MySKCle Printable Resources
Waiting Room Watchers
The Waiting Room Watchers brochure provides an overview of My Sister’s Keeper-Cleveland’s babysitting service for mothers undergoing cancer treatments. It explains how the program works, including scheduling, child care preparation, and the supportive care provided in hospital waiting areas. Key highlights include:
Service Overview: Babysitting for children while mothers attend treatments like chemotherapy or radiation.
Flexibility: Tailored scheduling to match treatment times.
Compassionate Care: Attentive and nurturing staff ensuring peace of mind for mothers.
This service is designed to alleviate stress for patient moms, allowing them to focus on their healing journey while knowing their child is in trusted hands
Renew & Rise
Renew & Rise is a mental health program from My Sister’s Keeper-Cleveland, in partnership with Rise Counseling Group. It provides trauma-informed counseling for individuals and families impacted by cancer. The program offers:
Individual Counseling for trauma, grief, and stress.
Family Support Counseling to navigate shared challenges.
Group Therapy for coping strategies and community support.
With options for insured and uninsured individuals, the program focuses on emotional healing, resilience, and growth for cancer warriors and their families.
Empowered Minds: Chemo Brain and Embracing Life Beyond Cancer
The Empowered Minds: Conquering Chemo Brain and Embracing Life Beyond Cancer guide from My Sister’s Keeper-Cleveland explains the cognitive challenges faced during and after cancer treatment, commonly known as "chemo brain." It covers the causes, including treatment and menopause, and provides practical strategies for managing symptoms. Highlights include mental exercises, brain-boosting nutrition, mindfulness practices, and long-term cognitive support. The guide encourages women to reclaim their mental clarity with tools, routines, and a strong community of support.
MySKCle Infographic
The My Sister’s Keeper-Cleveland Infographic highlights the organization's mission to provide comprehensive support for women undergoing cancer treatment. It showcases:
Available Services: Mentorship, wigs, art therapy, bill payment assistance, and nutrition services.
Signature Programs: Project Hope, which fulfills final wishes for end-of-life sisters, and annual events like the Pretty in Pink Gala.
Community Partners: Collaborations with healthcare centers and local businesses ensure holistic care.
Caring Through Cancer: A Caregiver’s Guide for Every Step
The Caring Through Cancer guide is designed for caregivers supporting loved ones with cancer. It provides emotional insights, practical tips for managing daily responsibilities, and self-care strategies for caregivers. The guide offers phase-specific advice—covering everything from diagnosis to recovery—while fostering understanding of the challenges cancer warriors face. It serves as a compassionate resource to help caregivers provide meaningful support without neglecting their own well-being.
MySKCle Sister Brochure
The My Sister’s Keeper-Cleveland Sister Brochure provides an overview of the organization's mentorship program, connecting cancer survivors (Big Sisters) with women undergoing treatment (Little Sisters). It highlights the services offered, including:
One-on-One Mentorship for personalized support.
Care Packages sent at key treatment milestones.
Flexible Work Opportunities through partnerships.
Community Events to foster connection and healing.
The brochure outlines the process to join the program, emphasizing the power of sisterhood, shared experiences, and mutual support. It also explains the impactful role Big Sisters play in inspiring hope and guiding Little Sisters through their cancer journey.
Caring Through Cancer: A Caregiver’s Guide for Every Step (Rack Card)
Rack Card (not the actual booklet)
The Caring Through Cancer guide is designed for caregivers supporting loved ones with cancer. It provides emotional insights, practical tips for managing daily responsibilities, and self-care strategies for caregivers. The guide offers phase-specific advice—covering everything from diagnosis to recovery—while fostering understanding of the challenges cancer warriors face. It serves as a compassionate resource to help caregivers provide meaningful support without neglecting their own well-being.
Community Resources
Merrick House
Merrick House is one of the locations that is awarded the Harry Ratner Human Services Fund. This fund was created to specifically help people in need with their everyday lives. Please call Merrick House for further details and instruction if you are someone in need of assistance.
Before coming to Merrick House for assistance please read the following steps so we can assist you better:
Call Lovie Freeman at 216-771-5077 to make sure you qualify for assistance as requirements may vary as well as to ask any questions you may have regarding this process.
Please bring with you a valid photo ID and the most recent bill you have paid.
Please click below to review the documentation you will need to fill out upon arriving at Merrick House. This may take some time so please be patient and prepared.
Project Chemo Crochet Handmade Blankets
Project Chemo Crochet is a national nonprofit that provides free handmade blankets to cancer patients in the USA. In partnership with Pink Warriors, Project Chemo Crochet blankets are available to all patients regardless of cancer type to serve as an important reminder that no one fights alone.
Alliance for Fertility Preservation
The mission is to increase information, resources, and access to fertility preservation for cancer patients and the healthcare professionals who treat them. To streamline the process of accessing fertility services, we created the online clinic locator and referral tool called Fertility Scout™, which is a free, web-based tool that enables patients and their healthcare providers to find local reproductive facilities.
Chrysalis Initiative
Launched in 2019, The Chrysalis Initiative provides patients with mentoring,
resource navigation and equips women of disparate groups with the opportunity
to assess their breast cancer care intelligently. TCI pushes patients and providers
to examine how racism and bias shows up in the way care is administered and
guides participants into a responsive and inquiry-based space, empowering both
the provider and patient through the cancer treatment process.
Courage Through Cancer Care Package
Courage Through Cancer is a faith-based national nonprofit that provides an uplifting care package to provide both hope and encouragement to cancer patients in the USA who are currently undergoing treatment. This care package includes a soft knit hat, bible, personalized notes of encouragement, and more.
JD Breast Cancer Foundation
We understand how difficult is it for an individual and their family after a diagnosis of breast cancer. Not only are there medical bills to deal with but some may also be experiencing financial hardship due to the cost of treatment and inability to work while in treatment. JD Breast Cancer is here to help.
American Breast Cancer Foundation
ABCF operates a national Breast Cancer Assistance Program for screenings and diagnostic tests for uninsured and underserved individuals regardless of age, race, or gender. ABCF makes these life-saving services available to individuals who would otherwise have no other means of access. In doing so, ABCF strives to reduce barriers, facilitate diagnosis and treatment options, which are critical to achieving equality in breast cancer outcomes.