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Pickles Group Pickles Group supports kids affected by their parent's cancer.

You have kids. You have cancer. No one prepared either of you for this.๐Ÿ’šThe good news? We know what works. Research show...
06/02/2026

You have kids. You have cancer. No one prepared either of you for this.๐Ÿ’š

The good news? We know what works. Research shows that kids whose parents have cancer benefit most from three things: honest, age-appropriate information about cancer, coping skills, and peer-to-peer support.

๐Ÿ“… Our Summer Youth Program REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN through Friday, June 26. For kids and teens ages 6-18. All programs are FREE.

Connect Over Cancer I 5-weeks I kids & teens with parents who have ongoing, complex or advanced cancer

Pickles Jars I Monthly School Year Support I kids & teens with parents who have ongoing, complex or advanced cancer or who have lost a parent to cancer (Save your spot now for fall!)

Learn more and enroll at www.picklesgroup.org/youth-programs

โ€œWhat about the kids?โ€ ๐Ÿ’šAdult oncology providers hear this question all the time, but many parents donโ€™t know where to b...
05/31/2026

โ€œWhat about the kids?โ€ ๐Ÿ’š

Adult oncology providers hear this question all the time, but many parents donโ€™t know where to begin.

Join Pickles Group for a free webinar with Kelsey Mora, LCPC, CCLS, on how healthcare and mental health professionals can better support families talking to kids about cancer.

๐Ÿ“… June 11
๐Ÿ’ป Free on Zoom
๐ŸŽ“ Certificate of attendance included

Tap the ๐Ÿ”— below to register.
www.picklesgroup.org/program-calendar/clinician-webinar-07-11-26

This week, we celebrated an incredible group of graduating Pickles Peer Leaders. Maddie, Finn, Francesca, and Grace have...
05/30/2026

This week, we celebrated an incredible group of graduating Pickles Peer Leaders. Maddie, Finn, Francesca, and Grace have helped shape the heart of Pickles through their compassion, leadership, and support for other kids facing a parent's cancer.๐Ÿ’š

Their thoughtful speeches reminded us of the power of connection, community, and showing up for one another.

This moment was especially meaningful because they are the first four Peer Leaders to graduate from high school since Pickles Group launched.

We are so proud of all theyโ€™ve accomplished and cannot wait to see what comes next for each of them.

Congratulations, graduates!

Pickles Group is connecting with partners, donors, and families all summer long โ€”we're going to be at the ASCO (American...
05/29/2026

Pickles Group is connecting with partners, donors, and families all summer long โ€”we're going to be at the ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) Annual Meeting in Chicago from Saturday, May 30 to Monday, June 1.

๏ปฟStop by booth #14037 to say hi to our team and learn more about how we're supporting kids and teens navigating a parent's cancer diagnosis. And we hope you'll say hi to our Peer Leaders and families who will be walking the Exhibit Hall floor to share more about their personal experiences facing a parent's cancer. Many of our Peer Leaders aspire to study and work in healthcare fields, and we're thrilled to offer them this leadership development opportunity at the world's largest cancer conference.

We can't wait to reconnect and meet new friends and partners at McCormick Place! ๏ปฟ๐Ÿ’š

On Thursday, May 21, we launched our mid-year campaign: 250 Giving Families the Words for Advanced Cancer.At just $1.92 ...
05/28/2026

On Thursday, May 21, we launched our mid-year campaign: 250 Giving Families the Words for Advanced Cancer.

At just $1.92 a kit, your gift, no matter the size, helps ship our first-ever "How to Talk to Kids About Advanced Cancer" guide to families navigating a parent's terminal diagnosis, free of charge, this fall.

When 250 donors give by June 19, we unlock a $12,500 matching gift from the Grossman Charitable Trust. We've raised $12,152 towards our $40,000 goal. Thanks to the 45 donors who have already made their donation to start this campaign strong!

You have the power to create this new and needed tool for families facing life's hardest moments. Make your gift today, and share with your friends, family, and co-workers.
Donate here: https://picklesgroup.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/picklesgroup/donation.jsp?campaign=1

Summer enrollment is open until June 26!You have kids. You have cancer. No one prepared either of you for this.๐Ÿ’šThe good...
05/27/2026

Summer enrollment is open until June 26!

You have kids. You have cancer. No one prepared either of you for this.๐Ÿ’š

The good news? We know what works. Research shows that kids whose parents have cancer benefit most from three things: honest, age-appropriate information about cancer, coping skills, and peer-to-peer support.

๐Ÿ’š Connect Over Cancer I 5-weeks I kids & teens with parents who have ongoing, complex or advanced cancer
๐Ÿ’š (NEW!) Pickles Jars I Monthly I kids & teens with parents who have ongoing, complex or advanced cancer or who have lost a parent to cancer

For kids ages 6-18. All programs are FREE.

Tap the ๐Ÿ”— below to learn more and enroll.
www.picklesgroup.org/program-calendar/connect-virtual-07-19-26

Our volunteers change the status quo for kids whose parents have cancer ๐Ÿ’šWeโ€™re recruiting nursing, social work, child li...
05/24/2026

Our volunteers change the status quo for kids whose parents have cancer ๐Ÿ’š

Weโ€™re recruiting nursing, social work, child life, and psychology students over the age of 21 with at least one year of experience working with kids to become skilled Youth Program Facilitators for our national virtual programs. Youโ€™ll receive high-quality training and hard-to-find professional development opportunities while making a true impact for kids. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in youth-oriented mental health and healthcare professions.

Apply by Friday, May 29 to become a Virtual Facilitator for our Connect Over Cancer and Pickles Jars programs and we will take your age group and training session date preference into consideration.

Final deadline is June 12!

Space is limited! Tap the ๐Ÿ”— below to apply today!
www.picklesgroup.org/volunteer

Peer leaders are a reminder of what makes Pickles Group so special. ๐Ÿ’šTheyโ€™ve lived this experience themselves, and now t...
05/23/2026

Peer leaders are a reminder of what makes Pickles Group so special. ๐Ÿ’š

Theyโ€™ve lived this experience themselves, and now theyโ€™re showing up for younger kids with empathy, understanding, and real connection.

Sometimes the people who know exactly what youโ€™re going through are the ones who help you feel less alone.

05/21/2026

Be one of the 250 starting today. ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ“–
Last fall, you helped us launch Pickles Jars, our new year-round program for kids facing a parent's complex, advanced, or incurable cancer, and for kids who have already lost a parent.

As that program has grown, so have the questions. Parents and kids are looking for the words to have some of their most important conversations.

That's why today we're launching our first-ever "How to Talk to Kids About Advanced Cancer" support kit, a free booklet with child-friendly definitions and guidance around topics such as hospice, palliative care, legacy making, and more.

And we need your help to get it into the hands of families this fall.

๐Ÿงก When 250 donors give by June 19, you'll help unlock a $12,500 matching gift from the Grossman Charitable Trust

๐Ÿงก We're raising $40,000 to ship 20,500 kits to hospitals and families across the country

๐Ÿงก Your gift of any size makes a real impact when they can benefit most

You have the power to give families the words for the hardest conversations.

Link below to donate and spread the word to your community.
https://picklesgroup.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/picklesgroup/donation.jsp?campaign=1

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