CancerCare for Kids' Holiday Programs

This winter, CancerCare for Kids offered a variety of holiday programs for children and teens who are affected by cancer, including care packages containing winter accessories to nearly 200 children and teenagers from 76 families in the tri-state area through our Winter Warmth Program. Another 100 kids received gift cards through our Holiday Gift Card Program.

Families coping with cancer face many financial and emotional challenges throughout the year. That is why CancerCare seeks to help support and empower parents and caregivers as they care for themselves and their children. Our services are available to parents and caregivers due to the generosity of our donors.
CancerCare Celebrates Black History Month

CancerCare is proud to celebrate Black History Month this February. To learn about the resources we have for Black and African American people affected by a cancer diagnosis, including counseling, case management, Connect Education Workshops, publications and support groups, please visit our resource page.
February Is...

National Cancer Prevention Month - see our resources on screening and prevention

Gallbladder & Bile Duct Cancer Awareness - learn more about our services, including support groups, counseling and educational resources
 
World Cancer Day (February 4) - read our booklet "Coping With Cancer: Tools to Help You Live"
 
International Childhood Cancer Day (February 15) - read our fact sheet "Caring Advice for Caregivers: Caring for Yourself When Your Child Has Cancer" 
 
National Rare Disease Day (February 28) - read CancerCare's blog post "For Individuals Diagnosed With a Rare Cancer"
Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp

CancerCare's Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp allows families who have lost a loved one to cancer to come together for a weekend retreat. Each year, families spend three days in the Poconos experiencing activities like swimming, horseback riding and fishing. These are combined with therapeutic initiatives led by CancerCare professional oncology social workers. This camp is for families: parents or guardians with children and teens ages four and up who have lost a loved one to cancer within the past two years.

Space is limited and on a first come, first served basis. We encourage you to call to register with us by April 15, 2022.
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.

Young Professionals Committee Accepting Scholarship Applications

Apply now for the Young Professionals Committee Scholarship Program, which awards one-time $2,500 scholarships to high school seniors or young adults who have recently lost a parent or guardian to cancer and are enrolled at an accredited university. Applications require simple background information as well as a short essay. The deadline for the next round of awards is Sunday, March 6. Disbursements are made on a first-come, first-served basis and we have a number of open seats. Apply now!
 
Visit our scholarship page to review the criteria and apply. Please contact Eunice E. Hong, Director of Philanthropy, at ehong@cancercare.org with questions.
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.

CancerCare® is the leading national organization dedicated to providing free, professional support services including case management, counseling, support groups, educational workshops, publications and financial assistance to anyone affected by cancer. All CancerCare services are provided by master's-prepared oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts.
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