CancerCare for Kids Provides Children and Teens With School Supplies

Marking the sixth year of our Back-to-School Program, CancerCare provided backpacks full of school supplies to 140 students for a great start to the new school year. Stuffed with books, calculators, notebooks, pens, pencils and more, these backpacks are intended to help relieve the stress and financial cost of back-to-school shopping for families affected by cancer in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Supporter Spotlight: Awe Inspired

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CancerCare has partnered with Awe Inspired to share information about body image after a cancer diagnosis and supporting post-treatment survivors. Awe Inspired creates jewelry as a vehicle for self-empowerment and social justice. Founded by three-time cancer survivor Jill Johnson and her son Max, Awe’s pieces are worn by some of the biggest celebrities in the world. Read more about Awe and Jill’s story on our blog.

This month, you can enter to win a special edition woman power necklace! Just follow @CancerCareUS and @AweInspired on Instagram, then DM @CancerCareUS with the phrase “woman power.” Enter to win by October 29, 2021, at 5 p.m. ET. Winners will be announced on Instagram Live on November 2 at 1 p.m. ET. Open to residents of the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
October Is...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - learn more about our breast cancer resources, including support groups, workshops and more

Liver Cancer Awareness Month - register for our workshop Liver Cancer: Treatment Updates

Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day (October 13) - listen to our podcast Metastatic Breast Cancer: Treatment Updates

National Mammography Day (October 15) - read our fact sheet Breast Cancer: Understanding Risk Factors and Screening

International Brain Tumor Awareness Week (October 30 - November 6) - join our Brain Tumor Caregiver Support Group
Do Something for CancerCare!

CancerCare is once again hosting the Do Something for CancerCare campaign. It’s a “Do It Yourself” way to raise funds for a great cause and participating is fun and easy! Whether or not you can personally donate, you can ask your family and friends to support you in any activity you choose, like running a 5K, giving a virtual concert or even hosting a car wash. However you participate, be sure to Do Something for CancerCare today!
Support CancerCare By Donating Securities 

Did you know that you can donate appreciated securities, gifts of stocks and units of mutual funds directly to CancerCare? CancerCare can receive the full value of the gift while the donor avoids paying capital gains tax. 
 
It's a great way to make a life-changing difference for people impacted by cancer and also gain considerable tax advantages. For instructions on donating securities, please visit our donating securities page or contact Eunice E. Hong, Director of Philanthropy, at ehong@cancercare.org. Thank you for supporting our mission, especially during a time of unprecedented demand for our free services.
Leading Experts Discuss Important Cancer Topics

Make sure you've signed up for our upcoming Connect Education Workshops! These free workshops provide the latest cancer information straight from leading experts, via phone or online. At the end of the workshop, you'll have a chance to ask the experts your own questions.

CancerCare Support Groups

In three 15-week cycles throughout the year, CancerCare offers free online support groups to help those affected by cancer connect with peers from across the country. CancerCare's online support groups use a password-protected message board format and are led by master's-prepared oncology social workers who offer support and guidance to members.

We invite you to join one of the following groups for the Autumn 2021 cycle, which recently began on October 1. Each is still accepting members.
Join Our Upcoming Community Programs

Available to participants nationwide, CancerCare's community programs blend educational content with emotional guidance and advice. These free events are open to anyone affected by cancer and are held via video conference and telephone.
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