Connect Thru Cancer

Metastatic Meetup Beginner Crochet Class
2023-03-05 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 535 N. Church Street, West Chester, PA, 19380, United States
Join us for Connect Thru Cancer’s March Metastatic Meetup Beginner Crochet Class with Judi Pellegrino. All supplies will be provided by the instructor and light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.

Metastatic Meetup Beginner Crochet Class Registration

Pottery Painting Party
2023-03-26 11:00 - 12:30 | The Painted Plate, 104 Market St, West Chester, PA, 19382, United States
Join CTC at our Cancer Connect for March as we enjoy family connections and painting pottery at The Painted Plate in West Chester, PA. Pre-Registration is required and limited space available, so register early! For more information and to register, click the link below:
Pottery Painting Party Registration

Creative Coffee Talk and Bookmark Making
2023-04-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Hartshorne Mansion, 535 N. Church Street, West Chester, PA, 19380, United States
Join us for Connect Thru Cancer’s Creative Coffee Talk! Whether you’re a cancer patient in treatment, newly diagnosed or post-treatment, we invite you to come together, create a bookmark, meet new friends and gain peer support from others on a similar journey in a relaxed, informal gathering. Coffee, tea & light bites will be served.
Pre-Registration is required. For more information and to register, click the link below:
Creative Coffee Talk Registration Link

Connect Thru Cancer's 3rd Annual Golf Outing
2023-05-01 | PA
We are excited to announce that we will host the 3rd Annual Connect Thru Cancer Golf Outing on Monday, May 1st at White Manor Country Club in Malvern, PA. Proceeds from the event allow us to continue to offer FREE support services and resources to all individuals and families on a cancer journey.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact info@connectthrucancer.org for more information or with any questions.

Click the link below for more information and to register.

Golf Outing Registration Link

Cancer Connect at Treehouse World
2023-06-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Treehouse World, 1442 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA, 19380, United States
Join CTC for a fun time at Treehouse World on Thursday, June 22nd from 3 – 5 p.m.! It’s an amazing place for the whole family to make great memories doing some outdoor activities! There are three levels of participation, so everyone in your group can join in the fun. Pre-registration is necessary for this fantastic event.
Register for Treehouse World

Summer Coffee Talk
2023-07-10 09:30 - 10:30 | 535 N. Church Street, West Chester, PA, 19380, United States
Join us Monday morning, July 10th from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for Connect Thru Cancer’s Summer Coffee Talk on the Rooftop Deck! Whether you’re a cancer patient in treatment, newly diagnosed or post-treatment, we invite you to come together, meet new friends and gain peer support from others on a similar journey in a relaxed, outdoor gathering. Coffee, tea & light bites will be served. (Rooftop weather permitting/Elevator available)
Click on the link below to register.
July Coffee Talk Registration Link
For more information, please contact info@connectthrucancer.org.

CTC Mini Golf & Ice Cream Cancer Connect 2023
2023-07-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Markie’s Mini Golf, 360 Schuykill Road, Phoenixville, PA, 19460
Join CTC for a fun evening of Mini Golf and Ice Cream at our next Cancer Connect on Thursday, July 13th, 2023. Bring the whole family and create some fun memories at this free event! Pre-registration required and limited space available.
Registration Link

August Coffee Talk with Guided Meditation
2023-08-14 09:30 - 10:30 | PA
Join us Monday morning, August 14th from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for Connect Thru Cancer’s Summer Coffee Talk with Guided Meditation led by CTC founder Cathy Gabrielsen on the Rooftop Deck! Whether you’re a cancer patient in treatment, newly diagnosed or post-treatment, we invite you to come together to participate in a guided meditation, meet new friends and gain peer support from others on a similar journey in a relaxed, outdoor gathering. Coffee, tea & light bites will be served. (Rooftop weather permitting/Elevator available)
Click on the link below to register.
August Coffee Talk Registration Link
For more information, please contact info@connectthrucancer.org.

