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Runway of Resilience Fashion Show to Support Individuals Touched by Cancer

abc7: Chicago Proud

Runway of Resilience 2024: Chicagoans impacted by cancer hit the runway this for a cause
Fox 32 Chicago
Jenna Benn Shersher describes the mission of Twist Out Cancer on the podcast Hubbard Helps Chicago Podcast
The Drive – 97.1
Twist Out Cancer Expands Programming Accessibility to Reach More Individuals Touched By Cancer
Better Magazine
Twist Out Cancer presents art exhibition inspired by survivors, caregivers at Glencoe’s Writers Theatre
Chicago Tribune
Brushes with Cancer is Featured in Sheridan Road Magazine
Sheridan Road Magazine
Experiences With Cancer, Captured in Works of Art
NY Times
Twist Out Cancer’s Feature in the Lancet Haematology
Download Now
Photo of Jenna Benn Shersher

Cancer Survivor Launches A Movement With A Twist
Forbes

Wedding, Career, Chemo: When Cancer Derails the Millennial Dream
Mashable
Watch Director of Programming August Spree and Brushes With Cancer Artist Maura Matthews Take Part in the RAVE Artexpo New York
RAVE Artexpo
Portrait Of An Artist
North Shore Weekend
Artist Pairings: Brushes with Cancer Opens More Than Hearts
Art Business News
Art Heals Through Twist Out Cancer
ATOD Magazine
Cancer Survivors Share Their Stories
Association of Community Centers Blog
Links To Media Articles

Brushes With Cancer Selects Salty She Studio’s Cami Baker Miller to Help Beat Cancer

NY Headline website, July 17, 2021.

An ART TALK with Inspiration and Board Member Kim Kass and Board Member Jacqueline Carmody

The Rave Art Expo in Austin, July 19, 2021.

A podcast with artist Shefali Khanna and her iInspiration Soraya Fata

Hey Artifact, September 17, 2021.

Brushes With Cancer Pairs Artists And Inspirations For Healing

Samaritan Magazine, October 6, 2021.

Twist Out Cancer turns 10

Jewish Chicago Magazine, October 6, 2021.

Brushes with Cancer pairs artists with people affected by cancer to create unique and healing art

Good Day Chicago on FOX32, November 2, 2020.

Finding New Light

360 Magazine, November 9, 2020.

Fundraiser brings artists together with those touched by cancer

Chicago Daily Herald, November 10, 2020.

GM designer tells colleague’s caregiving story through 3-D art

The Oakland Press, September 21, 2020.

23 artists from General Motors Design Center create artwork for cancer program; Virtual Brushes With Cancer program scheduled for Friday night

WDIV-TV and Click on Detroit, September 25, 2020.

Brushes with Cancer Austin live virtual experience; Benefiting the mission and work of Twist Out Cancer

Mix 94.7, September 22, 2020.

Experiences With Cancer, Captured in Works of Art; The program Brushes With Cancer pairs patients with artists whose works make visible a disease that can be invisible and isolating

New York Times, September 12, 2019.

GM Employees Honor Cancer Survivors and Caregivers in New Art Exhibit; The auto company has teamed up with the nonprofit Twist Out Cancer for a virtual showcase

Hour Detroit website, August 17, 2020.

When You Share, The World Opens Up: Jenna Benn Shersher

The Science of Social Impact Podcast, July 8, 2020

Hello Gorgeous Podcast

Interview with Jenna Benn Shersher, February 12, 2020

Virtual Connection in a Time of Social Distance; Responding to the coronavirus, patient advocates and nonprofits expand existing outreach initiatives and launch new ones

Cancer Today Magazine, April 10, 2020.

Coronavirus Philadelphia: Twist Out Cancer Expanding Virtual Community To Help People Struggling With Anxiety

CBS Philadelphia, April 17, 2020.

Cancer Survivors Share Tips on How to Stay Resilient During Quarantine

Chicago Daily Herald, April 19, 2020.

