Support Groups
Bright Spot Network
Bright Spot Network provides young cancer survivors who are parents of small children with a safe space for individual and familial healing, recovery, and reconnection. We do this through free kids books on cancer, grief and loss, free art boxes providing a point of connection between parent and child, financial grants, support groups for patients and partners, web resources and more!
Read More...Sites and Insights
Sites and Insights provide Free Mindful Therapeutic Art programs for any adult impacted by cancer. Our programs have proven to help the emotional healing, transforming fear, anxiety and grief generating hope, motivation, and empowerment. In-person and virtual programs are available. Visit our website to register and discover our various programs.
Read More...The Play It Back Music Program (PIB)
Play It Back Songs is a community created for AYA (adolescent and young adult) cancer patients and survivors who dive into the art of songwriting and producing as an opportunity for self-expression. Steeped in the complete recording-artist experience, from song conception to world-class finished productions, AYAs experience the exhilarating, boundless and healing nature of music creation.
Read More...Connecting Champions
Connecting Champions asks AYAs, “What are you passionate about?” and pairs them with a mentor in that field to meet with regularly over video. Our AYAs gain experience in fields of interest, explore professions, and plan for school/careers. We help up to age 26, during treatment or survivorship.
Read More...Lending Hearts
Lending Hearts provides emotional, social and physical support to those living with cancer, with a special focus on the needs of children and young adults as well as their families and caregivers. Through personal connection and a holistic approach to well-being, we help our Lending Hearts family move forward with resilience and positivity through treatment and remission.
Read More...Escape
Escape is a grassroots organization that serves LGBTQI2+ Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients, Survivors, and Caregivers. We cultivate an environment that is safe for self-expression within the cancer community for LGBTQI2+ AYAs through equitable resources and support groups.
Read More...Kits to Heart
Founded by a three-time cancer alumna, Kits to Heart is a nonprofit organization with a mission to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer. It provides thoughtfully designed, curated cancer care kits to patients and caregivers, and offers virtual art therapy workshops.
Read More...b-present Foundation
No young adult should face cancer feeling isolated and alone. In memory of 20-year old Kirsten, b-present was founded to improve the quality of life and health outcomes of adolescents and young adults with cancer through programs that promote and strengthen connection and support during treatment and beyond.
Read More...Hearts Need Art
Hearts Need Art identifies and trains creatives in the community that desire to serve people in healthcare settings through their art form. Our mission is to create moments of joy, self-expression, and connection for those facing life-altering health challenges through arts engagement, advocacy, and innovation.
Read More...Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation
Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation supports young adults with cancer from the beginning of their battle to life beyond cancer. Engaging in support programs involving peer connection, especially YA survivorship programs, can provide tools that will help manage the emotional side of their battle and allow them to feel like they are back in charge of their own future.
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