In partnership with the Laura Crandall Brown Foundation and Mike Slive Foundation, Forge is proud to offer programming in support of Breast, GYN, and Prostate cancer awareness. Join us for one or all of these dynamic speakers! Join us for a limited series of virtual "Cancer Conversations" on Wednesday, September 29th at 11:00 am for […]
In partnership with the Laura Crandall Brown Foundation and Mike Slive Foundation, Forge is proud to offer programming in support of Breast, GYN, and Prostate cancer awareness. Join us for one or all of these dynamic speakers! Join us for a limited, virtual series of "Cancer Conversations" on Thursday, September 30th at 11:00 am for […]
In partnership with the Laura Crandall Brown Foundation and Mike Slive Foundation, Forge is proud to offer programming in support of Breast, GYN, and Prostate cancer awareness. Join us for one or all of these dynamic speakers! Join us for a limited, virtual series of "Cancer Conversations" on Friday, October 1st at 11:00 am for […]
Morning pages is a practice based on Julia Cameron's book, The Artist's Way. This practice asks you to commit to writing three pages in a journal every morning. Your journaling can be stream of consciousness, to-do lists, and rambling; it does not need to be about anything specific! The point is that you are writing consistently. The […]
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 […]
Cancer patients, survivors and their families are invited to attend a cancer support group meeting, which meets the first Tuesday of every month in the Bruno Conference Center from 12:00pm- 1:30pm. For more information or to RSVP for a meeting, call 205.930.2217
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! In accordance with CDC recommendations, we encourage you to mask while inside Forge's office regardless of vaccination status.
Morning pages is a practice based on Julia Cameron's book, The Artist's Way. This practice asks you to commit to writing three pages in a journal every morning. Your journaling can be stream of consciousness, to-do lists, and rambling; it does not need to be about anything specific! The point is that you are writing consistently. The […]
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 […]
October 13th's Coffee Conversation features Ahmed Elkhanany, MD. Dr. Ahmed Elkhanany is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he specializes in Breast Cancer Care. This event is virtual and requires registration! REGISTER HERE!
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! In accordance with CDC recommendations, we encourage you to mask while inside Forge's office regardless of vaccination status.
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 […]
Join Forge in-person or virtually with young women diagnosed with breast cancer who are at any point in their diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Led by Volunteer Audra Chiles, all are welcome to meet one another and chat about future events, speakers, and activities. Dinner will be provided for those attending in person. Register here to […]
Join Pinktopps for a Sip-n-Paint at the Pinktopps Resource Wellness Center 1931 3rd Ave. N. Ste. A Bessemer, AL 35020
Morning pages is a practice based on Julia Cameron's book, The Artist's Way. This practice asks you to commit to writing three pages in a journal every morning. Your journaling can be stream of consciousness, to-do lists, and rambling; it does not need to be about anything specific! The point is that you are writing consistently. The […]
This group meets on the 3rd Tuseday of the month at Prince of Peace Catholic Church For more information or to RSVP, contact Betty Shivers at [email protected] or205-612-7801
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! In accordance with CDC recommendations, we encourage you to mask while inside Forge's office regardless of vaccination status.
Join us for a beginner’s, in-person class at the Forge house to learn about Swedish weaving and practice making one of your own! This class will pick up on techniques covered in Betty’s previous classes, but it is open to anyone interested in learning how to Swedish weave regardless of experience. All supplies will be […]
Join us for a drop-in event at the Forge house to honor, celebrate and remember those impacted by breast cancer. We will have light refreshments, games, and a space to share stories on the front porch.
Join Forge for Support Sundays, a safe space to come and share, listen, and give and receive support as we continue to determine what it means to be together while apart. Led by Volunteer & Support Coordinator Jinida Holt, we’ll meet every other week via Zoom to join in the community. Hosted the 4th Sunday […]
Morning pages is a practice based on Julia Cameron's book, The Artist's Way. This practice asks you to commit to writing three pages in a journal every morning. Your journaling can be stream of consciousness, to-do lists, and rambling; it does not need to be about anything specific! The point is that you are writing consistently. The […]
October 27th's Coffee Conversation features Kristen Triebel, PsyD, ABPP. Dr. Triebel is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, Associate Professor at UAB, and member of the UAB O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. The focus of her clinical and research work is on helping cancer survivors live their best life. This program is free, but requires registration. REGISTER HERE
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! In accordance with CDC recommendations, we encourage you to mask while inside Forge's office regardless of vaccination status.
Come paint the town pink at Haute Pink!
Thursday, October 12th, 6:30 p.m. at Red Mountain Theatre Arts Campus.
