As we enter 2023, we have new (digital) digs! Cactus Cancer Society programs are transitioning to new online space, Cactus HQ! We are so excited to welcome you into our brand-new space and know you’ll love it as much as we do.
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It’s a long weekend for many here in the United States. Whether that means that you have off from work, or simply don’t get the mail delivered that day, I encourage you to think about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s words are just as relevant now as they were then, because the same injustices run rampant in our society in 2023 as they did in the 1960s.
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Happy New Year, my beautiful friends. You made it; it’s 2023. You may be feeling more “new year, new deductible” than everyone’s favorite “new year, new me.” Fear not, I am not here to encourage you to be someone new. You’re already great! Instead, I have suggestions for easy pasta upgrades, a great movie that’s now streaming, and attainable goals.
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Christmas gets a lot of attention this time of year, in all its commercial glory. Loving Christmas isn’t a bad thing, but there are so many other celebrations this time of year that deserve observation and celebration. Sunday started the first night of Hannukah, and while it’s a relatively minor holiday in terms of theology, it’s one that I loved celebrating as a kid. Whether you are religious or not, I hope these suggestions remind you to embrace the small pleasures of the season: secular, religious, and cultural.
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Did you watch re-runs of Family Feud when you were a kid, or do you watch the series with Steve Harvey now? There’s the moment where they turn to the board and say, “survey says…!” We’re almost at that time when we find out what our survey said, but we want to make sure we have everyone’s opinion in the mix!
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Next week is the Winter Solstice, and I can feel it. It will be the longest night of the year. I’m always encouraged by the idea that after that, the nights will be shorter and the daylight hours will get longer. I’m thinking a lot about the things that bring me comfort during long nights – and between some delicious snacks, a score from my childhood memories, and some creativity, I’ve got some suggestions to share.
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Just in time for the holidays: limited edition Cactus Cancer Society festive merch! Whether you’re looking for a fun twist on the Christmas Tree on the car trend, or if you want to bring up the most hotly debated holiday beverage, we’ve got you covered.
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It’s time to get down – in our brand new Cactus Cancer Society Headquarters!
Join us tonight in your most festive gear – or your ugliest sweater – for our annual Holiday Party! You don’t need to bring a fruitcake (unless that’s your thing!) No host or hostess gifts needed (you ARE the gift!). Simply grab a snack for yourself if you’d like and come hang with us for the last party of 2022!
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In Unspoken Ink, one of our most popular programs here at Cactus Cancer Society, our participants write in response to prompts, ranging from pictures to quotes to poetry. We are proud to share the work of our writers here on our blog, including this piece, which is part of a series entitled Fresh Ink.
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It’s here: December. The month of merriment, where folks expect you to be holly-jolly all the time. And yet, as a part of the cancer community, it can be much harder than that. We are observing holidays and traditions without those that we’ve lost. We’re ringing in the new year, and we thought things would be different by now. We may be approached with that all-too-common question “how are you doing?” by our great Uncle Malcolm who just does not get it.
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