CBTF and Next Step have joined together to offer monthly groups for AYA survivors in the New England area and beyond. Our goal is to build friendships and provide meaningful tools and information for life during and after high school and beyond, including career advice, advocacy, support, all while having fun! This group is for […]
We had so much fun with doing our virtual play in February, we decided to do it again! This time our new play will be performed live at the Holiday Webathon on December 12th. Auditions will be held on Zoom and are open to survivors and siblings ages 13-19. No experience necessary. If you are […]
This group, in collaboration with the Marc Jr. Foundation, is for parents and caregivers of children who have been diagnosed with DMG/DIPG. Click here to register.
Join our guest chefs Elaine Pottenger, NP from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and her son Luke for a new nutritious dinner. Space is limited, participants will receive a gift card for groceries. Register here.
This is the third session of a 4-week photography class, led by professional photographer, survivor, and CBTF Social Media Manager Steven R. Hazlett, will uncover the many depths of survivorship.This course will focus on self-reflection, portraiture, and documentary-style photography to define one’s journey through a series of images and text that convey what it’s like […]
CBTF's Read to Dogs Program for Elementary and Middle school age survivors and siblings of all reading abilities. Your child will be paired with a therapy dog and its person and will spend time reading out loud to an attentive, non-judgmental dog. It's all about gaining confidence and having fun. Email shaferko@gmail.com to attend.
The parent portion of the Life After High School will be a focus group where parents can discuss Career and Independence strengths and challenges. The discussion will be led by Dolly Strausser. Dolly is the head of Vocational Consulting Services and has decades of experience in career evaluations and disability and employment. Click here to […]
Welcome to the only Father and Survivor retreat in the country. The retreat, which we hope will be in person next year, is virtual this year. So no matter where you live, you can be part of the bonding and fun-filled retreat. There will be discussion groups, games and entertainment for fathers and survivors (ages […]
Take part in games and fun with other survivors ages 16+. Contact Tom Ha at tha@cbtf.org to join.
Sondra Albert will be leading a Mindfulness and yoga class coordinating movement and breath to relax the body and reduce the mind’s constant chatter. This will be a series of gentle yoga poses with a focus on our breath as we move. Register here.
This group, in collaboration with the Marc Jr. Foundation, is a place for bereaved parents of children diagnosed with DIPG to talk and connect. Click here to register.
This is a group for parents of young adults (16-30). We will discuss how to help your young adult become more independent. Click here to register.