Resources
In addition to our summer camp programs we hope to help our camper families by providing the following resources:
CAMP KESEM PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
LIVESTRONG Foundation
What: Get Cancer Help. We’ll answer your questions from diagnosis, through treatment and beyond, helping you take cancer head-on. We look at the experiences of the cancer community, find problems and develop solutions. Then we roll them out to help more people in more situations.
Where: http://www.livestrong.org/Get-Help
For information about the LIVESTRONG Community Impact Project award to Camp Kesem click HERE
Holt Foundation
What: The Holt Foundation supports educational, emotional, and community services for youth overcoming the adversity of parents with cancer. The Holt Foundation was established in 1999 by NFL stars Torry and Terrence Holt on behalf of their mother, the late Ojetta Holt-Shoffner.
Where: http://www.holtfoundation.com/
GENERAL RESOURCES ON CANCER
American Cancer Society
What: The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has 12 geographic Divisions, more than 900 local offices nationwide, and a presence in more than 5,100 communities.
Where: www.cancer.org
Bright Pink
What: Bright Pink is the only national non-profit organization focusing on the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women, while providing support for high-risk individuals. Through a range of dynamic programs and services, community outreach initiatives, and strategic partnerships, Bright Pink is creating a movement of brilliant, bold, and bright young women who are proactive advocates for their health.
Where: www.brightpink.org
Cancer and Careers
What: Cancer and Careers is dedicated to empowering and educating people with cancer to thrive in their workplace by providing expert advice, interactive tools and educational events.
Where: www.cancerandcareers.org
Cancer Support Community
What: The mission of the Cancer Support Community is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. The Cancer Support Community (formerly The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club) offers emotional and social support as well as educational workshops to all people affected by cancer. The Cancer Support Community is one of only a small number of organizations offering support to children with cancer in the family.
Where: www.CancerSupportCommunity.org
First Descents!
What: First Descents offers young adult cancer fighters and survivors, ages 18-39, a free outdoor adventure experience designed to empower them to climb, paddle and surf beyond their diagnosis, defy their cancer, reclaim their lives and connect with others doing the same.
Where: http://firstdescents.org/
Friends of Mel Foundation
What: It was Mel Simmons’ unique talent to lift the spirit of everyone who came in contact with her. She touched many other cancer patients and their caregivers. As a tribute to Mel, the Foundation was created to continue her work. The mission of the Friends of Mel is to provide quality cancer care for the whole patient by funding cancer research, education and support. The goal is to support creative and promising projects that impact patient care at both the grass root and institutional levels.
Where: http://friendsofmel.org/
Imerman Angels
What: Imerman Angels carefully matches and individually pairs a person touched by cancer (a cancer fighter or survivor) with someone who has fought and survived the same type of cancer (a Mentor Angel). Cancer caregivers (spouses, parents, children and other family and friends of fighters) also receive 1-on-1 connections with other caregivers and survivors. These 1-on-1 relationships inspire hope and offer the chance to ask personal questions and receive support from someone who is uniquely familiar with the experience. The service is absolutely free and helps anyone touched by any type of cancer, at any cancer stage level, at any age, living anywhere in the world.
Where: www.imermanangels.org
Know Cancer
What: KnowCancer.com is an online community dedicated to connecting, educating, and empowering all people affected by the many forms of Cancer. They have created an environment where people can learn, interact, and ultimately find what they need through education and community support.
Where: www.knowcancer.com
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
What: LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a twelve-week, small group program designed for adult cancer survivors. This program fulfills the important need of supporting the increasing number of cancer survivors who find themselves in the transitional period between completing their cancer treatment and the shift to feeling physically and emotionally strong enough to attempt to return to their normal life or their “new normal.” The program is conducted outside of medical facilities to emphasize that LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is about health, not disease.
Where: http://www.livestrong.org/What-We-Do/Our-Actions/Programs-Partnerships/LIVESTRONG-at-the-YMCA
CANCER TREATMENT RESOURCES
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
What: Since 1988, Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) has been helping patients win the fight against cancer using advanced technology and a personalized approach. They provide a national network of fully accredited cancer hospitals earned Full Standards Compliance from the Joint Commission, and recognition for delivering high-quality care and exceeding patient safety standards from numerous renowned healthcare organizations, such as the Association of Community Cancer Centers and the American College of Radiology.
Where: http://www.cancercenter.com/
Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups
What: The nonprofit, Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups provides up-to-date information and access to cancer clinical trials.
Where: www.cancertrialshelp.org
Single Fathers Due to Cancer
What: The Single Fathers Due to Cancer program, based at UNC-Chapel Hill, is dedicated to helping the tens of thousands of fathers nationwide who have lost their spouses to cancer. The program is the first of its kind in the United States and currently runs a monthly support group for fathers in NC with the aim of helping to create other support groups around the country. Regardless of location, fathers can access the organization via their website at www.singlefathersduetocancer.org, which offers support, information, and resources for fathers as they work through their grief while learning how to be a single parent to a grieving child.
Where: www.singlefathersduetocancer.org
Stand Up To Cancer
What: Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is a groundbreaking initiative created to accelerate innovative cancer research that will get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives now. SU2C is bringing together the best and the brightest researchers and encouraging collaboration instead of competition among the entire cancer community. By galvanizing the entertainment industry, SU2C creates awareness and builds broad public support for this effort.
Where: www.standup2cancer.org
FOR YOUNG ADULTS AND CHILDREN
Camp Erin
What: Camp Erin, created and funded by The Moyer Foundation, is the largest nationwide network of free bereavement camps for children and teens ages 6-17 who have experienced the death of someone close to them.
Where: http://www.moyerfoundation.org/programs/camperin.aspx
The Children’s Treehouse Foundation
What: The Children’s Treehouse Foundation provides psychosocial intervention through its CLIMB program (Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery). The CLIMB program is offered for children affected by a parent’s cancer in hospitals and cancer centers throughout the United States. The standardized program, delivered by trained mental health professionals, helps children understand and cope with their parents’ illness and helps parents communicate with their children.
Where: http://www.childrenstreehousefdn.org/support.html
I’m Too Young for This! Cancer Foundation
What: The I’m Too Young for This! Cancer Foundation is the nation’s largest support community for the next generation of patients, survivors and caregivers between 15-40. The foundation supports a global following and hundreds of thousands of friends, fans, readers, listeners and members by raising awareness that young adults can and do get cancer.
Where: www.stupidcancer.com
National Students of AMF
What: The National Students of AMF (deceased or “Ailing Mothers, Fathers,” or loved ones) Support Network is dedicated to supporting college students coping with the illness or death of a loved one and empowering all college students to fight back against terminal illness.
Where: www.studentsofamf.org
Telling Kids About Cancer
What: Telling children about a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming for any parent. This new website will support you every step of the way. Telling Kids About Cancer features step-by-step guidance to help you: Prepare for the conversation, talk with your child, follow-up with your child and create a conversation guide for the talk.
Where: www.tellingkidsaboutcancer.com
