Hello.
Many of you have asked when weSPARK will re-open its doors. We continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and, at this moment, cannot provide an estimated time for gathering in person once again. At WeSPARK, many of the individuals who pass through our doors have compromised immune systems. For this reason, we have decided to keep our doors closed for now. The safety and well-being of our guests, staff, facilitators, and practitioners must remain top priorities.
Please take a look at our online programming, including some exciting new classes and a workshop on July 20.
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If you are not a current WeSPARK guest, please email us at
intakes@wespark.org
to schedule a brief Welcome Meeting, a required first step to access our FREE programs, workshops, individual appointments and support groups.
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The Real Talk: Teen Support
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With Juan Napoles & Hannah Lottenberg
Wednesdays at 4 PM
We are excited to add The Real Talk support program. This new program for teens aged 15 to 18 with a cancer diagnosis provides a safe space to interact with peers, participate in fun activities and get practical info. Since the support group is offered online via Zoom, teens from across the nation can join.
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Pamela Robins
Monday, July 20 at 7 PM
Join Pamela for an hour of healing as she guides you in a profoundly nurturing and soothing meditation. The gentle contemplation will flow into a musical experience, including quartz crystal singing bowls, flute, chimes and drums.
Be sure to register for this unique and relaxing evening.
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Self-Care Techniques & Mindfulness
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Diane Hubner
Mondays 10 AM
Join Diane Hubner from Body Energizers for a four-week workshop on self-care techniques and mindfulness during difficult times. This workshop starts on July 6 via Zoom.
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Victoria Gluchoski
Tuesdays at 10 AM
Join Victoria from Perseverance Yoga for morning opportunity to stretch and just breathe. Please register to receive the link for this weekly yoga class via Zoom.
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Qi Gong & Meditation for Cancer Support
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Ed Sullivan
Tuesdays at 3 PM
Qi Gong & Meditation for Cancer Support combines exercises and powerful meditations to help your body restore and maintain your health. It can also reduce side-effects caused by chemotherapy and radiation, including fatigue, "brain fog," anxiety, digestive discomforts and numbness or tingling in your hands and feet.
This practice can be done in a seated position. Please register to receive the link for this weekly guided journey.
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Cheryl O'Neil
Wednesdays at 1:15 PM
The ongoing group loved connecting with angels so much that Cheryl will carry the theme to July. Angels and other guides positively assist, advise, help, support, relieve, strengthen and more! Please register to receive the weekly link for this guided journey.
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Yovanni Moran
Saturdays at 1:15 PM
Join Yovanni for online yoga via Zoom on Saturdays. This popular exercise helps relieve anxiety and promotes better sleep. Please register to receive a link for the weekly class.
Please note the following dates changes for Yoga with Yovanni:
- July 3 at 12:30 PM instead of July 4
- July 24 at 12:30 PM instead of July 25
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Can’t Find Hand Sanitizer?
Here’s What You Should Know Before Taking the DIY Route
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Hand sanitizers have been among the items hard to find in stores with concerns over the coronavirus, reaching a fever pitch across the country. While you may be tempted to make one of the many DIY hand sanitizers you’ve seen online, it may not be the solution for cancer patients.
Learn more about what you should know about hand sanitizers with button below.
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About Cancer Treatment Centers of America
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Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA)
is a national network of five hospitals that serves adult patients who are fighting cancer. CTCA® offers an integrative approach to care designed to help patients physically and emotionally by enhancing their quality of life while managing side effects both during and after treatment.
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WeSPARK offers 10 online support groups.
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- Caregivers Support Group - Tuesday at 6 PM
- In Treatment Support Group - Wednesday at 2:30 PM
- The Real Talk (NEW for teens) - Wednesday at 4 PM
- Partner Grief Support Group - Wednesday at 5:30 PM
- Family Grief Support Group - Wednesday at 6 PM
- Ongoing/Metastatic Treatment Support Group - Thursday at 10:15 AM
- Men Cancer Support Group - Thursday at 1:30 PM
- Doing Cancer Solo Support Group - Thursday at 5 PM
- Grupo de Apoyo en Español - Friday at 11 AM
- Breast Cancer Support Group - Friday at 2 PM
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Movement Classes
Join Michael Sievert daily for
Qi Gong (3rd party resource) at 10 AM.
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Cancer diagnoses didn't stop when the quarantine began. But the world certainly changed for everyone, including cancer patients and their loved ones.
We need your help to expand our vital programs.
Make a gift today ore even better make it monthly. If you have any questions about donations email Marlene McGuirt at
marlene@wespark.org.
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14724 Ventura Blvd., Suite 101,
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
818-906-3022
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