Cancer Lifeline Support Groups & Classes |
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All 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:
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Register Today for July-Aug Classes & Support Groups
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All classes and support groups are FREE for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers.
Click here for a downloadable pdf of our current catalog.
Check out our website for access instructions and current program listings.
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A Note from the Executive Director:
Sharing More Love
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As we find ourselves past the halfway point of our 50th anniversary year, I want to take this space to honor another varied group that helps to make Cancer Lifeline services possible- our wonderful and generous corporate sponsors.
Each year we work to engage with leaders of our community in the corporate sphere. Like all of us, they too feel the pains of a cancer diagnosis, and I’m proud to see them do their part to support their staff and their loved ones by recognizing the value of our services and helping us cover the costs of delivering those services.
Many of our sponsors have been exceptionally loyal in their support of Cancer Lifeline, and all have made a real difference in making sure Cancer Lifeline continues to function at our peak.
Our sponsorship hall of fame surely includes The Commerce Bank of Washington who have been sponsors for 28 years and who also ensure continuous representation on our Board of Directors!
We’ve been honored to partner with both EvergreenHealth and Overlake Medical Center to deliver our programs, but both have gone above and beyond by providing sponsorships for 20 and 14 years respectively! Ditto for the marvelous team at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health who have provided sponsorships for 8 years in addition to their program service partnership.
For four years that were monopolized by a pandemic, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Genentech and Eli Lilly have provided important sponsorship support as well as team members who have supported Cancer Lifeline in additional capacities.
Every year these (and other) extraordinary organizations and the individuals who power them rise to the challenge of helping give back to our community by providing their financial and moral support for Cancer Lifeline. That moral support does a lot for our team at Cancer Lifeline, it lets us know that we are valued and can be quite a boost in harder times. So, I’m extending special gratitude to the individuals behind the scenes, who have advocated on our behalf. Thank you to Jack Unbehend (The Commerce Bank), Rick Chatterton & Tim Hackbart (EvergreenHealth), Joy Campbell & Kim Williams (Overlake), Karen Hemeon & Ed Boyle (Virginia Mason), Greg Robinson (Marshall & Sullivan), Matt Coyne (D.A. Davidson), Jasper Grewal (ROI Technology), Eleanor Englund (Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center), Brent Haberman (Genentech), Kayla Victor & Nate Miles (Eli Lilly), Dr. Susan Baumgaertel (myMDadvocate), Bruce & Jeannie Nordstrom, Abra Kelson (Northwest Medical Specialties), Mike Weichbrodt (Morgan Stanley), Bobby Gentry (Freestone Capital), Ben Hicks (Soundmark Wealth Management), Dave Drews (Pathstone), Chaim Rosenbaum & Sheena Nikolaus (RBC Bank of Canada), Melanie Hering (Liberty Mutual), Max Brown & Emma Scalzo (WeWork WA), Elizabeth Zech (Mercer), Lois Bernstein & Nowell DiCarlo (MultiCare), and Lauren Cutright (Seagen).
We appreciate all of our sponsors, and in-kind sponsors. These companies deserve our applause and support in turn, so please make sure to note these organizations and when possible, seek them out for your business. We do our best to highlight these companies and to share our appreciation for their help and support because it isn’t hyperbolic to say we couldn’t do this without sponsorship support!
Some sponsors look to get more involved at Cancer Lifeline and we welcome regular volunteerism, whether it is on our Board of Directors, or taking shifts on our Lifeline, or by helping provide administrative support or help with special projects.
Another way our sponsors like to get more involved is with our fundraising, and we encourage this as well as it can be a fun group activity. For our annual Fundraising with Friends campaign this past spring, we were proud to see our friends at Genentech join us by having their own fundraising page led by Brent Haberman-and that impressive group did so much to help us get to our financial goal!
If you and a group of your work colleagues would like to help in this way, or you want to be a sponsoring organization, our upcoming Resources for Hope fundraising campaign in the fall could use some help! Please email me! Joseph@cancerlifeline.org.
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Monthly Blog: Intimacy & Cancer
by Shannon Solie, LMHC
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There are many factors that affect intimacy in our day to day lives, then when a cancer diagnosis, treatment and side effects is added, it can become more complicated-but hope is not lost! Intimacy is choice. Intimacy is power. Intimacy is connection. It is possible to maintain forms of intimacy through every stage of life. Communication is key! Talk with yourself and your partner about your desires, fears, changes, apprehensions, curiosities. There are many important components to effective communication. First, create the time and space for talking. Remove distractions, pick a time and place where there is not a pressure that you move from talk to action, let each other know that the intention is to talk about sex/intimacy and your relationship, so no one is surprised. Read More. |
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The Benefits of Aromatherapy by Jimm Harrison |
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The desire for health and wellbeing is a driving force that is often challenged by emotional stress, environmental issues, illness and many other challenges we face. Aromatherapy, using essential oils, has become a valuable asset providing daily support for the body through times of emotional and physical stress and illness. Aromatherapy is the art, science and practice of using essential oils for the health and wellness of body, mind and spirit. Essential oils are a lipid (oil) essence extracted through distillation of the plant material or pressed from the peel of citrus fruit. Essential oils, while in the plant, repair damage, attract pollinators and harmonize the plant with the environment. For us humans, they provide a similar protection from parasites, support overall health and immunity, and help to protect and repair cells from, and due to, environmental damage.