Cancer Survivors Sharing Experience of Isolation and Loneliness to Help Community

FOX 7 Austin Texas, April 20 2020.

What if Art Is the Best Way to Tell a Cancer Story?

Philadelphia Magazine, November 12 2019.

Twist Out Cancer to Provide Night of Hope With Art Exhibition & Gala

NBC Chicago, October 26, 2019

Midday Fix: Details on the 7th Annual Brushes With Cancer Art Exhibition & Gala

WGN-TV, October 23, 2019.

Twist Out Cancer’ Pairs Artists With Survivors

NBC Chicago, October 14, 2019

One Tank Trip: ‘Brushes with Cancer’ exhibit

WFMZ-TV Philadelphia, October 2, 2019

Organization links artists with cancer survivors

FOX29 Philadelphia, September 16, 2019

Brushes With Cancer’ exhibit showcases artwork representing journeys with disease

ABC7 Chicago, November 2, 2019.

CBS Austin, October 14, 2019.

Austin artist and survivor create artwork with their ‘twist on cancer’
CBS Austin, September 27, 2019.

This Cancer Survivor Turned to Art for Solace During Treatment. Now She Runs a Program That Offers Creative Outlets for Those Affected by Cancer; Meet Jenna Benn Shersher, the founder of Twist Out Cancer
Philadelphia Magazine, September 5, 2019.

What if Art Is the Best Way to Tell a Cancer Story?
Philadelphia Magazine, November 12 2019.

Twist Out Cancer to Provide Night of Hope With Art Exhibition & Gala
NBC Chicago, October 26, 2019

Midday Fix: Details on the 7th Annual Brushes With Cancer Art Exhibition & Gala
WGN-TV, October 23, 2019.

Twist Out Cancer’ Pairs Artists With Survivors
NBC Chicago, October 14, 2019

One Tank Trip: ‘Brushes with Cancer’ exhibit
WFMZ-TV Philadelphia, October 2, 2019

Organization links artists with cancer survivors
FOX29 Philadelphia, September 16, 2019

https://www.wfmz.com/features/one-tank-trip/one-tank-trip-brushes-with-cancer-exhibit-1/1125342341
One Tank Trip: ‘Brushes with Cancer’ exhibit,” by Karin Mallett

Artists and Patients Share Their Twist on Cancer; Twist Out Cancer has paired those touched by cancer with an artist, who creates a unique piece of artwork that reflects on their individual journey with cancer,”
Cure Today September 12, 2019.

This Cancer Survivor Turned to Art for Solace During Treatment. Now She Runs a Program That Offers Creative Outlets for Those Affected by Cancer; Meet Jenna Benn Shersher, the founder of Twist Out Cancer
Philadelphia Magazine, September 5, 2019.

“Share, Connect, Heal, Create, Repeat,” by Jenna Benn Shersher, Alana Dugandzic, and Jacqueline Carmody
Oncology Issues Journal, July/August 2019

Interview with August Spree and artist Kara Thomas
WDIV-TV,, July 27, 2019

Twist Out Cancer Presents Brushes With Cancer Preview
Picture This Post, July 10, 2019

Dealing With Cancer Through Art
Chicago Jewish News, October 19, 2018

Midday Fix: Details on Twist Out Cancer’s 6th annual Brushes With Cancer program
WGN-TV, July 16, 2018

Twist Out Cancer Connects Artists and Those Touched by Cancer
NBC10 – 02/12/2019

Reflective Art
Naperville Magazine – 12/01/2018

PRTV Special Interview – Gudrun Wu Snyder,
Chicago Phillipine Reports TV – 10/17/2018

Brushes With Cancer – Connecting, Sharing, and Healing Through Art,” by Cory Huff o Video interview with Jacqueline Carmody, LCPC, ATR-BC, and Twist Out Cancer Board Member
The Abundant Artist – 09/20/2018

