presents Young Adult Virtual Programs. Grab your yoga mats and join a restorative yoga class led by Dan’s House of Hope. Email cancer180@mdanderson.org to receive the activity link.
Hearts Need Art – Virtual One on One Sessions
Hearts Need Art is a nonprofit based in San Antonio, TX that creates moments of joy, self-expression, and connection for those facing life-altering health challenges through arts engagement, advocacy, and innovation. Happy Creating!
Upcoming Important Date with Hearts Need Art
July 8: Day of Art, Music and Creative Support on FB and YouTube. Register for Drum Circle at https://heartsneedart.org/
July 22: Game Night on Zoom at 7pm cdt (registration coming soon to https://heartsneedart.org/
August 12: Day of Art, Music and Creative Support on FB and YouTube.
August 26: Game Night at 7pm cdt
September 12: Night of 1000 Hearts Virtual Gala (https://heartsneedart.org/
October 8: Day of Art, Music and Creative Support on FB and YouTube.
October 29: Game Night at 7pm cdt
November 12: Day of Art, Music and Creative Support on FB and YouTube.
December 10: Day of Art, Music and Creative Support on FB and YouTube.
Financial Support
Triage Cancer – Read our recently published blog with various financial and insurance resources related to COVID-19: https://triagecancer.org/comprehensive-updates-financial-insurance-resources-covid-19.
Key Changes to Insurance, Finances, & Work During COVOD-19 on demand, 2020 by Triage Cancer
This webinar, presented in partnership with AOSW, will provide up-to-the-minute information about changes to health insurance and employment, including new options for paid sick leave, paid family leave, and unemployment benefits. We will also cover recent changes and new rules that may impact an individual’s financial situation, including cash assistance, student loans, mortgages, evictions, utilities, and more. State approaches to the electronic creation and execution of estate planning documents will also be discussed.
Visit CancerFinances.org to check out our new module related to COVID-19 & Cancer.
Family Reach’s #WESEEYOU Campaign – Let’s Stand Up for Cancer Patients
Helping families reach the other side of cancer has always been Family Reach’s priority, and we have a responsibility to understand this new reality and respond with targeted solutions. That’s why we created an Emergency COVID-19 Fund, allowing us to continue reaching families with immediate financial support, including those most affected by this crisis. You can help by donating to the fund and raising awareness so the cancer community knows we see them — and that help is on the way. Thank you for standing with us!
Share the Love
Dear Jack Foundation’s Virtual Letters with Love Program
Dear Jack is working to combat the increased worry and isolation our young adult cancer warriors are going through and we would love your help! We invite you to participate in our virtual Letters with Love campaign. Please visit us on Facebook and Instagram for ways that you can participate!
Dear Jack Foundation’s Spotify Playlist
In an effort to make social distancing a little less distant, Dear Jack is looking to compile a playlist of songs to make life a little more bearable. Our goal is an amazing playlist to share with our warriors. Please visit us on Facebook and Instagram and comment with your favorite quarantunes!
Blogs
Online Support Groups and Chats
Cancer Support Helpline from the Cancer Support Community – Toll free hotline and online chat
Other Great Free Resources
Free crafts classes with code SELFCARE
Opera classics online for free (according to schedule) – Paris opera
Free Pixar illustration classes – Pixar in a box Khan academy
Free Broadway online (for a week)
