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The mission of the
Cancer Support Community Delaware
is to ensure that all people
impacted by cancer are
empowered by knowledge,
strengthened by action
and sustained by community. |
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The Breath of Life
Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23 at 11:30 am
Improve your breathing and health. Learn to correct "anxiety breath." Russ Apple will help you master the basics of breathing for improved emotional and physical balance.
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You Are What You Eat
Tuesday, February 14th at 1 pm
Have you heard the expression, "you are what you eat?" What triggers you to eat? Join Tracey Sinabaldi, LDN of TKS Nutrition as she discusses how changing what and when you eat may boost your mood and improve your health.
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Art HOPE
Friday, February 10th at 1 pm
What does hope look like? Art provides an outlet to express emotions that might be difficult to put into words. Join Sharyn Santel, MS, ATR, for this empowering program that will give you a chance to express your challenges and triumphs through art.
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Cancer Support Community Delaware is a statewide nonprofit organization whose mission is to
ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action,
and sustained by community. Our members are adults, teens and children with cancer and their
family members/caregivers. As all of our services are provided free of charge, we must rely
on the generosity of government, foundations, corporations and individuals to continue our
programs.
Other notable things about Cancer Support Community Delaware:
- CSCDE provides statewide cancer support programs
- All programs are led by licensed mental health professionals
- More than 82% of the money we raise goes directly to programs
- All services are offered free of charge
- Money raised in Delaware, stays in Delaware!
Our services are unique. We are the only organization in Delaware dedicated exclusively to helping people cope with and manage the emotional aspect of cancer, using the "patient active" concept. We also focus on the cancer participants' family and/or caregivers, including children and teenagers.
The Wellness Community Headquarters was founded in 1982 by Dr. Harold Benjamin. The Wellness Community - Delaware grew from a local, grass roots movement of people who were motivated by personal experience with cancer and with the knowledge that Delaware has one of the highest cancer mortality rates in the nation. We were incorporated in 1993 and officially opened in Wilmington in 1996; in Dover in 2002; and in Rehoboth Beach in 2005.
On July 1, 2009, The Wellness Community joined forces with Gilda's Club Worldwide to become the largest provider of psychosocial cancer support in North America. Our combined organization, aptly named Cancer Support Community, is comprised worldwide of nearly 50 local affiliates, 12 affiliates in development and over 100 off-site and satellite locations.
We provide weekly support groups facilitated by trained, licensed and experienced psychotherapists. At these meetings, people with cancer and their caregivers explore new ways of dealing with the physical and emotional problems associated with the disease. In addition, the following is a partial list of our offerings: Kids’ Circle; Teen Talk; Family Groups; Specific Cancer Site Groups; Introductory Meetings; Relaxation:Tai Chi; Yoga; Educational Workshops; Exercise; Nutrition Seminars; Art Therapy; Community-Based Program Initiative, working with the under-served population in downtown Wilmington; and Community Events.
Evidence-based results from participants in our programs indicate that:
- 88% felt less alone
- 87% were happier because they were in group
- 85% believed they improved the quality of their lives
- 82% regained a sense of hope
- 75% strengthened their will to live
- 72% believed the relationship with their loved one(s) improved
We collaborate with all of the major doctors, hospitals, community and cancer organizations in the state.
Delaware Health Fund was and continues to be critical to our success in reaching all Delawareans. We also receive donations from corporations, foundations, individuals and special events.
To provide the most comprehensive and beneficial psychosocial support services to all people in New Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties.
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