2 Week Countdown Until We Masquerade In Chicago

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The Masquerade on the Moon Gala is only 2 weeks away!  This event, happening only once a year, is not to be missed.  We’ll have a fabulous young adult cancer survivor as our emcee for the evening (more on him in the next few weeks!), there will be a spectacular array of items for sale in our silent auction, a great variety of Lacuna Loft merch to grab, and more.

If you’re not able to join us in person, we have some great limited-edition event tees you can purchase and a chance to donate directly to Lacuna Loft.  (Plus, snag last year’s extra tees in limited numbers at a very reduced price!)

Where: 1821 W. Hubbard Street Suite 307 Chicago, IL 60622

When: Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 6-9 pm

Who: You!

Attire: Semi-Formal

We can’t wait to see you in Chicago!

Interested in sponsoring a part of the evening? Please contact mallory@lacunaloft.org for more information!

Last Day For Early Bird Ticket Pricing!

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Today is the last day to get your tickets at the Early Bird rate for the Masquerade on the Moon Gala!  This event, happening only once a year, is not to be missed.  We’ll have a fabulous young adult cancer survivor as our emcee for the evening (more on him in the next few weeks!), there will be a spectacular array of items for sale in our silent auction, a great variety of Lacuna Loft merch to grab, and more.

If you’re not able to join us in person, we have some great limited-edition event tees you can purchase and a chance to donate directly to Lacuna Loft.  (Plus, snag last year’s extra tees in limited numbers at a reduced price!)

Where: 1821 W. Hubbard Street Suite 307 Chicago, IL 60622

When: Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 6-9 pm

Who: You!

Attire: Semi-Formal

We can’t wait to see you in Chicago!

Interested in sponsoring a part of the evening? Please contact mallory@lacunaloft.org for more information!

Join Us For A Night To Remember

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Join us at the Masquerade on the Moon Gala! Happening only once a year, attend an intimate evening supporting Lacuna Loft and raising funds to support programs for young adult cancer survivors throughout the year!  Enjoy cocktails and hor d’oeuvres while partaking in a Silent Auction, a collaborative art experience, and more! Meet great people and have a wonderful evening of frivolity!  The early bird pricing is only available for another few days so now is the time to grab your tickets and swag!

If you’re not able to join us in person, we have some great limited-edition event tees you can purchase for…you guessed it…a limited time!  (Plus, snag last year’s extras at a reduced price!)  Every dollar and cent goes directly to programs for young adult cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers.

Where: 1821 W. Hubbard Street Suite 307 Chicago, IL 60622

When: Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 6-9 pm

Who: You!

Attire: Semi-Formal

We can’t wait to see you in Chicago!

Interested in sponsoring a part of the evening? Please contact mallory@lacunaloft.org for more information!

Have A Snowy Weekend

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Pfew!  A lot has happened our first week back!  Don’t worry though, we still have several surprises up our sleeves for the weeks to come.  This weekend, Lacuna Loft is at City of Hope’s Adolescent + Young Adult Cancer Summit in LA.  We’re excited about that California sunshine and meeting some of you in person!  If you’re there, make sure to stop and say hello!

Have a snowy weekend Lacuna Lofties!

Have A Holiday Weekend

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Hey there!

Today, we’re doing things just a little bit different than normal.  Over the past 3.5 years, Lacuna Loft has delivered blog posts, Creative Art Workshops, Creative Writing Workshops, Young Adult Cancer Book Clubs, Meditation Groups, Awkward Auntie answers, and so much more.  All of our programs are specifically geared for young adult cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers, all of our programs are delivered online so that survivors and caregivers can live absolutely everywhere and still get the age-appropriate support and connection they deserve, and all of our content and programs are delivered absolutely free.

But there is a cost to everything.  Our programs require attention, planning, technology, scheduling, outreach, communication with volunteers and program participants, and they need money.  In order to deliver programs to young adult cancer survivors without charging any fees, Lacuna Loft absorbs all of the costs for every single program.  How do we do that?  With help from our generous program sponsors, event sponsors, and donors.

