Donna Chickanosky
"I believe that cancer is not always the enemy. It just allows you to see life in a different light, to see the good in everything and to be thankful for each precious day. As a survivor it is my goal to help anyone that reaches out to me (and if you reach out they will come) and help In any way I can."
Jill Pigeon
“I am a gastric cancer survivor for 12 years now. When I was first diagnosed with cancer, I had a great need to connect with someone whom had the same type and stage of cancer. Kindred Connections can truly make a difference to someone dealing with cancer by simply relating to someone else in a helpful way.”
Sharon Kellermann
"Being an active member of a small-town community, I'm often aware of people whose lives are affected by cancer. Kindred Connections has given me the skills to help them through this experience, or when appropriate the ability to match them up with someone else from the KC statewide data base."
David Cranmer
"VCSN was created by cancer survivors for cancer survivors. We strive everyday to improve the quality of life for Vermonters living with cancer."
Keith Paxman & Rich McSheffrey
"We've both been affected by cancer. We take great pride in being able to help others who are going through cancer and other tough illnesses. The Cornerstone Pub & Kitchen was created tot to be the "Cornerstone" of our community, and we are proud that the Chili Cook-Off has become so successful in raising funds for VSCN."
Shelley Martin
"I learned that surviving cancer while living alone didn't take strength as much as it took determination, managing all my medical options, including diet, treatment informed by eastern and western medical philosophies, positive attitude, refusal to give up, believeing that I would survive. The constant support of my son, doctors, friends, union activists, neighbors, and co-workers provided emotional support to keep me on track, to continue to stay positive, and to "play it forward" by giving back support to others touched by cancer."
Trisha Hunt
“The Cancer Center is very fortunate to have a collaborative relationship with Kindred Connections. Together, we are succeeding in identifying opportunities to help support cancer patients in their journey from treatment to survivorship.”
Ellen Fein
"I believe that we as cancer survivors need to bring our experience and voices forward. The reality of life with a cancer is that we need not be solely defined by that label, nor isolated as 'patients'. Together we can impact the quality of life for cancer survivors in Vermont."
VCSN improves the quality of life for anyone living with cancer by:
- - providing programs of support, information and education
- - celebrating cancer survivorship
- - advocating for cancer survivors
- - collaborating with related institutions and organizations
Receive Support
If you're a cancer patient or survivor and would like to talk to someone who's been through it and understands the challenges, please contact us.
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Give Support
If you're a cancer survivor and would like to provide support for someone else facing cancer and cancer treatment, give us a call.
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Explore Resources
Find links to useful resources and information and to cancer survivorship organizations throughout Vermont.
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“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, or worn. It is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace & gratitude.” -Denis Waitley
