WeSPARK Cancer Support Center
WeSPARK, founded to address service gaps in cancer support services, has been a leader in serving Angelenos since 2001. WeSPARK’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones by providing free programs and services that help alleviate the physical and emotional side effects of a cancer diagnosis.
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Amigas Cuidandonos (Friends Caring for Ourselves)
Amigas Cuidandonos provides culturally- and linguistically-specific services for Spanish-speaking patients to help them maintain optimal wellbeing while fighting cancer. Outreach targets underserved Spanish-speaking communities, and programs include Spanish/bilingual yoga and movement classes, creative and educational workshops, and integrative therapies (e.g., Reiki or acupuncture) to promote peer support and help guests manage pain, depression, and other effects of cancer and treatment.