Everything listed under: cancer

M E R R Y  C H R I S T M A S !Christmas week is here and if you're looking for some super last minute gift ideas for your cancer fighter, survivor, or caregiver, we're here to help! Check out our top 5 ideas below and click the images to be sent to the designated sites:1.) Netflix/Hulu/Disney+/Hallmark Gift CardThere's a lot of down-time in chemo and surgery recovery. I remember watching a LOT of Pretty Little Liars in my cancer season and it was a helpful distraction.   Read More...

Last week, we partnered with Toast on the Town to host a pop-up Friendsgiving dinner for Moffitt Cancer Center's young adult patients who would be stuck in treatment over the holidays. Chef Michael of Cena in Tampa was our lead chef of the night, along with his amazing team. One of his sous-chefs, unbeknownst to me, had just beat cancer as a young adult the month prior and this dinner was the first time he's worked since his diagnosis.   Read More...

Taylor Swift's mom has been in a cancer battle for a little while now. On her last album, Taylor wrote her mom a song called "Soon You'll Get Better", and it's a tear-jerker. More importantly, she calls out a very cultural view of an actual Biblical Truth that this video below will go deeper into.   Read More...

It's been a little over a month since we returned from our trip to Africa where we hosted Spark the Way's first ever charity climb up Mt. Kilimanjaro. 10 young adults from across the world came together to raise funds and awareness for our mission- to see, serve, and support young adults affected by cancer. Of the 10 young adults, 3 of us were either cancer survivors or current fighters.   Read More...

As you can tell from our last post (in DECEMBER), we've been on a bit of a blog hiatus. In the beginning of this year, I received a call from Good Morning America for a pre-interview to eventually talk about Spark the Way on air. Cool, right?   Read More...

Baby its cold outside (well maybe not in Florida). The holiday season is my favorite time of year! It’s filled with family traditions, Christmas decorations, gift shopping, crafts and time spent with family and friends.   Read More...

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me My mom said it to me plenty of times as a kid, as many parents, teachers, and any adult who has tried to resolve “petty” drama between prepubescent children has as well. It's a common phrase that has been uttered for almost 200 years.Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt meI am calling bull on that. Words are powerful.   Read More...

One of the joys of survivor life is annual CT/PT scans... feel the sarcasm. I get my scans done every September, and every September, I feel like I'm just scheduling an appointment to catch up with the weird dude who runs the radiology department and my favorite oncologist, Dr.   Read More...

If you start to research chemical regulations, you will find they are outdated, limited, and do not protect us, the consumer. What does that mean for you and me? We have to get smarter, make better choices, and not blindly purchase products without knowing what is in them.   Read More...

Image courtesy of PixabayAging, Loved Ones and Long-Term Care DecisionsWhat does the future hold for you and your loved ones?  Will you be tending a relative whose health is declining?  Or, will you require long-term care assistance down the road?   Read More...

As the leaves are changing, the weather is starting to cool (unless you’re like me and live in FL) our taste buds are starting to crave those savory fall dishes. Who doesn’t love a good chicken pot pie? This one is full of fall flavor and yummy cancer fighting vegetables.   Read More...

This natural DIY cleaner packs quiet the cleaning power with just four ingredients and no vinegar. All the vinegar haters rejoice!This will not only clean but also disinfect your countertops, and is a cost affordable option that is great for keeping your granite and quartz in tiptop shape without all the nasty chemicals and fumes of commercial grade products.Aside from the hundreds of benefits to your endocrine system, health, lungs and skin one of the things I was very happily surprised by when...  Read More...

Another win for social media! A few months back, a Facebook friend sent me a link to a BEAUTIFUL young adult cancer fighter. She does such an amazing job at communicating her journey and glorifying God all throughout, so I wanted to send you her way. Before I do, you should know that I've only gotten a few messages in with this powerhouse, but as a Spark the Way community, we are currently covering her storage unit costs for the next 6 months!   Read More...

Lets Taco ‘bout tacos!! Today we are keeping with our Fiesta theme and coming in hot with another variation of my love language… tacos. I promise my next recipe will bring you a different flavor but for now, why mess with a yummy thing?!   Read More...

Ever had someone refer to a past relationship as "toxic", if so this is the same thing just when it comes to the products in your home. It is time to be out with the old and in with the new, because we all know the longer you hang on to the "toxic" the harder it is to break up. Switching to non-toxic products is overwhelming, let’s just be honest here. It is one of those things that we all know we should probably do, but it is easier to reach for your trusty tried ...  Read More...

During patient vists last month at Moffitt Cancer Center, I had the chance to meet 23 year-old, ALL fighter, Deion. Deion is one of those type of guys who is loved by all. It was so funny to watch the nurses perk up at their desks when they heard he was in the building.   Read More...

Those closest to me know how much I love birthdays. Yours, mine, or even some random person. It does not matter I just love them.   Read More...

Today, I had the opportunity to visit with 17 young adults who are currently battling cancer at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL. The thing that stuck out to me most was the amount of fighters who were in their rooms alone. Completely alone.   Read More...

I believe that time is the second most valuable thing in the entire world, and you're spending some of yours reading this post and checking out our new blog- thank you. This week, our team gets to post introductions (which are my favorite). I love people and I love their stories, so feel free to comment yours below so we can "meet".My name's Madison, which causes a great divide between my friends.   Read More...

Hey friends, Christy here I am a healthcare administrator by day and mama to the cutest fur baby Lulu Grace. And while I would not consider myself “crunchy” I love all things health, home and wellness.  Most importantly I love my Savior, I am His because He chose me before I ever chose Him and this story is all His.  I grew up in a home that lived, breathed and literally ate health.   Read More...

I'm so excited to be able to share this article brought to you by our friends at Pheonix Skin! "Self-diagnosing is a popular practice in our society today due to our ability to quickly receive information from the Internet. In efforts towards lessening cancer misconceptions, Phoenix Skin recently created the guide below that discusses common mistakes in self-diagnosing skin cancer.   Read More...

Hey, Madison here! Welcome to our new space!As you know, Spark the Way exists to serve young adults (ages 18-39) affected by cancer- the fighters, survivors, and caregivers. Even though there are 72,000 of us that end up diagnosed with the disease every single year, the lack of support is real.   Read More...