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weSPARK Cancer Support Center
July 7, 2011

Guess what? They have added a young adults group! This is so wonderful and so important. It would been really nice to have around when I was going through treatment. I am so glad that the organization recognized the need, and helped fill this gap in the young adult cancer community. Now I know I have somewhere I can go to give my support to others who are going though something I have experienced.

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If only this organization could be everywhere! I know there are so many more people who could benefit, as it is already making such a big impact on people's lives.

MY ROLE:
Client Served & Benefitted from organization's services.

weSPARK Cancer Support Center
June 30, 2010

WeSpark is a wonderful resource for those who have or have experienced cancer, or those who take care of them. All services are free and take into account the needs of cancer patients: A donation center where clients can drop off or pick up wigs and other personal care supplies, gentle activities to keep the cancer patient engaged and active, such as Yoga, Tai Chi, story writing, jewelry making, etc, support groups for patients and relatives, individual counseling, holistic healing options such as Reiki and Qi Gong, and an extensive library of information on cancer at your fingertips. This place is absolutely wonderful - a caring and calm sanctuary where you can go to be with others in your situation, or try something new. It really helps add some brightness to your life as you are going through cancer treatment. It really gave me a reason to get up and out of bed and out of the house during my chemotherapy!

The Great!

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

I found WeSpark when I was diagnosed with cancer and a friend recommended it. I was able to take part in healing activites such as Yoga, was able to find a wig and a hat to wear, and found a place to donate items that I was finished using.

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

I would add a support group for young patients undergoing cancer treatment, or maybe for those who have already finished treatment to help advise others who are currently experiencing it. It is very difficult to find peers as a youngish adult with cancer

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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...

the sanctuary inside, feeling like I have a place where I belong and others understand me, finding a great resource for donation or fulfilling needs, trying out Yoga to help get me active again...I could go on and on!

The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...

kind, generous.

If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...

help so many more people! Expand to more locations!

Ways to make it better...

it was closer to where I live. There are only two locations and it took a while to travel to the one closest to me!

In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...

Limited locations...which I am sure must be due to limited funds!

One thing I'd also say is that...

it would be very nice to have some sort of resource for younger adults with cancer, specifically. I loved that WeSpark made me feel like I belonged, but it is still somewhat lonely to be a young person with cancer, and hard to find peers.

How frequently have you been involved with the organization?

About every month

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2010

MY ROLE:
Client Served & I received services during and post-cancer treatment.