Cancer Survivor Launches a Movement with a Twist
Forbes – 09/20/2018

Jenna Benn Shersher, Twist Out Cancer
Non Profit Leadership Podcast – 06/18/2018

Baring Her Lens: Rebecca Sigala uses boudoir photography as a platform for women’s empowerment,
Jerusalem Post – 04/18/2018

Before the News Reshet” featured Twist Out Cancer’s unique program’s impact in Israel.
Reshet Channel 13 In Israel – 03/08/2018

Brushes with Cancer le mardi 13 mars à Tel Aviv
Kef Israel – 03/08/2018

Non Profit Ally 084: From Survivor to Founder
Non Profit Ally – 03/08/2018

Meet Jenna Benn Shersher of Twist Out Cancer in the West Loop
Voyage Chicago – 03/06/2018

Brushes with Cancer in Tel Aviv

Jerusalem Post – 03/01/2018

A Healing Kind of Art

Jerusalem Post – 03/01/2018

10 Campaigns that Rocked Giving Tuesday

Rootid – 11/27/2017

Support Those Affected By Cancer On Giving Tuesday By Making A Donation To Twist Out Cancer

Good Crowd – 11/21/2017

Brushes with Cancer Montreal

Senior Times – 11/17/2017

Brushes with Cancer Montreal – Applications available for Inspirations and Artists

Senior Times – 11/17/2017

Telling the story of the fight against cancer, one piece of art at a time

Glencoe News – 09/14/2017

Rick Kogan learns to ‘Do The Twist’ with Twist Out Cancer and their upcoming Brushes With Cancer event

WGN Radio – 09/04/2017

Brushes with Cancer celebrates life and art.

Chicago Tonight – 09/01/2017

Artists team with survivors to fight Cancer

ABC 7 – 08/20/2017

Bahamian Survivors Celebrate Their Journeys

Bahamian Tribune – 05/02/2017

Selfless snip: Donated hair offers freedom, confidence to people dealing with hair loss

Red Eye – 01/25/2016

Wedding, Career, Chemo: When Cancer Derails the Millennial Dream

Mashable – 03/26/2014

Can Twitter Cure Cancer? The Real Story of Social Media’s Impact on Cancer Patients

The Reno Dispatch – 09/27/2013

Twist Out Cancer Gets Big

Oy Chicago – 02/05/2013

Profile on Twist Out Cancer

Medill School of Journalism – 02/04/2013

Jenna Benn and Twist Out Cancer

Op/Ed News – 11/10/2012

Carrying Tom

Oy Chicago – 08/22/2012

Double Chai in the Chi

Oy Chicago – 07/17/2012

Innovative Methods- Twist Out Cancer

Institute for Medical Research- Israel and Canada – 07/04/2012

Social Media: A Mechanism to Effectuate Real and Meaningful Change

Huffington Post – 06/14/2012

Bald is Beautiful

CBS – 05/18/2012

Open Me Up And Look Inside

Huffington Post – 04/17/2012

Through Sharing Comes Hope

Oy Chicago – 04/03/2012

Seeing All My Colors Beyond the Shade of Grey

Huffington Post – 03/02/2012

A Series of Markers, Dates, Finish Lines and Moments in Time

Huffington Post – 01/23/2012

Hopes and Dreams and Everything in Between

Oy Chicago – 01/10/2012

What Was Lost is Now Found

Huffington Post – 12/20/2011

A Slow Exhale

Oy Chicago – 12/13/2011

Stirring Up Trouble

My Stupid Cancer Show – 11/14/2011

The Scars that Lie Beneath

Huffington Post – 11/08/2011

Waiting till 3:00

Oy Chicago – 11/02/2011

18, Chai, Life

Oy Chicago – 10/18/2011

Dear Tom

Huffington Post – 08/26/2011

Screw Cancer, Let’s Dance

South Florida Sun Sentinel – 08/22/2011

Dear Nonsense, I Missed You

Oy Chicago – 07/16/2011

Training Jenna Benn, An Imerman Angel, a Cancer Survivor

Chicago Now – 07/07/2011

The Unveiling

Oy Chicago – 06/28/2011

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