National Cancer Survivors Week

Week-long events from June 2 to June 6, 2025

Join us for an opportunity to recognize members of the cancer survivor community in and around Frederick. Throughout this week long celebration, we will be sharing stories, connecting with other cancer survivors, celebrating personal milestones, raising awareness of ongoing challenges, and recognizing those who have supported us along the way.

Anyone who is newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, or has a history of cancer is encouraged to participate. There will be events, discussions, light refreshments each day, as well as pop up activities and the chance to win prizes. All in-person events will be held at the James M Stockman Institute located at 1562 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick MD, 21702.

Registration is required for these events. If you're interested in attending an event marked as "registration required" please click here to fill out the form and RSVP.

Schedule of Events

Monday, June 2

Focus: Courage
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Look Good Feel Better Class Enjoy a free makeover and receive a personal skin care and make up kit. Led by Amanda Smith, cosmetologist. Must pre-register online at https://lookgoodfeelbetter.org (Limited to 12 participants)

12:00 PM -1:00 PM Intro to Yoga & Meditation Learn basic breath control and body postures that promote health and relaxation. Led by Integrative Services Yoga Instructors. (Limited to 20 participants)

2:00 PM -3:00 PM Tai Chi Class
An art that incorporates physical movement, breath control and meditation that increases strength, flexibility, and self-esteem. Led by Frank Neely, Integrative Services.

Tuesday, June 3

Focus: Energy
10:30 AM -12:00 PM Sound Bath Session
Relax and breathe while receiving the sound waves, frequencies, and resonance of singing bowls and tuning forks. Led by Sound of Light Wellness, LLC. (Limited to 20 participants)

12:00-2:00 Healing Through Art
Drop in event. Express emotions and creativity through make and take art with Annie Quinlan with James M Stockman Cancer Institute Integrative Services.

Wednesday, June 4

Focus: Renewal
10:00 AM -11:00 AM Engaging Your Story of Survivorship Led by Sarah Ramsland, Frederick Health Chaplain. In this interactive workshop, we will listen to one another’s stories related to cancer, consider the ways cancer has impacted our lives, and create a takeaway offering to remember that we are alive.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Acupuncture Group Receive National Acupuncture Detox Association 5 ear points treatment and meditation. Led by Claudia Olson, Licensed Acupuncturist with Integrative Services. (Limited to 20 participants)

2:00 PM Cornhole in the Garden Join us for some outside activity and fun. This activity is weather dependent.

Thursday, June 5

Focus: Hope
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Crochet/Knit Squares Group
Knitters and Crocheters join us for the kick-off of The Square Corner Group! We will supply some yarn and have a book of crochet squares; please bring your own hook, needles, and scissors. During group time, we will make squares and share fellowship. Future group times will be announced. Knitters and crocheters are invited to attend and contribute hand-made squares that will be joined into blankets by a skilled needle worker. Completed blankets will be given to our current patients. For more information and details email: bsuperczynski@frederick.health

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Meditation Group
Facilitated by a Hope Connections for Cancer Support volunteer. Join us for relaxation, deep breathing and meditation.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Qi Gong Class
Get moving with this ancient and simple set of movements and breathwork that helps balance your energy, clear out the old and bring in the new. No prior experience necessary. Led by Claudia Olson of Integrative Services.

Friday, June 6

Focus: Joy
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Living WELL with Cancer Group
Whether in treatment or in survivorship, cancer is still a part of life. Join us for a group session to talk about the effect it has on our lives and how to live WELL with cancer.

11:30 AM Survivor's Reception
As we close out a week of activities and recognition, join Frederick Health staff, fellow survivors, and family for free refreshments, sign the National Cancer Survivor's Week Banner, and celebrate another year of survivorship.

Videos

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