2022 continued to bring immeasurable impact to our community.
COMMUNITY IS STRONGER THAN CANCER – Because of our community, we are able to fulfill our mission to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community.
HIGHLIGHTS
A GROWING COMMUNITY:
In 2022, we welcomed members’ return to in-person programming at our physical locations. We also greeted many new faces, with a 56% increase in first time visitors over the previous year.
HOSPITAL PARTNERSHIPS:
Through Children’s Hospital of Michigan, we offer an on-site bi-weekly social gathering providing support and coping strategies for parents of children hospitalized with cancer.
Our partnership with Trinity Health allows us to provide educational series to patients and their families, with offerings such as Self-Care 101 and Talking to Your Family about Cancer.
EXPANDING OUR REACH:
With three physical locations and a thriving virtual community, we are reaching more families than ever before. In 2022, we were honored to serve populations from more than 20 counties and 8 different states.
In 2022, we held:
11,143 – program visits
1,189 – active participants
277 – new members
556– support groups
62 – education lectures
143 – social events
863 – healthy lifestyle activities
