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Peer Connection
CancerBuddy
CancerBuddy is the first peer support network for people facing cancer, connecting by diagnosis, treatment, side effects, age, interests, hospital and geographical location. With CancerBuddy, patients, survivors and caregivers have the ability to make individual connections and join support groups, making cancer a little less lonely. Download the free app.
Read More...The Boon Project
We are a Charleston, SC organization that provides psychosocial support to young adults impacted by cancer. From diagnosis into survivorship years, Boon creates a community of support so that no AYA faces cancer alone.We believe “Community is Healing” and we live that through free social outings, financial assistance grants, care packages, collaboration, wellness challenges, virtual support groups, resources, and more.
Read More...Beads of Courage, Inc.
Beads of Courage, Inc provides arts-in-medicine programs to children and teens with serious illness, their families and the clinicians that care for them. Our programs use tangible objects as symbols of courage, honor, and hope to support the unique needs of Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) with Cancer.
Read More...Next Step
Next Step provides COMMUNITY, MUSIC, and MENTORSHIP programming for young adults living with serious illness. Our programs provide a relaxed, judgment-free zone where you can build community, find your voice, reach your goals, and connect with peers who ‘get it.’
Read More...b-present Foundation
No young adult should face cancer feeling isolated and alone. In memory of 20-year old Kirsten, b-present was founded to improve the quality of life and health outcomes of adolescents and young adults with cancer through programs that promote and strengthen connection and support during treatment and beyond.
Read More...Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation
Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation supports young adults with cancer from the beginning of their battle to life beyond cancer. Engaging in support programs involving peer connection, especially YA survivorship programs, can provide tools that will help manage the emotional side of their battle and allow them to feel like they are back in charge of their own future.
Read More...Cancer Hope Network
CHN provides free & confidential 1:1 peer support for cancer patients, survivors & the people who love them. Our 500+ survivor and caregiver Support Volunteers provide guidance & hope at all points on a cancer journey. Individualized matches are overseen and supported end-to-end by healthcare & social work professionals.
Read More...Imerman Angels
Imerman Angels provides personalized one-on-one cancer support globally to cancer fighters, survivors, previvors and caregivers by custom matching those looking to connect with someone that has been in their shoes to provide comfort and understanding. (Serving all ages, stages and any cancer)
Read More...Stupid Cancer
Stupid Cancer helps empower everyone affected by adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer by ending isolation and building community. Through our innovative online and in person programming, we provide age-appropriate information and resources and build connections in the AYA community so patients, survivors, caregivers, and professionals can Get Busy Living.
Read More...Cactus Cancer Society
Cactus Cancer Society is a nonprofit serving young adult cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers, ages 18-45. Our vision is to end isolation among young adults facing cancer. Through our creative and supportive online programs, we encourage, empower, and connect a diverse community of young adults around the world, 24/7.
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