The Boston LUNA Chix Running team seeks to invite, inspire and encourage women to get outside and play, while raising money and awareness for the Breast Cancer Fund. The women on our team share a passion for tying our laces and hitting the road, trails and anything else in our way. Some of us have qualified for the Boston Marathon while others are... training to complete their first 5k. By teaming-up with LUNA Bar, we’re able to promote our commitment to healthy living and increase the participa …

The Wellness Warriors is a dragon boat paddling team for cancer survivors and caregivers in the Boston area (we train and race on the Charles River). We offer men and women ages 30 to 80 the chance to improve their quality of life through our paddling support group. Some of us are through our treatments but are still struggling with the cancer experience. Others are receiving chemotherapy, radiation or other cancer-fighting strategies. It is this inner strength, our love of the dragon boat sport …

This is a group for anyone interested in building a healthier community for ourselves and our beloved ones to avoid or delay the onset of the preventable painful and expensive chronic diseases. We would explore, share our Favorite training videos and online fitness trainers, We would follow our selected fabulous video training sessions, and do workouts, exercise and dance together We would investigate the most nutritious grocery shopping list of the week and We would share and show off our secr …

This monthly facilitated support group is designed for breast cancer survivors diagnosed in their 40’s or younger regardless of your current age. Whether you have just been diagnosed, are still undergoing treatments or are several years out, join us to connect with other young women who have faced breast cancer. In a relaxed setting, you can connect with other young breast cancer survivors just like you, find out about available resources, ask questions, make new friends and be assured that you …

After losing my wife of 49 years to cancer on December 27 2011 I find a great need to be with people. The loss has left me with a feeling of great loneliness. Each day is filled with memories of her. I have a hard time going on without her. The more I am alone in my grief the more I weep and pine for her. Having a group of people to share the same loss would be so helpful. I am sure the common bond would help everyone heal.

This group will bring together young adult cancer survivors. From that scary day of diagnosis we become survivors. This group will provide a network of people who understand and support through all the ups and downs that life brings. We are open to different types of activities from coffee, to cocktails, bowling, theater...the possibilities are endless. Just let us know what you want to do!

I would like to think of this new group as a "flash mob" for volunteering:) By further defination, a large group of people that commit to volunteering for one day - at a pre-determined time - at a deserving non-profit. Each month we would choose a different entity to "angel". It is my hope that we can offer a day to go out and complete a wish list - making a big impact in one swoop. The wish list can be anything from painting a room, cleaning, landscaping, moving, setting up cages, helping with …