PROGRAM CALENDAR
Upcoming Programs and Resources
Check out free upcoming peer-to-peer support programs and resources designed by our expert team. All of our high-quality programs and resources are tailored to meet the unique needs of kids in 1st-12th grade who are impacted by their parent or guardian’s cancer.

National webinar: "How to Prepare the Kids" Support For Oncology Care Providers Of Adults with Incurable Cancer
In this follow-up to our popular "What About the Kids?" webinar, join Chief Clinical Officer, Kelsey Mora, LCPC, CCLS, to learn how to support patients in preparing their children for the realities of incurable cancer.

Chicago North Family Fun Day 2025
Join us in-person in Chicago for a day of fun, games, food, and connection for the whole family as we celebrate the close of summer and great ready to head back to school with new connections who get it to support you the year ahead.
![National Virtual Kids and Teens Monthly "Pickles Jars" Program [Fall 2025]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1753454412741-TH1L610YBPBFAX26Y3KO/Pickles+Jars+Logo.png)
National Virtual Kids and Teens Monthly "Pickles Jars" Program [Fall 2025]
For kids and teens with parents who have ongoing, complex or advanced cancer, or who have lost a parent to cancer.
Pickles Jars are safe, welcoming, consistent small groups where kids and teens impacted by a parent’s cancer can connect with the same group of kids who get it every month. Just like real-life glass pickle jars support what is inside them, so will the Pickles Jars program.
Our Fall 2025 Cohort launches on September 21.
![National Virtual Kids and Teens “CONNECT OVER CANCER” 5-week Program [FALL 2025]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1751493765079-P2V5CP29C6S6LTG59465/Connect+Over+Cancer+Web+Image+Templates.png)
National Virtual Kids and Teens “CONNECT OVER CANCER” 5-week Program [FALL 2025]
For kids and teens navigating a parent or guardian’s cancer.
Connect Over Cancer is a proven activity-based peer support model for kids affected by a parent or guardian’s cancer. Kids and teens build relationships with peers who get them in a safe, supportive, fun environment online. They also learn about cancer in a developmentally appropriate way, an experience that’s proven to decrease stress, anxiety, and worry for kids whose parents have cancer.
Our Fall 2025 Cohort launches on September 28.
![National Webinar: How to Talk to Kids about Breast Cancer [October]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1743704697718-WJEO4JD567VFQOAXNIM7/General+Webinar+Graphic.png)
National Webinar: How to Talk to Kids about Breast Cancer [October]
Learn how to talk to kids about breast cancer. You’ll hear from our Chief Clinical Officer, Kelsey Mora, an expert in supporting families through illness as well as a panel of families sharing their personal experiences parenting with breast cancer. Register for this webinar to receive a free digital copy of our Pickles Family Support Kit.
![National Virtual Kids and Teens “CONNECT OVER CANCER” Program [Summer 2025]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1742836205981-LP08DXA488ZUWNR7Z3G5/Summer+2025+Connect+Image.png)
National Virtual Kids and Teens “CONNECT OVER CANCER” Program [Summer 2025]
Pickles Group’s successful activity-based peer group model for kids and teens impacted by a parent or guardian’s cancer is now offered nationally through our Virtual “Connect Over Cancer” Program. Our Summer 2025 Cohort launches on July 20th.
![Columbus Summer Kick Off [JUNE] — postponed](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1748365588456-QFJT0XIZ2NXDAJJJE7UD/Pickles+Instagram+Drafts+%2820%29.png)
Columbus Summer Kick Off [JUNE] — postponed
We’re sorry—this event has been postponed. A new date will be shared soon.
Columbus Pickles Families: Celebrate the start of summer with a fun-filled morning!
![National Webinar: Centering the Experience of Black Families - How To Talk to Kids About Cancer [June]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1747259849970-ZZQ0DVYH54R94069SFNZ/Black+Families+Webinar+Graphic.png)
National Webinar: Centering the Experience of Black Families - How To Talk to Kids About Cancer [June]
Learn how to talk to kids about cancer. You’ll hear from our Chief Clinical Program Officer, Kelsey Mora, an expert in supporting families through illness as well as a panel of Black families sharing their personal experiences parenting with cancer. Register for this webinar to receive a free digital copy of our Pickles Family Support Kit.
![Chicago North Year End Celebration [MAY]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1744665126398-GXP7I9YLZWC9TT6SHLZV/126.png)
Chicago North Year End Celebration [MAY]
Pickles Chicago North Families: Celebrate the end of another school year and the start of summer with a fun-filled afternoon.
![Clinician Webinar: “What About the Kids?” Help for Those Caring for Adult Oncology Patients [May]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1715198669193-0AQGD9R8WGIITXXSXA81/unnamed-1.jpg)
Clinician Webinar: “What About the Kids?” Help for Those Caring for Adult Oncology Patients [May]
Register for this webinar to learn how to support and guide patients who are talking about cancer with their kids and to receive a free digital copy of our Pickles Family Support Kit. You'll learn from our Chief Clinical Program Officer, Kelsey Mora, LCPC, CCLS, expert in supporting families through illness.
![National Webinar: Centering the Experience of Dads - How To Talk to Kids About Cancer [April]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1744755568840-4CKGZ1VDK40PESQEUVNW/Dads+Webinar+Panelist+Square.png)
National Webinar: Centering the Experience of Dads - How To Talk to Kids About Cancer [April]
Learn how to talk to kids about cancer. You’ll hear from our Chief Clinical Program Officer, Kelsey Mora, an expert in supporting families through illness as well as a panel of dads sharing their personal experiences parenting with cancer. Register for this webinar to receive a free digital copy of our Pickles Family Support Kit.
![National Virtual Kids and Teens “CONNECT OVER CANCER” Program [SPRING 2025]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1736331604296-XW03N6LN1MYJPTDWPESM/Spring+2025+Connect+Image.png)
National Virtual Kids and Teens “CONNECT OVER CANCER” Program [SPRING 2025]
Pickles Group’s successful activity-based peer group model for kids and teens impacted by a parent or guardian’s cancer is now offered nationally through our Virtual “Connect Over Cancer” Program. Our Spring 2025 Cohort launches on March 30th.

