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Healthcare Hospitality Network
Member houses provide lodging and support services to patients, families, and their loved ones who are receiving medical treatment far from home.
(800) 318-8861
Safe & Comforting Massage for All
Offering therapeutic massage with skills in Deep Tissue, Connective Tissue, Polarity, MPS Scar & Pain Management Therapy, Warm Bamboo Fusion, Oncology Massage (safely works with Cancer and Mastectomy/Lymphedema Risk Patients)
Manual Lymphatic Drainage with Complete Decongestive Therapy
Integrative Therapies include: Aroma Therapy, Reiki, Oneness Blessing/Deeksha
Handicap Accessible office.
Lily is active and passionate in educating women on the risks and prevention of Lymphedema. She now offers a Lymphedema Risk Management MLD package that is affordable to all women. As a member of FSMTA and The Society For Oncology Massage, she actively volunteers in our community.
Lily Van Halen
lily@advancedmassageworks.com
(352) 278-1025
1810 NW 6th Street
Suite F
Gainesville, FL
Gainesville Health & Fitness Cancer Recovery Program
Our free 4-week program is designed specifically for those newer to exercise or those looking for a gentle, supportive way to feel like themselves again. We focus on making you feel comfortable from day one, helping you find success in small wins, and building the confidence to live a more active life.
Your Path to Feeling Better:
- The Personal Consultation: Meet one-on-one with a GHF Fitness Specialist to map out a 4-week plan that respects your restrictions and honors your pace.
- A Gentle Start: Progress gradually through a mix of strength training, cardio, and soothing pool, stretch, and Tai Chi classes tailored to your current capacity.
- The Recovery Suite: Ease treatment-related aches in our sauna, steam room, and warm therapy pool, or find refreshment in the cold pool.
- Weekly Support: Stay encouraged with weekly check-ins to adjust your plan as you get stronger.
Don’t let treatment-related fatigue define your days. Rebuild your strength, experience a renewed sense of empowerment, and discover what your body is capable of in a welcoming environment. Contact Debbie Lee at 352.692.2115 or Debbie.Lee@ghfc.com to get started.
Sunshine Kids
Nonprofit organization providing emotional support to kids who are receiving cancer treatment. The Sunshine Kids Foundation is dedicated to providing exciting activities, trips, and events for young cancer patients free of charge (age newborn – 18 years).
National Office Toll-Free: (800) 594-5756
info@sunshinekids.org
FL Office: (239) 919-8867
9001 Highland Woods Blvd. #5
Bonita Springs, FL. 34135
New Hope for Kids
New Hope for Kids is the largest independent child-based grief support program in Central Florida. It serves as a community fueled resource providing grief support for those who are grieving the death of a loved one and by granting wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses.
Give Kids the World
Give Kids the World is an 89‑acre resort in Central Florida for children ages 3 to 18 with life‑threatening illnesses who wish to visit the area’s theme parks and attractions. This is an all‑expense‑paid vacation, offered in partnership with wish‑granting organizations around the world, and includes a rental vehicle, theme park tickets, airfare, food, and a stay in an onsite villa. To be eligible, children cannot have had another wish granted.
(407) 396-1114
210 S Bass Road
Kissimmee, FL 34746
Deliver the Dream
Deliver the Dream provides therapeutic programs to families facing a serious illness, crisis or disability. Our programs restore hope, strengthen relationships and change perspectives to provide inspiration for the future. We have 3 programs available to families at no cost: our family retreats, family fun days, and a new view. Please visit our website for more information.
contact@deliverthedream.org
(954) 564-3512 Toll Free: (888) 687-3732
3223 NW 10th Terrace
Suite 602
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Camp Kesem at the University of Florida
Camp Kesem provides a free week of summer camp to kids who have a parent affected by cancer. Camp Kesem is a free sleep-away camp put on by University of Florida, Miami University and Florida State University students. This unique camp offers a fun, safe and supportive environment that allows children between the ages of 6 and 18 to form bonds with peers who share similar experiences.
Camp Boggy Creek—Florida
Camp Boggy Creek provides free life-changing camp experiences in Eustis, FL. Mission: To enrich the lives of children (ages 7-17) who have chronic or life threatening illnesses by creating camping experiences that are fun, empowering, safe, and medically sound.
Nick Sano - Camp Director
nsano@campboggycreek.org
(352) 483-4200 ext. 4267
30500 Brantley Branch Road
Eustis, FL 32726
BASE Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation
Providing a year-round base of support for children and families who are facing the challenge of living with cancer and other life-threatening hematological illnesses.