No One Should Face Cancer Alone.
Our free, professionally led programs for people with cancer and their loved ones deal with the emotional and physical impact of cancer. Come to Hope Connections in Bethesda, Landover, or online for emotional support, education, wellness, and hope.
What to Expect
How does it feel to join Hope Connections? For many, it's like coming home.
How to Get Started
If you're ready to start your journey with us, sign up for orientation!
Attend Our Events
We have so many fun events you can attend to support Hope Connections or just to socialize!
Is Hope Connections Right for You?
Hear personal stories from actual Hope Connections participants, then click below to learn more about getting started.
Scott Ogden Drive Out Cancer Golf Tournament
Monday, September 23rd - Bethesda Country Club
To Register or Donate, visit https://bit.ly/DRIVEOUTCANCER24
Golf Tournament
Prize Drawing
Don't Worry If You're Not Able To Join Us For Drive Out Cancer This Year...You Can Still Win Fabulous Prizes!! Donate for a chance to win one or more of these amazing prizes!
To enter go to: https://bit.ly/DOCWINBIG
Enter as many times as you'd like between now and the evening of Monday, September 23rd, when the winners will be announced during the tournament's award ceremony!
Our participants say it best. Learn from people with cancer and their caregivers how we can help you.
Rex’s Story
The second time my wife sprained her ankle for seemingly no reason, it seemed odd,…
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Irene’s Story
We asked Irene how critical Hope Connections was to her, after she was diagnosed with…
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Janelle’s Story
When my mom was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, it didn’t fully register that, as a…
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See some examples of the programs we provide.
Support Groups
This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals diagnosed with metastatic cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
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This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals diagnosed with any type of cancer as a young adult. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
Learn more >Mind & Body Classes
Eric Govan (Professional boxer, Master Trainer, Founder at Mind/Body Boxing), will teach you to heighten your mental, physical and spiritual strength through boxing fitness, yoga and meditation.
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Kym Sevilla, Certified Medical Exercise Specialist, will lead you in an unique exercise class designed to improve your strength, balance and posture, as well as your sense of well-being! All levels of fitness are welcome. Chairs available.
Learn more >Education Programs
Participation in clinical trials for new blood cancer treatments should reflect the patient population who will use the treatment. Yet Black Americans continue to be underrepresented across most clinical trials – even for diseases like multiple myeloma, the most common blood cancer diagnosed in the Black community.
Please join us to learn more about the need for diversity in clinical trial participation and what changes are necessary to make these trials more accessible to all patients.
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Nutrition specialist and Oncology Nurse, Wendy Hollins will share Nutrition best practices and insight for cancer prevention as well as maintaining healthy habits during and after treatment.
This event is open to all, but to ensure proper meal accommodation, Please register at https://forms.gle/KTR5zdumBuz91jyGA
Learn more >Special Activities
Our Boutique features new and gently used women’s clothing and accessories with 100% of our sales going to support the free and professionally led programs offered at Hope Connections. These special programs have been designed to help people with cancer and their loved ones deal with the emotional and physical impact of cancer.
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The Scott Ogden Drive Out Cancer Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, September 23rd at the beautiful Bethesda Country Club for the second year in row. This year marks our twentieth tournament overall, and we are excited to make this the best year yet!
Learn more >Partners and Sponsorships
These caring individuals and businesses provide us with vital support. We work hard to make participation a valuable and enjoyable experience!
Resources for Medical Professionals
We are here to help you treat the whole patient! We supplement clinical treatment with a range of programs, all offered free of charge.