Facing Cancer Together

Facing Cancer Together (FaCT) is an educational support program offered free of charge for children and families who have a parent with cancer. FaCT helps families gain understanding, strength and hope as they face the challenges of cancer together.

Our mission in the Facing Cancer Together program is to strengthen the family as they face the challenges of cancer together through education and support.

Cancer is a family disease. When a parent is diagnosed with cancer, the whole family is impacted. Research suggests that children who have a parent with cancer may experience increased levels of anxiety and depression as well as an increased sense of social isolation. At Facing Cancer Together we work with families as they navigate their cancer experience by providing the information necessary to talk openly as a family about cancer. Through our program, families learn to identify and use their strengths to face this disease. In addition, both adults and children alike learn that they are not alone in this experience as they begin to develop a community of support.

With the right information and support, we deeply believe that families can meet and manage this challenge and discover unbelievable strengths as a result.

FaCT Programs:

Education & Support Series

This program is designed to provide families with the information and support they need in order to face the challenges of cancer together. The series meets one night a week for five weeks. While parents meet, their children and teens join their peers in age-specific groups.

Winter Retreat

Winter retreat is a day-long educational and supportive retreat for the whole family offering age-appropriate activities including crafts, music, gym time, and outside winter fun.

Young Adult Events

A get-together for those young adults who are 18-25 and have a parent with cancer.

Teen Outreach Events

A monthly get-together just for teens who have a parent with cancer. Hang out with other teens, learn something new and have fun.

Kids Kamp

A three-day camp provides an opportunity for children and teens to have fun and find support with their peers, teen mentors and adult volunteers. Children twelve and under enjoy three days filled with games, crafts, music, and friendship. The teen camp includes overnight stays and an opportunity to challenge themselves and foster teamwork on a high ropes course.

Social Events

Families are invited to attend special celebrations such as a summer picnic hosted by Angel Foundation, a day at an amusement park, and a holiday party.