Our weekly "Phone a Pickles Friend" question is one we all think from time to time, "Will cancer ever be completely gone?" Do your kids have more questions about cancer? Looking for a supportive community? Connect with us at Pickles Group today 💚 https://lnkd.in/emUb_mPB #picklesgroup #cancercommunity #questionsaboutcancer #momswithcancer #oncologynurse #braincancer #parentingtips #cancersucks
Pickles Group
Non-profit Organizations
Chicago, IL 1,221 followers
National nonprofit. We provide free peer support & resources for kids impacted by their parent or guardian's cancer.
About us
Pickles Group’s mission is to provide free peer-to-peer support and resources to kids and teens impacted by their parent or caregiver’s cancer. Having a parent with cancer can be a lonely, isolating experience. Pickles Group creates thriving communities of kids supporting kids. Pickles kids strengthen resilience, have fun with friends who get them, and heal along the way. One in twenty kids will experience a parent’s cancer diagnosis before they graduate high school. With more than 3 million children and teens in the U.S. who are affected, there is an overwhelming need for the support we provide. The idea for Pickles started with the kids in 2019. While navigating their own cancer diagnoses, Pickles’ founding parents saw that their kids shared a common sense of isolation. The kids felt alone among peers who didn’t understand their scary new world. One of the kids said, “I wish we could get to know other kids who understand what this is like.” Within a month, Pickles held its first regular group meeting. As the kids continued to meet, the change the founding families saw was unmistakable—together they experienced laughter, community, and a sense of relief that they hadn’t felt in a long time. Please visit our website to enroll, learn more, donate, volunteer, refer families, and learn how you can help us reach more kids and families at a time when they can benefit most.
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https://www.picklesgroup.org/
External link for Pickles Group
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2021
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Chicago, IL , US
Employees at Pickles Group
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Alvaro De La Rocha
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Cassy Horton
Executive Director at Pickles Group. We support kids whose parents have cancer. I Volunteer Co-Founder at the DTLA Residents Association
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Kelsey Mora
@childlifetherapist | Certified Child Life Specialist | Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor | Chief Clinical Officer of Pickles Group | Author…
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Iliana Vazuka
Associate Chief of Staff at Pickles Group | JEDI Lead at Volunteering Untapped | Chicago Booth MBA
Updates
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We are so excited to collaborate with so many amazing organizations for our "How to Talk to Kids About Brain Cancer," on July 17th, this Wednesday. This webinar will feature a panel of parents, all of whom have various experiences in this cancer community. And of course, we can’t wait for you to meet them! Meet Erin Smith from Pickles Group. Erin is the late wife and prior caregiver to Ned Smith who died from Glioblastoma in September 2021. She is a mom to four kids as well as the co-founder and board member at Pickles Group. Follow the 🔗 below to learn more and register ✨ https://lnkd.in/g6Yijnch #picklesgroup #cancercommunity #parentingwithcancer #cancerresources #braincancer #braintumor #parentingtips #glioblastoma
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Want to make a meaningful impact? Volunteer with Pickles Group! 💚 Join our welcoming community and help support kids navigating a parent or guardian’s cancer. Our programs are designed to create safe, connected spaces where children can heal through art and play. Your involvement can make a difference in their lives. Applicants must be 21+ with at least one year of experience working with youth. 💚 Ready to be part of something special? Visit our website to learn more and apply! https://lnkd.in/e39WN9-j #PicklesGroup #VolunteerWithUs #MakeADifference #CancerSupport #cancercommunity #HealingThroughArtAndPlay #childlifespecialist #oncologynurse
