Ames Writers Collective & William R. Bliss Cancer Center Survivorship Day 2024

Join Ana McCracken, founder of the Ames Writers Collective & the William R. Bliss Cancer Center for Survivorship Day 2024

Complimentary admission is included for this event.
Refreshments & FUN!
Becca the Balloon Lady
Friend’s Flowers Bouquet Building (while supplies last)
Ames Writers Collective: Pop-Up Writing Through Cancer Session

Who is a Cancer Survivor? The National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation defines SURVIVOR as anyone living with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life.

RSVP for the event, including family/friends at www.blisscancercenter.org/survivor.

Writing Circle Wednesdays

Writing Circle Wednesdays are for individuals who are currently receiving or who have completed cancer treatments.
These sessions meet on Zoom from 3 to 5 PM CT.
Anyone interested may join at any time.

Living with cancer is a lonely journey. Only those who have been or are on that same journey truly understand the emotions, fears and challenges we face each day. I was hoping to gain some insight into how others coped with their diagnosis. I not only gained that, but also came to understand more fully my own reactions to my personal cancer story. This was a valuable experience for me. I don’t feel quite as alone as I did. —A Past Participant

These sessions are led by Ana McCracken, founder of the Ames Writers Collective. Registration is free and required. Contact Ana for questions and to register.

Writing Circle Wednesdays

Writing Circle Wednesdays are for individuals who are currently receiving or who have completed cancer treatments.
These sessions meet on Zoom from 3 to 5 PM CT.
Anyone interested may join at any time.

Living with cancer is a lonely journey. Only those who have been or are on that same journey truly understand the emotions, fears and challenges we face each day. I was hoping to gain some insight into how others coped with their diagnosis. I not only gained that, but also came to understand more fully my own reactions to my personal cancer story. This was a valuable experience for me. I don’t feel quite as alone as I did. —A Past Participant

These sessions are led by Ana McCracken, founder of the Ames Writers Collective. Registration is free and required. Contact Ana for questions and to register.

Writing Circle Wednesdays

Writing Circle Wednesdays are for individuals who are currently receiving or who have completed cancer treatments.
These sessions meet on Zoom from 3 to 5 PM CT.
Anyone interested may join at any time.

Living with cancer is a lonely journey. Only those who have been or are on that same journey truly understand the emotions, fears and challenges we face each day. I was hoping to gain some insight into how others coped with their diagnosis. I not only gained that, but also came to understand more fully my own reactions to my personal cancer story. This was a valuable experience for me. I don’t feel quite as alone as I did. —A Past Participant

These sessions are led by Ana McCracken, founder of the Ames Writers Collective. Registration is free and required. Contact Ana for questions and to register.

Writing Circle Wednesdays

Writing Circle Wednesdays are for individuals who are currently receiving or who have completed cancer treatments.
These sessions meet on Zoom from 3 to 5 PM CT.
Anyone interested may join at any time.

Living with cancer is a lonely journey. Only those who have been or are on that same journey truly understand the emotions, fears and challenges we face each day. I was hoping to gain some insight into how others coped with their diagnosis. I not only gained that, but also came to understand more fully my own reactions to my personal cancer story. This was a valuable experience for me. I don’t feel quite as alone as I did. —A Past Participant

These sessions are led by Ana McCracken, founder of the Ames Writers Collective. Registration is free and required. Contact Ana for questions and to register.

Writing Circle Wednesdays

Writing Circle Wednesdays are for individuals who are currently receiving or who have completed cancer treatments.
These sessions meet on Zoom from 3 to 5 PM CT.
Anyone interested may join at any time.

Living with cancer is a lonely journey. Only those who have been or are on that same journey truly understand the emotions, fears and challenges we face each day. I was hoping to gain some insight into how others coped with their diagnosis. I not only gained that, but also came to understand more fully my own reactions to my personal cancer story. This was a valuable experience for me. I don’t feel quite as alone as I did. —A Past Participant

These sessions are led by Ana McCracken, founder of the Ames Writers Collective. Registration is free and required. Contact Ana for questions and to register.

Writing Circle Wednesdays

Writing Circle Wednesdays are for individuals who are currently receiving or who have completed cancer treatments.
These sessions meet on Zoom from 3 to 5 PM CT.
Anyone interested may join at any time.

Living with cancer is a lonely journey. Only those who have been or are on that same journey truly understand the emotions, fears and challenges we face each day. I was hoping to gain some insight into how others coped with their diagnosis. I not only gained that, but also came to understand more fully my own reactions to my personal cancer story. This was a valuable experience for me. I don’t feel quite as alone as I did. —A Past Participant

These sessions are led by Ana McCracken, founder of the Ames Writers Collective. Registration is free and required. Contact Ana for questions and to register.

Writing Circle Wednesdays

Writing Circle Wednesdays are for individuals who are currently receiving or who have completed cancer treatments.
These sessions meet on Zoom from 3 to 5 PM CT.
Anyone interested may join at any time.

Living with cancer is a lonely journey. Only those who have been or are on that same journey truly understand the emotions, fears and challenges we face each day. I was hoping to gain some insight into how others coped with their diagnosis. I not only gained that, but also came to understand more fully my own reactions to my personal cancer story. This was a valuable experience for me. I don’t feel quite as alone as I did. —A Past Participant

These sessions are led by Ana McCracken, founder of the Ames Writers Collective. Registration is free and required. Contact Ana for questions and to register.

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Writing Through Cancer With the Ames Writers Collective | Unity Point John Stoddard Cancer Center

Our founder, ANA MCCRACKEN is thrilled and honored to be a part of the Unity Point John Stoddard Cancer Center Metastatic Cancer Series.

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