Celebration of Hope
An evening to celebrate fifteen years of providing
free programs of emotional support, education, wellness and hope for people with cancer and their loved ones.
To register, visit: https://bit.ly/Celebration2021
Medical Marijuana
Dr. Wilfredo Gamez, MD and Clinical Director of Peake ReLeaf specializes in the fields of aging and addiction to medicine. Dr. Gamez will present on the basics of medical cannabis, including how medical cannabis works and how medical cannabis can be utilized to alleviate symptoms associated with cancer. He will also explain how to become a medical cannabis patient in Maryland.
Hot Topics for Young Adults: Keep Moving, Stay Strong After a Cancer Diagnosis
Join Hope Connections and our community partners; Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, Life with Cancer, as well as Michelle Stravitz & Ilana Gamerman, co-founders of 2Unstoppable, for some inspiration and support to help you stay active after diagnosis, during treatment, and long into survivorship.
Patient Advocate Foundation: Financial and Insurance Information & Resources
Join Case Manager Erin Bradshaw, to learn about the types of services the Patient Advocate Foundation provides. The Patient Advocate Foundation can directly intervene on behalf of patients, enabling them to access prescribed healthcare services and medications, overcome insurance barriers, locate resources to support cost of living expenses while in treatment, evaluate and maintain health insurance coverage and better manage, or reduce, the out-of-pocket medical debt associated with an illness.
A Discussion on Estate Planning with Gary Altman, Esq.
easoned estate planning attorney and Hope Connections board member, Gary D. Altman, will lead an informative discussion on estate planning, trusts, charitable giving, and much more!
Spring Fitness Challenge
Feeling sluggish, tired, or overwhelmed? Put that "Spring" back into your step and join Hope Connections for a 6-week wellness and fundraising program, the COVID-"15" Challenge!
2k Through May
Tired Of Being Indoors Every Day?!? So Are We!! Get outside and join us for this years 2k Through May event!!
Newly Diagnosed: Navigating The New Normal*
The New Normal Support Group provides a safe space to be with others who truly "get" what you are going through and can offer valuable understanding and insight. This is a 4-session group designedfor individuals diagnosed with cancer within the last 6 months and their caregivers.* *Caregivers are welcome.
A Doctor’s Perspective on Survivorship
Drs. Melinda Hsu and Joseph Murray will explore cancer survivorship — from diagnosis, through treatment, and beyond — through their experience as oncologists.
From treatment toxicity to caregiver support, they will reflect upon the dynamics of survivorship and their hopes for patients with cancer moving forward.
An Important Conversation: Death & Dying
While most of us are comfortable talking about Life, many of us shy away from Death & Dying Conversations.
Please join us for an open discussion on death and dying with our Program Director, Stephanie Stern, LCSW-C.
Off Our Chests: A Candid Tour Through The World Of Cancer
Join us for an evening of conversation with Dr. John and Liza Marshall about their new book and coping with cancer. This book offers a deeply personal, wry, and insightful look at cancer, medicine, healing, and marriage.
Exploring Love After Loss
This three-week program is open to anyone who has lost a partner or spouse to cancer. We will explore dating, companionship and love... in a non-judgmental, supportive and fun environment! This program is a three-session series.