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John Stoddard Cancer Center | An Evening With the Ames Writers Collective

Writing Through Cancer with the
Ames Writers Collective

A safe space is created for attendees to write for timed intervals to writing prompts. Writing prompts inspire stories from our lives. After each timed-writing session, participants will have the opportunity to read their stories to the group, which is healing on many levels.

Facilitator: Ana McCracken, Founder of the Ames Writers Collective

Location: Smokey Row, 1910 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines; Off the menu ordering of food, snacks & coffee will be provided

This program is sponsored by
John Stoddard Cancer Center

John Stoddard Cancer Center | Writing Through Cancer

Writing Circle Mondays are open to cancer patients and cancer survivors who have completed treatments and who are served by the John Stoddard Cancer Center.

Each evening during this 8-week session, a safe space is created to write and respond to each other’s writing. Stories and/or poems are inspired by writing prompts. Sharing stories with the group is healing on many levels.

“I’ve come to regard Writing Through Cancer writing circles as an integral part of my cancer treatment. As much as I appreciate the efforts of my medical team and support from family and friends, I still feel an “aloneness” in this journey. Writing Through Cancer writing circles has proved a convenient opportunity to air my worries, concerns, hopes and fears that only another cancer patient can truly fathom. It is a safe space to share insights, tears, and laughter.” – NJ

These writing sessions are held on Zoom to enable individuals to write from the comfort of their home. A reminder and Zoom link will be sent prior to each session.

We will meet on:
Oct 9, 23, & 30. Nov 13, 20, & 27. Dec 11 & 18.

This program is sponsored by John Stoddard Cancer Center as part of the Charlie Cutler Healing and Wellness Program