South Side Chicago Kesem Better Days x Pickles Group (April)
A fun, supportive program designed for children to gather, connect, have fun and reflect on their experiences with parental cancer while parents and caregivers receive their own programming! Hosted by Kesem in partnership with Pickles Group and Gilda’s Club Chicago.
![Chicago North Kids Day Out [FEBRUARY]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1737663756502-T1DTF3HRUTDD4B4BXL0Z/Pickles+Instagram+Drafts+%2814%29.png)
Chicago North Kids Day Out [FEBRUARY]
Pickles Chicago North Families: kick-off 2025 with a fun-filled, kids day out at Altitude Trampoline Park.
![Clinician Webinar: “What About the Kids?” Help for Those Caring for Adult Oncology Patients [February]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1715198669193-0AQGD9R8WGIITXXSXA81/unnamed-1.jpg)
Clinician Webinar: “What About the Kids?” Help for Those Caring for Adult Oncology Patients [February]
Register for this webinar to learn how to support and guide patients who are talking about cancer with their kids and to receive a free digital copy of our Pickles Family Support Kit. You'll learn from our Chief Clinical Program Officer, Kelsey Mora, LCPC, CCLS, expert in supporting families through illness.
![Children Facing a Parent's Cancer Month - National Webinar: How to Talk to Kids About Cancer [January]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1734729414727-KBK8103FRBSGVJYEK2XG/January+Awareness+Main+Post.png)
Children Facing a Parent's Cancer Month - National Webinar: How to Talk to Kids About Cancer [January]
Learn how to talk to kids about cancer. You’ll hear from our Chief Clinical Officer, Kelsey Mora, an expert in supporting families through illness as well as a panel of parent non-profit leaders focused on the unique experiences of parenting with cancer. Register for this webinar to receive a free digital copy of our Pickles Family Cancer Support Kit. In honor of Children Facing a Parent's Cancer Month, in collaboration with Kesem, Wonders & Worries, and Bright Spot Network.
![National Virtual Kids and Teens “CONNECT OVER CANCER” Program [Winter 2025]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1726853174692-6CUW5UJNPPHN2LEVRM92/Pickles+Instagram+Drafts+%2829%29.png)
National Virtual Kids and Teens “CONNECT OVER CANCER” Program [Winter 2025]
Pickles Group’s successful activity-based peer group model for kids and teens impacted by a parent or guardian’s cancer is now offered nationally through our Virtual “Connect Over Cancer” Program. Our Winter 2025 Cohort launches on January 12th.

