Stories of Success

I couldn’t have anticipated the degree of love among them, and caring among them. They collectively started feeling the optimism, and were sharing it together and helping one another.”

- Note from a faculty member

Note from a facilitator at a dissemination site:

“We had our last session last night and all I can say is wow! The participants were so thankful for this course and said so many things that were powerful, I was truly in awe. During the diploma process, many people cried because of the new friends that they made, the things that they learned, and just how much more in control they felt. I wish I had everything to tell you verbatim, but 2 very powerful statements for me were:

I no longer feel like a victim.

The course helped me get through my treatment.

There were so many more comments and everyone seemed to have made at least one if not many changes. And so many connections were made!! I can tell you that many people, including myself, were sad last night to say goodbye to our weekly sessions. It felt like a family.

I have provided health education programs for years and truly have never seen anything like this. I absolutely believe that everyone who participated will continue making changes throughout their lives.  You always hope for that, but you know behavior change is hard. However, with this program, I felt it, I know they will continue to thrive.

Thank you once again (that doesn’t even feel adequate) for sharing this with us.  It was an incredible journey and I cannot wait for the next one!”    

- Note from a facilitator at a dissemination site

“I’ve made many changes during the program, changes in activity levels, outlook, diet and confidence in the future and in my ability to affect my health and well- being. I feel armed with knowledge.

“This class has taken us all beyond being survivors. To me, surviving implies passivity. As a result of this program, we have all regained some sense of control.

“The classes have given me back the trust in my body and my choices that I lost through cancer and  treatments.”