www.PortraitsAndStories.com was created to inspire, encourage, and support cancer survivors, their families, and their friends through portraits that I create to tell a story about a survivor. The participants also are encouraged to write blog posts to share their experiences with others.

It went rather well for a shy person who does not relish the lime light and public speaking. I didn’t faint or anything! KCRG (a local television station) was also there working on a segment to air in September.

Click here to get more information about this support group at Mercy Hospital.

Especially for You After Breast Cancer Support Group, Caring & Sharing, I Can Cope Classes, Us Too Prostrate Cancer Support Group, Gems of Hope beading and cardmaking workshops, and What About Us?

To get this newsletter call 319 365-HOPE or 800 642-6329 or email at cbarkley@mercycare.org. The newsletter can be sent by email or by US mail.

Iowa Blood and Cancer Care, 855 A Avenue NE, Suite 420, Cedar Rapids, Iowa  52402

To register call: The American Cancer Society at 319-365-5242

Meets: Third Tuesday of each month

Time: 6:30-7:30

Place: might vary

Please call Joan at 319-533-3437 or Barb at 319-287-2900

Sponsored by Mercy Medical Center and St. Luke’s Hospital