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May 2024 Programs

To sign up and to learn more, visit our Upcoming Programs page.

Begin Again

Start each month with intention setting, journaling, and breathwork with Tara O’Donoghue from Lov Yoga in this monthly drop-in program! This hour-long program will fill you with everything you need to help create a positive mindset for the month!

Monday, May 6 @ 10:00-11:00am PT / 12:00-1:00pm CT / 1:00-2:00pm

Coffee and Oodles

Need a break, but don’t have a lot of time? Join us for Coffee and Oodles! This short, refreshing drop-in program combines our fun art workshop environment with our popular journaling techniques as participants respond to a prompt in whichever medium speaks to them most: drawing or writing.

Wednesday, May 8 @ 9:30-10:00am PT / 11:30am-12:00pm CT / 12:30-1:00pm ET

Wednesday, May 15 @ 9:30-10:00am PT / 11:30am-12:00pm CT / 12:30-1:00pm ET

Wednesday, May 22 @ 9:30-10:00am PT / 11:30am-12:00pm CT / 12:30-1:00pm ET

Wednesday, May 29 @ 9:30-10:00am PT / 11:30am-12:00pm CT / 12:30-1:00pm

Guys Discussion Group

Led by LCSW Dennis Heffern, in this guys-only program, shoot the breeze with fellow cancer patients and survivors. Nothing is off the table. You won’t want to miss it! This month our guys group will be taking place the THIRD Monday of the month, due to the Memorial Day holiday!

Monday, May 20 @ 5:00-6:30pm PT / 7:00-8:30pm CT / 8:00-9:30pm ET

10 Questions with Scarlett

We are so excited to introduce a community member, Scarlett Callahan, who has joined our Cactus Cancer Society Team. Read on for more!

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Dating Through Cancer?!

Looking to hear other’s experience with dating through cancer? Check out a few of our past posts and weigh in yourself!

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Grab Your Merch For Our Birthday Bash!

We love celebrating our birthday! (Who doesn’t?!)

Be sure to snag your own piece of Cactus Cancer Society birthday merch! But just like a delicious birthday cake, it can’t stick around forever — they’ll be in our shop until April 30th.

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Your April Sip of Coffee + Oodles

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.

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Gifts? 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.

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Book 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.

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April’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!

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Ask 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!

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