Support Groups

Millie has been a practicing social worker for 25 years, and is fluent in both English and Spanish. She has practiced social work in Peru, South America, as well as in the United States, and is passionate about helping others through her work. 

Now a resident of Western Massachusetts, Millie works as the Oncology Social Worker for Sister Caritas Cancer Center, affiliated with Mercy Medical Center. In addition, she has studied at Westfield State University, and has a strong connection to the Western Massachusetts community.

Millie is looking forward to sharing and applying her social work experience with cancer patients and survivors, and is honored to facilitate the first Spanish-speaking Support Group for Survivor Journeys™.

Eileen Krueger is an LCSW employed at the Bennett Cancer Center, located at Stamford Hospital in Stamford, CT. As a member of the Cancer Support Services team, she provides clinical social work, psychosocial evaluation, assessment, counseling, and resource referrals to oncology patients and their caregivers.

She is a graduate of the Spalding University MSW program and volunteers as a peer navigator at the Friend For Life Cancer Support Network, both located in Louisville, KY.

Amanda Perdue is a 7 year breast cancer survivor, diagnosed at the age of 28.  Before breast cancer, Amanda was a high school physical education, health education, and special education teacher.  After her diagnosis, Amanda has had the honor working with agencies and recently diagnosed breast cancer survivors, helping each survivor to navigate their diagnosis, treatment, and picking up the pieces.  She has had opportunities to lobby for breast cancer in Washington D.C. and local legislatures, and serving as an advocate for breast cancer awareness.

Graduating from Wesley College with a Bachelor’s of Science and Wilmington University with a Master’s in Leadership and Administration, Amanda likes to incorporate the holistic approach when facilitating and supporting survivors- looking at each survivor and healing process as a whole. She looks forward to helping women survive and thrive and celebrating their victories.

Kara is a primary care nurse practitioner with Springfield Medical Associates in Enfield, CT. At age 23, she was diagnosed with T cell leukemia/lymphoma and underwent a stem cell transplant in January 2011. As a cancer survivor with a career in health care, she is passionate about giving back, sharing knowledge and experiences, and offering a listening ear to survivors at all stages of their cancer journey. Prior to joining Survivor Journeys, Kara was a blood cancer group co-facilitator with the Leukemia Lymphoma Society in Natick, MA.

Kara is a graduate of Providence College with a Bachelor's in Science in Health Policy in Management and Northeastern University with a Bachelor's of Science & Master's of Science in Nursing.

Cindy is a primary care social worker in the VA Connecticut Healthcare System. She works frequently with caregivers, assisting them with the all encompassing impact caused by a decline in a loved one's health.

Cindy is an experienced cancer caregiver, having a child diagnosed with cancer during adolescence. Her son's cancer journey inspires her to help others walking a similar path.

Cindy is a graduate of the Boston College School of Social Work.

Kamie Thornton is a mother of five and is passionate about supporting women, children, and families.  Prior to her gynecological cancer diagnosis in 2019, she provided psychosocial and developmental support to pediatric patients and their families in the Child Life department at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital.  

Kamie has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and an Undergraduate Certificate in Child Life.  She is a graduate student at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, CT studying Art Therapy & Counseling.

Paula Euber is a rehabilitation counselor, registered nurse, breast cancer survivor, and mother to two young children.  While working full time, keeping up with active kids, and maintaining a jam-packed schedule,  a cancer diagnosis didn’t fit on an already-full plate! Recognizing the complexity of being diagnosed with cancer while juggling parental (and other) responsibilities, Paula looks forward to supporting and encouraging moms who are balancing what often feels impossible. 

Charlene Potts joined the Survivor Journeys Team in March 2021. Charlene’s career has evolved over the years. She has worked as a Pediatric Physical Therapist with children and their families in hospitals, research for the MDA, early intervention and the local school systems. She returned to college, did her thesis on “Differences in Interests and Self-Concept across Vocational Identity in Adolescents” and earned a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Springfield College in 2012. She has served students and adults in various capacities in the community. Charlene for years managed their small Moonbeam Miniature Farm while her and her husband raised a family. Charlene has a passion for Miniature horses, Icelandic horses, water exercise, sewing, quilting, knitting, new recipes, reading, conversations with people and small adventures. Charlene with her faith, the support of her family and friends has survived Ovarian Cancer in 2013 and recently Liver Cancer in September 2019. Charlene comes to Survivor Journeys to continue her life long journey learning and sharing her life as a cancer survivor with other cancer survivors and their families.