Sheboygan County Cancer Survivors Resource Guide

PDF Sheboygan County Cancer Survivor’s Resource Guide
National Organizations
Complete Shaping
Apparel for individuals who have undergone mastectomy
Chemo Angels
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
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
A line of comfortable post-surgical bras that even include a built-in drain management system
Headcovers Unlimited
A website for finding practical and affordable sleep caps
Chemo Beanies
Offers comfortable, stylish head covers that have the right mix of functionality and feminine flare
Reeling & Healing Midwest
Offers fly-fishing wellness retreats for women Cancer Survivors
Cure Diva
An online resource for beauty care, clothes, ice gloves, and more
LympheDIVAs
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
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
Aging & Disability Resource Center
https://www.sheboygancounty.co…
650 Forest Avenue Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 / (920) 467-4100