News & Events
The Body/Mind Spirit Connection: free public talk
NOVEMBER 16th 10:00 to 11:30 Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium, 233 Homer Street, Newton, MA Please join us on November 16th for a free public talk presented by Dr. Rob Rutledge, Radiation Oncologist Dalhousie University, NS Cancer Centre, Halifax Canada, in partnership with Facing Cancer Together This talk is free and open to the public…
Read MoreSecond annual "Giving Hope" Art Exhibit: 2013 — A Success!
:: :: :: :: OUR ANNUAL “GIVING HOPE” ART EXHIBIT Presented by Facing Cancer Together, in partnership with Conquer Cancer Coalition Took place Thursday, October 24th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00pm at Waterstone at Wellesley, 27 Washington Street, Wellesley FCT celebrated our “Giving Hope Art “event in collaboration with Conquer Cancer Coalition on Thursday, October 24th…
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New Wellness Group Starting 10/22/2013: Nia
Nia for people with Cancer and their caregivers is a collaboration between Facing Cancer Together and the West Suburban YMCA Caring for yourself during your cancer experience is important for health and well-being. Through expressive movement to inspiring music, Nia helps you to face the challenges of cancer. Nia promotes joy, strength, balance, energy, and…
Read MoreNew Multicultural Support Group Starting 10/1/2013
For people of color with cancer living in urban Boston. Cancer can be a terrifying and lonely experience. This weekly support group provides a safe space where people with cancer can meet others facing similar challenges, find comfort, and companionship and learn new ways to cope. When and where: This support group will meet once…
Read MoreIn Memory of Randi (Meryl) Greenberg, Chinese Brush Painting Instructor
Passed away on June 11, 2013 Randi has left us, but our memories of her will never leave us Sadly, on June 11, 2013, Randi Greenberg passed away. Randi was passionate about her life, her faith, her art, and her career as a financial planner at Ameri-prise Financial. She was a diverse and exceptional woman:…
Read MoreA Special Yoga Class for People with Cancer
A collaboration between Facing Cancer Together and the West Suburban YMCA. Finding the tools to care for yourself during the cancer experience is an important way to feel involved with your health-care. Through appropriate poses and mind-body techniques, the immune system can be strengthened and quality of life improved. This yoga class is open to anyone who…
Read MoreA "Day Away" Retreat
On Saturday March 23rd from 9:30 to 4:00, Facing Cancer Together will be offering an all day retreat a — “day away” — focused on self care and renewal for people living with cancer. The retreat is for people who are either recently diagnosed or in active treatment within the last couple of years. There…
Read MoreA Win for the B.U. Terriers and FCT
Boston University Recognizes Facing Cancer Together as Charity of Choice in the Play 4Kay Game Last Year it was a win-win for Boston University women’s basketball team, the Terriers, and FCT as the Terriers beat Stony Brook in the Play 4Kay Breast Cancer Awareness Game. Facing Cancer Together (FCT) was one of the grateful and…
Read MoreNewton North High School holds a "Be Bold Be Bald" Event
And donates the proceeds to Facing Cancer Together Our special thanks to Newton North High School students and faculty for selecting Facing Cancer Together as their charity of choice to receive a donation of $3042 raised from their “Be Bold Be Bald” event held at Newton North High School on November 2nd. We especially want…
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