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HOW WE HELP ROC AYAS
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Rochester AYA Programs
RSVP to Michaela Deeg, Program Director – michaela@13thirty.org | (585) 474-6806 | June Calendar PDF

Writing Your Way Forward
Explore your experiences, express what’s hard to say, and reconnect with parts of yourself beyond your diagnosis through guided prompts and a supportive, choice centered space in this two-week creative writing workshop.
In-person → Rochester Center
Thursdays, May 7 & 14 | 6:00 PM
Writing Your Way Forward
In-person → Rochester Center
Thursdays, May 7 & 14 | 6:00 PM
Explore your experiences, express what’s hard to say, and reconnect with parts of yourself beyond your diagnosis through guided prompts and a supportive, choice centered space in this two-week creative writing workshop.

Just Kickin’ it
Get ready to feel that school yard nostalgia with a sunset game of kickball! Is there any better way to kick-off Spring’s warm weather and late nights than friendly competition with friends?
All abilities welcome!
In-person → Ellison Park
Wednesday, May 20 | 6:00 PM
Just Kickin' It
In-person → Ellison Park
Wednesday, May 20 | 6:00 PM
Get ready to feel that school yard nostalgia with a sunset game of kickball! Is there any better way to kick-off Spring’s warm weather and late nights than friendly competition with friends?
All abilities welcome!

AltBar Mixology
Join us at Rochester’s alcohol-free alternative bar, AltBar, for an informative mixology class with all the fun and none of the booze!
SPACE IS LIMITED RSVP michaela@13thirty.org TO CONFIRM SPOT!
In-person → AltBar
Thursday, May 28 | 6:00 PM
AltBar Mixology
In-person → AltBar
Thursday, May 28 | 6:00 PM
Join us at Rochester’s alcohol-free alternative bar, AltBar, for an informative mixology class with all the fun and none of the booze!
SPACE IS LIMITED RSVP michaela@13thirty.org TO CONFIRM SPOT!

Comedy Club
Come laugh with others who truly understand in our newest program series, Comedy Club. Once a quarter we’ll laugh in the face of cancer through improv games, creative writing, and enjoying comedy together.
In-person → Rochester Center
Tuesday, June 2 | 7:00 PM
Comedy Club
In-person → Rochester Center
Tuesday, June 2 | 7:00 PM
Come laugh with others who truly understand in our newest program series, Comedy Club. Once a quarter we’ll laugh in the face of cancer through improv games, creative writing, and enjoying comedy together.

Lifers & Landscapes
Get ready to add some new lifers to your list as we enjoy the summer weather with a night of hiking and birding at Mendon Ponds Park. Don’t forget your binoculars!
In-person → Mendon Ponds Park
Thursday, June 18 | 6:00 PM
Lifers & Landscapes
In-person → Mendon Ponds Park
Thrusday, June 18 | 6:00 PM
Get ready to add some new lifers to your list as we enjoy the summer weather with a night of hiking and birding at Mendon Ponds Park. Don’t forget your binoculars!

Taco 'Bout It!
Join us as we carve out space to talk about the unique challenges AYAs face with survivors guilt and the complicated feelings that can come with accepting care and support, over tacos of course!
In collaboration with Wilmot Young Adult Support Group.
In-person → Rochester Center
Wednesday, June 24 | 6:00 PM
Taco 'Bout It!
In-person → Rochester Center
Thrusday, June 24 | 6:00 PM
Join us as we carve out space to talk about the unique challenges AYAs face with survivors guilt and the complicated feelings that can come with accepting care and support, over tacos of course!
In collaboration with Wilmot Young Adult Support Group.
Our Rochester
Program Team
We’d love to meet you! Call us at (585) 563-6221 to schedule a meeting with Michaela at our Rochester Center!
Katelyn MacDougall
Program Director, MSW, LCSW
katelyn@13thirty.org
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Michaela Deeg
Program Manager
michaela@13thirty.org
AYA Cancer Survivor
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The mission of 13thirty Cancer Connect is to help teens and young adults with cancer live their very best lives – TODAY!
More Info
United Way of Greater Rochester Donor Designation #2383
Centers
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
1035 7th North Street
Liverpool, NY 13088
Contact Us
(585) 563 – 6221
info@13thirty.org
EIN: 47-4493013
