NNECOS was pleased to award an Educational Program Grant to The Jackson Laboratory's Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative (MCGI) in support of their monthly Genomic Tumor Boards (GTBs). The MCGI has been hosting GTBs for community oncologists in Maine for nine years, and NNECOS is thrilled to support MCGI in offering GTBs to oncologists in New Hampshire and Vermont. 

Learn more about MCGI's Genomic Tumor Boards!

For the third consecutive year, NNECOS was pleased to provide an Educational Program Grant in support of the annual Grief Retreat at All Souls Interfaith Gathering.

"Hosting the Grief Retreat has been my honor," says applicant Kathleen McBeth, Psych-MA, one of the organizers of the retreat. "By Supporting family members who have lost a loved one to cancer, we provide them with a day of respite and an opportunity to be with other individuals who share in this loss. We are able to invite these family members to have wonderful day facilitated by two therapists, filled with nutritious food and workshops that include yoga, writing as healing, sound meditation and aromatherapy all at no charge due to the generous grant from NNECOS. I have learned over the years that we do not get over grief, we learn to live with it. Providing this support to people who feel so alone can be a way for them to move forward and connect with people who understand."

Hear from attendees of this year's Grief Retreat about the impact of this program:

"Thank you for making this happen and making it happen in such a wonderful way."

"There was so much meaningful sharing that goes right to my heart."

"The Grief Retreat was well done as always. Finding new ways to cope and hearing other’s stories is helpful for healing."

"The yoga and sound sessions were transformational. I physically felt so much better. And the writing session opened my eyes to where I need to focus my healing."

"I met inspiring people and the food was delicious and nurturing."

"Feeling held, calm and healing energy. The gentle tone, hearing from others."

"The Yoga was great, the writing workshop was deeply reflective and the music was so relaxing."

"I loved the atmosphere, pace, and setting that allowed all the participants an opportunity to share and to be vulnerable."

Congratulations to Kathy & fellow organizers on another successful and impactful Grief Retreat program!

Congratulations to NNECOS NAHPAC member Kristy McEvoy, BSN, RN, OCN, on the funding of her program, "Living Well Through and Beyond a Cancer Diagnosis: Easy and Nutritious Weekday Meals."

Dartmouth Cancer Center Survivorship Symposium

October 26, 2024

NNECOS is pleased to support the Dartmouth Cancer Center Survivorship Symposium with an Educational Program Grant. Congratulations to Elizabeth McGrath, DNP, AGACNP-BC, AOCNP, ACHPN and her colleagues for creating this event to support local patients and care partners.

Hear from attendees of the Survivorship Symposium about the impact of this program:

“Such a lovely day. I was honored to be included.”

 “Congratulations on a successful day that was clearly appreciated by attendees.”

“It was inspiring, motivating, informative and all in such a warm and friendly

atmosphere.”

Bereavement Camp for Grieving Families 

October 5-6, 2024

 

"Camp Knock Knock is Vermont's only family bereavement camp. It has been an honor to take over directorship of this program, which began in 1998 as a project of the Jr. League of the Champlain Valley & named in honor of a pediatric hospice patient, Alicia Reis. Now fully funded by grants & donations, we couldn't have continued this vital program without NNECOS' generous contribution.

Up to 12 grieving families are invited to attend this weekend-long program, which offers healing & connection through the implementation of age-based support groups facilitated by skilled clinicians, a candlelight ceremony, & community mealtimes. In addition, a variety of arts & crafts, recreation, and entertainment is provided to normalize the healing process. Families report that Camp Knock Knock provides a welcoming space to express grief & connect with others who have a shared experience.

Thank you NNECOS for supporting Camp Knock Knock's mission to provide a safe environment where families can continue their natural grieving process after the death of a loved one!"

- Chelsie Lang, MS, CCLS, Camp Knock Knock Director

Check out the pictures on the Camp Knock Knock Instagram and view the event brochure for more information. 

New England Cancer Genetics Journal Club Series 2024

NNECOS is delighted to support the Northern New England Cancer Genetics Journal Club Series 2024 with an Educational Program Grant. Congratulations to applicant Stephanie Sharp, MS, CGC, and her colleagues, and thank you for your innovation in developing this series!

2023 Grief Retreat

For the second consecutive year, NNECOS was pleased to provide a NNECOS Educational Program Grant in support of the annual Grief Retreat at All Souls Interfaith Gathering. 

Applicant Kathleen McBeth, one of the organizers of the retreat, reflected on the event and the gratitude expressed by all for the support of NNECOS in providing this opportunity.

"People felt capable of facing the holiday season with a feeling of support and togetherness even though they had never met before. They felt connected and this was such a gift. The comments about not feeling alone were because they each walked into this sacred space by themselves and left with a fullness in their heart." 

Attendee feedback was overwhelmingly positive and appreciative:  

•  "Filled with so much more than I could have imagined."           

• "What a gift to be exposed to such an array of healing tools."

• "I learned that we are all alone and none of us are alone at the same time."
  

•  "I appreciate the spaciousness of time around eating."
  

•  "You are not alone in your grief."
  

• "It was all centered on healing and caring and that is all that was needed."
  

•  "This experience is invaluable to me.  I want to come every year."
  

Grief Retreat - November 16, 2022 ~ Shelburne, VT

Learn more about this wonderful event! 

Past Approved Grants Include

• Grief Retreat - Shelburne, VT
• GI Malignancies Nursing Education - Dinner Program - St. Johnsbury, VT

• OCN Review Course - DHMC Lebanon

• Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Education Program - Vermont Cancer Support (Survivor) Network
• Patient Education Symposium - 3/4 day patient symposium for myeloma patients and their families - DHMC 
• Stowe Weekend of Hope -  Hope and Wellness Through Movement Day
• Factors Predicting Biomodality versus Trimodality Therapy in Esophageal Cancer
• Genomic and Clinical Correlates between Breast Cancer and Bovine Leukemia Virus
• Trends in Risk Factors and Screening Practices for newly-diagnosed patients with melanoma
  

2017 Funded Programs

2016 Funded Programs