Turn a “No” Into a “YES!” for Young Adults Facing Cancer
At Cactus Cancer Society, we believe every young adult facing cancer deserves to hear one simple, life-changing word: YES.
Yes—you belong here.
Yes—there are others who understand.
Yes—you are not alone.
But the truth is, our programs fill quickly, sometimes within minutes. That means young adults facing cancer are often left on the waitlist, hoping for connection and healing but instead hearing the word “no.”
We hate saying “no,” and with help from our community, we don’t have to.
That’s where The Greenhouse, our community of monthly supporters, comes in.
Members of The Greenhouse make it possible to welcome more young adults into our programs and ensure no one is left behind.
Just $21 per month creates space for one more young adult to find connection, healing, and hope. Each monthly gift turns a “no” into a YES, opening the door to life-changing support.
What a YES Looks Like
When Alex joined our Art Workshop, she was less than a year out of treatment. It was the first time she had ever experienced support in a group with others facing cancer.
“If I had something like this when I was going through active treatment, it would have really helped,” she shared. “Talking with people of a similar age group who had any sort of clue what ‘I’m so tired I can barely walk to the bathroom’ really meant – and how taking a nap wouldn’t help – made such a difference.”
The workshop gave Alex space to “channel some creative energy,” and she says, “I would absolutely suggest it to someone else now that I know about Cactus Cancer Society!”
Alex’s story is just one example of what your YES can make possible.
Say YES Today
Every monthly donor who joins The Greenhouse helps us turn “no” into YES for young adults who are waiting right now.
Together, we can make sure no young adult hears “no” when what they need most is connection, healing, and hope.