Secret Santa Program 2023
2023-09-01 08:00 - 2023-12-09 17:00 | PA
Are you a parent in cancer treatment or do you have a child in cancer treatment?
Apply to be a recipient of our Secret Santa Program. This incredible program supports families undergoing cancer treatment by purchasing gift list items from your children’s Christmas List. Our generous donors will purchase items as a way to help make this stressful season a little easier and allow you to focus on your healing.
More details will be provided once you are confirmed. We hope this program enables you to focus on your healing this holiday season while the Secret Santas take care of your holiday shopping. We are grateful to the community and all those individuals who sponsor our families each year.
If you would like to be considered for this program please fill out the attached google form by October 20:
Secret Santa Family Application Form
*Please note current CTC families will receive priority access to this program. New registrants are accepted if openings allow, and will be asked to verify their medical treatment and status.
If you are interested in being a Secret Santa and purchasing gift list items for our families, sign up using this link:
Secret Santa Donor Form

September Mini Golf & Ice Cream Cancer Connect
2023-09-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Markie’s Mini Golf, 360 Schuykill Road, Phoenixville, PA, 19460
Join CTC for a fun day of Mini Golf and Ice Cream at our next Cancer Connect on Sunday September 10th, 2023. In honor of “Grandparents Day” parents and grandparents are all welcome! Bring the whole family and play a round of golf and enjoy some ice cream at this FREE event. Pre-registration required and limited space available.
Registration Link

September Coffee Talk
2023-09-11 09:30 - 10:30 | PA
Join us Monday morning, September 11th from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for Connect Thru Cancer’s Coffee Talk on the Rooftop Deck! Whether you’re a cancer patient in treatment, newly diagnosed or post-treatment, we invite you to come together, meet new friends and gain peer support from others on a similar journey in a relaxed, outdoor gathering. Coffee, tea & light bites will be served. (Rooftop weather permitting/Elevator available)
Click on the link below to register.
September Coffee Talk Registration Link
For more information, please contact info@connectthrucancer.org.

Whitford 2023 Classic Gala, Auction and Cocktail Party
2023-09-22 18:00 - 23:00 | Whitford Country Club, 600 Whitford Hills Road, Exton, PA, 19341
Support CTC by attending the Whitford 2023 Classic Gala, Auction and Cocktail Party Friday September 22nd 6 – 11 p.m.!
We are thrilled to announce that Connect Thru Cancer has been selected as a Grantee for the 2023 Whitford Charitable Fund Classic, being held on September 22, 2023. The Whitford Charitable Fund (WCF) is a non-profit organization founded by the members of Whitford Country Club. Since its inception, the event has provided members with an opportunity to give back to qualified non-profit organizations in Chester County. Since 2011, the WCF has given away over $1.3M to over 90 organizations. We are so honored to be chosen for this grant and excited to be a part of the 2023 WCF Classic this year!
Follow the link below to purchase a ticket to the Whitford 2023 Classic Gala, Auction and Cocktail Party for a fun-filled evening supporting CTC!
Whitford 2023 Classic Gala
Raffle tickets to win AMEX gift cards ($2,500/$1,500/$1,000) are available as well! (Only 200 tickets will be sold) To support CTC by purchasing a $100 raffle ticket, please e-mail us at info@connectthrucancer.org.

October Coffee Talk
2023-10-16 09:30 - 10:30 | PA
Join us Monday morning, October 16th from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for Connect Thru Cancer’s fall Coffee Talk series! Whether you’re a cancer patient in treatment, newly diagnosed or post-treatment, we invite you to come together, meet new friends and gain peer support from others on a similar journey in a relaxed, informal gathering at the Hartshorne Mansion in West Chester. Coffee, tea & light bites will be served.
Click on the link below to register.
October Coffee Talk Registration Link
For more information, please contact info@connectthrucancer.org.

Cancer Connect - Fall Hayride and Pizza Party at Linvilla Orchards
2023-10-21 10:30 - 13:00 | Linvilla Orchards, 137 West Knowlton Road, Media, PA
Connect Thru Cancer is celebrating autumn in October at Linvilla Orchards! Please join us for fall family fun including a hayride, face painting, pizza, cupcakes, and more. We will have this program outdoors so please dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required.
Pumpkin Painting and Hayride Registration Link

CTC Fall 2023 Sip & Shop
2023-11-02 11:00 - 15:00 | Desmond Hotel Malvern, 1 Liberty Blvd, Malvern, PA, 19355
SAVE THE DATE for CTC’s 2023 Sip & Shop event!
Join us Thursday, November 2nd at the Desmond Hotel Malvern
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For shopping, wine tasting, great raffle prizes and much more!
All proceeds from this event will be used to fund our programs
for families living with a cancer diagnosis.
Stay tuned for more information!
*Vendor and event sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact info@connectthrucancer.org for more information.

