Fall is in the air. And it’s a great time for friendship, fitness, fabulousness, frivolity, and fun. It’s also a great time to join us at our special October events, as well as at our free programs of support for children, teens, adults, and families living with a cancer diagnosis.

Come enjoy a Paws 4 Life walk in the park with friends (both human and canine). Watch the leaves turning colors as you swing and putt for cancer on North Hills’ tight fairways and subtle greens. Celebrate our 30th Anniversary Gala by spending a fabulous Evening in the Park at The Suzanne Morgan Center at Ridgeland. Or (just in time for Halloween!) dress up a scarecrow in a silly or scary fall costume. 

No matter how you choose to have fun, your loyal and generous support will help us provide friendship, fitness, fabulousness, frivolity, and fun to individuals with cancer and their loved ones—not just this fall, but for many, many seasons to come. 

Lisa Barsky, Board Member

Listen to our new podcast this month: Understanding Health Insurance - Part 2

Christina Bach, Financial Navigation Specialist & Helpline Community Navigator at Cancer Support Community and Educational/Psychosocial Content Specialist at Oncolink is back for the 2nd part of this podcast.  She will discuss issues and solutions for those underinsured. 

Click here to listen. https://cancersupportphiladelphia.org/podcast/

It’s going to be an amazing school year.  Cancer Support Community Greater Philadelphia (CSCGP) has been providing free support to families who have or had cancer in their life at our clubhouses and in schools for 30 years. We hope everyone can help share CSCGP as a resource for families affected by cancer.  Programs include: 

We hope you had a chance to visit our "Carecrow" at Peddlers Village! 

The CSCGP "Carecrow" embodies the strength of our community and the support we offer to those impacted by cancer.  Vote for us #105 and celebrate the power of togetherness! Thank you to our wonderful volunteer, Lynn Yosen for her creative talents!

On Friday September 29th, the local community gathered together to refresh, restore, and REJUVENATE! Our annual symposium on ovarian cancer was about connection & education and featured speakers from Fox Chase Cancer Center, and Jefferson Health, along with relaxing oncology massage, crafting, and a therapeutic movement session!

Thank you to our co-hosts: National Ovarian Cancer Coalition: Mid-Atlantic Region. And the generosity of the Windmill Foundation, Merck, GSK, NOVOCURE, Immunogen, Eisai and Bob Brockman Nia Fund, for providing support for educational & quality of life opportunities for the ovarian cancer community. Special thank you to Bountiful Acres of Buckingham, PA for providing a touch of fall with pumpkins for the group to decorate with words of inspiration!

Breast Cancer Support Group: Mondays, 2:30-4:00pm

Breast Cancer Networking Group: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays each month, 7:00-8:30pm

CSCGP Breast Cancer groups are for individuals who are seeking support while navigating breast cancer, from newly diagnosed/currently in treatment to up to 18 months post-treatment. Expect to meet other group members who are at various points in their experience with breast cancer. Prior to attending, individuals must join as a member of CSCGP & have a pre-attendance conversation with a CSCGP staff member and commit to attending on a regular basis. 

Breast Cancer Awareness Event: Tuesday October 24, 2022 @ Doylestown Hospital in the Main Lobby

Come join us in the Doylestown Hospital Main Lobby for a Breast Cancer Awareness event! Raffles, giveaways, info and Pet Therapy visitors! We would love to see your faces stop by. If you have any questions, please reach out to Aly.

National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness day: October 13, 2022 

According to METAvivor.com: The pink ribbon is well-known for representing the fight against breast cancer, but many stage 4 breast cancer patients feel that pink does not encapsulate their experience. To highlight the uniqueness of the disease and show its commonality with other stage 4 cancers, METAvivor designed a base ribbon of green and teal to represent metastasis. Green represents the triumph of spring over winter, life over death, and symbolizes renewal, hope, and immortality while teal symbolizes healing and spirituality. The thin pink ribbon overlay signifies that the metastatic cancer originated in the breast. 

October is also Liver Cancer Awareness Month.  

If you have liver cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about liver cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.

Our 25th Annual Paws 4 Life Dog Walk is on Saturday, October 7th at Warminster Community Park.  We have fun foam for both canine and human fun, live music, demos, contests with celebrity judges Gina Gannon and Denise Nakano, lawn games, food and more. Tickets are only $25 a leash so the entire family can join in the fun!

Visit CSCGP.org   for more information and tickets.  A few tickets still available!

Calling all golfers.!  We are back to North Hills Country Club on Monday, October 16th for lunch, golf with on course refreshments, cocktails, dinner, and awards ceremony...AND the ever popular "ball toss off the balcony 50/50"!

Just $250 a golfer for a great day while supporting local families living with cancer!

Visit CSCGP.org  to RSVP!