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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Providing Support from a Distance |
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Anyone who has been in the position of being a long-distance caregiver will
attest to the fact that this is a unique and oftentimes challenging role. The term long-distance is relative; one does not need to be hundreds or thousands of miles away to be considered a long-distance caregiver. If it takes an hour’s drive to reach your friend or family member, you are a long-distance caregiver. The stress created by not feeling present comes in many forms. By calling our Telephone Lifeline or messaging through our Lifeline chat, caregivers can process through these challenges and receive support. Read more.
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Welcome Shawne Arceneaux, RN, BSN
New SWELL Support Group Facilitator
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"I am most looking forward to connecting with and providing patients with a safe and compassionate space to share their struggles and experiences with each other. As a Holistic Nurse Coach, I am passionate about holding space for others to heal and leading this group will allow me to be able to serve this community powerfully.” |
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The SWELL Lymphedema Support Group is sponsored by Overlake Medical Center and meets online on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm starting January 18 through April 19. Talking with others and getting needed support is key to living with lymphedema. Join us for sharing and educational presentations focused on living with this challenging condition. Meetings provide a safe and non-judgmental environment to give and receive support. Learn more.
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Check out these Programs Sponsored by
Valley Medical Center
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Living with Hope
Cancer Support Group
Thursdays, Jan 27, 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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Managing the Long Term Side Effects of Treatment with Integrative Medicine
Thur, Jan 20, 2-3pm
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Come learn how to address the impacts of long term side effects through integrative medicine approaches. Instructor Dr. Easter Ho, ND, IFMCP. Register today.
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Cancer & Nutrition: Immune Boosting Foods
Wed, Feb 2; 1-2:30pm
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Learn how to boost your immune system through thoughtful nutritional choices. Instructor is Ami Karnosh, MS, CN.
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New Online BIPOC Cancer Support Group
Starts Jan. 22 @ 11am
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Join Facilitator Trenecsia Wilson, MAeD, LMHCA, CDPT, NCC Online January 22 for Cancer Lifeline's BIPOC Support Group. 4th Saturday of the month, 11am-1pm
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People who identify as members of Black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) and are living with a cancer diagnosis or have a loved one living with a cancer diagnosis are invited to join this Support group. In addition to connecting to other members of BIPOC communities, the support group will enjoy speakers and presentations relevant to members of BIPOC communities living with cancer. The support group facilitator also identifies as a BIPOC. Register here for the first group taking place on Saturday, Jan 22 from 11am-1pm
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Get Ready for Cancer Lifeline's 2022 Online Fundraiser - Mar 14 - Apr 8 |
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Held online starting March 14, 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.
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 provider 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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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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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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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.
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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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(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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Thanks to the leadership of Ben Hicks, our past board president, Cancer Lifeline welcomes Soundmark Wealth Management as a new sponsor in 2021.
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We are grateful for the participation of the Royal Bank of Canada as a new sponsor for this year's Resources for Hope fundraiser. Our thanks to Laurie Rosen Ritt for bringing us together.
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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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