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The Power of Community and Connection in Cancer Journeys

The Power of Community and Connection in Cancer Journeys

Update: 2025-09-16
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In this episode of the Connecting Through Cancer Podcast by INDY Foundation, host Kayla Keenan builds on the previous discussion about finding joy in the journey by focusing on the significance of community and connection. Kayla shares her personal experiences, illustrating why community support is vital for those affected by cancer. She offers practical tips for fostering connections and creating support networks, emphasizing that even small gestures can have a profound impact. Kayla underscores that joy multiplies in the presence of community, and she encourages listeners to reach out and build connections, reminding them that the INDY Foundation is there to support them.

00:00 Introduction and Recap

00:19 The Importance of Community and Connection

01:07 Personal Reflections on Community

04:00 Practical Ways to Build Connection

06:20 Stories of Connection

08:16 Event Highlights and Final Thoughts

09:49 The Power of a Smile and Final Message

INDY is short for "I'm Not Done Yet," a phrase often said by the late Kyle Strand during his courageous battle with colon cancer. Kyle's four-year journey was both extremely challenging and profoundly beautiful. Though he lost his battle in July 2017, his legacy lives on through his two dying wishes: to establish the INDY Foundation and to inspire others to live every day to its fullest. In August 2017, the INDY Foundation was born, continuing Kyle's mission to support and uplift cancer warriors everywhere. Find more information here: www.indy-foundation.org

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ImNotDoneYetMN

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/indyfoundation/

Join our INDY Tribe - Inner Circle FB Group. A group for those affected by cancer.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/202854020588761

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The Power of Community and Connection in Cancer Journeys

The Power of Community and Connection in Cancer Journeys