Our Mission

Cancer Support Community – Greater Lehigh Valley uplifts and strengthens people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care.

Cancer Support Community - Greater Lehigh Valley (CSCGLV)

The Cancer Support Community’s programs help people affected by cancer – survivors, caregivers, friends and family – regain control of their lives, reduce stress and isolation, and restore a sense of hope for a better quality of life regardless of the stage of the disease or the type of cancer.

Today, hundreds of people with cancer and their loved ones unite through our programs. People can come at the point of diagnosis, during or at the end of treatment, at recurrence, or several years out of treatment.

What’s special about the Cancer Support Community – Greater Lehigh Valley?

  • We are the most experienced organization offering social, emotional and psychological support in the Lehigh Valley.
  • All programs are free to participants who may take as many as they like.
  • All participants can browse our resource library; surf the internet for cancer information, and visit the Virtual Cancer Support Community  website, or just stop in to have a snack with friends.
  • We are a non-profit, and we rely completely on donations. The money we raise stays in the Greater Lehigh Valley.

 

We have effectively helped people cope with cancer for 37 years.

Today, hundreds of people with cancer and their loved ones unite through our support groups, stress-management sessions, educational programs, exercise sessions, nutrition workshops, and social events. People can come at the point of diagnosis, during or at the end of treatment, at recurrence, or several years out of treatment. They all come to learn they are not alone in their fight for recovery, they regain a sense of control over their lives, and ultimately discover that hope is a valuable tool on the road to wellness.

Our Philosophy

“Cancer patients who participate in their fight for recovery, along with their healthcare team, will improve the quality of their lives and may enhance the possibility of their recovery.”

Our Vision

To ensure that everyone impacted by cancer receives the support they want and need throughout their experience.

History

The Cancer Support Community – Greater Lehigh Valley was founded in March 2002 under the name of The Wellness Community – Greater Lehigh Valley. The goal was to bring psychosocial support to those impacted by a cancer diagnosis.

In 2009, The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Clubs joined forces to become Cancer Support Community, the largest provider of psychosocial cancer support in North America. Worldwide, our combined organization includes over 55 affiliates. Together, we can continue to empower individuals to take active roles during treatment and beyond.

Since 2009, Cancer Support Community – Greater Lehigh Valley has provided services for thousands of people in our community that were impacted by a cancer diagnosis.