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Twist Out Cancer provides psychosocial support to previvors, survivors & caregivers through creative arts programming which serves as a mechanism for healing.

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Brushes With Cancer: Featured Cities
Brushes with Cancer is a four month program that matches those touched by cancer with an artist charged with creating a unique piece of artwork reflective of their journey with cancer.
Brushes with Cancer Chicago
Chicago
Brushes With Cancer Chicago, 2020
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Brushes with Cancer Austin
Austin
Brushes With Cancer Austin, 2020
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View the Brushes with Cancer Austin Art Exhibition at the Fairomont between October 11- November 6, 2020

Sign Up for a private showing of the Brushes with Cancer Art Exhibition between October 11 and November 6, 2020. Appointments are required. Social distancing measures will be strictly enforced.

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the world opens up”

Jenna Benn Shersher, Founder of Twist Out Cancer

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Experiences With Cancer, Captured in Works of Art
NyTimes, August 26, 2020
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GM Employees Honor Cancer Survivors and Caregivers in New Art Exhibit
Hour Detroit, August 17, 2020
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'Twist Out Cancer' Pairs Artists With Survivors
NBC5 Chicago, October 14, 2019
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Featured Artist Work

Sujata Gazder

“Sakura” / Chicago, Illinois

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Liz Kuntz and Ricky Kimball

“Walking In, Walking Out” / Round Rock, Texas

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Ishita Banerjee

“Our Tangled Stories” / Montreal, Canada

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Resilience
What people touched by cancer can teach us about surviving the coronavirus pandemic. We hope you will consider joining our campaign by submitting a one minute video that explores what resilience means to you.
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Ethan Zohn and Jenna Benn Shersher

Isolation Survival Guide
On Thursday, May 7th, Ethan Zohn, 2x cancer survivor and philanthropist and Jenna Benn Shersher, Founder and CEO of Twist Out Cancer held a fireside chat via livestream on survival strategies during COVID-19. To check out the recording click below.
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Register for Our Virtual Twistshops
“Virtual Twistshops” are art therapy focused workshops that promote healing, relaxation and emotional recovery through art therapy based interventions.
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Order your Resilient Facemasks!
In the wake of COVID-19, we are pivoting and providing Resilient Face-masks provided generously by our beloved partner Shop4ties. These masks meet CDC guidelines and are machine washable. Children and Adult sizes are available.
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Philly Health Hero

Founder Jenna Benn Shersher nominated for Health Hero 2019. Check out our News Blog.

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