Staying Connected

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One of our new programs, called Staying Connected, has a goal is to introduce programming that will improve outcomes for those impacted by breast cancer in Kingston and the surrounding area, by providing opportunities to enhance social connection and networking in addition to art and recreational therapeutic programming.

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We host events each month that are fun and bring BCAK members together for an art-based or recreational activity designed to create a supportive network and social connection that can benefit anyone within the breast cancer journey (newly diagnosed, in treatment, post treatment). Research has shown that social connections and art based activities can improve outcomes for those with breast cancer, so it is important that we get connected!

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Staying Connected is about having fun, learning new arts and recreation-based activities, meeting new friends and getting together with current ones while creating a strong and supportive breast cancer community!  So far members have participated in painting nights, bowling, creating centrepieces, attending local theatre events ...and the list continues!  Because of the generous support of the Smith-Homestead Foundation, all costs for the activities are covered, and if getting to the activity is a challenge or you have young children who need care while you participate, let BCAK know and we will support you.