Honoring Linda F Sweeney, a woman of immeasurable faith. Your legacy of friendship, love, and faith will forever remain.
LYN'S HEART CANCER SUPPORT CENTER
About
Our Why
Our Approach
A message from our Founder:
Lyn's Heart Cancer Support Center is a dedicated nonprofit 501(c)3 Public Charity offering comprehensive psychosocial support for individuals impacted by a cancer diagnosis. Founded December 2021, our organization is a living homage to the memory of Linda Faye Sweeney (Christian-Cliff), a revered retiree of the
A message from our Founder:
Lyn's Heart Cancer Support Center is a dedicated nonprofit 501(c)3 Public Charity offering comprehensive psychosocial support for individuals impacted by a cancer diagnosis. Founded December 2021, our organization is a living homage to the memory of Linda Faye Sweeney (Christian-Cliff), a revered retiree of the City of Chicago. Celebrated for her 32 years of dedicated civil service, Linda's life was a testament to faith, friendship, family, and an enduring love. We are inspired by her resilient spirit and strive to uphold these values in our mission. Linda's valiant fight against cancer, marked by dignity and an unwavering belief in faith, love and respect, inspires our mission. We are committed to perpetuating her legacy by creating a supportive community resource hub, aimed at tackling the myriads of challenges faced by individuals on their personal cancer journey.
Our Approach
Our Approach
We take a personalized approach to wellness at Lyn's Heart Cancer Support Center, offering a variety of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. From yoga and meditation to nutrition counseling, our team of experts is here to guide you every step of the way.
Dignity, Care, Respect, Faith, Love
Every purchase helps fund
We take a personalized approach to wellness at Lyn's Heart Cancer Support Center, offering a variety of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. From yoga and meditation to nutrition counseling, our team of experts is here to guide you every step of the way.
Dignity, Care, Respect, Faith, Love
Every purchase helps fund year-round events. (Payment Details TBA)
- Soothing Wellness Packages
- Custom Lyns Heart T-Shirts
- Inspirational Reading Packages
Long Term Funding Goals
- Annually giveaway and raffle 500 wellness packages.
- Holiday food and toy drives:
- Chicago Sports Teams
- Chicago Fire Department
- Chicago Police Department
- Veterans Support Organizations
- Acquire 5 ecofriendly transportation vans to transport constituents to and from medical appointments.
Planned Events
- Yoga and Meditation Night
- Speaker Presentations - (Health & Wellness Experts)
- Monthly Book Club Meeting
- Group Talk - Together, Never Alone
Party with a Purpose
- Laughing Hearts: Comedy with a Cause 2025
- Day of Joy for Kids 2025
- Care in Action: Comfort Baskets of Hope
- Annual - All White Attire Steppers Affair
- Annual Fashion Show - Celebrating the beauty of Warriors
- Summer Madness - Jazz Event
- Pop-Up Vendor Event
Meet Our Team
Our dedicated team of professionals includes certified counselors, nutritionists, and wellness coaches who are passionate about supporting those affected by cancer. Each member brings unique skills and a heartfelt commitment to helping our clients navigate their journey.
Currently Seeking Social Service Partners For:
- Intake and Assessment:
Our dedicated team of professionals includes certified counselors, nutritionists, and wellness coaches who are passionate about supporting those affected by cancer. Each member brings unique skills and a heartfelt commitment to helping our clients navigate their journey.
Currently Seeking Social Service Partners For:
- Intake and Assessment: Facilitate access to various social services through intake and assessment, aiding with necessities such as food, utilities, and rent assistance, provide guidance and assistance in navigating and applying for psychosocial benefits and assistance.
- Counseling and Support Groups: Through counseling and peer support activities, we aim to provide emotional and psychological support, helping individuals and their families navigate the complex emotional landscape of a cancer diagnosis.
