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LIVESTRONG Grants Application Open

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This year we?re providing up to 65 grants to recreate and implement three community programs across the country. The programs; SuperSib?s STAR Program, Cancer Transitions, and the Creative Center?s Artist in Residence Program, help people affected by cancer deal with the emotional, physical and practical aspects of cancer.

SuperSibs:
Uniquely positioned as the only national organization that provides ongoing, targeted support to an underserved and often unrecognized cancer survivor population: siblings of children with cancer. SuperSibs! ensures that these children, the ?shadow survivors,? do not feel alone, insignificant or forgotten, and can face the future with strength, courage and hope.

Cancer Transitions:
Designed to support, educate and empower people with cancer in the transitional period after treatment is over. This program addresses the long-term effects of cancer treatment, as well as survivors’ psychosocial needs during their transition to life after treatment. People that have taken part in this program worry less about the negative impacts of cancer, have better physical and social functioning, more commitment to physical activity, improvements dietary habits. The program is 2.5 hours a week for 6 weeks.

The Creative Center
Selected as a “best practice” model by the National Endowment for the Arts, The Creative Center’s Artists-in-Residence program will work bedside and in small group settings with men, women, and children ? in oncology units, bone marrow transplant units, intensive care/respiratory units, hospice and palliative care programs. The program offers their patients the opportunity to learn about and become absorbed in their own creative resources as they meet the challenges of diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.

This year’s award process will consist of two phases. Interested organizations will complete the application form for one of the model programs. All completed applications will be reviewed by LIVESTRONG staff for eligibility and fit with the program. Those selected will move on to the community voting campaign. Through this campaign, constituents can select which community they would like to receive funding to implement the program; this process will help determine where there is a large level of community support and a demonstrated need for these programs. Voting will begin October 4th and will last for two weeks. Voting totals will be visible throughout the voting process and will close at 5pm on October 19th where the top programs in each of the three areas will be awarded. LIVESTRONG will fund up to twenty sites for the SuperSibs! and Artist in Residence programs and up to twenty-five sites for the Cancer Transitions program.

If you know of an organization that would benefit from having one of these programs in-house, please encourage them to apply.

  • http://bluerivercentury.com/ Michael Birdsong

    Along with a “SuperSibs” program, I wish there were a “SuperSpouse” program. Too many of us soldier along selflessly, and silently while everyone tells us we ‘need to take care’ of our spouses who are dealing with, or have dealt with, cancer; as if all of us in this situation did not already know of our added responsibilities and duties.

  • http://www.forestmoon.org Phil Blood

    Forest Moon offers free suppot services in Vermont, New Hampshire and Western Massachusetts. My wife was diagnosed with Stage IIA Breast Cancer when she was 29 in 2002. We were living in a very rural section of NH when she was diagnosed and decided to start a non-profit to help survivors and their partners or significant others regain emotional health. FM is the only organization in New England dedicated to offering free retreats and workshops for survivors and their loved one.

    It’s interesting comment you make. The National Cancer Institute regards spouses and family members as much a part of the survivorship experience as the survivor him or herself. Here is NCI’s definition of surivivorship:

    “In cancer, survivorship covers the physical, psychosocial, and economic issues of cancer, from diagnosis until the end of life. It focuses on the health and life of a person with cancer beyond the diagnosis and treatment phases. Survivorship includes issues related to the ability to get health care and follow-up treatment, late effects of treatment, second cancers, and quality of life. Family members, friends, and caregivers are also part of the survivorship experience.”

    No question there is a gap to be filled; your point is really well-taken and appreciated as a spouse of a cancer survivor. Thank you.

  • http://bluerivercentury.com/ Michael Birdsong

    While the National Cancer Institute may state a very valid point, in a very eloquent manner; the reality is that most people can’t understand, or begin to address, the experience of dealing with cancer as a patient, let alone as the loved one of a patient.

    A sample of the things I have had said to me over the last decade.
    “Oh you’re fine.”
    “You’re lucky, you’re not the one who is sick.”
    “You’ve had it pretty easy.”

    I’m not whining or complaining. I’m just speaking from experience. Like you, my way of dealing with it all is to be very involved in trying to help others in similar situations.

  • http://crocalumni.org Helena Johnson

    Is it too late to apply for the Cancer transitions Award.
    I would like to apply for a very worthy organization.
    CROC ( Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer), a grassroots non-profit organization based in Middletown , NY.

    Thank you for your time