Cactus Cancer Society

Cactus Cancer Society's 10th Anniversary Gala is just WEEKS away! This is a rare opportunity to connect in person with the Cactus Cancer Society community, so make sure to reserve your ticket today! https://lnkd.in/gGPTREyw If you can’t join us in Berkeley on April 5, don’t fret! There are still meaningful ways to be part of this milestone from afar! You can celebrate with us by: ?? Ordering our 10th Anniversary Anthology, so you can marvel at the creativity of our community members and learn about Cactus Cancer Society's decade of impact. Reserve your copy here: https://lnkd.in/eAPsthRt ?? Participating in the 10th Anniversary Auction. You can register online, check out the one-of-a-kind art pieces made by our community members, and bid from afar! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ePMHKvru We can't wait to celebrate this decade of impact with you! #AYACSM #SurvivalIsInsufficient #YoungAdultCancer #CancerSurvivor #CancerAwareness #Survivor #YACancer #AYACancer #Cancer #CactusCancer

Announcing The Pause Project: A Journaling Workshop for Healthcare Providers The Pause Project is a live, guided journal prompt workshop for providers (social workers, nurses, doctors, therapists, etc). It's an opportunity to connect with other healthcare providers to participate in a monthly journal exercise to prioritize self-care and process together as a resilient community. This free program is one of Cactus Cancer Society's ways to give back to those serving AYAs in a provider capacity. We appreciate you! You are worthy of accepting what you offer to others. Join us on the 2nd Monday of every month, from 9:30-10:00am PT / 11:30am-12:00pm CT / 12:30-1:00pm ET. The first session is March 10th! Learn more and sign up on our website: https://bit.ly/CCSPause #Journaling #Oncologist #OncologySocialWork #OncologySocialWorkers #OSW #YACancer #YoungAdultCancer

?? Announcing an exciting research opportunity ?? @Stanford University is conducting a study to help women address fertility and family building after cancer. If you're a cancer survivor who was assigned female at birth and is currently between the ages of 18 and 45, the @RoadmapToParenthood study may be for you! *The goal of this research opportunity is to improve cancer care and better support paatients surrounding fertility and family issues.* If you’re a young adult cancer survivor and want to learn more, scan the QR code or click here: https://lnkd.in/gJECk5tw or email the study team at [email protected] #AYACSM #CancerSurvivor #FertilityAfterCancer #YoungAdultCancer #FamilyBuildingAfterCancer #CancerResearch

Cactus Cancer Society’s 10th Anniversary Gala is just ONE MONTH away! On April 5, 2025, YA cancer community members will gather in person in Berkeley, CA for an unforgettable evening of tapas, signature drinks, an art auction, AND a bonus morning Art Workshop. And YOU simply have to be there! Here’s what you can expect from this milestone celebration: ?? An exclusive pre-gala Art Workshop ??? A stunning art gallery showcase ??? A delicious tapas-style dinner paired with signature refreshments ?? Opportunities to connect with fellow members of the young adult cancer community ?? A chance to win one-of-a-kind artwork in our curated auction The countdown has begun— our opportunity to celebrate this colorful, creative, resilient community is just a month away! Reserve your ticket today: https://lnkd.in/gc4MVrXn #AYACSM #SurvivalIsInsufficient #YoungAdultCancer #CancerSurvivor #CancerAwareness #Survivor #YACancer #AYACancer #Cancer #CactusCancer

We’ve got something BIG coming in honor of our ten years as a nonprofit. It’s not a bird, it’s not a plane, it’s an anthology! “Wait, what’s an anthology?” Glad you asked! This Cactus Cancer Society Anthology is a celebration of our program participants’ amazing work from the past 10 years. Every piece included is one made either in a Cactus Cancer Society program or with skills learned in one of our programs. You’ll see incredible artwork, read moving poems and stories, and celebrate the reason we’ve been around for ten years: YOU! Preorder yours today! https://bit.ly/4j7U2d5 #AYACSM #SurvivalIsInsufficient #YoungAdultCancer #CancerSurvivor #CancerAwareness #Survivor #YACancer #AYACancer #Cancer #CactusCancer

When it comes to caring for young adult cancer patients, there are many ways to learn what kind of challenges this age group faces. You can read studies, you can carefully annotate years of experience, or you can hear directly from experts and patients themselves. Join us for the Full Picture of AYA Cancer, a one-of-a-kind continuing education program. This online course offers social workers an overview of a range of topics, including sexual health, fertility, survivorship, and emotional challenges specifically for young adults facing cancer. You’ll hear from young adult cancer patients, survivors, Dr. Anne Katz, and a full house of other expert guests. In addition, this program offers nine continuing education credits for social workers. To find out more and to access the course, mosey on over to our website: bit.ly/FullAYA #OncologySocialWork #OncologySocialWorkers #OSW #YACancer #YoungAdultCancer