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We are thrilled to be a part of this important webinar! We are hosting a free national webinar in honor of Glioblastoma Awareness Day featuring a panel of families impacted by parenting and different types of brain cancer. Join us on Wednesday, July 17th, for “How to Talk to Kids About Brain Cancer,” facilitated by child life specialist and Pickles’ Chief Clinical Officer, Kelsey Mora. The webinar will feature a panel of parents, in collaboration with American Brain Tumor Association Northwestern Medicine and Gray for Glioblastoma Follow the link below to learn more and register ✨ https://lnkd.in/g6Yijnch #picklesgroup #cancercommunity #parentingwithcancer #cancerresources #braincancer #oncologynurse #asco #braintumor
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Join us in Chicago for a day of fun, games, food, and connection as we celebrate the end of summer! Kids and parents are welcome to our field day outing, designed for families impacted by cancer. 🕛 12-1 PM: Games & Activities 🥪 1-2 PM: Family Lunch 📍 North Shore Area (Register for address & details) 📅 Date: August 11, 2024 (Central Time) This event is mostly outdoors, weather permitting. New and existing Pickles families with kids in grades 1-12 are welcome! Register now via the link below! https://lnkd.in/gXEQ8Fux Enjoy a welcoming and safe environment, designed for you and your family to connect, heal, and have fun. See you there! 💚 #PicklesGroup #CancerSupport #cancercommunity #momswithcancer #chicagofamilies #parentingwithcancer #childlifespecialist #supportgroupsforkids #oncology
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Happy 4th of July from Pickles Group!❤️🤍💙💚 #FourthOfJuly #PicklesGroup #cancerCommunity #IndependenceDay #kidssupportingkids #kidssupportgroup #cancer
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Telling kids about a parent or guardian’s cancer diagnosis can be challenging. Research shows that open, age-appropriate conversations with kids about their parent’s illness help to decrease their worry, stress, and anxiety. Pickles Group continues our webinar series with this free educational webinar suited for caregivers, friends, professionals, and anyone who wants to take away practical, evidence-based ways to talk to kids about cancer. Join us on July 10th for a virtual lesson on navigating this complex topic. 💚 Tap the 🔗 below to register for your free digital copy of our Pickles Family Support Kit and to learn how to talk to kids about cancer with us on Wednesday, July 10th at 6 PM CST. https://lnkd.in/g-rMdaCk #picklesgroup #momswithcancer #asco #cancercommunity #parentingwithcancer #oncologynurse #cancersupportgroup
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¡Esta aquí! ¡Nuestro kit de apoyo para las familias en español está disponible en el sitio web de Pickles GRATIS! Ofrecemos este recurso gratuito para familias y trabajadores de la salud. Es un folleto que ayuda a los padres y cuidadores a tener conversaciones abiertas y apropiadas para su edad con sus niños y adolescentes sobre el cáncer, y ayuda a reforzar el aprendizaje, las habilidades de afrontamiento y las conexiones de Pickles en el hogar. Los kits de apoyo de Pickles incluyen una guía práctica y términos apropiados para la edad para que los padres diagnosticados ayuden a hablar sobre el cáncer con sus hijos; una biblioteca de recursos familiares; y una actividad familiar interactiva de Pickles Group. https://lnkd.in/gFDuBbgg #picklesgroup #cancercommunity #freeresources #español #momswithcancer #cancerdemama #kidssupportingkids
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Now is the time to make an IMPACT 💚 Are you passionate about supporting kids and teens navigating a parent or guardians cancer diagnosis? Join our team of volunteers and make a real difference! We're seeking dedicated individuals 21 years or older with at least one year of experience working with youth. 🌟 Located anywhere in the US? Wonderful! You can support Pickles kids from wherever you are. Apply today and help us create a safe, supportive, and fun environment for Pickles kids! 💚 https://lnkd.in/gmv8fCyD #VolunteerWithUs #PicklesGroup #SupportKids #YouthVolunteers #MakeADifference #CancerSupport #VirtualVolunteering
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You do NOT want to miss this! We are hosting a free national webinar in honor of Glioblastoma Awareness Day featuring a panel of families impacted by parenting and different types of brain cancer. Join us on Wednesday, July 17th, for "How to Talk to Kids About Brain Cancer," facilitated by our child life specialist and Pickles’ Chief Clinical Officer, Kelsey Mora. The webinar will feature a panel of parents, in collaboration with American Brain Tumor Association, Northwestern Medicine and Gray for Glioblastoma. Follow the 🔗 below to learn more and register ✨ https://lnkd.in/g6Yijnch #picklesgroup #cancercommunity #parentingwithcancer #cancerresources #braincancer #oncologynurse #asco
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