Optimizing the Lives of People Living with Cancer
Cancer Lifeline Online Support Groups & Classes
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.

Here is a selection of featured upcoming programs:
Learning from Each Other:
The Power of Shared Experiences
We humans are social beings at the core of our existence. Yes, we all need our ‘alone’ time and some of us tend to be more introverted, letting days go by without contact with others. However, we cannot survive without some level of connection.
Social connection is critical to our health and well-being.
It can help us manage depression and anxiety and is one of the key elements in successfully navigating a cancer journey. Cancer is an isolating experience. When we muster up the courage to speak about our feelings to others, a powerful connection is created that automatically boosts our self-esteem and resiliency. Read more
Welcome Raye Alidina,
Our New Administrative Assistant
"It warms my heart to be part of an organization that truly cares and is committed to making a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer- whether that's a patient, caregiver, family member, or friend. Everyone here seems to have a deep level of compassion and works hard to share information and resources to benefit our Seattle community and beyond. I look forward to sharing my experience and knowledge in helping the organization grow even further. It's exciting to be part of the growth and evolution of Cancer Lifeline!"
Check out these Programs Sponsored by
Valley Medical Center
Living with Hope
Cancer Support Group
Thursdays, Nov 18 & Dec 23
6:30-8:00 pm
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.
Coping with Cancer during the Holidays:
Thur, Nov 18, 6:30-7:30 pm
The Holidays can bring about various emotions such as isolation for those living with cancer. Join us to learn practical tools and discuss ways to make this Holiday Season the best it can be. Presented by Mary Ellen Shands, RN, MN
Journaling as Self-Care
Sat, Nov 20; 10-11 am
Use your journal to create a safe place for exploring and processing your feelings,
and to create a map for finding your way through difficult days and embracing the beautiful days. Instructor is Judy Haley, MA. Register today.
Vote Today and Help Cancer Lifeline Win $50,000



Thanks to Cancer Lifeline board member and BECU member Joanna Diallo, Cancer Lifeline has been nominated for a BECU People Helping People Award.

What does that mean? We have the chance to receive $50,000 to reinvest in the community. As a finalist in this annual event, we couldn’t be more excited!

We’re reaching out to ask for your help: Please take a moment to select us as your choice to win the “People’s Choice Award.”
 
Participate here by midnight on Sunday, November 14.
 
The winner of the People’s Choice Award will be announced in December.

Our heartfelt thanks for your ongoing support. We wouldn't have made it this far without you!
Giving Tuesday is November 30th
It's not too early to show your support for Cancer Lifeline with your GivingTuesday gift. This global day of giving is a great opportunity to Give Where You Live and support Cancer Lifeline's programs that support the cancer community throughout 16 Western Washington counties.
RESOURCES FOR HOPE 2021 SURPASSES GOAL!
Our Sponsors Make It Possible
Cancer Lifeline is grateful for the leadership and support of the following 2021 Sponsors

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.
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 2021.
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.
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 support of our programs and for the guidance and leadership of our current SCCA board members Tiffany Courtnage, Andy Peet, and Cathy Taketa.
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.


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.
Reaching as far back as 2006, Pathstone 
(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.

Cancer Lifeline welcomes wealth advisor D A Davidson as a new sponsor for this year's Resources for Hope fundraiser. Our thanks to Advisory Board Member Jane Caron for her leadership.
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.
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.
One of Cancer Lifeline's newest 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.


Dedicated to helping low-income and homeless families since 1989, The Windermere Foundation renews its support of Cancer Lifeline's Resources for Hope as a sponsor of this year's event.



Thanks to the leadership of Ben Hicks, our past board president, Cancer Lifeline welcomes Soundmark Wealth Management as a new sponsor in 2021.
We are grateful for the participation of the Royal Bank of Canada as a new sponsors for this year's Resources for Hope fundraiser. Our thanks to Laurie Rosen Ritt for bringing us together.


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.



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.




On the recommendation of our board member Sue Drummond, Michael Weichbrodt with Morgan Stanley joins Cancer Lifeline's group of 2021 Sponsors.
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.
We are grateful for the Alhadeff Family Foundation joining us for the third year in a row as a sponsor of our annual Resources for Hope fundraiser.
Inquiries regarding opportunities to sponsor events and new online programs can be directed to Executive Director Joseph Yurgevich or Development Director Beth Brooks.