September 22
North Shore Congregation Israel
6:15 - 7:30 p.m. CST
Free

See Twist Out Cancer Founder and CEO Jenna Benn Shersher speak on celebrating life's blessings.

Jenna Benn Shersher, cancer survivor and civil rights advocate, creator and CEO of Twist Out Cancer, an international non-profit that has connected artists and people impacted by cancer that has touched over 246,000 people around the world, will speak on choosing life and blessing on this Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Jenna grew up at NSCI and is an inspiring leader and speaker.

Jenna is a 41-year-old cancer survivor who, in the course of her journey, figured out creative ways to leverage social media to process her experience and create community. Jenna founded the nonprofit organization Twist Out Cancer, which provides psychosocial support to individuals touched by cancer through creative arts programming. Over the last 11 years, Twist Out Cancer has impacted over 246,000 people through their programs and online platforms. Jenna grew up here at NSCI and cherishes her roots and her family’s meaningful involvement in our community.

Saturday, March 18th, 2023

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Christina Fellowship Church - Lindenhurst

Equal Hope is hosting a FREE event at Christian Fellowship Church of Lindenhurst on Saturday, 3/18.  Learn more about maintaining good breast and cervical health, and treat yourself to a nice facial by L'BRI PURE n' NATURALafterward! 

Space is limited. Text or call (708) 829-5337 to RSVP today!  

Join Twist Out Cancer for a Twistshop partnership with buddhi. buddhi is a digital wellness companion for adults living with and recovering from cancer. buddhi curates content, discussion and events for its community, and soon will release features that allow friends and family to invest in their healing through a socially responsible e-commerce marketplace. You can learn more about buddhi here or check out their social media.

Introduction to buddhi with sisters, Kathleen & Meagan Brown.
Art Therapy facilitation by Mignon Dupeppe LCPC, ATR
Theme: Support Network/ Community

• Engage in an art therapy focused group, as we explore animal and insect social groups, Starling bird murmuration behaviors, and art processes towards identifying our own support network and support communities. No artistic background necessary, just an interest in using creativity and curiosity towards learning and self-understanding.
  
  
  Art Supply Considerations:
  White multi-purpose art/heavy paper or watercolor paper
  Watercolor palette/paints and paint brush
  Colorful markers
  Black marker/fine tip black marker
  Crayons(including a white crayonS
  Small cup of table salt or salt in a salt shaker
  Paper towels/cup of water

Register HERE

Start the New Year off right with the first session* of our Balancing Work & Cancer Webinar Series, Managing Long-Term Stress, on Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT.

Whether you're a patient, survivor, caregiver, friend/family member, healthcare/HR professional or advocate, we hope you'll join us!

Discussion includes: 

• How to recognize your stress triggers

• Tips for staying in control of your work and your life

• Tools to help you maintain your best performance at work

• ...and more!

Register Here!

Save the Date

Young Survival Coalition Summit

May 21 - 23, 2021

Did you know the launch of Summit 2021 is right around the corner? This means you will be able to register for the YSC Summit and apply for fee waivers and travel grants very soon.

YSC’s needs-based travel grants are an incredible opportunity to receive help with the cost of your trip. Plus you get to have an amazing three-day experience with survivors, thrivers and co-survivors alike.

When you save your spot, you will have first access to the official launch of YSC’s 2021 Summit. If you already saved your spot- wonderful!- go ahead and share the information with a co-survivor or breastie to join you.
 

SAVE YOUR SPOT

While the agenda is subject to change, check out what was on the docket in 2020. Many of these sessions and speakers are returning for 2021! You can expect everything from a special legacy retreat just for those living with metastatic breast cancer to discussing the ins and outs of medical marijuana with Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino.

Ask the Experts Featuring Katy Fung, MS, RD, CDN, CSO, Oncology Nutritionist 

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 At 1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT
Duration 1 hour

Our Ask the Experts series is an open, interactive online forum designed to provide our community with knowledge and insights to their work-related concerns during the COVID-19 crisis. Each session will focus on a work and cancer related topic, guided by an expert in that field. It’s a special opportunity to hear their thoughts, get guidance and have your questions answered live!

During this session, Katy Fung, an oncology nutritionist will answer your questions on planning healthy and affordable meals, boosting immunity, managing weight, minimizing side effects, and developing strategies for eating well at work and beyond. What strategies can help people stay within a set budget for groceries, but also prepare nutritious meals? What are some food-related choices you can make at work (and home) to help them manage treatment side effects? What are some foods that can help promote a sense of calmness and boost immunity during this time? Katy will address these issues and so much more!

Location:

Online
Phone & webinar options available
Login and dial-in info will be emailed to registrants

Speaker:

Katy Fung, MS, RD, CDN, CSO

How to turn your YA cancer story into advocacy - WEBINAR

Thursday, September 17th.

6:30-8:30 pm PT / 8:30-10:30 pm CT / 9:30-11:30 pm ET

In a 90 minute, online workshop at Lacuna Loft, we’ll delve into how you can turn your young adult cancer story into advocacy. Advocacy comes in many different shapes and sizes so we’ll talk about what it might mean to you and how to go about shaping your own narrative into the change you want to see around you. The workshop will be interactive and equip you with the skills you need to turn your story into advocacy.

Who: young adult cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers.

How does it work? When you sign up for the workshop, you’ll get a confirmation from the system that you’ve been confirmed into the workshop. Then a few days before the workshop occurs, you’ll get an email from Lacuna Loft explaining how to join the video chat. ***You’ll need the link that we’ll provide you, a headset with a microphone, and a webcam.*** The webcam is very important. The workshop will be interactive so the other participants need to be able to see your face!

