Who are Cancer Companions?
Are you or your loved one going through cancer? The Cancer Companion Ministry at Friendship Baptist Church would love to encourage, pray, and support you through this difficult time. We can meet individually in person with social distancing in place or meet via phone or video call. For more information please contact Amy Kaye or Eloise Stinchcomb.
To begin a conversation with a church ministry representative:
Email: cancercompanions@wecare.org
Or Call
Dan and Eloise Stinchcomb 410.491.7110
Amy Kaye 410.370.3820
Cancer Companions Group Meetings For 2021 via ZOOM
Due to COVID-19 we will not be meeting in a group format; however, we are available as mentioned earlier. We also offer free devotional materials related specifically to the challenges a person going through cancer may be facing.
Join us for "Seeing GOD in Your Cancer Journey"
February 28: Prayer...March 28: Questions...April 18: Healing...May 23: Prayer
Meeting Sunday evenings via ZOOM from 7:00-8:00. Contact Eloise or Amy directly for the link information, or email us.
Local cancer resources link (Click On The Resource Name To Be Redirected To The Site):
Beauty techniques for Cancer patients
- Look Good Feel Better : Look Good Feel Better holds group workshops that teach beauty techniques to female cancer patients to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment.
Lodging for Cancer Patients
- American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Baltimore: Since 1987, the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge at Baltimore combines a home-like atmosphere with easy access to Baltimore medical facilities for cancer patients who have traveled from out of town for cancer treatments. All accommodations and services of the American Cancer Society and the Hope Lodge are free of charge to patients and caregivers.
Meals for Cancer Patients
- Cancer Hawk: provides free groceries and meals for cancer patients living in MD, DC & VA
Support Groups:
Wigs and Hats
- Lolly’s Locks: a non-profit organization that provides high quality wigs to cancer patients in need.
- Wigs and Hair Solutions: located in Columbia, MD provides custom fitted wigs.
- Hats of Comfort: Provides free hats to patients undergoing cancer treatment.