Sip & Shop Registration Link

November Coffee Talk
2023-11-13 09:30 - 10:30 | 535 N. Church Street, West Chester, PA, 19380, United States
Join us Monday morning, November 13th from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for Connect Thru Cancer’s fall Coffee Talk series! Whether you’re a cancer patient in treatment, newly diagnosed or post-treatment, we invite you to come together, meet new friends and gain peer support from others on a similar journey in a relaxed, informal gathering at the Hartshorne Mansion in West Chester. Coffee, tea & light bites will be served.
Click on the link below to register.
November Coffee Talk Registration Link
For more information, please contact info@connectthrucancer.org.

December Coffee Talk
2023-12-11 09:30 - 10:30 | PA
Join us Monday morning, December 11th from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for Connect Thru Cancer’s fall Coffee Talk series! Whether you’re a cancer patient in treatment, newly diagnosed or post-treatment, we invite you to come together, meet new friends and gain peer support from others on a similar journey in a relaxed, informal gathering at the Hartshorne Mansion in West Chester. Coffee, tea & light bites will be served.
Click on the link below to register.
December Coffee Talk Registration Link
For more information, please contact info@connectthrucancer.org.

Cancer Connect - Reindeer Games 2023
2023-12-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Villa Maria Academy Gymnasium, 370 Central Avenue, Malvern, PA, 19355
Join CTC and Villa Maria in celebrating the holiday season with our FUN Reindeer Games Cancer Connect. We will provide all of the supplies for gingerbread cookie decorating, jolly holiday games, crafts, face painting, a visit from Santa, and more! Please join us for this fun, festive, and free event! Pre-Registration is required.
Reindeer Games Registration Link

"Ask the Doc" Virtual Series
2024-01-10 19:00 - 20:00 | PA
Please join us for the first session of CTC’s virtual “Ask the Doc” series with Kinetic’s Dr. Erin Helm, focusing on the topic of lymphedema. Dr Helm is a licensed physical therapist, researcher and faculty member at Widener University providing education in oncology and lymphedema. Registration is required and a Zoom link will be sent.
Registration Link

Connect Thru Cancer Teen Pottery Painting Party
2024-01-21 12:00 - 14:00 | The Painted Plate, 104 Market St, West Chester, PA, 19382, United States
Join CTC in January for a special session for teens coping with a cancer diagnosis in the family with a pottery painting party at The Painted Plate in West Chester. Create a “masterpiece” to take home and make some fun memories! Teens can bring a friend, connect and enjoy this free event.
Registration Link

Connect Thru Cancer and Villa Maria Coffee Talk
2024-01-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Villa Maria Academy, Malvern, PA, 19355, United States
Join us for a very special Coffee Talk for the Villa Maria Alumni community on Thursday, January 25th at 10 a.m. Connect with fellow alums who are living with a past or current cancer diagnosis, converse, share and fill your cup with memories of Villa days, while supporting and bonding with new friends and old.
Connect Thru Cancer (CTC) was founded and is run by former Villa Alums, Cathy Bosken Gabrielsen and Colleen Bosken Bucci, Class of 1989. CTC is looking to renew connections with alumni who have been diagnosed with cancer, who can offer support and friendship to other alums. Whether you’re a cancer patient in treatment, newly diagnosed or in survivorship, we invite you to come together, connect with friends & gain peer support from others on a similar journey in a relaxed, informal gathering. Coffee, tea & light bites will be served.

Registration Link

Pizza, Pins & Pop Cancer Connect 2024!
2024-02-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Devon Lanes, 300 Lancaster Avenue, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Our next Cancer Connect will be a family day filled with memories at Devon Lanes! We will be bowling, enjoying pizza & plenty of fun. Pre-registration required and limited space available.
Register for Pizza, Pins & Pop!

"Ask the Doc" Virtual Series - Neuropathy
2024-04-10 19:00 - 20:00 | PA
Please join us for the next session of CTC’s virtual “Ask the Doc” series with Kinetic’s Dr. Erin Helm, focusing on the topic of neuropathy. Dr Helm is a licensed physical therapist, researcher and faculty member at Widener University providing education in oncology.

When chemotherapy damages peripheral nerves, it is called chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, or CIPN. Symptoms of CIPN can vary from sensation changes and pain or numbness to weakness in the hands and feet that impact how you perform your daily activities. In the upcoming presentation we will discuss the reasons behind these changes, strategies you can use to improve symptoms, and when to seek out additional assistance.

