Sheboygan County Cancer Survivors Resource Guide

by Tim Renzelmann

Sheboygan County Cancer Survivors Resource Guide

PDF Sheboygan County Cancer Survivor’s Resource Guide

National Organizations

Complete Shaping

https://completeshaping.com/

Apparel for individuals who have undergone mastectomy

Chemo Angels

https://www.chemoangels.com/

Support through weekly cards and messages

Caring Bridge

www.caringbridge.org

Free medical website that allows you to connect, share news, and receive support through your own personal site

Lotsa Helping Hands

https://lotsahelpinghands.com/

A central place to coordinate meals and help from family and friends

GoFundMe

https://www.gofundme.com/

A medical fundraising page, which enables friends and family to raise money and send updates to your supporters

Cleaning for a Reason

https://cleaningforareason.org

Non-profit organization partnering with maid services nationwide to offer free professional house cleaning services anyone undergoing treatment for cancer

Masthead

https://mastheadpink.com/

A line of comfortable post-surgical bras that even include a built-in drain management system

Headcovers Unlimited

https://headcovers.com/

A website for finding practical and affordable sleep caps

Chemo Beanies

https://www.chemobeanies.com/

Offers comfortable, stylish head covers that have the right mix of functionality and feminine flare

Reeling & Healing Midwest

https://fishon.org/

Offers fly-fishing wellness retreats for women Cancer Survivors

Cure Diva

https://curediva.com/

An online resource for beauty care, clothes, ice gloves, and more

LympheDIVAs

https://lymphedivas.com/

Creates and sells fashionable and medically correct compression sleeves for those dealing with lymphedema

Coping Magazine Cancer Survivors Guide

https://copingmag.com/cancer-s

A large resource guide for organizations that operate nationally. Resources are organized by different cancer types.

Local Places to get Active!

Sheboygan Lighthouse

Address: 604 N 8th St, Sheboygan, WI 53081

North Point

Address: North Point Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081

Riverfront & South Pier

Address: South Pier Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081

Wreck of the Lattie Cooper

Address: Deland Park, 715 Broughton Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081

Riverfront Artwalk

Self-guided walking tour on Sheboygan’s boardwalk and downtown

Boardwalk & Lakefront

Start: Blue Harbor to 8th St. Bridge to Riverfront to End: North Point

John Michael Kohler Arts Center

Address: 608 New York Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081

Maywood/Elwood H. May Environmental Center

Address: 3615 Mueller Rd, Sheboygan, WI 53083

Acuity Flagpole

Address: 2800 S. Taylor Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081

Farmer’s Market

Fountain Park, 8th St. and Erie Ave (Wednesdays and Saturdays in Summer)

Resources in Sheboygan County

Fresh Meals on Wheels

https://www.freshmealsonwheels

1004 S. Taylor Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081 / (920) 451-7011

Food service for individuals who need meals for as little as two weeks while recovering from an illness, injury or surgery; or to give caretakers a break; to those with ongoing needs, many of whom have received meals for years. No age or income restrictions and no waiting list.

Uptown Social

https://www.uptownsocial.org/

1817 N. 8th St, Sheboygan, WI 53081 / (920) 459-3290

An organization for active adults, providing programs focused on fitness, recreation, creativity, and travel- geared towards individuals 55 and older but welcome to all ages.

Generations

https://www.generationsic.org/

1500 Douglas Dr, Suite D, Plymouth, WI 53073 / (920) 892-4858

Sponsors fitness, educational, recreational, and social programs to meet the interest and needs of all ages.

LIVESTRONG

https://sheboygancountyymca.or

812 Broughton Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081 / (920) 451 8004

This free physical activity and wellness program is designed to help cancer survivors achieve their health goals. Day and evening sessions are available.

The Sharing Closet

https://stpaulsplymouthwi.com/

312 E. Main St, Plymouth, WI 53073 / (920) 892-4894

Community-outreach ministry of St. Paul’s which lends all types of medical equipment to those in need and accepts donations of medical equipment.

Mental Health America Lakeshore

https://mhasheboygan.org/

Aging & Disability Resource Center

https://www.sheboygancounty.co

650 Forest Avenue Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 / (920) 467-4100

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