Twist Out Cancer

This Father's Day weekend, we are celebrating dads like Marty Hogan. 💙

When Marty was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia shortly after getting married and learning he was expecting his first child, he needed something to hold onto. For Marty, that something was simple and everything at the same time: he wanted to walk his child to kindergarten.

That goal carried him through treatment. That is the kind of love that moves mountains. 🧡

Marty is a leukemia survivor, Twist Out Cancer board member, and founder of Windsor Tough, a nonprofit focused on growing the blood stem cell donor registry. Through Brushes with Cancer and the Runway of Resilience, he has seen firsthand how sharing your story and finding community can be just as healing as any treatment.

"His story is a testament to the importance of self-advocacy and the support of loved ones during difficult times."

Listen to Marty's full story on the Twist Out Cancer podcast, hosted by fellow board member Soraya Fata.

https://open.spotify.com/show/3TYXDYTATuPPEm67UHkVRk

And if Marty's story moves you, consider registering as a blood stem cell donor through Windsor Tough at http://windsortough.org . One registration could save a life, and maybe help another dad make it to kindergarten. 🎒

Happy Father's Day weekend to all the dads in our community. 💙

Shop our Father’s Day collection here - https://shoptwistoutcancer.org/collections/fathers-day-collection

Happy Juneteenth.

Today we honor the end of slavery in the United States and celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of Black communities throughout history and today.

Juneteenth is a reminder that freedom, equity, and access matter—and that there is still important work to be done to ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

As part of that commitment, we are honored to highlight organizations working to support and empower Black individuals and families impacted by cancer:

🎗️ Health Hope Hip Hop
🌐 http://healthhopehiphop.org
📲 @‌healthhopehiphop

🎗️ Sisters Network Inc.
🌐 http://sistersnetworkinc.org
📲 @‌sistersnetwork

If you or someone you love has been touched by cancer, these organizations offer valuable resources, education, advocacy, and community.

“Art has a way of expressing the depth of what words cannot capture, and I wanted to be part of something that honored the stories that often go unheard. Stories that can fill the world with inspiration and hope. Stories that can heal.” Charlotte S

Some experiences are too big for words alone.

That is exactly why Brushes with Cancer exists. Over six months, artists and individuals touched by cancer come together to build something real, a relationship, a piece of art, and a story that deserves to be seen and heard.

Every canvas.

Every brushstroke.

Every connection made.

It all starts with someone being brave enough to share. 💙

If you feel called to be part of something like this, we would love to have you. Learn more and stay connected at http://twistoutcancer.org/events-calendar/

Our Monthly Virtual Twistshop is on the 18th, and there's still time to join us!

If cancer has touched your life in any way, this free art therapy workshop was made for you.

Come as you are, create at your own pace, and find community with others who understand.

Questions? Email [email protected].

Register now through the link & we'll see you soon. 💙

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YracgwHDTwO6FrvMOP32UA #/registration

Jeffrey Froggett of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan participated in Brushes with Cancer as a caregiver for his wife Julie. His words say it all:

"Being a caregiver is no easy ride. You are mentally and physically exhausted, but positivity remains the best medicine for the one you love. Don't give up. Don't ever give up."

Artist Ta**us Burns listened. He sat with Jeffrey's story, his love for Julie, and his quiet strength as a father holding his family together through unimaginable grief. And from those conversations, he created "An Enduring Faith" — an oil on canvas that captures exactly what Jeffrey described. A father, standing strong for his daughters, carrying the light that Julie left behind.

That is what Brushes with Cancer does. It takes the stories that live inside of us and gives them a place to breathe. 🎨🧡

To every dad who has shown up for their family through a cancer journey, who has held it together even when it was hard, who has loved fiercely and kept going — we see you. Happy Father's Day. 💙

Learn more about Brushes with Cancer and get involved at the link in our bio!

@‌taurusburns

Save the date, Philadelphia! 🎨🧡

Brushes with Cancer: Art Exhibition and Celebration is coming Sunday, November 15th, 2026 to Lilah at 1601 N. Front St!

This is the night when six months of storytelling, trust, and creativity come to life. Each piece of art on display represents a deeply personal cancer journey, told through the eyes of an artist who truly listened. It is a night like no other.

🎟️ Tickets: Single: $175 | Duet: $300 | Group of 4: $600

Includes dinner, drinks, and program

VIP doors open at 3:00 pm | General Admission at 4:00 pm

Grab your tickets and learn more at the link in our bio, and subscribe to our events calendar so you never miss a moment: https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-001C000001kceEWIAY/events/vevt:cb2d7166-9ff9-4f6a-9e66-699f4018f268/home/story 💙

Twist Out Cancer is teaming up with @‌evolvefitnessphl for a HYROX Simulation on Saturday, June 14th from 8:00am–3:00pm at 126 Race Street, Philadelphia!

HYROX combines 8km of running with 8 functional fitness workouts — sled pushes, rowing, farmers' carry, wall balls, and more.

Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned athlete, there's a spot for you. Compete as an individual, doubles pair, or four-person relay team — EVOLVE is offering TOC community members special pricing; just select "member" when you sign up!

Not a competitor?

Come volunteer! Help with check-in, the raffle table, hydration, and cheering — no fitness background needed. 🙌

Every participant and volunteer helps support free art therapy programming for anyone touched by cancer.

Links to sign up are here -

Participate: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/183gsbQYm9CgyTiRQjjmwdAyXYT1ljrdADePqDxwi5vk/viewform?edit_requested=true

Volunteer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1df2CnMsbvGHmldKkNpeLlx1SEiYB5Ie2h7WXEmG4GtE/viewform?edit_requested=true

@‌evolvefitnessphl

"This was a different kind of therapeutic healing. I needed to take all the parts of my journey out of the jewelry box and lay them on the bed. Now I'm ready to untangle." — Jennifer U.

That's what Brushes with Cancer can do. Over six months, Inspirations and artists work together to tell a story that might otherwise stay unspoken.

See Jennifer's full story and the artwork it inspired - http://google.com/url?q= https://twistoutcancer.org/art/jen-underwood-taehoon-kim/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1777232921512859&usg=AOvVaw1oZOcGruoGGk1eEaLfJT0x

Pasta. Disco. A cause worth celebrating. 🍝🪩

Join us for Midnight Pasta X Eli Collins.

A Charity Italian Disco night benefiting Twist Out Cancer on Thursday, July 9th at BLDG 39 from 7:00–9:30 pm.

Enjoy a family-style dinner, free parking, and a night out that gives back to anyone touched by cancer.

Tickets are $175 per person (BYOB and bring your best moves)

🕺 Grab your tickets at http://midnightpasta.com/events before they're gone! 💙

"Participating in Brushes with Cancer Winter 2026 was both a challenge and a joy. While most of my artwork tells my own story or feeling, the challenge for me was figuring out how to 'get inside' of my Inspiration to tell her story. And that was where the joy came in." 🎨

That's Carolyn Siegel, one of our Brushes with Cancer Winter 2026 artists. See her work and the story behind it at the link in bio.

Learn more about Carolyn at http://insideoutarts.net