Registration is required and a Zoom link will be sent.
Registration Link

Spring Awards Dinner "Giving Back Together"
2024-04-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Desmond Hotel Malvern, 1 Liberty Blvd, Malvern, PA, 19355
Please join us for Connect Thru Cancer’s “Giving Back Together” Cocktails, Dinner & Awards on Thursday, April 18th from 6-9 p.m. at the beautiful Desmond Hotel in Malvern, PA. We hope to fill the room with supporters – old and new – to share our mission, vision and values. It promises to be a wonderful evening filled with great food, drinks, friendship and philanthropy. We will be announcing the first-ever recipient of the Cammie Hall Sanders Memorial Scholarship Award and unveiling our brand-new video. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Click on the link to for more information.
Event sponsorships are available. For more information about sponsorship, donating an auction item or purchasing tickets, please email info@connectthrucancer.org.

April Coffee Talk
2024-04-29 09:30 - 10:30 | PA
Join us Monday morning, April 29th from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for Connect Thru Cancer’s Coffee Talk series! Whether you’re a cancer patient in treatment, newly diagnosed or post-treatment, we invite you to come together, meet new friends and gain peer support from others on a similar journey in a relaxed, informal gathering at the Hartshorne Mansion in West Chester. Coffee, tea & light bites will be served.
Click on the link below to register.
April Coffee Talk Registration Link
For more information, please contact info@connectthrucancer.org.

May Art Journaling
2024-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Hartshorne Mansion, 535 N. Church Street, West Chester, PA, 19380, United States
Join us on Thursday, May 9th at 6 p.m. for an Art Journaling workshop. Come and learn the benefits of creative expression. This workshop combines journaling with mixed media art. Please bring any personal photos or items you wish to incorporate. *No art experience necessary*
Space is limited and registration is required so save your spot today!
Art Journaling Registration Link

Connect Thru Cancer and Villa Maria May Coffee Talk
2024-05-15 09:30 - 10:30 | 535 N. Church Street, West Chester, PA, 19380, United States
Join us for a very special Coffee Talk for the Villa Maria Alumnae community on Wednesday, May 15th at 9:30 a.m. Connect with fellow alums who are living with a past or current cancer diagnosis, converse, share and fill your cup with memories of Villa days, while supporting and bonding with new friends and old.
Connect Thru Cancer (CTC) was founded and is run by former Villa Alums, Cathy Bosken Gabrielsen and Colleen Bosken Bucci, Class of 1989. CTC is looking to renew connections with alumni who have been diagnosed with cancer, who can offer support and friendship to other alums. Whether you’re a cancer patient in treatment, newly diagnosed or in survivorship, we invite you to come together, connect with friends & gain peer support from others on a similar journey in a relaxed, informal gathering. Coffee, tea & light bites will be served.

Registration Link

CTC Mini Golf & Ice Cream Cancer Connect June
2024-06-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Markie’s Mini Golf, 360 Schuykill Road, Phoenixville, PA, 19460
Join CTC for a fun evening of Mini Golf and Ice Cream at our next Cancer Connect on Thursday, June 27th. Bring the whole family and create some fun memories at this free event! Pre-registration required and limited space available.
Registration Link

July Coffee Talk
2024-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Hartshorne Mansion, 535 N. Church Street, West Chester, PA, 19380, United States
Join us Thursday morning, July 11th from 10 to 11 a.m. for Connect Thru Cancer’s summer Coffee Talk series! Whether you’re a cancer patient in treatment, newly diagnosed or post-treatment, we invite you to come together, meet new friends and gain peer support from others on a similar journey in a relaxed, informal gathering at the Hartshorne Mansion in West Chester. Coffee, tea & light bites will be served.
Click on the link below to register.
July Coffee Talk Registration Link
For more information, please contact info@connectthrucancer.org.

July Sound Bath Healing
2024-07-18 18:30 - 19:30 | 535 N. Church Street, West Chester, PA, 19380, United States
Join us for Sound Bath Healing. This is a transformative experience that utilizes intentional sound frequencies and vibrations that can promote relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance overall health and well-being. The sound waves generated by the instruments can have a calming effect on the nervous system, leading to a decrease in heart rate and blood pressure. This induces a state of deep relaxation, helping to alleviate stress and anxiety. Additionally, sound baths have been found to potentially foster physical healing and provide relief from physical symptoms. Pre-registration is required and space is limited for this free event.

Registration Link
