Kickin' Cancer - Central Oregon

03/16/2026

When someone receives a diagnosis and suddenly needs to make decisions, there are resources that can help.

https://kicking-cancer.org/

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02/05/2026

Today we stand together in honor of Cancer Awareness Day 🎗️

We remember the ones we’ve lost, holding their stories close in our hearts.
We lift up the warriors who are fighting every single day with strength, courage, and resilience.
And we continue to spread hope, because hope is powerful.

Cancer impacts so many lives, but so does community, love, support, and awareness.
No one fights alone. Together, we bring light to the journey, strength to the battle, and hope for a brighter tomorrow.

To every survivor, every fighter, every family, and every soul touched by cancer, we see you, we support you, and we stand with you. 🎗️

12/30/2025

Heartfelt gratitude as we step into 2026 💚

Because of you, 2025 was a year of meaningful beginnings.

With your support, we were able to start sharing hope and resources in our community—beginning with our very first booth at the “For the Health of It” Health & Wellness Fair at Larkspur Community Center. From there, we welcomed our first Go Team, and together helped raise funds so Dianne Maffia could relocate to a warmer, healing climate.

We also hosted our Wellness Summit at Affinity of Bend, where local experts generously shared practical, empowering tools for healthy living—education, connection, and community in action.

✨ As we move into 2026, our mission continues.
If our work resonates with you, please LIKE and SHARE this post to help us spread awareness and reach more families navigating a cancer diagnosis.

Your support truly makes a difference—thank you for being part of this journey. 💚

11/05/2025

11/05/2025

Please continue to build awareness. Our mission: “Empowering individuals and their families to thrive in their cancer journey through action, support, and education.” We accept applications through the main website,
https://kicking-cancer.org/. Please connect me with anyone interested in helping our cause, or needing support. We need additional volunteers as well as a financial director for our local chapter.

11/02/2025

Who will join me in Corvallis on Nov 15?

🎤 Healing through Music. Giving with Heart.
Come feel the magic of community and sound at the Music Heals, Money Helps benefit concert. A free event celebrating life, resilience, and three incredible souls Ben Small, Jon Stenzler, and Mark Files

🌟 Part 1: Open mic showcase with a variety of local bands
🎸 Part 2: A headlining performance by Eli Cherry
🌊 Ending with a soothing sound bath to restore and uplift
🎁 Plus: Snacks and handmade items available for purchase including beautiful Celtic keychains by Mark Files
Every note every smile every donation goes to support these three beloved community members in their cancer journey

📍 Willamette Valley Grange
📅 Saturday, November 15
⏰️ 6 PM to 9 PM
👉 Free entry. Donations welcome

Save the date: https://www.facebook.com/events/1301890834580597/

10/28/2025

Central Oregonians you’re invited! Text Cindy to save your spot: 541-280-9103