Support

Overview

It began with a need to instill knowledge, optimism, and inspiration in people living with cancer. Our mission is to provide excellence in healthcare and promote lifelong wellness in the communities we serve. LivingWell is a community-based, not-for-profit center dedicated to providing people with cancer, their families and friends, the support and educational services they need when going through this difficult time. LivingWell Cancer Resource Center focuses on three major initiatives which are education, support services and mind body fitness programs.

Testimonials

All of us at LivingWell are united in our desire to help you live well. Our goal is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where it is okay to share all kinds of emotions, feel however you wish to feel, as well as to find hope and encouragement and seek answers to the many questions that arise. After a cancer diagnosis, your initial reaction may be to withdraw, but it is important that you reach out and seek emotional support. And, that you look after not only the physical aspect of your disease, but the social, emotional, and spiritual side as well.

“Walking into safe haven prior to surgery in the spring of 2007 helped me sail through surgery and recovery. Even now, from a state away, I draw support from the spirit of Living Well. I will always value the support I received from LivingWell. Thank you.”
- PJ Wintermeyer

“At LivingWell we talk about our feelings and about cancer, and it is OK.”
- Becca

“There are some nice people there that help if you have cancer.”
- Eli

“It became my haven…every cancer experience is individual but some things about it are universal.”
- Renee

“Those you meet in support groups help you to realize that you are not an island on your own.”
- Wayne

“The caregiver is such an important role, and require support as well.”
- Norma

“Every year the dance drill team holds a Kick-A-Thon. Every kicker had to raise $200 and I raised $2,200 on my own this year.”
- Lauren

“Deaths from cancer are actually decreasing and people are living longer with cancer.”
- Terry Murphy

”...there just didn’t seem to be an educational component out there for men who are supporting their wives through breast cancer.”
- Fred Dornbach

“It took me 5 years after diagnosis to decide I needed some support.  I started at Living Well doing Yoga & Relaxation classes to build up my energy after stem cell transplant.  I later started in a support group, and occasionally attend the special programs in the evenings. All programs are enjoyable and beneficial to my well-being.  You have the chance to share with other cancer survivors, and befriend others who may share your journey.  You also meet others who take a different cancer journey, but have many things in common with you.  The staff is caring, supportive and truly are dedicated to improving the lives of cancer survivors.  Thanks for being there for us!”
- Donna Olson

“I would just challenge those with cancer to try LivingWell once if they are not sure. They will feel at home there, I know they will.”
- Russell

“One of the hardest things I’ve ever done was to walk into LivingWell the first time because I didn’t think I needed to talk about cancer. I wasn’t sure I wanted to express myself. What I learned is that what LivingWell does best is to help those who don’t think they need help.”
- Garrett

“We have a great yoga teacher and the movement just feels great. The group has formed a tight bond”
- Margaret

“The people at LivingWell are wonderful, and there is no doubt that just being there helps me tremendously”
- Maryann

“Unfortunately cancer is a family experience.”
- MT

“LivingWell helped our kids deal with their pain. Our son took art therapy classes. My daughter now volunteers at the Center.”
- Linda

“It was a blessing to be around people that understood, there was a kinship there.”
- Linda

“I knew I needed to take care of myself so that I could support my wife through her breast cancer treatment. Having LivingWell in my corner helped me do that”
- Dan

“It is hard to describe just how much LivingWell has meant to me and my family. They are all angels.”
- Lauren