Connect Thru Cancer

Secret Santa Program 2022
2022-10-05 08:00 - 2022-12-10 17:00 (America/New_York)
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 17:
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

Connect Thru Cancer September Coffee Talk
2022-09-20 10:00 - 11:00 | 535 N. Church Street, 535 N. Church Street, West Chester, PA, 19380, United States
Join us this fall for our Tuesday morning Coffee Talk series. Connect Thru Cancer is planning to host an informal monthly gathering where you can meet, talk and share your experience and perspective with others on their cancer journey. Dates are September 20th, October 18th, and November 15th.
Whether you’re a cancer patient in treatment, newly diagnosed or post-treatment, we invite you to come together, share your story, meet new friends and gain peer support from others on a similar journey. This informal, relaxed and no-cost monthly gathering will take place at the Hartshorne Mansion, 535 N Church Street, West Chester, PA 19380 beginning on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 at 10:00 a.m. To register, follow the link below.
Coffee Talk Registration Link
Coffee, tea and light bites will be served. We hope to see you there!
Upcoming dates:
Tuesday, October 18th
Tuesday, November 15th
For more information, please contact info@connectthrucancer.org.

Cancer Connect - Pool Party
2022-08-17 12:00 - 14:00 | West Chester Area YMCA, 605 Airport Rd, West Chester, PA, 19380, United States
Come out and enjoy the West Chester Area YMCA outdoor pool at our Cancer Connect on Wednesday, August 17th from 12pm to 2pm! We will have lots of fun splashing in the Waterpark, which includes a pirate ship, three waterslides and zero depth entry for the little ones. Pre-registration is necessary for this event and children must be accompanied by a chaperone. Click below to register.

Cancer Connect - Mini Golf and Ice Cream
2022-08-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Markie’s Mini Golf, 360 Schuykill Road, Phoenixville, PA, 19460
RESCHEDULED. Please note we have rescheduled this event from the original date of July 28 due to inclement weather. Join CTC for a fun evening of Mini Golf and Ice Cream at our next Cancer Connect on Thursday, August 11, 2022. Bring the whole family and create some fun memories at this free event! Pre-registration required and limited space available.

Meditation in honor of National Cancer Survivor's Month
2022-06-06 08:00 - 2022-06-30 17:00
Click below to view and participate in an online recorded meditation in honor of National Cancer Survivor’s Month. The meditation is 15 minutes, and you can do it anytime. Please email info@connectthrucancer.org with any questions. Click the link below to begin:
CTC Cancer Survivor Meditation Video Link

Connect Thru Cancer's 2nd Annual Golf Outing
2022-05-02 10:00 - 19:00 | White Manor Country Club, 831 Providence Rd, Malvern, PA, 19355, United States
We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual CTC Golf Outing at White Manor Country Club. Registration is now open. Click the link below for more information and to register. Please consider paying by check as processing fees have increased. If you would like to pay by credit card, please see steps below:
Register for Connect Thru Cancer’s 2nd Annual Golf Outing
How to pay by Credit Card: Fill out registration on above link then follow instructions below to pay:
1.Go to Donate tab on the Connect Thru Cancer website
2.Click: Other
3.Enter the Sponsorship/ Level/Foursome
4.We will email you a confirmation and request any additional information

Pottery Painting Party
2022-03-27 11:00 - 13:00 | 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

Spring Fling Cancer Connect!
2022-03-07 08:00 - 17:00
Join CTC at our upcoming Cancer Connect Program, “Spring Fling”. We will be getting your backyard ready for Spring by decorating and preparing your own birdhouse! Pre-Registration is required and limited space available!
Register for Spring Fling Cancer Connect

Pizza, Pins & Pop!
2022-02-27 15:00 - 17:00
Our next Cancer Connect will be a family day filled with memories at the lanes! We will be bowling, enjoying pizza & plenty of fun. Pre-registration required and limited space available.
Register for Pizza, Pins & Pop!

