August 28, 2025
This year, 120 children from 51 families across the tri-state area received brand new backpacks filled with essential school supplies to help them start the school year with confidence and excitement.
Shimmers of Hope at CancerCare’s Annual Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp
June 27, 2025
From May 30 to June 1, 2025, CancerCare’s 16th Annual Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp welcomed families who have recently lost a loved one to cancer to Memorytown USA in Mount Pocono, PA. 17 families and 27 children aged 4-15 attended from states including New Jersey, New York, North Carolina and Washington.
Fall Is in the Air! Young Adults Build Connections and Carve Pumpkins with CancerCare and Stupid Cancer
November 8, 2024
Last month, young adults affected by cancer met at the Peer Space Studio in Manhattan at an event hosted by CancerCare and Stupid Cancer.
Supporting Families Affected by Cancer: Backpacks for Back-to-School Season
September 4, 2024
This summer, 187 students in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut received backpacks full of new school supplies for the start of the academic year as part of CancerCare for Kids’ Back-to-School Program.
Shared Stories and Strength at CancerCare and Stupid Cancer’s Young Adult Picnic
August 1, 2024
CancerCare and Stupid Cancer held a potluck picnic at Brooklyn Bridge Park on July 24 to bring together young adults impacted by cancer. Over twenty people attended, including CancerCare social workers Hayley Feuchs, LMSW, Sara Grisales Jaramillo, LMSW and Stupid Cancer staff.
Hope Soars at CancerCare’s 15th Annual Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp
June 24, 2024
Families who have recently lost a loved one to cancer came together at Memorytown USA in Mount Pocono, PA for CancerCare’s 15th annual free Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp from June 7-9, 2024.
Creative Connections at CancerCare’s Young Adult “Paint & Sip” Night
December 12, 2023
On December 5, 2023, CancerCare hosted a free “Paint and Sip” event for young adults impacted by cancer at the Painting Lounge in Midtown, Manhattan.
CancerCare for Kids Provides Children and Teens with Back-to-School Supplies
September 21, 2023
As fall approaches, children, teens and their families prepare for the upcoming school year. Getting new school supplies is on many families’ minds and can be especially difficult for families coping with cancer.
CancerCare’s Annual Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp Offers a Sea of Support
July 27, 2023
Families who recently lost a loved one to cancer came together at Memorytown USA in Mount Pocono, PA for CancerCare’s free annual Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp this July.
Young Professionals Committee Celebrates Its 6th Annual Fundraising Event To Support Young Adults Impacted By Cancer
June 22, 2023
On June 8, 2023, CancerCare’s Young Professionals Committee (YPC) celebrated its 6th annual fundraising event at the Michael Kors Building in SoHo, Manhattan.