The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine is a 501c3 non-profit organization funded by private foundations, individual and corporate donations, and fundraisers.
We embrace anyone affected by cancer through creating a hopeful and caring community providing support, resources, education, and wellness services. We offer one to one support; cancer resource navigation services; in-person, virtual and recorded wellness programs and activities; support groups for men and women; complementary therapy; travel and food assistance; and a variety of comfort items - all FREE - to anyone impacted by cancer....because no one should face cancer alone. The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine is also a founding member of the Association of Maine Cancer Support Centers (AMCSC), a network of five cancer related organizations providing cancer-related supports, services and complementary therapies to patients, survivors, caregivers and families in Maine. |
Register for the Turkey Trot 4 Hope on Thanksgiving Day!Don't miss out on the fun! This is our key fundraiser for the year and all money raised goes directly to cancer patients in western Maine.
This race is for all ages and all children receive a medal! Choose from a 4 mile run, 1 mile run or 1 mile "Fun Run." Register Today! Register on-line until November 24 or Register in-person on Thanksgiving Day Registration Fee - $25 Bib/T-Shirt Pick-up: 8-8:45 AM Day of the Race Race Begins at 9AM Awards at 10AM PRIZES Cash Prizes for Top Runners in several Age Groups All children who participate will receive medals WHERE Norway Town Office/Fire Department, 19 Danforth Street, Norway Maine. The course will loop through downtown Norway and continue along beautiful Norway Lake. Free Community Concert by Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival (SLLMF)
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Be a Turkey Trot Sponsor!There are lots of opportunities for individuals and businesses to sponsor this event!
Learn More Here! Can't participate in the Turkey Trot but you still want to support us? Please consider supporting the Cancer Resource Center with a "Fund the Mission" Sponsorship. This sponsorship is at a $250 level and replaces the fundraising teams from the past years. You will be recognized for your support of the center during race day. You will also receive 2 free Race Entries. CRCofWM Receives $5,000 grant for Nutrition ProgramThe Cancer Resource Center recently recently received a $5,ooo grant from NEWS CENTER MAINE and the TEGNA FOUNDATION to support work to address the immediate and long-term nutritional needs of cancer patients and their families, while addressing the challenges of food insecurity. This includes support to expand the Healthy Soup Program. Volunteers help staff make healthy soups that are stored in a freezer and available to cancer patients who either can’t get access to nutritious foods or don’t have the knowledge to prepare it.
Cancer Resource Center Receives Gift from Norway Center for Health and RehabilitationStaff from the Norway Center for Health & Rehabilitation presented the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine with a check for $4400, the proceeds from their annual ticket auction that was held at the end of October. Staff worked all year to procure items for the ticket auction, which has become a very popular annual event - over 200 items were available - everything from a flat screen TV to handcrafted earrings! This is definitely an event to put on your calendar for next year!
Left to Right: Heather Jackson, Falishia Ward, Diane Madden (CRCofWM), Katherine Hatch "Slaying the Dragon" to Support Breast Cancer AwarenessAbout 35 people turned out on Saturday, October 14th, many decked out in pink clothing and leis, to ride in a dragon boat ride to recognize that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many thanks to the Sun Journal for covering this story!
Read Full Story Cancer Resource Center Distributes Care Baskets to Cancer Patients in Western MaineCRCofWM Volunteer Margie Bartlett
with Care Baskets Utilizing monies received through fundraising efforts and donations, the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine was able to make 50 Care Baskets to distribute to cancer patients located in western Maine who could use some extra help. The Care Baskets contain cleaning supplies, paper products and personal hygiene items. This is the third year of the project, which began during the COVID 19 pandemic as a result of many cancer patients not being able to purchase these items with their food stamps. Several volunteers came in to help put the baskets together.
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We offer free resources and programs for those affected by cancer. |
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HoursThe Cancer Resource Center is open on Thursdays from 9am-3pm and other days by appointment only.
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Telephone207-890-0329
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