What can essential oils do for you?
The many properties essential oils have to offer cover so much of what we need to
protect and enhance our health. They are physically restorative and healing when used therapeutically, and help to reduce stress, anxiety and the fight or flight response.
These are truly holistic properties that help to bring the whole body into balance.
A short list of essential oil therapeutic features include:
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antioxidant
• Anti-parasitic (bacteria, virus, fungus)
• Cardiovascular support
• Emotional balance (reduce stress, anxiety and “fight or flight” response)
• Immune support
• Pain relief
• Respiratory support
• Wound healing
Check out our scheduled presentation on Aromatherapy for Increasing Energy Thursday, August 17th from 11am-12pm online: Click Here to Register
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Program Spotlight: Equine Support Workshops |
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Upcoming Workshop Dates: Saturdays 10am-12pm
at Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center Register
(Redmond) 8/5, 9/2 & 10/9
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Self-Care goes beyond responding to our physical needs; it also means looking at what we need emotionally, mentally, and spiritually to keep ourselves healthy and thriving. We understand that the simple gift of being in our natural world and spending intentional time on ourselves, supports healing and growth. Research has documented the many ways in which making a “connection” with horses can positively impact our health, especially during times of stress and anxiety for those living with cancer. We encourage you to come try one of our upcoming Free Equine Support Workshops this Summer or Fall where you will experience first-hand the powerful connection between horse and human. You will be able to work with the horses individually while being guided by certified professionals. No experience necessary. Open to patients, family members & friends facing cancer.
What we hear from volunteers & workshop attendees:
"This is a life-changing experience"
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Celebrate 50 Years with Us: Art Show Opening Reception August 17th |
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You are warmly invited to the opening of Read Between the Lines, a Collaborative Art show brought to you by Cancer Lifeline and Northwest Collage Society. Writing is often a powerful vehicle for emotionally processing the many twists and turns of a cancer diagnosis for patients, survivors and caregiver. Each written piece on exhibit, both poetry and prose, offered by Cancer Lifeline participants has been interpreted in collage by a member of the collage society. This call and response of art forms makes for a powerful exhibition.
Open House: Thursday, August 17, 6-8pm
Available to visit: Tuesdays through Thursdays, starting August 22 through November 9 between the hours of 10am-2pm
Artwork will be available for sale through the Northwest Collage Society. 10% of each sale will be donated to Cancer Lifeline.
In consideration of our post-COVID world and our immune compromised clients, we ask that you wear a mask while visiting the center.
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Sponsor Spotlight: Eli Lilly |
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Thank you to our 2023 sponsor Eli Lilly. Led by their core values of Integrity, Excellence, and Respect for People, Eli Lilly unites caring with discovery to create medicines that make life better for people around the world. Because of Eli Lilly’s support we can fulfill our mission of improving the quality of life for people living with cancer. Our thanks to Advisory Board Member Nate Miles for bringing us together.
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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 thanks myMDadvocate and Dr. Susan Baumgaertel for her ongoing support. myMDadvocate is a virtual consultation service serving patients as an advocate, guide, advisor, coach, resource, consultant, collaborator, educator, navigator, and partner.
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We are grateful & thank Jeannie & Bruce, one of Cancer Lifeline's long-time supporters for their ongoing support and sponsorship.
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We are grateful for the support of the Fred Hutch Cancer Center organization on so many levels - for our current Board Directors who are on the staff at Fred Hutch: Joanna Diallo, and Reetu Ghumman, and for their sponsorship!
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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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We appreciate Multicare who have been caring for Pacific Northwest communities since 1882. They are dedicated to providing vital health and wellness services to individuals and families from all walks of life.
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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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Over 18 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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Freestone Capital, an independent wealth and advisory firm, returns this year as an event sponsor. Our thanks to Cancer Lifeline Board Director and Treasurer Bobby Gentry.
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Mercer joins Cancer Lifeline again year as a 2023 sponsor thanks to the stewardship of Board Director Elizabeth Zech.
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Cancer Lifeline thanks wealth advisor, D A Davidson as an event sponsor. Our thanks to Advisory Board Member Jane Caron for her leadership.
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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 for their support.
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The Commerce Bank of Washington has been supporting Cancer Lifeline since 1995. Several bank staff members have served on our Board, including Wade Black, an active 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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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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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 sponsor.
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(formerly Cornerstone Advisors) has been a steadfast sponsor of Cancer Lifeline's events.
Our thanks to for their continued support
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On the recommendation of our board member Sue Drummond, we thank Michael Weichbrodt with Morgan Stanley as one of Cancer Lifeline's sponsors.
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Thanks to the leadership of former Board Director Ben Hicks, Cancer Lifeline thanks Soundmark Wealth Management for their support as one of our sponsors.
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We thank Genentech as one of our sponsors. While this biotechnology corporation is committed to advancing science for the greater good, they are also committed to supporting our local cancer community.
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One Dog Media helps businesses with website design that reinforce brand identity, e-commerce solutions, graphic design and more. We thank Lisa Oliver, in-kind sponsor, for this important work that allows us to reach and stay connected with the people we serve.
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We welcome Seagen as our newest sponsor. They've been focusing on accelerating breakthroughs to transform cancer care and impact in patients lives for 25 years. We appreciate their support and passion for helping those living with cancer.
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Inquiries regarding opportunities to sponsor events and programs can be directed
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