Gingerbread House Holiday Celebration hosted by CTC
2021-12-05 11:00 - 12:30 | West Chester Area YMCA, 605 Airport Rd, West Chester, PA, 19380, United States
Join us in our family tradition of decorating Gingerbread Houses! This year may be different, but we are working hard to continue this tradition. Pre-Registration is required.
Register for Gingerbread House Party

Connect Thru Cancer's Fall Fashion Show and Luncheon
2021-11-04 10:30 - 14:30 | White Manor Country Club, 831 Providence Rd, Malvern, PA, 19355, United States
It is that time of year again! CTC is looking forward to our 10th Annual Fall Fashion Show and Luncheon on Thursday November 4, 2021 at White Manor Country Club in Malvern, PA. Get a good start on your holiday shopping with some fabulous vendors and catching up on new fall and winter fashion! Purchase your tickets early!
*masks will be required when you are not eating/drinking for the safety of our clients and guests*
Click here to register or for more information

Family Cancer Connect Program Pumpkin Decorating Party
2021-10-23 11:00 - 12:00 | West Goshen Park, 1023 Fern Hill Rd, West Chester, PA, 19380, United States
We are excited to resume some of our popular in-person programs this fall. Connect Thru Cancer will host a family pumpkin decorating party on October 23, 2021 at West Goshen Park. There will be fun family decorating and games at this event. You are welcome to stay and play in the park after the event concludes at noon! We are working hard to ensure Covid Safety protocols for this program.
Pre-Registration is required for this event.
Register for Pumpkin Decorating Party

Connect Thru Cancer's Wellness Retreat
2021-10-10 10:00 - 15:00
CTC is excited to announce our Wellness Retreat, sponsored by a grant from the ISA Foundation. Spend a day custom made for you in the scenic, peaceful and inviting Life’s Patina at Willowbrook Farm (Click Here to visit Life’s Patina at Willowbrook Farm)
Listen to our guest speakers/practitioners who will focus on wellness initiatives to help you during and after treatment. Engage in some fun activities and take home lots of special gifts that will bring you comfort, and learn ways to become healthier, stronger and calm.
A healthy, delicious lunch, vendor giveaways & a beautiful gift bag will be provided for each attendee!
*This is a limited capacity event and masks will be required*
*This free event is funded by a grant from the ISA Foundation.
For more information and to see if space is available to register
please email info@connectthrucancer.org

Kids Connect Program June 22, 2021
2021-06-22 15:00 - 16:00 | West Goshen Park, 1023 Fern Hill Rd, West Chester, PA, 19380, United States
Join us at our Kids Connect Program at West Goshen Park! We will be making a fun Fish Suncatcher and hosting a fun story time for all of the kids. Covid Safety protocols will be followed. Pre-Registration Required and limited space available for this event. (Kids ages 3-10 welcome)
Register for Kids Connect June 22, 2021

Connect Thru Cancer's 1st Annual Golf Outing
2021-05-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Chester Valley Golf Club, 430 Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA, 19355, United States
Join us on May 3, 2021 for Connect Thru Cancer’s 1st Annual Golf Outing at Chester Valley Golf Club. This exciting event has sponsorship levels available as well as individual golf attendees. Please click the link below for more information and to register:
Register for Connect Thru Cancer’s 1st Annual Golf Outing

Virtual Self Care Series April 14, 2021
2021-04-14 19:00 - 20:00
Our Creative Self Care Series Event is for individuals with a cancer diagnosis, and you can attend from the comfort of your own home! Grab art supplies from your house and get ready to take much needed time for yourself to heal!
Register for Creative Self Care April 14, 2021

Healing After A Cancer Diagnosis
2021-03-28 10:00 - 10:30
Join us for a virtual workshop focused on healing after a cancer diagnosis. Cancer survivor and Alternative Medicine/Master Healer, Cathy Gabrielsen will be hosting this virtual workshop. Pre- Registration is required. Please contact cathy@gabrielsenhealingcenter.com with any questions
Register For Energy Healing Workshop for Cancer Patients

Talking To Kids About Cancer
2021-03-25 19:00 - 19:30
Join us as we host an informative session on “Talking to Kids About Cancer”. This question and answer session will be hosted by CTC and feature a guest Licensed Child Psychologist at this virtual meeting. Pre-registration is required.

