Facing cancer—or supporting someone who is—can feel overwhelming. Knowing how to share your story, ask for help, and keep loved ones informed isn’t always easy.
That’s why BeatCancer created the Support My Healing Resource Library.
This collection of free guides was designed to walk beside you every step of the way. Whether you’re creating a fundraiser for yourself, someone you love, in memory of a family member, or to support BeatCancer’s mission, you’ll find practical guidance, thoughtful encouragement, and ready-to-use resources to help you build a meaningful Circle of Hope.
Each guide serves a unique purpose, and together they create a complete system to help you move from uncertainty to confidence—one step at a time.
We recommend using the guides in the following order.
If you are ready to get a fundraising page up in 10 minutes, skip to Guide #4
Start Here
If you’re new to Support My Healing, this is the perfect place to begin.
Inside you’ll discover:
Estimated Reading Time: 10–15 minutes
Build the Foundation
This guide explains the heart behind Support My Healing.
You’ll discover how sharing your journey with honesty and hope can invite others into your Circle of Hope while strengthening relationships along the way.
Topics include:
Estimated Reading Time: 45–60 minutes
Reflect Before You Share
This guided workbook helps you organize your thoughts before creating your page.
Use it to:
Move at your own pace.
There are no perfect answers—only your answers.
Create Your Page in About 10 Minutes
Ready to launch?
This quick guide walks you through creating your Support My Healing page using BeatCancer’s official fundraising platform.
In just a few simple steps you’ll:
That’s it.
Your page can always grow as your journey continues.
Know What to Say
One of the hardest parts of any fundraiser is knowing how to communicate with family and friends.
The Communication Library includes ready-to-use templates for:
Simply personalize the messages and make them your own.
If you’re just learning about Support My Healing…
Start with the Reference Guide.
If you’d like to understand the philosophy behind the program…
Read the Support My Healing Guide.
If you’d like to organize your thoughts before creating your page…
Use the Companion Workbook.
If you’re ready to create your fundraiser right now…
Open the Every.org Quick Start Guide.
If your page is already live…
Begin using the Communication Library.
Support My Healing isn’t simply about raising funds.
It’s about building a Circle of Hope.
Some people may pray.
Some may prepare meals.
Some may provide transportation or childcare.
Others may share your story or offer words of encouragement.
Some may choose to make a financial gift.
Every act of kindness matters.
Every expression of support strengthens your Circle of Hope.
If you have questions as you work through these resources or would like additional guidance, the BeatCancer team is here to help.
Together, we can build a Circle of Hope that reminds no one they have to face cancer alone.