The challenges of caring for a loved one with cancer can often result in the caregiver ignoring their own physical and emotional health. This group allows caregivers to share their experiences, exchange information, discuss how to manage fatigue and stress, and find available resources specific for those diagnosed with cancer. The group meets the second […]
This group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills. For more information or to RSVP, contact Betty Shivers at [email protected] or205-612-7801
Join us each Thursday at 9:00 am for a leisurely walk around Forge’s neighborhood. Join us after for coffee and snacks! No registration is required!
This group provides education and support for those living with breast cancer and the significant people in their lives. Participants are encouraged to attend at any point in the diagnosis and treatment journey. The group meets the second Thursday of every month at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more […]
This is a group for those who identify as young breast cancer survivors to gather and discuss their cancer journey experiences. We meet monthly both virtually or in person. Please note that support groups are closed to the general public and available only to breast cancer survivors and their loved ones so as to provide […]
Join Forge for a creative gardening event with Elizabeth Vander Kamp. We each will paint a terracotta pot and plant a few seeds to nurture and thrive in the Alabama summer heat. We will begin at 1:30 p.m. with a snack and hellos before learning about creative design and gardening tips from Elizabeth beginning at […]
Forge is pleased to announce a new support group for individuals diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer living in Alabama. Our goal in creating this group is to help foster a community of support for those living with metastatic breast cancer. Please note that support groups are closed to the general public and available only […]
Join us each Thursday at 9:00 am for a leisurely walk around Forge’s neighborhood. Join us after for coffee and snacks! No registration is required!
Telling stories and sharing with others can deepen our relationships or start new ones, increasing our sense of empathy for and connection with one another. Join this monthly creative writing gathering for breast cancer survivorship at Forge. You don’t have to be a writer to attend. Bring a friend or a loved one with you. […]
July 27th's Coffee Conversation features breast cancer survivor, Beth Curry. Beth is a retired physical therapist from Birmingham, Ala., whose breast cancer journey began in 2013 with a stage 1 mass in her left breast. It was managed with a lumpectomy, followed by radiation, chemotherapy and an estrogen inhibitor. Her metastasis was discovered in her […]
Join us each Thursday at 9:00 am for a leisurely walk around Forge’s neighborhood. Join us after for coffee and snacks! No registration is required!
It is not easy to understand or accept the loss of a loved one. Many emotions surface which take time to sort out, to understand, and finally to resolve. By sharing with others, you will learn that you are experiencing natural and normal grief responses. This bereavement support group provides insights about the grief process […]