You can sign up here and learn more

Balancing Work & Cancer Webinar: Setting Boundaries

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 — 1:00 PM ET/ 10:00 AM PT

 The ability to say no and practice self-care in the workplace can be a real challenge for cancer patients and survivors. This session examines boundary-setting at work by focusing on the benefits of employing boundaries as well as the negative impact of a lack of clear boundaries. This session provides tips and tools for implementing and maintaining boundaries that will empower patients and survivors at work.

The discussion will:

• Explain the importance of boundary-setting at work

• Help to identify where and how to implement boundaries

• Empower patients and survivors to set appropriate and necessary boundaries for themselves

Speaker

Ali Schaffer, LCSW

REGISTER HERE

. 

LaCuna Loft: Creative Art Workshop making Felt Rosette Wreaths 

Do you like to make things? Are you a young adult cancer patient or survivor facing metastatic breast cancer?

Join Lacuna Loft for our next Creative Art Workshop making Felt Rosette Wreaths and #LetsMakeStuff together!  Craft and meet others while creating a pretty wreath made out of felt roses all while hanging out with other young adult cancer patients and survivors facing metastatic breast cancer. We’ll send you what you need and you join from home!

Unlike most of our creative art workshop experiences, this specific workshop is ONLY for young adult cancer patients and survivors facing metastatic breast cancer.  (If you are a young adult cancer patient or survivor facing a different diagnosis, we invite you to wait for the next workshop experience).

Who: 25 young adult cancer patients and survivors **facing metastatic breast cancer**

When: Friday, August 21st @ 2-4 pm PT / 4-6 pm CT / 5-7 pm ET* via video chat. (*US time zones…please double check when to participate where you live!)

How does it work? We’ll send you all of the materials you need to participate! Lacuna Loft will send you an email about a week before the workshop with information on how to join the video chat. ***You’ll need the link that we’ll provide you, a headset with a microphone, and a webcam.***

Supported by a grant from Seattle Genetics.

Balancing Work & Career Webinar:

Body Confidence, Self-Confidence, In the Workplace.

Wednesday, August 5th at 12:00pm CST. 

Virtual

Click here for more information

Balancing Work & Career Webinar:

Enhancing Your Skills: Prepping for Success

Wednesday, July 8th

Virtual

12:00pm CST

Click here for more information. 

Cancer and Careers- National Conference on Work & Cancer

June 19, 2020

Virtual

CAC’s signature event is going virtual in 2020! Join patients, survivors, healthcare/HR professionals, and caregivers from around the country as we discuss need-to-know information on key issues surrounding the intersection of work & cancer.

To register follow this link

May 28, 2020 | Live on QVC & HSN

Broadcast starts at 8pm (est)/ 7pm (cst) on QVC and 10pm (est) / 9pm (cst) on HSN

Tune in on Thursday, May 28th — for “Beauty with Benefits,” on QVC and HSN. 80% of the purchase price of the donated merchandise benefits CAC, including our new COVID-19 Relief programs to help survivors with new and existing employment challenges.

Shop your favorite brands and make a difference for cancer survivors at the same time! Plus, as a thank you for your support, enjoy a gift with purchase valued at over $200.

Click here for more information

The next online How to Turn Your Story Into Change Workshop for young adult cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers has been announced! 

In this 90 minute, online workshop at Lacuna Loft, we’ll delve into how you can turn your young adult cancer story into change. Advocacy comes in many different shapes and sizes so we’ll talk about what it might mean to you and how to go about shaping your own narrative into the change you want to see around you. The workshop will be interactive and equip you with the skills you need to turn your story into change.

Who: young adult cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers.

When: Monday, April 27th. 3-4:30 pm PT / 5-6:30 pm CT / 6-7:30 pm ET

You can sign up here and learn more!

If you've already taken part in this particular workshop, this month's event isn't for you.  But!  We'll be figuring out a follow up to the workshop in the coming months and will let you know when that is announced.

How to turn your YA cancer story into advocacy - WEBINAR

Thursday, February 27, 2002

3-4:30 pm PT / 5-6:30 pm CT / 6-7:30 pm ET

In a 90 minute, online workshop at Lacuna Loft, we’ll delve into how you can turn your young adult cancer story into advocacy. Advocacy comes in many different shapes and sizes so we’ll talk about what it might mean to you and how to go about shaping your own narrative into the change you want to see around you. The workshop will be interactive and equip you with the skills you need to turn your story into advocacy.

Who: young adult cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers.

How does it work? When you sign up for the workshop, you’ll get a confirmation from the system that you’ve been confirmed into the workshop. Then a few days before the workshop occurs, you’ll get an email from Lacuna Loft explaining how to join the video chat. ***You’ll need the link that we’ll provide you, a headset with a microphone, and a webcam.*** [ The webcam is very important. The workshop will be interactive so the other participants need to be able to see your face! ]

Northwestern Young Adult Support Group
Tuesday, January 21, 2020

6:00pm-7:30pm

Galter - 21st floor conference room


If you plan on attending this group, please give Northwestern a heads up.  We understand that life can be unpredictable. If you don’t RSVP, please do still come!

If you would like more information about the support group please contact Jennifer Carrera at jennifer.carrera@nm.org.

Northwestern Young Adult Support Group
Wednesday, January 8, 2020

6:00pm-7:30pm

 Galter - 21st floor conference room

This month Northwestern is launching an additional monthly group that will regularly meet on the third Tuesday of each month (January 21st this month). This group will be open to caregivers as well as patients and survivors. This group will also meet in the Galter 21st floor conference room from 6:00pm-7:30pm.

If you plan on attending either of these groups, please give us a heads up.  We understand that life can be unpredictable. If you don’t RSVP, please do still come!

If you would like more information about the support group please contact Jennifer Carrera at jennifer.carrera@nm.org.