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A cancer diagnosis is much more than a medical ID tag.

It slows time; it creates fear; it causes intense self-examination.

It can be isolating, and it always is life-altering,

But the journey is easier in the company of others who truly understand.

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CANCER CONNECTION offers a haven where people living with cancer, their families and their caregivers can learn how to cope with their changed lives and bodies and emotional turmoil by sharing strategies and resources. All of our offerings are free of charge. There is much we can do when we learn to team with the medical system and draw on our own strengths, the constellation of complementary therapies, and the wisdom of our peers who have traveled the same road before us.

Since its founding in 2000 by Deb Orgera and Jackie Walker, Cancer Connection has dedicated itself to creating a creative environment emphasizing vitality and good times rather than isolation and illness.  Our center is a welcoming, home-like environment where people can seek comfort and draw strength during every step of the cancer experience. We are able to offer our services free of charge, thanks to the generosity of the individuals, corporations and foundations that support our work.

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We're always in need of Volunteers to support our work. If you'd like to help out in the office, work with our participants, staff an outreach table or help out with a fundraising event, let us know!

Volunteer training is ongoing.

Please call 586-1642 to set up your interview and training dates.

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Bill's Challenge IV
Was held on Sunday April 19 at Look Park

A  FAMILY  FUN  &  FUNDRAISING  EXTRAVAGANZA

FOR  CANCER  CONNECTION!

Want to see how much fun four adults can have on one tricycle?

Click here to watch one of our Bill's Challenge Trikathlon teams on YouTube!

Read about the event in the Daily Hampshire Gazette

See the great coverage we had on Channel 22

For more information, go to Special Events

Click here for Pledge Forms

Major sponsors for this event included:

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Cancer Connection offers individual and peer support and stress reduction programs to cancer survivors and their families as a complement to traditional medical treatment in a safe and caring environment. Services offered by Cancer Connection, Inc. are not intended as a substitute for medical or psychological treatment. They are offered as complementary therapies designed to assist participants in promoting their own health and well-being. If you have or suspect you may have any medical problem, you should consult with your health care professional.

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