Did you miss Coffee and Oodles this week? Here’s our prompt, and a bit more about our process!
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Fresh Ink: Courage
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. We value the voices of our community members and would love to share your words. If you would like to contribute to our blog here at Cactus Cancer Society, please email christina@cactuscancer.org.
Continue readingGifts? For Our Birthday? You’re The Best!
We’re turning 9, so we’ve set a goal of raising $9,000 for our birthday! To help us reach our goal, host your own Facebook fundraiser and ask your friends to donate in support of Cactus Cancer Society.
Continue readingBook Club Discussion: Portrait of a Thief
You’ve cracked some spines. You’ve checked out museum surveillance. Now it’s time to talk about it! Join us for our Book Club discussion on Grace D. Li’s Portrait of a Thief! There’s a ton to discuss here, from the heart-racing action to the deep emotional moments.
Continue readingApril’s Research Round-Up is Here!
Here at Cactus Cancer Society, we’re always interested in amplifying the voices and experiences of young adults facing cancer, and making sure this population is represented in research. Check out the research opportunities below to see how you can use your story to help others!
Continue readingAsk a Cactus: Personal Expression
Our expert, Chelsey Gomez, is here to answer your questions about creative expression and cancer! Today’s post is about personal expression: how to find it and how to use it!
Continue readingParty your cac-TUSH off at our 9th Birthday Bash!
It’s almost our birthday, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate! We’ve got so many extra programs and fun events going all April long, culminating with our 9th Birthday Bash on April 30th!
Continue readingBook Club: Portrait of a Thief, Pages 343 – End
Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li. This week, we’re reading Pages 343 – end. Read our participants’ reactions in the comments section below!
Continue readingAsk a Cactus: Healing Through Creativity
Our expert, Chelsey Gomez, is here to answer your questions about creative expression and cancer!
Continue readingChristina’s Corner: April 2, 2024
April has arrived, and with it, the showers promised in the adage of “April showers bring May flowers.” My little town is on day two of a deluge and while the skies are grey, it’s also an invitation for me to slow down, just a bit. To linger with my cup of tea in the morning, to open the windows and let the fresh, cool air into the house.
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