Survivor Journeys: provides cancer survivor and caregiver support
Survivor Journeys is a community-based support network of professionals from diverse clinical and community backgrounds who provide cancer survivors, caregivers, and loved ones unique survivorship services in western Massachusetts and northern Connecticut.
Our services are built on collaboration with local provider and cancer survivors, along with regional and nationally recognized cancer organizations. Our programs include:
- Cancer-specific support groups
- Survivor and caregiver peer mentoring program
- Educational scholarships and programs
- Survivor subsidies
- Community outreach programs
- Community-based referrals meeting the unique needs of cancer survivors and their loved ones
- Pet therapy
- Professional development workshops and presentations
All support groups are confidential and free of charge.
Latest News
July, 29th 2018
S. Prestley and Helen Blake Providing Matching Contributions to Survivor Journeys™ up to $25,000 For Fourth Year in a Row
June, 21st 2018
Jay Presser (Survivor Journeys Board member) in blue shirt and Jay Burton with Renee Denino of IHeart Radio today at the Travelers…
June, 20th 2018
Exercise could improve the life expectancy of adults who survive cancer as children, even if the activity begins years after treatments end,…
Upcoming Events
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Aug23The Caregiver GroupDates & TimesStarts: 08/23/2018 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 08/23/2018 @ 7:30 pmLocationAgawam Senior Center, 954 Main Street (Route 159), Agawam, MA 01001SummaryCindy Lawlor, LICSW and Louise Sawyer (both experienced caregivers) facilitate a monthly support group for caregivers of cancer survivors. Come and share your caregiving story of challenges and hope. All are welcome. If you are interested in participating remotely from home, please register online and indicate in your message that you would like to participate remotely. This group meets every fourth Thursday of the month. -
Sep4Breast Cancer Support GroupDates & TimesStarts: 09/04/2018 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 09/04/2018 @ 7:30 pmLocationCancer House of Hope, 1999 Westfield Street, West Springfield, MASummaryThis support group meets every first Tuesday of the month. Co-facilitated by Lucy Giuggio Carvalho, MSN, RSN-BC, Breast cancer survivor and Founder, Rays of Hope, and Cindy Sheridan Murphy, Breast cancer survivor and Women's Empowerment Coach -
Sep6Blood Cancer Support Group (Enfield, CT)Dates & TimesStarts: 09/06/2018 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 09/06/2018 @ 7:30 pmLocationEnfield Senior Center, 299 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082SummaryThis support group meets every first Thursday of the month. The facilitators are Kara Sawyer RN, BSN and Jay Burton, DO. Sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society -
Sep12All Cancer Support GroupDates & TimesStarts: 09/12/2018 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 09/12/2018 @ 7:30 pmLocationSouth Hadley Library, 2 Canal Street, South Hadley, MASummaryThis support group meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month. -
Sep27The Caregiver GroupDates & TimesStarts: 09/27/2018 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 09/27/2018 @ 7:30 pmLocationAgawam Senior Center, 954 Main Street (Route 159), Agawam, MA 01001SummaryCindy Lawlor, LICSW and Louise Sawyer (both experienced caregivers) facilitate a monthly support group for caregivers of cancer survivors. Come and share your caregiving story of challenges and hope. All are welcome. If you are interested in participating remotely from home, please register online and indicate in your message that you would like to participate remotely. This group meets every fourth Thursday of the month. -
Oct2Breast Cancer Support GroupDates & TimesStarts: 10/02/2018 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 10/02/2018 @ 7:30 pmLocationCancer House of Hope, 1999 Westfield Street, West Springfield, MASummaryThis support group meets every first Tuesday of the month. Co-facilitated by Lucy Giuggio Carvalho, MSN, RSN-BC, Breast cancer survivor and Founder, Rays of Hope, and Cindy Sheridan Murphy, Breast cancer survivor and Women's Empowerment Coach -
Oct4Blood Cancer Support Group (Enfield, CT)Dates & TimesStarts: 10/04/2018 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 10/04/2018 @ 7:30 pmLocationEnfield Senior Center, 299 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082SummaryThis support group meets every first Thursday of the month. The facilitators are Kara Sawyer RN, BSN and Jay Burton, DO. Sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society -
Oct10All Cancer Support GroupDates & TimesStarts: 10/10/2018 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 10/10/2018 @ 7:30 pmLocationSouth Hadley Library, 2 Canal Street, South Hadley, MASummaryThis support group meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month. -
Oct25The Caregiver GroupDates & TimesStarts: 10/25/2018 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 10/25/2018 @ 7:30 pmLocationAgawam Senior Center, 954 Main Street (Route 159), Agawam, MA 01001SummaryCindy Lawlor, LICSW and Louise Sawyer (both experienced caregivers) facilitate a monthly support group for caregivers of cancer survivors. Come and share your caregiving story of challenges and hope. All are welcome. If you are interested in participating remotely from home, please register online and indicate in your message that you would like to participate remotely. This group meets every fourth Thursday of the month. -
Oct27Halloween GalaDates & TimesStarts: 10/27/2018 @ 6:00 pmLocationChez Josef in Agawam, MASummaryPlease join us for our 4th Annual Halloween Gala sponsored by TBD and the S. Prestley and Helen Blake Fund at the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. The Gala will be held at Chez Josef in Agawam on Saturday, October 27th at 6:00. There will be great times to be had. The Halloween Gala is our signature annual event that spreads the word about Survivor Journeys and provides funding for our organization. There will be food, fun, raffles and dancing (if that's your thing).
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Nov1Blood Cancer Support Group (Enfield, CT)Dates & TimesStarts: 11/01/2018 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 11/01/2018 @ 7:30 pmLocationEnfield Senior Center, 299 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082SummaryThis support group meets every first Thursday of the month. The facilitators are Kara Sawyer RN, BSN and Jay Burton, DO. Sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society -
Nov6Breast Cancer Support GroupDates & TimesStarts: 11/06/2018 @ 6:00 pm
Ends: 11/06/2018 @ 7:30 pmLocationCancer House of Hope, 1999 Westfield Street, West Springfield, MASummaryThis support group meets every first Tuesday of the month. Co-facilitated by Lucy Giuggio Carvalho, MSN, RSN-BC, Breast cancer survivor and Founder, Rays of Hope, and Cindy Sheridan Murphy, Breast cancer survivor and Women's Empowerment Coach
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Survivor Journeys is a non profit organization that supports adults, young adults, and pediatric cancer survivors, and their caregivers and loved ones. Learn more about our partnership to support this organization on their website at https://www.survivorjourneys.org/donate-get-in…
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TOMORROW NIGHT>>>Join this amazing organization for this very informative event !! Don't miss it!
10 Steps to Nourish Yourself So You Can THRIVE
Do you find yourself taking care of everyone else except YOURSELF? Join members of Each Moment We're Alive - A womens after cancer support group for this interactive workshop. as they guide you through what worked for them in 10 Steps to Nourish Yourself So You Can Thrive. Ask yo…
Posted: July 9th, 2018