Cancer Really Sucks is a website designed for teenagers by teenagers who have loved ones
facing cancer. We hope to help you deal with your questions and emotions through the
healthy and effective coping strategies found in our How to Deal section. Teens are also able
to post stories about their situations, ask other teens questions, speak with professionals
through live chat, and much more. 

Next Live Chats:    

Log in Wednesday, August 18, Sept. 1 and Sept. 15 from 9 p.m.-10:00 p.m. CST 

Find support and help in dealing with your situation through other teens whose lives 
have been turned upside-down by cancer.  You are not alone, talk to others who 
understand.






Click here for more information!

THANK YOU TENNIS TEAMS
Xavier and Jefferson's girls tennis teams joined together to raise Breast cancer awareness
at their tennis meet on Sat. April 17, 2010.  Both teams sold pink shirts and raised money
to donate to Gems of Hope.  THANKS TO THE J-HAWKS AND SAINTS for their help in bringing
hope to area cancer patients.

This year Kennedy student government students participate in monthly workshops to help
create gifts for cancer
patients.    Cougars ROCK!

DOES YOUR HIGH SCHOOL WANT TO HELP SUPPORT CANCER PATIENTS?  CONTACT US AND MAKE A
DIFFERENCE!!!

Location: Hall Radiation Center & St. Luke's Rm 163
 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
 
Date:
Tuesday, -  Sept. 14  6:30pm-7:30pm CST
**There will be no workshops in August!

 Participants:
Card Making Workshop
Beading Workshop

Location: Benchmark Inc. Conference Room:
Behind the NE side Post Office- 6065 Huntington Ct. NE  Cedar Rapids, IA  52402

Date:
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010- 6:30pm-7:30pm CST
*There will be no workshops in August!


Participants:
Card Making Workshop
Beading Workshop

Join the Gems of Hope facilitators in learning how to 
bead earrings and create cards for area cancer patients.
You are welcome to come to the conference room at
Benchmark Inc. and join in the fun of creating Gifts of Hope for cancer patients!
Check out www.gemsofhope.com for more workshop opportunities!