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, February 17th 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!

CancerReallySucks along with Gems of Hope wants to thank the Kennedy High School student
government for all of their support in 2009.  In January at the "Pink Out" basketball game
proceeds from the sales of "pink" t-shirts were split between the American Cancer Society
and Gems of Hope.  Students participated in monthy workshops to create gifts for cancer
patients.  In May students held a min-relay for Life at the school track to inspire
participation in The ACS Realy for Life at Kirkwood Community College!  Cougars ROCK!

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

Location: Hall Radiation & St. Luke's Rm 163
 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
 
Date:
Tuesday, February 9-  6:30pm-7:30pm CST


 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, February 16, 2010- 6:30pm-7:30pm CST



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!