Support for Young Families
Are you a young mom with breast cancer?
You’re not alone.
We created Support Saturdays to bring together young families recovering from breast cancer, because we know that connection and camaraderie are key to living well and helping your family cope with this life-changing experience.
What goes on at Support Saturdays?
After treatment, moms get to share their concerns and stories with each other in a professionally facilitated discussion group.
At the same time, kids and dads/partners participate in organized play and expressive art activities facilitated by top child-life specialist Morgan Livingstone. Each child gets the opportunity for one-on-one time with Morgan and her treasure chest of thoughtfully selected and therapeutic materials.
If your children are having difficulty coping while you are in treatment, contact us for information, resources and possible in-home support.
How much does it cost?
Support Saturdays is free of charge.
When and where is it?
Our family support program consists of eight consecutive Saturdays, followed by four monthly sessions, at a warm and family-friendly space in downtown Toronto.
For more information, please contact us: support@rethinkbreastcancer.com or by calling
toll-free: 1-866-738-4465, ext 228.
“What a relief to find a support group for young moms with breast cancer. While I gained strength from connecting with other women like me, my kids did fantastic art with their dad. Finally a program that is supportive, nurturing and fun for me and my family.”
–Natalie, Support Saturdays mom
Donate
$20 Your generous one-time donation goes a long way toward helping young women affected by breast cancer and their families.
$50 Your generous one-time donation goes a long way toward helping young women affected by breast cancer and their families.
$150 Your generous one-time donation goes a long way toward helping young women affected by breast cancer and their families.
$10 a month Your small monthly donation can make a huge impact in the lives of young women with breast cancer.
$20 a month For the cost of 3 lattes a month, you can help fund childcare for a single mother during her breast cancer treatment and recovery.
$30 a month For the cost of a monthly manicure, you can help a breast cancer researcher complete an innovative, life-saving study.
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- A Guide for Kids
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Mommy Has Breast Cancer: A book that speaks to young children going through it.
- What they're saying
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“After months of feeling terribly isolated I was extremely grateful to connect with Rethink’s Support Saturdays program. I immediately felt a sense of common ground with the other women; we had all been diagnosed with breast cancer and had young children or babies to take care of as well.” – Hayley
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