Supporting gynecologic cancer patients in need throughout Colorado

Upcoming Events

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Fun 4 Funds
Apr 27
Fun 4 Funds

Board Member Clay Worthington is putting on an event for Sue's Gift. Encouraging you and your family to come out to play. This family-friendly gaming event is happening April 27th and will feature outdoor games, food trucks, and a video game truck. Come out and play with us!! 

Date: April 27, 2024
Time: 12PM - 3PM
Location: 5910 La Costa Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80927

Survivors, want to attend but money is tight? Reach out to Susan@SuesGift.org ASAP! We have a generous donor who purchased multiple tickets to this event, they would like to donate those to you!  

GRAB TICKETS HERE

April Lunch ‘N Learn (Colorado Springs)
Apr 29
April Lunch ‘N Learn (Colorado Springs)

THE POWER OF WORDS (Understanding the power of self-talk)

This month’s discussion will focus on how our words can perpetuate negativity and helplessness or promote well-being and resiliency. Join us for a complimentary lunch and discussion of our website article (aka Blog), The Power of Words.

For those unable to attend...Handouts are available even if you can’t be here in person so you can benefit from the content and suggested strategies. Register below to receive this month’s material. We use bibliotherapy (reading material) to learn coping skills to facilitate personal growth and resiliency through tough times. Everyone is welcome.

For those in the Colorado Springs area...

Date & Time: Monday, April 29, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Location: The NeXt Us525 N. Cascade Ave.Colorado Springs, CO 80903

REGISTER HERE

May Lunch ‘N Learn (Denver)
May 3
May Lunch ‘N Learn (Denver)

THE POWER OF WORDS (Understanding the power of self-talk)

This month’s discussion will focus on how our words can perpetuate negativity and helplessness or promote well-being and resiliency. Join us for a complimentary lunch and discussion of our website article (aka Blog), The Power of Words.

For those unable to attend...Handouts are available even if you can’t be here in person so you can benefit from the content and suggested strategies. Register below to receive this month’s material. Sue’s Gift provides resources for those impacted by gynecologic cancer. We use bibliotherapy (reading material) to learn coping skills to facilitate personal growth and resiliency through tough times. Everyone is welcome.

For those in the Denver area...

Date & Time: Friday, May 3, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Location: Texas Roadhouse – 3696 Natches Ct., Sheridan, CO

REGISTER HERE

When Cancer Hits Below The Belt We’re Here To Help!

Newly diagnosed? We’re here to help! Please complete the form below and our Patient Services Director, Sherry Martin, will contact you directly.

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    I always try to help women not to be so scared. My best medicine is laughter, so I spread that as much as I can. I’m very open about my journey, because every journey is different, but my story may help a woman get checked and be smart about their bodies and symptoms. I want other women to know that it is scary and an emotional rollercoaster, but that they are not alone in this. We are all a support system for each other, and totally understand the feelings and emotions that we all feel. Please listen to your body.

    ​– Valerie
    Sue’s Gift financial assistance recipient

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    I want to thank Sue’s Gift for all that you do for us in such an uncertain time in our lives. You have helped me be a better and happier survivor, and to appreciate the new me. I am so Blessed.

    – Debbie
    Sue’s Gift financial assistance recipient

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    Sue's Gift was a godsend. We are retired military and extra money is hard to come by. Sue's Gift helped pay all the copays that come with health insurance."

    – Amy
    Stage 1A endometrial cancer survivor

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    Be Ovary Aware was a game changer...when I was feeling backed up against a wall and the outlook was grim, BOA provided me a reprieve to regain my balance---find friends to walk the walk with, cash to ease financial stress and a network of other helps and activities to light the way! It was the light in my darkness and now it helps me be a light to others!

    - Karen E.
    Ovarian Cancer Survivor & Be Ovary Aware participant.

More Survivor Stories

Financial Assistance Program

We offer economic support to those who have been diagnosed with gynecologic cancer to help with medical and household expenses. Whether it’s health insurance deductibles, doctor’s bills, housing payments, utility bills or prescriptions. Sue’s Gift Financial Assistance Program has made a promise, that no one stands alone when it comes to battling cancer.

Woman To Woman

A cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience, we’re here to help. Our Woman to Woman program is a peer-to-peer support program that pairs newly diagnosed gynecologic cancer patients or patients currently in treatment with trained survivor volunteers who provide hope, support, understanding and encouragement from someone who has “been there.” If you are diagnosed with any gynecologic cancer, you can request a mentor – someone who can be with you through the duration of the diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

Cheri is a stage 4 ovarian cancer survivor and a Woman to Woman Volunteer Mentor. Hear how Sue's Gift has helped her through her cancer journey!

There are FIVE main types of cancer that affect reproductive organs:

CERVICAL • OVARIAN • UTERINE • VAGINAL • VULVAR

As a group, they are referred to as gynecologic (GY-neh-kuh-LAH-jik) cancer

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