Pennsylvania-based TWIST OUT CANCER (TOC) provides psychosocial support for individuals touched by cancer through creative arts programming. The nonprofit’s signature program, Brushes with Cancer, is a unique celebration of survivorship and hope that pairs those touched by cancer with talented artists to create an original work reflective of the cancer journey. TOC also encourages and leads workshops (“Twist Shops”) that provide individuals an opportunity to share their “twist on cancer,” such as lessons learned, fighting strategies, and new perspectives. TOC is founded on the belief that when you share, the world opens up for us to connect and heal. In this month’s edition of BETTER MAGAZINE, readers learn about how TOC uses art to bring strength and healing to cancer journeys. Read the compelling article here.
Illinois-based IMERMAN ANGELS (IA) offers one-on-one cancer support. IA provides comfort and understanding for all cancer fighters, survivors, previvors, and caregivers through a personalized one-on-one connection with someone who has been there and can answer questions with the insight of personal experience. The nonprofit envisions a world where cancer is not a solitary experience. Last month, THE NEW YORK TIMES featured IA in an article about coping with a doctor’s diagnosis of a serious illness. Click here to learn more.
California-based HOPE ALWAYS FOUNDATION partners with children’s hospitals to provide curated, digital tablets filled with educational, inspirational, and entertaining content for pediatric patients in long-term healthcare. Each self-contained, customized tablet is a “Forever Gift” and contains age-appropriate content tailored to enrich the lives of pediatric patients during their medial journey. WQAD-TV recently interviewed the nonprofit’s founder about Hope Always Foundation as well as his professional experience in comedy and voice acting. Click here for the entertaining and important story.