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Twist Out Cancer is a global community that provides social and emotional support to those touched by cancer. Thus: Twist Out Cancer was born.

Twist Out Cancer (TOC) was built on the belief that when you share, the world opens up. At the age of 29, Jenna Benn Shersher was diagnosed with grey zone lymphoma—a rare form of cancer which affects less than 300 people in the United States. Midway through treatment, Jenna, a dancer at heart, was isolated due to her compromised immune system. Alone and longing for the days when she could dance fr

eely, she created an online video of herself doing the twist. She asked her friends to join her on her virtual dance floor, and within days, Jenna’s challenge was met by hundreds of videos of thousands of people dancing around the world. She no longer felt alone but instead connected to and supported by a community of twisters. When Jenna completed treatment she knew that she wanted to give back in a meaningful way. She recognized the power of sharing and the importance of creating a support community that caters to the psychosocial needs of those affected by cancer.

09/02/2026

🎙️ New Episode: Stories of Hope and Inspiration

In this episode, Twist Out Cancer Advisory Board Member Soraya Fata sits down with Megan Scherer, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Worth The Wait, to talk about turning the loss of fertility into a path toward building family.

After her own family navigated cancer-related infertility, Megan and her husband Mike started Worth The Wait to help others access the care, resources, and information they needed but couldn't find. Over the last five years, the organization has grown into a national resource, awarding more than 250 grants to families across the country.

Tune in to hear how financial support, education, and advocacy are opening doors for patients and families facing fertility preservation decisions.
More info: http://worththewait.org

🎧 Listen now:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kvA58qM6JcF8yWKW2x3vx

09/01/2026

In 2024, our partnership with Blueprint Medicines brought a licensed Brushes with Cancer program to their community — matching artists with individuals touched by cancer to create meaningful, one-of-a-kind pieces of art.

Partnerships like this help keep Twist Out Cancer's programs free for the people who need them.

Interested in bringing a licensed Brushes with Cancer to your organization?

Learn more here - https://twistoutcancer.org/brusheswithcancerlicensing/

Connection Happens Here.

08/31/2026

"At a time when I am essentially uninspired to begin art or any other project, this program has given me energy and joy." — Twistshop participant

Twistshops meet people right where they are, no experience needed, no pressure to make anything "good."

Just space to create.

Healing Happens Here.

Learn more about Twistshops here - https://twistoutcancer.org/twistshops/

08/29/2026

Looking ahead: our next Brushes with Cancer program is coming this fall.

Artists and Inspirations will spend the next several months building relationships, one piece of art at a time, ahead of an exhibition and celebration this fall.

Want to get involved as an artist, Inspiration, or sponsor?

Email [email protected].
Hope Happens Here.

08/28/2026

Our community's art and stories were featured in Better Magazine: "What Happens When Cancer Survivors See Their Stories Turned Into Art."

Read the full piece — Better Magazine: What Happens When Cancer Survivors See Their Stories Turned Into Art

https://better.net/health/twist-out-cancer-brushes-with-cancer-art-healing/

Art Happens Here.

08/27/2026

We're at Catbird today! Join us from 5-7 PM at 904 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago for Shop & Share.

Shoppers get 15% off, and 15% of today's sales support our free local programs.

Online shoppers welcome! Promo code is: TWISTOUT for 15% to support us from 4 pm - 9 pm Central 8-27-26 only.
Shop online here! https://bit.ly/4wTJlR9

Thank you to Catbird for partnering with our community.

Connection Happens Here.

08/26/2026

Looking ahead: our next Brushes with Cancer program is coming in late September

Artists and Inspirations will spend the next several months building relationships, one piece of art at a time, ahead of an exhibition and celebration this fall.

Want to get involved as an artist, Inspiration, or sponsor?

Email [email protected].
Hope Happens Here.

08/24/2026

This Thursday!

Join us for Shop & Share at Catbird — Thursday, August 27, 5-7 PM.
Shoppers get 15% off their purchase, and 15% of sales that evening support Twist Out Cancer's free local programs.

📍 Catbird, 904 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Hope Happens Here.

08/22/2026

Every Brushes with Cancer piece starts here: pencil, paper, and a story someone trusted an artist with.

Watch Joy Misu Ulrich sketch the lines of her piece for Brushes with Cancer Chicago.
Art Happens Here.

08/21/2026

What people are saying about Twistshops:

"Thank you for this opportunity. As always, I have learned something new which will help me process my feelings. I am grateful for this space and time. I appreciate the programming." — Twistshop participant

Twistshops are free art therapy groups that hold space for participants to express what they feel and process it together through art-making.

Healing Happens Here.

Learn more about Twistshops here - https://twistoutcancer.org/twistshops/

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Radnor, PA
19085

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http://www.twistoutcancer.org/

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