- Educational Programing: Outreach and education focused on healthy lifestyle choices, early detection, treatment options, cancer awareness
- Resource Center: Our resource center is stocked with information on a wide array of cancer-related subjects, including treatment alternatives, clinical trials, support services, and guidance on health and nutrition.
- Partnerships: Actively collaborate with other non-profits, hospitals, clinics, and social service agencies to ensure a broad spectrum of services are available.
Our Leadership
Board of Directors:
Lisa A. Sweeney
Founder, Executive Director
James E. Christian
Chairman - Deacon Board
Beth Eden Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. William Samuels
Pastor
Commonwealth Community Church
Cheryl L. Samuels
First Lady
Commonwealth Community Church
Management Staff:
Carolyn Heath
Operations Executive Consultant
Lyn's Heart Cancer Support Center Community Outreach
Our heartfelt thanks go to In His Hands Resource Center Inc. for hosting a significant assembly of agencies united in their proactive approach to addressing the healthcare and psychosocial needs of community members both locally and at a distance. The chance to network and present Lyn's Heart Cancer Support Center has been instrumental in our endeavor to create a platform for community service. We
Restoring LUV Breakfast, Thursday October 24, 2024. 4510 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
The Goals and Rainbows Cancer Awareness Group is dedicated to supporting individuals and their families through the life-changing experience of cancer.
Thank you for inviting Lyns Heart Cancer Support Center to attend the 2024 Annual Health Awareness Event.
Our heartfelt thanks to Founder/CEO and Chef O'Mazing, Omar Bryant of Urban Smoke Cafe, for crafting a space filled with creativity, fun, and the culinary showcase of some of the finest chefs and culinary artists around. Lyn's Heart Cancer Support Center deeply appreciates the chance to be a part of this Rising Star Event! See you all next year!
Who What and Where
Inclusive to All
Our Links and Resource List
Our Links and Resource List
Lyn's Heart is inclusive to anyone impacted by a cancer diagnosis.
No matter if you are a patient, a survivor, or a selfless caregiver.
Each matter, near or far, we walk this journey together.
You are never alone.
Our Links and Resource List
Our Links and Resource List
Our Links and Resource List
Welcome:
Goals and Rainbows Cancer Awareness Group: https://goalsandrainbows.com/
Seeking Collaborations with Health, Healthcare and Social Service Equity Partners such as:
Illinois Department of Health and Human Services IDHHS
Greater Food Depository - GFD
Center for Economic Development - CEDA
and many more.
The more we collaborate the more we may serve.
Our Awareness Education
Our Links and Resource List
Our Awareness Education
Cancer Awareness Months
- January - cervical cancer
- February -gallbladder/bile duct cancer
- March - colon and colorectal, rectal, kidney, renal cell carcinoma, myeloma cancer
- April - esophageal, head and neck, oral, pharyngeal, testicular.
- May - bladder, brain, melanoma, skin cancer
- June - CANCER SURVIVOR
- July - bone, Ewing's sarcoma, leiomyosarco
Cancer Awareness Months
- January - cervical cancer
- February -gallbladder/bile duct cancer
- March - colon and colorectal, rectal, kidney, renal cell carcinoma, myeloma cancer
- April - esophageal, head and neck, oral, pharyngeal, testicular.
- May - bladder, brain, melanoma, skin cancer
- June - CANCER SURVIVOR
- July - bone, Ewing's sarcoma, leiomyosarcoma, osteosarcoma, sarcoma cancer
- August - NONE
- September - childhood, gynecological, Hodgkin lymphoma, leukemia, lymphoma (non-Hodgkin), ovarian, prostrate, thyroid, uterine, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
- October - Breast, liver
- November - CAREGIVER, lung, neuroendocrine, pancreatic, gastric (stomach), carcinoid syndrome
- December - NONE
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Lyns Heart Community Outreach with Purpose
Lyns Heart Community Outreach with Purpose
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Lyns Heart Community Outreach with Purpose
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