The Cancer Support Center and Rose Pallet presents Beyond Words

On Friday, June 19, 2015, The Cancer Support Center will host an art opening reception, Beyond Words, at Union Street Gallery at 1527 Otto Blvd., Chicago Heights, Ill., 60411, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Beyond Words is an art exhibit created by participants of The Cancer Support Center; the exhibit depicts the therapeutic advantages of art when words are not enough. A special thank you to Union Street Gallery for generously donating space in their gallery for this exhibit.

The Center offers an array of art programming. Each art program fosters the importance of establishing rapport and trust within the group. The program is designed to focus on the self while building towards more complex directives, such as creating memory boxes to remember a loved one or a worry creature that represents the concerns of cancer.

“The art therapy group at The Cancer Support Center has been an oasis in my life,” said Bobbie Felix Sievering, The Cancer Support Center participant and survivor. “When I enter the room, I immediately become totally immersed in what we are doing. I find concentration, camaraderie and fun. This brings me a sense of peace and calm that nothing else has ever done for me. It is the only time I’ve ever been able to ‘live in the now’ for an entire hour and 45 minutes. As a three-time cancer survivor, I am grateful to the leader, Kathleen Simpson, and to The Center for providing this haven in a stressful world.”

For over 20 years, The Center has been here to give strength, guidance and support to anyone living with a cancer diagnosis, as well as to their loved ones. The Center is a community-based, volunteer-driven, donor-supported organization. The programs, resources and services are always delivered by professional therapists, counselors, nutrition navigator, and experts; and are provided in a warm, welcoming and nurturing setting at no cost to participants.

As a cancer survivor and long-time benefactor of The Center, CEO of Rose Pallet, Alan Rose understands the importance of helping those afflicted find stress relief during a cancer experience.
“Rose Pallet, headquartered in Bridgeview, Illinois, has committed to assisting those living with cancer find quality of life,” said Rose. “My staff and I appreciate the opportunity to help those affected share their art with the community. And, we remain ever grateful to The Cancer Support Center for serving the needs of the Chicago South Suburbs to provide support to cancer patients, survivors and their families.”

In 2014, The Center provided more than 10,600 hours of programming to over 4,500 people. Offices are located in Homewood, 2028 Elm Road, and Mokena, 19657 S. LaGrange Road, and the programs are also facilitated at several hospitals and cancer centers in the southland communities. The Center is able to provide these resources to anyone regardless of financial ability because of the generosity of individuals, businesses and organizations.
For more information about Beyond Words or The Cancer Support Center please call 708-798-9171.