What is a Cancer Survivor?

From time to time, newly diagnosed survivors come to Sunstone and say that they are not sure if they are survivors or not. Sunstone uses the definition from the NCCS (National Center for Cancer Survivorship) which is a person on the first day they are diagnosed with cancer. So, if you are, you are a survivor, regardless if you've been surviving one day or 20 years!

Save The Date!

A Toast to Hope
November 6, 2009
Skyline Country Club

Fundraiser for Sunstone featuring performances by the Rogue Theatre, wine tasting and live auction.

Call Anne Clark
520.749.1928 x104
for more information

Sunstone Conference Center

Oasis in the Heart of Tucson

A professional, fully equipped meeting center

Convenient • Beautiful
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You can now make a donation online below with either PayPal or Google Checkout.

If your donation is in Honor or in Memory of someone please email the acknowledgement information to info@sunstonehealing.org.

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The Mission of Sunstone

To Provide Hope and Healing to People Touched by Cancer

Cancer survivors report the benefits of our touch therapies, movement classes and support services for them and their families. We hope you will visit and take advantage of any and all of the services which can help you!

If you are a newly diagnosed cancer survivor, a long-term cancer survivor or a family member, friend or loved one, Sunstone is here for you!

Throughout every week, we offer a range of integrative therapies to help survivors manage and cope with the existential crisis called cancer. This is a journey you never would have chosen and must follow. We are here with you!

Most of these therapies are based on a mind-body approach to healing, with a focus on experimenting and learning what’s right for you. These programs are offered at one of four locations throughout Tucson and at our site in Yuma, Arizona. Our programs can help ease your body and soul through relaxation, new knowledge and community connections.

Sunstone offers its programs at little or no cost to the participants. Financial assistance is needed to help provide cancer survivors and their loved ones with the ability to attend our day programs, educational programming, navigation, counseling, referral consultation and touch therapies. We also need volunteers for a variety of projects and special events. You can help whether you are a large or small donor, an individual, or a representative of a community business, corporation, foundation or other grant-awarding organization. Donations made to the Centers are tax deductible.

Having cancer causes many changes in survivors' lives, including economic ones. To support its survivors, Sunstone Cancer Support Centers makes every effort to keep its programs at little or no cost. This is made possible through the generous donations of community members committed to the mission of bringing hope and healing to people touched by cancer. If you are a survivor and can afford the nominal fees, we welcome your contribution. If you cannot afford the fees, we are pleased to assist you by providing the services at reduced or no tuition.

One of our survivors has said it best:

“With each other’s support, we dug deep into our souls. We used yoga to relax our bodies and meditation to relax our minds. We picked apart our fears and our dreams, learning how to allay one and accomplish the other. The soul searching we did brought us fresh, new strength with which to tackle new and old battles.”

~Valorie, Sunstone Cancer Survivor

Donations and Funding

In these difficult economic times, we all want to make sure that our donations are making the most difference. A cancer diagnosis creates enormous difficulties when there is the added pressure and stress related to health insurance and job security.

Sunstone’s complementary therapies can help cancer survivors manage their stress, help with pain management and give a sense of connection and community. In our efforts to ensure that all survivors have access to our services, we offer scholarships to assist them and their families. You can help us achieve this by making a donation to us. Your gift will make a direct difference to those who need it most.

Sunstone serves over 600 survivors and their loved ones each month in our Resource Centers. We can’t do this without you! Thanks for considering a gift to Sunstone.

Donations can be made online or by sending a check to the Sunstone Cancer Support Centers, 310 South Williams Blvd., Suite 240, Tucson, AZ 85711 or by calling our offices at (520) 749-1928 for making a donation via credit card. American Express, Visa and MasterCard are accepted.You can now make a donation online below with either PayPal or Google Checkout. If your donation is in Honor or in Memory of someone please email the acknowledgement information to info@sunstonehealing.org.

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Sunstone Volunteers

Volunteers are vital to our daily operations here at Sunstone. From sitting with survivors during cancer treatments and greeting visitors and their families, to referring survivors to resources within the community and assisting in Sunstone events, our volunteers are not only the backbone of our organization, but they are often the first contact a survivor has with our organization. Volunteers are always needed – those with special talents and expertise, as well as those who just want to work with awe-inspiring cancer survivors.

For more information, please see our Volunteer Section or call our Volunteer Information line at (520) 324-3559.