If you want to help support any piece of our programs, from the $7 shipping cost of a creative art workshop supply box to the $250 cost of one survivor participating in an 8-week writing workshop, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

One young adult survivor at a time, you make a difference.

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Love, Mallory + the Lacuna Loft Team

Gala Update + Limited Edition Tees Are Going Fast!

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Lacuna Loft held its first ever Moon Walk Gala in Chicago back in October!  The event was absolutely wonderful and the amazing community of survivors, caregivers, donors, board members, and supporters came out in droves!  We’ll have photos to share with you VERY soon!

Together, with our generous sponsors (who you can also see below!), we raised over $11,500!

Now, here is the fun part!  We still have a limited number of the Moon Walk Gala event tees!  They are durable, affordable, super soft, and (best yet!) every dollar goes towards supporting programs for young adult cancer survivors and caregivers!  While they are still here, grab your tee today!

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Last Chance To Moon Walk!

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The Moon Walk Gala is this Saturday!  October 27th is the day to Moon Walk your way over to Chicago and join a great group of Lacuna Loft young adult cancer survivors, caregivers, board members, advisory board members, donors, and supporters!

We’ll spend a great evening together.  Come on over for some food, an open bar, fun with Lightform, a silent auction, and more!  We have limited edition event tees, there will be music…seriously, I can’t wait to see you!

Buy your tickets today!

Speaker Series Talk: Everything you wanted to know about sex and relationships after cancer

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A few months ago we launched our newest program here at Lacuna Loft, the Speaker Series!  Our 6th Speaker Series Talk is now live!  You can now watch Dr. Anne Katz talk about Everything you wanted to know about sex and relationships after cancer.

Dr. Katz is an expert in the field of sexual health and wellness after cancer and further specializes in young adults.  Her talk is a must see.  Plus, if you want to submit your own question about sex and relationships after young adult cancer, you can do so anonymously in our Awkward Auntie program.

In this open and honest conversation about sex and relationships, Dr. Anne Katz will share the advice she has given to many YAs during and after treatment for cancer. While YAs usually find their way with dating and new or altered relationships, they often need some support and guidance, or merely an open ear and heart to help them through a challenging time. In this event for Lacuna Loft, Dr Katz will talk about disclosing your cancer history to a new potential partner, how to deal with scars and missing body parts and anything else that YOU need to be answered.

Psst…want to submit a topic for a future Speaker Series?  You can do so here!

Everything You Wanted To Know About Sex And Relationships After Cancer

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Everything you wanted to know about sex and relationships after cancer – Speaker Series!  Join our very own, Awkward Auntie, Dr. Anne Katz for a Speaker Series talk!  Submit questions today!!!

In this open and honest conversation about sex and relationships, Dr. Anne Katz will share the advice she has given to many young adult (YA) cancer survivors during and after treatment for cancer. While YAs usually find their way with dating and new or altered relationships, they often need some support and guidance, or merely an open ear and heart to help them through a challenging time. In this event for Lacuna Loft, Dr. Katz will talk about disclosing your cancer history to a new potential partner, how to deal with scars and missing body parts, and anything else that YOU need to be answered.

While this talk will not be live, you have the opportunity to submit questions!  Then, the recorded talk, featuring our very own Awkward Auntie, Dr. Anne Katz, will go live on Thursday, May 10!

Psst…want to submit a topic for a future Speaker Series?  You can do so here!

Lacuna Loft Is Three!

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Lacuna Loft is 3!  It’s been my immense privilege to be a part of Lacuna Loft over the last 3 years.  From the moment we received our nonprofit status, the Board of Directors and I hit the ground running.  With the support of you, our amazing young adult cancer community, we grew Lacuna Loft from a blog to an organization with 12 programs.  Each month we bring together thousands of young adult cancer survivors and caregivers.  You all have shown up in full force, helping one another through all of the hard times and joyful times that young adult cancer bring.  You all are amazing and brave and courageous and Lacuna Loft would not exist without you.

We want to celebrate our nonprofit anniversary with you!  Donate at least $15 and an anonymous donor will match the gift up to $500, doubling your gift to young adult cancer survivors and caregivers!

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