Individual Programs

Every patient receives an individualized consultation to determine which Connect Thru Cancer programs are right for them, in addition to connecting them to other resources that may be beneficial to their recovery.

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* You must be registered as a client of Connect Thru Cancer in order to attend these FREE events.

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Coffee Talk

Coffee, conversation and connection. These 30-60 minute sessions are open to anyone living with a cancer diagnosis whether you are in current treatment or maintenance.

Coffee and light bites are served. Please check our Events Calendar for upcoming program information.

Metastatic Meetup

Informal meetups for patients living with metastatic cancer. Sessions and activities vary. Please check our Events Calendar for upcoming program information.

Cammie Hall Sanders Memorial Scholarship Award

We are delighted to announce this new memorial scholarship honoring the life of Cammie Hall Sanders, a devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend who passed away in 2023 after a courageous twelve-year battle with breast cancer. Watch our scholarship video for more information.

This award will be presented to a local Chester County high school senior who has been personally impacted by a parent’s/guardian’s battle with cancer. We hope that by awarding this scholarship we can honor Cammie’s memory and spirit, while providing financial assistance to a deserving recipient. If you know of someone who meets the criteria for this scholarship, please share this opportunity with them and encourage them to apply. The application will open in the fall of 2024.  Please email us at info@connectthrucancer.org with any questions.

Creative Self Care

Taking time for self-care is an important aspect of recovery for cancer patients and
caregivers. This unique and therapeutic program focuses on easing the stress related to a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Sessions are sometimes offered in conjunction with
other programs or as stand alone offerings. Programming varies. Please check our Events Calendar for upcoming program information.

Blog

Connect with others throughout your cancer journey by contributing to our Blog. It may be therapeutic to share your experiences and to read the perspectives of others on a cancer journey.

Please submit your Blog entries to info@connectthrucancer.org.

*Once your blog entry is reviewed for content, you will be notified when it is posted*

Energy Workshops

VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON

Work one-on-one or in a group setting to learn the benefits of meditation. Join one of the online workshops to learn how and why it is important to clear our chakras – our energy fields. This workshop is run by our Founder, Cathy Gabrielsen, who found that these techniques helped her heal after her cancer diagnosis. Check our Calendar to see when the next scheduled event will occur and to register. Check out her website to learn more: gabrielsenhealingcenter.com.

Wellness Workbook: My Journey Thru

A monthly wellness workbook to support the cancer patient in the most positive and gentle way. It includes affirmations, recipes, stress relieving coloring sections, inspirational quotes, room to journal and monthly calendar pages to help you keep track of your appointments.

Workbooks are available to individuals, hospitals, schools, and other organizations. To request a workbook, fill out the registration form and request a workbook.

Teen Workbook: Stuff I’m going Thru

A workbook to walk you through your journey. When you or someone you love is diagnosed with cancer it can be a very frightening experience. Oftentimes it’s difficult to know what to say or how to process and express your emotions. This workbook was designed to support you through the day to day journey. You will find inspirational quotes, stress relieving coloring, stress relieving coloring sections, room to journal, areas to write down important questions, space to doodle, games to play, and thought-provoking writing prompts to help you navigate your way through this difficult process.

Workbooks are available to individuals, hospitals, schools, and other organizations. To request a workbook, fill out the registration form and request a workbook.

Busy Book: Busy as a Bee

Let your mind and imagination run free and explore these pages that will surely prompt creativity, daydreams, fun, laughter and thoughtfulness! When you or your child need some downtime, this workbook will provide some much-needed respite while keeping your child engaged and “busy as a bee”!

Workbooks are available to individuals, hospitals, schools, and other organizations. To request a workbook, fill out the registration form and request a workbook.

Storytime Library

VIRTUAL

Host storytime whenever respite is needed, or the kids want to be read to, and you just do not have the time. Need a few minutes to yourself? Set them up with our virtual story time videos. Guest readers share some of their favorite books to enjoy with your little ones. Each story is told via pre-recorded video on our Connect Thru Cancer You Tube Channel.

Cancer Comfort Kits

These Kits are filled with purposeful items to provide comfort and pass the time during cancer treatment. They are meant for any patient in any type of cancer treatment.

Busy Bags

These zippered bags are filled with independent activities aimed to keep kids (ages 3-8) busy when respite is needed. 

Education

We provide picture books and workbooks for young children to help talk about a cancer diagnosis. 

Register for our programs via the link at the top of the page.

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