Optimizing the Lives of People Living with Cancer |
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Cancer Lifeline Online Support Groups & Classes |
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All online classes and support groups are FREE for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Check out our website for online access instructions and current program listings. You can also download a copy of our current class catalog here.
Here is a selection of featured upcoming programs:
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The Importance of Self-Care |
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Many people say they feel as if their lives were turned upside down as soon as they received their cancer diagnosis, leaving them feeling a loss of control. Days are suddenly filled with clinic appointments, tests, and treatment visits. Feelings of stress, fear, worry, can dominate one’s thoughts. Then there are the more subtle changes that accompany the diagnosis such as living with fatigue and other side effects that also require changes to daily routines and activities. If you are facing a cancer diagnosis, there are things you can do to take back some control, and it all starts with prioritizing your own self-care. Self-care is critical to managing your stress, recovery, and overall well-being. Take the first step by calling and talking about your experience with one of our Lifeline Specialists. Attend a class on self-care. Read more. |
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Welcome John Masembe, BS
BIPOC Outreach Coordinator
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SCCA Patient Navigator John Masembe, BS joins Cancer Lifeline to help us forge and deepen connections with BIPOC and underserved communities in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties. |
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We are delighted to welcome John Masembe, MS as Cancer Lifeline's newest Outreach Coordinator. He will be working with people who identify as members of Black, Indigenous, and Other People of Color (BIPOC) and are living with cancer. In addition to connecting to other BIPOC organizations, he'll be promoting our new support group and helping to identify programming specifically supportive through speakers and presentations.
Register here for the monthly BIPOC support group taking place the fourth Saturday of the month from 11am-1pm
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Check out these Programs Sponsored by
Valley Medical Center
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Living with Hope
Cancer Support Group
Thursdays, Feb 24, Mar 24 & Apr 28, 6:30-8:00 pm
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Come meet others who understand the journey of cancer and share ideas, resources and challenges. Open to those living with any type of cancer from diagnosis through post-treatment, and their family and friends. Learn more.
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Women & Cancer:
Yoga Nidra for Sleep
Sat, Feb 19, 10-11am
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Yoga Nidra is a deep guided meditation that balances the body, mind, emotions & spirit. Through gentle yoga movements & yoga nidra meditation, you will find yourself refreshed, renewed & empowered to tackle what comes your way with a better night's sleep. Presenter is Raye Alidina, MBA, 500-RYT. Register today.
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Work & Cancer
Thur, Feb 24; 6:30-7:30pm
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Come Learn about the different resources available to you while navigating work and cancer treatment. Presenter is Mary Ellen Shands, MS, RN Register today.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Connor Weiss |
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"I'd say the best part of working in this capacity with Cancer Lifeline for me has been the fulfillment in working together with other volunteers to really help people out. Being there for these strong people when they just need someone to talk to, is a huge part of why I do this.”
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Our Lifeline is a place to seek in-the-moment support for anyone touched by cancer, including patients, friends,
families, or co-workers. Trained staff
and volunteers are available to provide warm, non-judgmental listening, support, and information over the telephone at
your convenience,Lifeline: (800) 255-5505 or (206) 297-2500 (M-F 9am-5pm PST. Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm. Learn more.
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Get Ready for Fundraising with Friends! |
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Online Mar 14 - Apr 8, 2022 |
Fundraising with Friends (formerly known as Breakfast with Friends) raises vital funding so that Cancer Lifeline's programs remain free of charge and accessible to all people living with cancer. Funds raised through this event will support 31% of our total budget.
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In 2022 we are committed to growing our free counseling services, strengthening our BIPOC outreach, expanding our reach to serve people in Snohomish and Pierce counties, and to helping our partner hospitals to combat compassion fatigue with our new healthcare worker renewal series.
If you are interested in supporting our fundraising events as a sponsor or as a Virtual Table Captain, please email Beth at bbrooks@cancerlifeline.org.
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Our Sponsors Make It Possible
Cancer Lifeline is grateful for the leadership and support of the following sponsors:
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Cancer Lifeline's relationship with the University of Washington goes back to 1973 when members of the UW faculty sat down with our founder Gloria Gutkowski to talk about the lack of emotional support programs for cancer patients and what might be done about it. Cancer Lifeline salutes UW Medicine for their ongoing support of our events and welcomes them back for 2022.
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(formerly Cornerstone Advisors) has been a steadfast sponsor of Cancer Lifeline's events. Our thanks to Cancer Lifeline Advisory Board Member Dave Drews and Pathstone for their continued leadership. We welcome them back for 2022.
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One of Cancer Lifeline's hospital partners, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has locations in both downtown Seattle and Federal Way. Cancer Lifeline is grateful for Virginia Mason's sponsorship of our events.
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As we expand our services to serve cancer patients and their families in Pierce County, Cancer Lifeline is grateful for our collaboration with Northwest Medical Specialties and welcome them on board as our first sponsor for 2022.
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Mercer advises on global strategic health, benefits programs, health plan management, brokerage solutions, individual insurance and benefits solutions. Mercer joins Cancer Lifeline this year as a 2022 event sponsor thanks to the stewardship of board member Elizabeth Zech.
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This year's Fundraising with Friends event is sponsored by HomeLight, an innovative online real estate company dedicated to providing equitable solutions for all people interested in buying or selling a home.
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Swedish Cancer Institute has been a steady sponsor of Cancer Lifeline's events for several years. Cancer Lifeline works alongside Swedish to help advance the field of emotional support for people living with cancer. Our heartfelt thanks for their continued sponsorship.
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A longtime sponsor of our Breakfast, The Commerce Bank of Washington has been supporting Cancer Lifeline since 1995. Several bank staff members have served on our board, including Steven Gerlock, Cancer Lifeline board member, and Susan Finneran, who now sits on our Advisory Board. We are grateful for The Commerce Bank of Washington's ongoing partnership.
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Seattle Cancer Care Alliance brings together the leading research teams and cancer specialists of Fred Hutch, Seattle Children's, and UW Medicine. We are grateful for their ongoing support of our programs.
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Over 16 years ago, Cancer Lifeline was invited to host a support group at EvergreenHealth. That was just the beginning of our strong partnership. Cancer Lifeline thanks Evergreen for their continued support.
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For the fourth year in a row, Jennifer Evans and her Farmers Insurance agency have been a sponsor of our annual Fall Fundraiser, Resources for Hope. We are so grateful for Jen's ongoing support.
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Dedicated to promoting the economic benefits of life science business and research for Washington state's economy and patients around the world, We Work For Health seeks to educate our elected leaders, the news media, and the communities they serve about these key contributions. Cancer Lifeline welcomes We Work for Health Washington back as a 2021 sponsor.
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We began our formal hospital partnership with Overlake Medical Center in September of 2017, but our relationship reaches back to 2004 when Cancer Lifeline had office space in Bellevue. We are grateful for Overlake's ongoing support of our events.
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Lilly has been a long-time sponsor of Cancer Lifeline's Breakfast with Friends, starting back when it was still a Luncheon. We are grateful for their steadfast support of our fundraising events over the years and look forward to many more.
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Cancer Lifeline welcomes AAA Fire Protection as a new event sponsor in 2021. AAA Fire Protection helps ensure the safety of Cancer Lifeline's headquarters, the Dorothy O'Brien Center.
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We have counted on ROI Technology Inc. to keep us safe, secure, and active on the internet since 2015. Cancer Lifeline salutes ROI Technology for their ongoing support of our events.
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Inquiries regarding opportunities to sponsor events and new online programs can be directed to Executive Director Joseph Yurgevich
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