Circle of Strength: Men & Cancer Care A New Training Ground for Men Navigating Cancer - Together Cancer places a real weight on men—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Too often, men carry that weight alone. Circle of Strength is here to change that. This initiative from HopeWell Cancer Support is built for men living with cancer, men in treatment or survivorship, and male caregivers. It’s not a “support group” in the traditional sense. It’s a training circle—a structured space where men show up for each other, build resilience, and strengthen what cancer can weaken. This isn’t about sitting on a couch and opening up. It’s about standing shoulder to shoulder, getting honest about what’s real, and building the capacity to carry the weight together. Whether you're navigating a diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or rebuilding after treatment, you’ll find a space where men work with—not against—the pressures they face. Why Circle of Strength? A Reframed Approach to Men’s Support Men don’t need a softer space—they need a structured one they can trust. We use a coaching mindset, not therapy speak. Brotherhood Over “Support” This is about accountability, contribution, and showing up—not just receiving help. Strength Rebuilt Together Cancer can shake a man’s sense of strength.Circle of Strength helps rebuild it by pushing toward the edges where real growth happens for those diagnosed, in survivorship and those caring for others with cancer. Who Should Join the Circle Men newly diagnosed Men in treatment or survivorship Male caregivers supporting someone with cancer Join the Circle. Build Strength. Together. The weight is real. You don’t have to carry it alone—and you never have to watch others carry it without you. Join the Circle of Strength and be part of a movement built for men, by men, and strengthened through brotherhood. JOIN NOW

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The Youth Retreat for 2025 has ended. Please stay tuned for the Youth Retreat 2026.

Trivia Night 2025 has ended. Please stay tuned for Trivia Night on November 12, 2026.

We can’t do this without you! We couldn’t offer all of this at no cost without the help of our community and volunteers - here are ways you can support us by getting involved. Concert For Hope Sponsors "Learn More About Becoming a Concert For Hope Sponsor with the Sponsorship Opportunities " CLICK HERE Volunteer Opportunities for HopeWell Cancer Support Assistance with social media messaging Assistance with marketing strategies Website updates and maintenance as needed (maybe 10 hours/month) Community outreach with brochure distribution to hospitals, doctor offices, radiology offices, other medical facilities, etc. Weeding and outside landscape maintenance, as well as planting, around the Farmhouse and Barn Planting annuals in containers or in the ground around the Farmhouse and Barn Help stuff bags, serve meals, for the one-day retreat for the Family Circle Donate items for the one-day retreat (e.g., journals, bag stuffers, courage lions) Volunteer in the evenings as greeters for the on-site program and support groups Adopt a family for the holidays Serve on HopeWell committees Other opportunities that may arise throughout the year SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER

Mind, Body, Spirit Classes Tai Chi with Andy Strength & Tone with Andy Gentle Flow Yoga with Jeanette Relaxation & Meditation with Jeanette Qi Gong with Michele

Upcoming Workshops April 13, 2026 Palliative & Hospice Care With Rachel Weitzner, LCSW-C REGISTER HERE

In The News 2026 2025 2024 2023

Articles The Connection Between Art, Healing, and Public Health: A Review of Current Literature National Library of Medicine, February 2010 The Top 10 Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Molecular Testing SurvivorNet, September 30, 2024 Health benefits of yoga for cancer survivors: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing, March 2024 What Is PD-L1 Testing In Lung Cancer And Why Does It Matter? SurvivorNet, February 6, 2025 'Cancer ghosting' can be more painful than treatment, survivors say National Public Radio, December 18, 2024

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Pickleball for 2025 has ended. Please stay tuned for Pickleball 2026.

HopeWell's Fundraising Dinner at Gertrude's for 2025 has ended. Please stay tuned for 2026.