FROM A PARTICIPANT
LETTY SINON


"My grandchildren derive a lot of comfort
from the Family Circle Program."


One of the first things Letty Sinon did after she was diagnosed with pancreatic
cancer was to find and talk to other cancer survivors like her. She found them
at The Wellness Community (TWC).

Letty’s niece, Jennifer, searched the Internet for support groups and found TWC, a pancreatic cancer group plus family support programs, exercise and art classes, and caregiver groups."We discovered that their monthly pancreatic networking group was featuring a naturopathic oncologist. After that special presentation, Ijust knew TWC was the place to be. Because of the inspiration and hope that I receive through my regular participant group and other programs," explains Letty, "my attitude has remained positive. I haven’t had time to cry or be angry. In fact, my whole family is involved, including my daughters Shari and Stephanie. We call ourselves Team Letty!" Even Letty’s grandchildren participate by attending the monthly Family Circle program. The Family Circle is one of TWC’s free support programs for children ages 5-16 who have a parent, grandparent or close relative with cancer. "My grandchildren derive a lot of comfort from the program. The facilitators use artwork, storytelling and games to help them express their fears about what’s happening to Grandma. I’ve noticed a marked improvement in their well-being, which gives me one more reason to be grateful for TWC." Born in Iowa, and raised in Phoenix, Letty, 56, and her boyfriend, Phil, love to take road
trips. "Prescott is our favorite spot in Arizona," says Letty. "But our dream trip is to travel to the New England states. Being diagnosed with cancer has set my life on a whole new course. My parents have always told me ‘to enjoy the present because the past is dead and the future is out of sight.’ Thanks to TWC, I’m living that advice. My hope is to give back somehow. If I can help one person gain the same benefits that I’ve received then I will be very happy. Every day I become more certain that it was not an accident that I found The Wellness Community."