?? Calling all female cancer survivors! @Stanford University is conducting a study to help women address fertility and family building after cancer. If you're a cancer survivor who was assigned female at birth and is currently between the ages of 18 and 45, the @RoadmapToParenthood study may be for you! *The goal of this research opportunity is to improve cancer care and better support paatients surrounding fertility and family issues.* If you’re a young adult cancer survivor and want to learn more, scan the QR code or click here: https://lnkd.in/gJECk5tw or email the study team at [email protected] #AYACSM #CancerSurvivor #FertilityAfterCancer #YoungAdultCancer #FamilyBuildingAfterCancer #CancerResearch

??You simply have to be there! ?? Get ready to shine in your most fabulous California cocktail attire—we’re pulling out all the stops for our 10th Anniversary Gala, and you won’t want to miss a moment of this unforgettable night! ?? Picture this: We begin the day with a heartwarming Art Workshop, where creativity and connection come to life over coffee and treats. As the evening unfolds, we step into a warmly lit café, where laughter and conversation fill the air. With sparkling glasses in hand, we celebrate a decade of impact on the young adult cancer community in beautiful Berkeley, California. Savor delectable tapas, sip on signature refreshments, and explore a breathtaking gallery of art created by our talented community members—all available for auction, so you can take a piece of the magic home with you. Finally, we embrace the people who have made this community what it is. ?? This is your rare chance to gather in person with our vibrant young adult cancer community. The countdown is on—reserve your ticket today and be part of this extraordinary celebration! https://lnkd.in/gc4MVrXn #AYACSM #SurvivalIsInsufficient #YoungAdultCancer #CancerSurvivor #CancerAwareness #Survivor #YACancer #AYACancer #Cancer #CactusCancer

At the start of the year, Cactus Cancer Society invited our community to nominate standout advocates for the The Young Adult Cancer Advocate of The Year (YAAY) Award – and now it’s time to meet them! We are proud to introduce our 2025 YAAY Candidates! ?? They’re a group of passionate, driven individuals who are making a real difference for young adult cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. These advocates are leading the charge to ensure that no young adult faces cancer alone. YAAY is more than just a competition – it’s a movement for impact. Over the next 8 weeks, supporters will “vote” for the most deserving advocate with their dollars. The candidate who raises the most will be awarded the prestigious Young Adult Cancer Advocate of the Year title – an award that celebrates advocacy while fueling life-changing programs for young adults facing cancer. Your vote makes an impact. Every dollar raised directly supports Cactus Cancer Society’s programs, which are proven to reduce loneliness, anxiety, depression, and psychological distress among young adults facing cancer. It’s time to champion these amazing advocates and our community at large! ?? Cast your vote for the Young Adult Cancer Advocate of the Year here: https://lnkd.in/gZvCWaCq #YAAY2025 #AYACSM #SurvivalIsInsufficient #YoungAdultCancer #CancerSurvivor #CancerAwareness #Survivor #YACancer #AYACancer #Cancer #CactusCancer #CancerAdvocate #YACancerAdvocate #CancerInfluencer

?? Can you believe it? 2025 marks 10 incredible years of reducing isolation among young adults facing cancer! Together, we’ve built a vibrant, resilient, and creative community – and now it’s time to celebrate everything we’ve achieved. Join us for Cactus Cancer Society’s 10th Anniversary Gala on April 5, 2025 in Berkeley, CA! Why You Won’t Want to Miss This Milestone Celebration: ? Participate in an exclusive pre-gala Art Workshop, where you’ll experience the magic of creative coping firsthand. ? Immerse yourself in a curated gallery of art created by our talented community members. ? Savor a delicious tapas-style dinner and signature refreshments. ? Bid on stunning, one-of-a-kind artwork created by members of the Cactus Cancer Society community during our exclusive auction. So dust off the California cocktail attire that makes you feel fabulous because it’s high time we celebrate this colorful, creative, resilient community. The early bird ticket price increases after February 1, so reserve yours today: https://lnkd.in/gc4MVrXn #AYACSM #SurvivalIsInsufficient #YoungAdultCancer #CancerSurvivor #CancerAwareness #Survivor #YACancer #AYACancer #Cancer #CactusCancer