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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 in a community that offers hope and caring through support, education and concepts in healthy living. 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.

Weekly Drop-In hours at the CRCofWM are Thursdays from 9am to 3pm; other weekdays by appointment. Volunteers will be available on Thursdays days to chat with patients and assist with any patient needs. CRCofWM staff is always available to meet with patients and caregivers by appointment, to discuss any specific support needs - please call (207) 890-0329 or email info@crcofwm.org. Please note: Mask are required.

Photo: Left to right: Lora Parker. Heather Jackson, Katherine Hatch, Falishia Ward

Norway Center for Health & Rehabilitation Donates Patient Comfort Baskets to Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine Staff from the Norway Center for Health & Rehabilitation presented the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine with beautiful patient comfort baskets on February 17th in recognition of Random Acts of Kindness Day. Staff and residents held a month-long drive to fill multiple baskets with a variety of personal care products such as shampoo, toothbrushes, soaps and lotions; as well as cleaning supplies, writing journals, socks and other personal items to help make life a little easier for patients living with cancer.

Women's Cancer Support Group
and Coffee Hour
Next meeting: Wednesday, March 15th

Women need the support of other women, especially when they are facing cancer. Come join other women on their cancer journey at the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine’s Women’s Cancer Support Group. This compassionate, safe group will allow you the space to explore the various feelings, thoughts, and insights you uncover during your journey with women who are going through similar experiences. The group is open to all women experiencing any type of cancer, from diagnosis to survivorship.
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18TH - 10:30am - noon
at the Cancer Resource Center
Call for more information at 890-0329

Listen to our new Podcast!

Left to right: Diane Madden, executive director & Stephanie LeBlond, LSW, oncology social worker.

Thanks to the Williams Broadcasting Group for this opportunity to talk about our Center! Pick one of the options below to listen:
Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cancer-resource-center-of-western-maine-spotlight/id1559762927?i=1000585656956

Google Podcasts
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNjgxMjYxLnJzcw/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xMTY2MzM2OQ?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjQv_PMvP77AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TfdZyqnnuC1I2DiwzXYb5

Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2022 Turkey Trot a huge success!

Weekly Wellness
Classes & Activities

In-Person
MONDAY
Chair Yoga @ Bridgton Community Center - 10-11am
TUESDAY
Strength & Balance for Cancer Wellness @ Rush Fitness
in So. Paris 10:30-11:30am

Craft & Chat at the CRCofWM - 1 -2:30 pm

THURSDAY
Chair Yoga at the CRCofWM - 1-2pm
FRIDAY
Chair Yoga @ Bridgton Community Center - 9-10 am
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Virtual
MONDAY
"Mind full of Good" Meditation 9-9:30am
THURSDAY
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 9-10am

Recorded Classes
Meditation, Somatic Yoga & Meditation, Cooking Classes, Chair Yoga, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR),
and More!

CRCofWM featured in Maine Cancer Foundation Video

We are so very grateful to the folks at the Maine Cancer Foundation, who over the past few years have provided us grant money to assist cancer patients with food and travel assistance, and operating funds that have allowed us to grow our programs and supportive services for those impacted by cancer in Oxford County and its surrounding towns. Thank you Maine Cancer Foundation for highlighting us in this video!

Meet Barb Perry,RN, our new Cancer Resource Navigator!

BarWe are excited to announce that Barb Perry, RN, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, has joined the staff of the Cancer Resource Center! Barb has over 20 years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner followed by 18 years as a clinical program manager in a number of settings, most recently with a cancer survivorship program. Over the past year, Barb has participated as a wellness providers in our Live Well Program, providing individual wellness coaching and also offering our Finding Your New Normal Series for patients who have recently completed treatment. You can reach Barb at: bperry@crcofwm.org

Need a Comfort Item?
Below is just a sample - we have a large supply of new wigs, comfort pillows, hats, afghans, shawls, seatbelt protectors for chemo ports, chemotherapy shirts, rice heating bags and more!

Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine receives Grant to Help Cancer Patients with Travel Assistance
The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine (CRCofWM) announced that it has received a two year travel grant, totaling $40,000, from the Maine Cancer Foundation, to help cancer patients in western Maine get to their cancer treatments and medical appointments. Transportation access and cost is a barrier to health for many residents living in rural western Maine. It has far more serious consequences for cancer patients needing radiation treatments, as they are facing a daily roundtrip of 100+ miles- often for a 5-6 week period. The financial burden of a cancer diagnosis forces patients and their families to reallocate household budgets to accommodate this additional unbudgeted, travel expense. Because of the sprawling landscape and lack of public transportation in western Maine, many cancer patients must rely on family or friends to drive them to their treatments. “We are very grateful to the Maine Cancer Foundation for this generous support,” said Diane Madden, Executive Director of the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. This grant allows us to provide travel assistance in the form of a gas card, which is the most convenient method.” “Maine Cancer Foundation is dedicated to reducing cancer in our state and ensuring all Mainers, regardless of where they live, have access to their cancer care,” said Katelyn Michaud, MCF’s director of grantmaking. “We are proud to support the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine in providing transportation assistance to cancer patients throughout western Maine.” To learn more about the eligibility criteria to receive travel assistance, email info@crcofwm.org or call (207) 890-0329.

FOOD RESOURCES &
FREE MEALS IN WESTERN MAINE

ABOVE: Free Community Food, Meals and Food Pantries in Western Maine resources developed by our friends at Healthy Oxford Hills! DOWNLOAD

CRCofWM Featured in Maine Community Foundation's Oxford County Fund Celebration Video

We are very grateful to the Maine Community Foundation's Oxford County Fund for honoring the CRCofWM and several other Oxford county non-profit organizations at the recent celebration of the Oxford County Fund's anniversary at the Alan Day Community Garden. The Cancer Resource Grant was recognized for their efforts in community building and was awarded a gift of $2500.

Strength & Balance for Cancer Wellness at Rush Fitness

Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30am at Rush Fitness, 141 Western Avenue, So. Paris. This full body workout class, led by Lori Britting, is tailored to the comfort level and ability of each individual to maintain mobility and strength. Resistance training (with the use of bands, free weights and body weight) has been shown to enhance flexibility and decrease bone loss, reduce stress, and increase overall well-being. Train at your own pace while receiving encouragement and assistance toward achieving your goals. Call the CRCofWM at 890-0329 to register.

Oxford Hills High School National Honor Society Raises Money for Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine

Above, left to right: Kelsey Bennett (secretary); Lucy Leonard (treasurer); Diane Madden, CRCofWM Executive Director; Carlee-Mae Cash, (president); Brendan Palmer, (vice-president).

The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine (CRCofWM) recently received a $4,000 donation from students in the National Honor Society (NHS) at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School (OHCHS) during their recent NHS Induction Ceremony on May 26th. Carlee-Mae Cash, rising senior and current National Honor Society president shared: “We decided as a group that we wanted to raise awareness of cancer in our community and the local resources available to patients and their families. Each year, our NHS chapter picks a local charity that we want to target all our fundraising efforts towards. We were excited to choose the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine this year. We recognized and admired the work of the volunteers and employees and saw that the center was making a large difference in the lives of many within the community.”
According to Diane Madden, CRCofWM Executive Director, “We are very grateful to the students for this very generous donation. They are a very impressive group of students who certainly exemplify the pillars of the National Honor Society: character, scholarship, leadership and service. These monies they raised will directly benefit cancer patients and their families.