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Our Mission

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

Brushes with Cancer Spring 2024 Art Auction is LIVE

View the artwork inspired by stories of hope, resilience, and healing and make your bid!

 

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Apply for Brushes with Cancer Fall 2024!

We are now accepting Artist and Inspiration applications for the 2024 Fall Brushes with Cancer open program and exhibition, taking place in Philadelphia!

Applications deadline EXTENDED!

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Sponsor Brushes with Cancer in 2024

Twist Out Cancer provides psychosocial support to previvors, survivors and caregivers through creative arts programming.

Learn how to be a part of the transformative impact of Brushes with Cancer. 

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Team Twist Out Cancer Tennis Event at DVTA Registration is Open!

Twist Out Cancer provides psychosocial support to previvors, survivors and caregivers through creative arts programming.

Team Twist athletes take part in an athletic endeavor of their choosing while raising critical funds and awareness for our programming.

Please join the Philadelphia area Twist Out Cancer community on May 31st for an evening of connection, inspiration, and tennis!

 

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Runway of Resilience

Join us for an evening of inspiration, creativity, and resilience at Twist Out Cancer’s Runway of Resilience fashion show. This unique event brings together former Brushes with Cancer designers who will be creating unique designs that will be modeled by individuals touched by cancer.

At  Runway of Resilience, the runway becomes a symbol of strength and courage. Former Brushes with Cancer artists pour their experiences, emotions, and creativity into each design, reflecting the diverse stories of those impacted by cancer. These designs will be worn proudly by models who have faced their own journeys with cancer, showcasing strength, resilience and hope.

Learn more by checking out the program FAQs.

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Artist Suhani Amin's piece, "Backbone," inspired by Donna Dang.

Explore the 2023 Annual Report created by Liska + Associates
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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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The Impact of Brushes with Cancer

After 10 years and more than three dozen Brushes with Cancer programs, we continue to see evidence that the experience is impactful for both Artists and Inspirations. Connections over the past decade continue to be strong and our Brushes with Cancer program offers healing for anyone touched by cancer. Explore the connections made by Artists and Inspirations in 2022 in the Brushes with Cancer Impact Brochure 2022.

The Unexpected Intersections of 2022

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Check out our upcoming Twistshops!
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Check Out Some Of Our New Featured Podcasts!
Jenna and David Reflect on the Last 10 Years of Twist Out Cancer!
Jenna had the idea for Twist Out Cancer in the middle of her own journey with cancer!
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Mahwish Syed and Sheryl Ann Noday
Mahwish and Sheryl have so many similarities, it seems they were destined to meet.
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Kenny Lapins and Kristin Wenc
In this conversation, we get a unique glimpse at the inner workings of the Brushes with Cancer program.
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Featured Blog Posts
Evanston Pour’s Unique Twist On Gathering in Evanston, Illinois
Veteran Brushes with Cancer Artists Jen and John Stumbaugh love to entertain.
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From Breast Cancer to Beading: How Inspiration Abby Match is Raising Funds for Twist Out Cancer
Brushes with Cancer Inspiration Abby Match's breast cancer diagnosis was a one-two punch.
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How an Aunt’s Influence Inspired Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green to Create Cancer-curing Technology
Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green did not set out to make history as the first doctor to cure cancer using nanoparticles.
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Featured In The News & Media
Do The Twist: Jenna Benn Shersher, Ambitious Civil Rights Advocate
Sheridan Road Magazine
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Twist Hearts: Northbrook Junior High Mosaic Symbol of Healing
Twist Hearts
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Pentagram Design Turns Collaborations Between Artists and Inspirations into Brush Strokes Sweeping Across the Page
Pentagram Design
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Cancer Wellness: 10 Years of Twist Out Cancer Feature
Cancer Wellness
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Seen Magazine
Experiences With Cancer, Captured in Works of Art
Seen Magazine, January, 31, 2022
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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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Check Out Twist Out Cancer's Feature in The Lancet Haematology!
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Check Out The Brushes with Cancer Impact Report Designed by Liska and Associates
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When you share -
the world opens up”

Jenna Benn Shersher, Founder of Twist Out Cancer

Featured Collaborations from Recent Cities
Brushes With Cancer

Chicago 2020

Austin 2020

GM Design Center 2020

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