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The Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley is celebrating three decades of helping cancer patients with their 36th Annual Angel Gala this April. The event brings together survivors, supporters, and donors to honor the community that makes free cancer care possible.
A breast cancer survivor in Coryell County launched a new support group to help others facing the disease. The group offers a safe space for patients, survivors, and families to connect and heal together.
Hawaii Pacific Health offers free nurse navigators who guide cancer patients through every step of treatment, from coordinating appointments to arranging inter-island flights. More than 7,000 Hawaii residents diagnosed with cancer each year now have access to this compassionate support system.
After surviving breast cancer, Prisca Githuka founded Pink Hearts Cancer Support Foundation to help others navigate their own cancer journeys. On World Cancer Day, she's sharing her story to prove that a cancer diagnosis doesn't have to be the end.
Seven in ten people now survive cancer five years or more, nearly doubling the rate from the 1970s. At Indianapolis' Cancer Support Community, hope has replaced grief as the center's mission shifts from end-of-life care to helping survivors reclaim their lives.
A California cancer support center just expanded to offer four specialized programs helping young adults, men, survivors, and colorectal patients find community. All services remain completely free for Central Coast families facing cancer.
Childhood Cancer International's survivor network, SurNet, brought together childhood cancer survivors worldwide in 2025 through webinars, shared stories, and advocacy. The growing community is now expanding partnerships to reach even more survivors seeking connection and hope.
A Brighton breast cancer survivor is breaking the silence around cancer by sharing her story and encouraging open conversations. Her early detection and connection with other survivors shows the power of awareness and community support.
A New Jersey hospital just became the state's first to partner with Teen Cancer America, bringing critical support to young adults fighting cancer who often feel too old for pediatric care and too young for adult programs. The $379,819 gift will fund two full-time positions dedicated to serving patients aged 15 to 39.
A nonprofit founded by a two-time childhood cancer survivor is hosting a paint night to support others facing lifelong treatment effects. Half of all proceeds will help survivors navigate the challenges that continue long after treatment ends. #
Jill Huff has spent 16 years checking in on pancreatic cancer survivors, coordinating events, and offering support after losing her brother to the disease. Nearly 1,500 people gathered in Colorado to raise $271,000 for research and patient services.
A small Irish village just showed what community spirit looks like, rallying together to raise thousands for cancer support while celebrating youth sports achievements. From abseil challenges to camogie practice, Portlaw proved small towns make big impacts. ##
Seven children in Tullamore, Ireland turned a simple summer shop into a fundraising phenomenon that inspired an entire community. Their handmade goods and raffle raised €755 for Dóchas Offaly Cancer Support Group.
Five years after beating breast cancer, Shalana Crider says she'd face the journey again because of the meaningful work it led her to. She now helps raise funds through QMG Cancer Crush to support other patients facing the same battles.
Medical students in Shreveport walk every Saturday with cancer survivors, building friendships that last long after treatment ends. The program celebrates its fifth year with a special walkathon this weekend.
More than 1,500 people gathered in Bakersfield for the annual Kern Cancer Run/Walk, including over 200 cancer survivors celebrating life together. The event has raised $2 million to help local cancer patients pay medical bills and get transportation to treatment.
Childhood cancer survivors from across Latin America have created Faros de Vida, a grassroots network providing mental health support and life reintegration tools that hospitals often don't offer. Born from a 2020 meeting where eight survivors realized they faced identical challenges despite living in different countries, the network now partners with top medical institutions to blend personal experience with clinical expertise.
Volunteers lined up to have their heads shaved in support of children battling cancer, raising funds for the St. Baldrick's Foundation. The foundation provides crucial support and hope to kids diagnosed with cancer and their families. ---
Cancer Support Community Iowa is hosting a free all-day retreat for cancer survivors navigating life after treatment. The September 18 program offers practical tools, emotional support, and a path forward for those who've completed treatment in the past two years.
Community leaders donned aprons and served up hope at an Athens Applebee's, raising over $6,500 for cancer support. The friendly competition between celebrity waiters brought the town together for its most successful fundraiser yet.
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