The Gathering Place

10/13/2026

This Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, we acknowledge all those living with metastatic breast cancer.

During the month of October, we make room for every breast cancer story, including those that don't end with a declaration of being cancer-free.

The Gathering Place offers free support programs and services, including individual support, support groups, health and wellness classes, and resources for families.

We are here to support individuals diagnosed with any type of cancer, their loved ones, and those grieving the death of a loved one to cancer.

If you or a loved one is impacted by metastatic breast cancer, we can help.

Contact us to learn more: touchedbycancer.org | 216-595-9546

10/12/2026

Dietitian Sarah shares how to make a Blueberry Fizz mocktail, a refreshing way to enjoy an alcohol-free drink while utilizing fresh produce.

Full recipe below!

The Gathering Place offers FREE programs and services to anyone impacted by cancer - if you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, or if you are grieving the death of a loved one due to cancer.

Whether you are looking for support, information, a chance to explore your creativity or one of our many fitness and nutrition programs, The Gathering Place is here for you.

Visit our website to learn more - touchedbycancer.org


🍋🫐 Blueberry Fizz recipe 🫐🍋

Ingredients:
½ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Juice of 1 lemon, or about 2 tbsp
1 tsp simple syrup or other sweetener, to taste
Sparkling water
Ice

Directions:
🫐 Muddle blueberries, lemon juice, and simple syrup until all juice is released from the berries.
🫐 Strain into a glass.
🫐 Add ice and top with sparkling water.
🫐 Stir and garnish with lemon.

Enjoy!

(recipe adapted from The Mindful Mocktail)

10/11/2026

When a parent is diagnosed with cancer, the whole family feels its impact.

This October, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cindy and her sons share how her breast cancer journey has shaped their family and how they’ve found support through The Gathering Place.

We’re grateful for their courage and openness, which help other families feel less alone and bring attention to the support children need when a parent has cancer.

The Gathering Place offers free programs and one-on-one support for children, teens, young adults and families navigating cancer. You don’t have to face it alone.

Read their story on cleveland.com - https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/10/breast-cancer-awareness-month-when-a-parents-diagnosis-changes-childhood.html

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, experts say children often face fear, anxiety and uncertainty when a parent is diagnosed with cancer. One Bedford family shares its experience navigating the disease.

10/10/2026

Join us on Thursday, October 15, from 4:30-6:30pm at The Gathering Place East to explore the latest art gallery installation, "A Reflective Look at a Survivor's Journey", and meet the artist, Adrianne.

Click here to register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/j4ts72v/lp/065b977c-22f7-41c2-b861-7e6a381ef172
Contact Holly Bhatt with any questions: [email protected] | 216-455-1519

10/09/2026

Explore some of our upcoming programs at The Gathering Place💜

Whether you are looking for support, information, children & family programming, a chance to explore your creativity or one of our many fitness and nutrition programs, The Gathering Place is here for you with free programs and services.

Register today for some of our amazing upcoming programs by visiting our calendar -
touchedbycancer.org/calendar

10/08/2026

DAF Day is today - a nationwide celebration of generosity through Donor-Advised Funds.

Use your DAF to donate and support The Gathering Place, helping us provide free support programs and services to people diagnosed with cancer, their loved ones, and anyone grieving the death of a loved one to cancer.

Whether you are looking for support, information, a chance to explore your creativity or one of our many fitness and nutrition programs, The Gathering Place is here for you.

When you make a DAF gift to The Gathering Place, you’re helping us to ensure no one has to face cancer alone. 💜


Contact Jenn Jenkins with any questions: [email protected] | 216-455-1514
The Gathering Place Tax ID: 34-1879035

10/07/2026

Thank you to BigHearted Blooms as they helped us support those touched by cancer 💜

10/07/2026

Survivorship Symposium – The Next Chapter: Life Beyond Cancer

Join us for a supportive and educational day to connect with others on the survivorship journey, featuring a livestream presentation by Dr. Wayne B. Jonas, co-author of Healing and Cancer: A Guide to Whole Person Care.

Session topics include:
- Keynote by Dr. Wayne B. Jonas
- Coping with anxiety
- Survivorship panel discussion
- Survivorship care plans
- Self-care

Held Saturday, November 7, 9:00am-1:00pm, at The Gathering Place West, 25425 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake. Lunch provided.

Pre-registration required – https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2r578zq/lp/38f6c2be-ab06-46a7-b4f1-31f248dcb003

10/06/2026

Please join us in congratulating Becky and Kevin Hopp! Their studio, Grateful Heart Yoga and Wellness, has been voted Best Yoga Studio in Cleveland Magazine's 2026 Best of Cleveland Readers’ Picks.

A cancer survivor, Becky generously volunteers to lead sound baths for participants at The Gathering Place. We’re grateful for the welcoming space she creates and delighted to celebrate this honor.

Read Becky and Kevin’s story here: touchedbycancer.org/blog/tgp-in-the-news/grateful-heart-yoga-wellness

Explore and register for upcoming sound baths and other free creative arts and meditation programs at The Gathering Place: touchedbycancer.org/calendar


Singing Bowls (Sound Bath) with Becky Hopp
- Friday, October 9, 11:00am-12:00pm, TGP Beachwood or online
- Thursday, October 22, 6:00-7:00pm, TGP Westlake or online
- Friday, November 13, 11:00am-12:00pm, TGP Westlake or online
- Friday, December 11, 11:00am-12:00pm, TGP Beachwood or online

Singing Bowls (Sound Bath) with Julie Hutter, RN, Certified Sound Practitioner
- Saturday, November 21, 10:00-11:00am, TGP Westlake

10/03/2026

This October, start a Facebook fundraiser for The Gathering Place and help ensure no one has to face cancer alone. Every dollar raised helps provide free programs and services for individuals and families coping with cancer-from support groups and children and family programs to nutrition, exercise, wigs and more!

It’s easy: Visit our Facebook Fundraisers page, click Raise Money, set your goal and invite your friends and family to join you.

No fundraiser is too small. Every gift helps provide support, connection and hope to those impacted by cancer.

Start your fundraiser here: https://www.facebook.com/TouchedbyCancerCLE/fundraisers

And remember, you can support The Gathering Place with a Facebook fundraiser anytime throughout the year. Celebrate a birthday in lieu of gifts, honor or remember someone you love, mark a special milestone or simply rally your community around a cause close to your heart.

Questions? Contact Jenn Jenkins at [email protected] or 216-455-1514.

Thank you for being part of The Gathering Place community 💜