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Results of our 2016 Peru Program: Increasing Belonging, Resilience and Meaning
A Fresh Chapter began as the spark of an idea and a deep sense of curiosity about whether volunteering and travel could help me redefine my life after breast cancer. Now, as I sit in Lima, Peru in the...
Nikki Reflects on the Highs and Lows of Cape Town
Why, then, would I recommend such a trip to friends who have gone through cancer or lost someone to cancer? Because even if a trip isn’t fun, it can be powerful.
Denis Looks to the Future
“A Fresh Chapter gave me permission to think about the future and accept change, something I haven’t been able to do in years. It changed my mindset and thinking. It helped me reignite things I fo...
Why Volunteering is the Key to A Fresh Chapter’s Program Model
When I first entered the room, I felt uncomfortable. Even after all of these years, I still confront myself in these situations. Who am I to think I have something to give? I’m not a doctor or even ...
Sonnetta Conquers Fears In Costa Rica
“Don’t hesitate. Apply. Get out of your comfort zone. Don’t let cancer defeat you. See how strong you are. Be reminded of who you are and who you can be. Do not let fear stop you from living.”...
Kahron Dares To Live Her Dream
“If you put good out in the world, it’s going to come back to you. You can still be kind…If you help people, they can pay it forward. It’s critical to help people be happier.”