Our mission: ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community.Cancer Support Community Kalispell is a community-based program of Kalispell Regional Healthcare.

You are not alone on this journey.Cancer Support Community Kalispell provides emotional support, education,

and hope for people with cancer and their loved ones – free of charge.

csckalispell.org • 37 W. Washington Street • Kalispell, MT 59901 • 406.752.1030

Today, there is no reason to be alone or isolated after a cancer diagnosis.

Cancer Support Community Kalispell (CSC) provides opportunities for

newly dignosed, survivors, caregivers and family members to gain support,

WHAT WE DO

STRENGTHCANCER SUPPORT

COMMUNITY

Education & Skills

Community& Family

Healthy Mind/Body

education and hope. On a

weekly basis, thanks to our

generous donors, CSC is

able to provide the following

programs and services that

complement traditional

medical care for cancer at no

cost. These include support

groups, cooking and nutrition

classes, education, wig

fitting, exercise opportunities,

workshops, youth &

family programs. Through

knowledge, encouragement,

and support you are a part of

Cancer Support Community.

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY EMPOWERS BY COMBINING KEY ELEMENTS TO SUPPORT YOU DURING A CHALLENGING TIME. THERE IS STRENGTH IN NUMBERS.

Check out the website for our calendar of activities at Cancer Support Community Kalispell. Then join us!

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House Volunteers - Give your time doing various activities which support the program. We need help hosting activities, in the office, with the garden and general “house” tasks.

Individual Donors - Give the gift of hope. All contribution help our programs for youth and adults when they need the most. We cannot function without the ongoing support of generous individuals. All donations are appreciated.

Business Supporters/Partners - All year long we are working with local businesses to raise funds. If you have an idea for an event, give us a call. We’d love to help and we are grateful for the community love.

Instructors/Educators - Do you have super powers you can share with our cancer community? Maybe you teach yoga, instruct art classes, can host a wood-working workshop? We’d love to expand our activity list, but need some leadership to help diversify our offerings. Call us!

Care-Givers/Family Members - Cancer doesn’t just affect one person. It impacts your entire support circle. Not sure what to say, how to help? Come and meet others in your same shoes to get advice and share tips. This common experience brings us together. You’re not alone.

Clinical Staff (Medical/Social Work) - Host a meeting, activity or a talk about services in the area. Patients and families need your insight.

Event Coordinators/Volunteers - Activities, events, annual fund raisers and other community projects require many helpers. Join us - we need YOU!

GET INVOLVED - A PLACE FOR EVERYONE

Yoga Equine TherapyCooking Classes

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Here is a quick snapshot of how Cancer Support Community works. Our grand opening was May 17, 2016 and we are working hard to raise funds for all the services we provide to the cancer community. We invite you to pitch in - it all makes a difference!

When I was diagnosed with cancer I had so many

questions. Between work, family and medical

treatment, CSC Kalispell was a home away

from home where I could check out and just talk

with others in my same situation. It was nice to

know I wasn’t alone. Thank you for providing this

simple, yet very important gathering place where

cancer can feel a little “normal” in our daily lives.

– Jim, Kalispell

ONGOING NEEDS GOALS

• Pay off home loan in three years.• Cancer Support Community House

• Good plans cannot implement themselves. We need volunteers to support the program and staff.

• Program Needs & Staff Leadership

FUNDRAISING ACCOMPLISHMENTS PROGRAMMING IMPACTS

• Kitchen remodel, appliances and cooking classes = $42,000

• 12 classes and gatherings for participants and donors.

• Mending in the Mountains Retreat & Healthy Excursions = $8,500

• 12 women nourishing time for body, mind and spirit.

• Family Camp, family support counseling = $4,000

• 3 families enjoying 72 hours of cherished family time.

• Organic gardening in-kind goods & services provided = $400

• 80+ pounds of produce we give back to our participants.

• Imagery Room (wigs, make-up, scarves) to boost confidence = $23,000

• 30 wig fittings and 15 make-up kits. Over 200 wigs, hats and scarves donated from our community for our community.

• Horse Healing, equine therapy program = $7,500

• 11 participants experience the healing power of the horses.

• Volunteers help with day-to-day programming needs = $13,400

• 440 hours of in-kind support to help with the house, community fundraisers, art classes and gatherings.

• Support groups for patients, caregivers, and those living with loss = $9,900

• Provided support for 16 participants for all forms of cancer.