The Live2Thrive group was
formed to help younger cancer patients and survivors, (age
18-45ish) meet,
share resources, make connections, and have fun! This group wants
to get
off the couch, get stronger, live life and thrive!
Cancer for younger adults adds a lot
of different complications to one's life than
it does for older adults. This group addresses and discusses
such issues as:
“If I’m dating,
when do I tell that person I had / have cancer?”
“Will my cancer and/or treatment affect my ability to have children?”
“What about putting my education / career on hold?”
“How do I get financial help if I’m unable to work?”
“How do I deal with the on-going, possible permanent side-effects of
treatment?”
“My life has changed forever...now what?”
Each month, this group meets at a local restaurant
for the Live2Thrive Dinner Club.
Dinner and appetizers are paid for by the CCC (adult beverages not
included). The
group is lead by a trained facilitator, who is herself a young cancer
survivor. If there is
interest, other activities can be scheduled, as well. In the
past, these have included
rock climbing and bowling.
Check out what’s
coming up and stay tuned to this website or check our bi-monthly
program calendar!! If you have any questions
or suggestions about this group or
the activities planned, please call us at
774-2200.
*We don’t put
constraints on the word “young” so if you feel you can benefit from
this group, please come.
