NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 5, 2008) – The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation has received a $44,000 grant from the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) to launch the Life Coaching for Living Beyond Cancer program. The Foundation was one of only 20 community nonprofit organizations across the country to receive an LAF grant this year to support cancer research and survivorship initiatives.
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Life Coaching for Living Beyond Cancer, a groundbreaking program in support of cancer survivors’ unmet needs, empowers survivors with self-advocacy skills as they redirect their life priorities following the often-immobilizing experience of a cancer diagnosis. A certified life coach will work with survivors to facilitate positive change while focusing on long-term planning.
“The LAF grant for cancer survivorship initiatives allows The Foundation to offer a free program that can minimize the psychosocial distress from cancer. It offers survivors a means to directly assess, evaluate, and redirect their priorities; live purposefully; and find new, meaningful balance to their lives,” said Susan Gregory, oncology social worker at The Foundation. “We are thrilled and honored to be among such an extraordinary group of organizations that all share a passion for helping people affected by cancer.”
The LAF awarded grants in five areas: practical issues of cancer survivorship; cancer pain, palliative and end-of-life care; physical activity and nutrition; survivorship education; and emotional support for people living with cancer. Each recipient organization completed a rigorous application process, and proposals were reviewed by a selection committee composed of cancer survivors and cancer community experts and advisors.
“Through its grant program, the LAF seeks to create a nationwide community of individuals and organizations that understand the challenges and opportunities a cancer experience presents for a lifetime – a community committed to collaboratively addressing the physical, emotional and practical issues faced by cancer survivors,” said Suzanne Kho, director of grants for the LAF. “We are pleased to award 20 organizations with grants that will inspire and empower people affected by cancer.”
The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to funding programs that provide the greatest benefit to cancer patients and their families. By supporting new programs in cancer research, education, and patient and family services, we honor the memory of Sarah Cannon, a cancer patient herself, who created the beloved character “Minnie Pearl.”
About the Lance Armstrong Foundation
The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) unites people through programs and experiences to empower cancer survivors to live life on their own terms and to raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer. The LAF focuses on cancer prevention, access to screening and care, research and quality of life for cancer survivors. Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, the LAF has raised more than $250 million for the fight against cancer. Join 60 million LIVESTRONG wristband wearers and help make cancer a national priority. Unite and fight cancer at LIVESTRONG.org.