Register for Talking to Kids About Cancer

Connect Thru Cancer Virtual Yoga Program
2021-03-21 10:00 - 11:00
Take some time for self care to focus on healing, stretching and relaxing your body in this beneficial 60 minute yoga class.You will be lead through mindful movements and stretches to help increase circulation and provide a sense of well being that will help facilitate healing through this mind body connection.
Register for Virtual Yoga

Creative Self Care Virtual Meeting for Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients
2021-03-02 16:30 - 17:00
We will be a part of The Cancer Center at Paoli Hospital’s Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group. It will feature the Creative Self Care Program. Please email info@connectthrucancer.org for more information.
Creative Self Care Program Meeting for Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients

Secret Santa - Gift Pick Up for Families/Recipients
2020-12-13 13:00 - 14:30
Gifts will be wrapped and tagged for families to pick up in West Chester on Sunday, December 13th.
Location will be emailed.

Gingerbread House Holiday Display and Caroling for Grieving Families
2020-12-11 18:30 - 19:00
A special holiday event for our families that have lost a loved one to cancer. Pick up and decorate your gingerbread houses before our zoom celebration. Join us for some crafted displays, caroling and holiday cheer!
Gingerbread House Decorating Party for CTC Grieving Families

Secret Santa Gift Drop Off
2020-12-11 10:00 - 13:00
We will be collecting the “Secret Santa” gifts at a location in West Chester, PA. You will be contacted directly with the location prior to this event.

"In MY Own Words", a journaling circle hosted by Connect Thru Cancer
2020-12-10 10:00 - 10:30
Have you ever thought about starting to journal but didn’t know where to begin? Want to capture your thoughts or create a legacy journal?
Connect Thru Cancer would like to invite you to “In My Own Words”, a Journaling Circle for people with a Cancer Diagnosis. Each week a writing prompt will help you translate your thoughts and feelings onto paper. Your journal will be a unique and wonderful expression of YOU!
Register For Journaling Club 12/10/2020

Talk & Tea for those living with a cancer diagnosis
2020-12-08 11:00 - 11:30
Join us for our Talk & Tea Series, a safe space to connect with others who are living with a cancer diagnosis. A great opportunity to give and receive much needed support from others who understand what you are going through.
Register for Talk & Tea For Cancer Patients December 8, 2020

Gingerbread House Kit Pick Up For Families
2020-12-05 13:00 - 14:00
Families that have registered for our CTC Gingerbread Holiday Celebration will be contacted to pick up your Gingerbread House Kit on this day at a location in West Chester, PA.

Talk & Tea For Metastatic Cancer Patients hosted by CTC
2020-12-05 11:00 - 11:30
Join us for our Talk & Tea Series, a safe space to connect with others who are living with a cancer diagnosis. A great opportunity to give and receive much needed support from others who understand what you are going through.
Join our Talk & Tea Series for Metastatic Cancer Patients on December 5, 2020
Register for Metastatic Talk & Tea December 5, 2020

"In MY Own Words", a journaling circle hosted by Connect Thru Cancer 12/3/2020
2020-12-03 10:00 - 10:30
Have you ever thought about starting to journal but didn’t know where to begin? Want to capture your thoughts or create a legacy journal?
Connect Thru Cancer would like to invite you to “In My Own Words”, a Journaling Circle for people with a Cancer Diagnosis. Each week a writing prompt will help you translate your thoughts and feelings onto paper. Your journal will be a unique and wonderful expression of YOU!
Connect Thru Cancer’s Journaling Club 12/3/2020

Giving Tuesday Phone Drive
2020-12-01 08:00 - 20:00
Giving Tuesday is December 1, 2020. We will be making calls to help raise funds and awareness about Connect Thru Cancer’s FREE support programs for individuals and families living with cancer. You can donate directly through our website in honor, support or memory of someone you love.
Donate now:
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Talk and Tea for Cancer Survivors
2020-11-17 11:00 - 11:30
Our Talk & Tea Series will focus on Cancer Survivorship at out virtual meeting on November 17,2020. Pre-Registration Required.
Join us for our Talk & Tea Series, a safe space to connect with others who are living with a cancer diagnosis. A great opportunity to give and receive much needed support from others who understand what you are going through.
Register for Survivorship Talk & Tea November 17, 2020
