Newsletters

Greetings FCT community, Much has transpired at FCT (and in the world!) since my last note to you. Back in May 2020 the board of directors and I committed to remaining an online cancer resource for the entire state of Massachusetts. We made a specific commitment to reaching out to communities of color and more…

Dear FCT community members, I would like to express my gratitude and deep appreciation to each one of you for your support during Facing Cancer Together’s transformation into an online community. I realize that for many of us, having to forgo in-person events like our 5K walk/run was disappointing and at some level, a loss…

As we approach America’s 244th birthday, FCT would like to encourage each of us to pause and consider the depth of pain felt right now in many communities, especially the pain and fear perpetuated by systemic racism and violence against Black people. Each of us has a role to play in creating a just and…

Dear Facing Cancer Together Community, I hope that you and your families and friends are staying safe and finding ways to stay connected. While the challenges associated with coping with a cancer diagnosis have existed prior to the pandemic, it’s clear that grief and fear of the unknown have been deeply amplified by the abrupt…

I hope that you and your friends and family members are staying safe during this difficult time in our society. COVID-19 has truly changed the dynamics of life in just three months. As many of you know, Facing Cancer Together converted from conducting in-person support, wellness, and bereavement groups to virtual groups via Zoom. While…

Dear Facing Cancer Together Community, Since my last communication COVID-19 has been classified as a global pandemic and the Boston area has seen an increase in exposure to the virus. Given Facing Cancer Together’s commitment to providing support to our community, we will be transitioning to virtual support groups and wellness class meetings as of…

Dear Facing Cancer Together Community, This week FCT’s group facilitators will be talking with our support and wellness groups about COVID-19 and the steps FCT is taking to ensure everyone’s health and safety. Currently all FCT groups are still meeting in person and we are carefully monitoring the COVID-19 spread in the Boston-metro area. Although…

The American Repertory Theater (ART) in Cambridge has generously donated 30 tickets to Facing Cancer Together for the Sunday, March 1st @2 pm performance of Gloria: A Life. The tickets will go fast and are first come first serve. If you’re interested in attending the performance, please email Isabel Pinto-Pro, ipinto@facing-cancer.org no later than 3 pm on Tuesday, February 25th. For more information…

Greetings FCT community, We are officially past the half-way mark of Winter 2020 in New England! Here in Brighton, MA, I’ve been nesting. That’s right, I’ve been spending my Winter afternoons sprucing up our space and reflecting on FCT’s future and how we can better connect with the community we serve. By we, I mean…

Oak Square YMCA’s upcoming FREE LiveSTRONG at the YMCA fitness program for adult cancer survivors begins next week.  This program runs from February 18 – May 1 and is open to all adults! LiveSTRONG at the YMCA is a 12-week group fitness and training program that will be offered at no cost on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 12:30-1:45pm and is designed to help adult cancer…