Talking to Kids Throughout Cancer and Accessing Support for the Whole Family
Join Pickles Group, Sharsheret, and Imerman Angels for this informative webinar about how we can support the entire family when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer. Learn practical strategies for communicating with kids about cancer and hear about available support services for yourself, your partner/loved ones, and your children throughout your cancer diagnosis, treatment, and beyond.
![Clinician Webinar: “What About the Kids?” Help for Those Caring for Adult Oncology Patients [DECEMBER]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1715198669193-0AQGD9R8WGIITXXSXA81/unnamed-1.jpg)
Clinician Webinar: “What About the Kids?” Help for Those Caring for Adult Oncology Patients [DECEMBER]
Register for this webinar to learn how to support and guide patients who are talking about cancer with their kids and to receive a free digital copy of our Pickles Family Support Kit. You'll learn from our Chief Clinical Program Officer, Kelsey Mora, LCPC, CCLS, expert in supporting families through illness.

Community Townhall - Mission: Double the Impact
You’re invited! To celebrate all that you've helped to make possible during our first 3 years, we are hosting a virtual Zoom townhall called: 'Mission: Double the Impact' on Friday, November 22nd, at 12:30pm Central.

How To Talk to Kids About Cancer: Collaboration with Malnati brain tumor institute
Learn how to talk to kids about cancer. You’ll hear from Pickles Group guest speaker, Chief Clinical Officer, Kelsey Mora, an expert in supporting families through cancer. Register for this webinar to receive valuable information and access to resources in partnership with Northwestern Medicine.

Columbus Honor Community Brunch
Pickles Families: We are so excited to host our first family event in Columbus, OH this fall! Don’t miss our Columbus HONOR Community Brunch honoring both those facing cancer diagnoses and treatment and loved ones in our memory.

Chicago North Honor Community Dinner
Pickles Families: don’t miss our Chicago HONOR Community Dinner honoring both those facing cancer diagnoses and treatment and loved ones in our memory and
![National Webinar: How To Talk to Kids About Breast Cancer [October]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1724882421202-CN1V6V5MBGWJ3W6Z7YDH/Pickles+Breast+Cancer+Main+Image.png)
National Webinar: How To Talk to Kids About Breast Cancer [October]
Learn how to talk to kids about breast cancer. You’ll hear from our Chief Clinical Officer, Kelsey Mora, an expert in supporting families through illness as well as a panel of families sharing their personal experiences parenting with breast cancer. Register for this webinar to receive a free digital copy of our Pickles Family Support Kit.
![National Virtual Kids and Teens “CONNECT OVER CANCER” Program [FALL 2024]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1719294081255-AL9XSHUFG0HDKNAO5DW8/Fall+Connect+Website+Post.png)
National Virtual Kids and Teens “CONNECT OVER CANCER” Program [FALL 2024]
Pickles Group’s successful activity-based peer group model for kids and teens impacted by a parent or guardian’s cancer is now offered nationally through our Virtual “Connect Over Cancer” Program. Our Fall 2024 Cohort launches on September 29th.
![Clinician Webinar: “What About the Kids?” Help for Those Caring for Adult Oncology Patients [SEPTEMBER]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1715198669193-0AQGD9R8WGIITXXSXA81/unnamed-1.jpg)
Clinician Webinar: “What About the Kids?” Help for Those Caring for Adult Oncology Patients [SEPTEMBER]
Register for this webinar to learn how to support and guide patients who are talking about cancer with their kids and to receive a free digital copy of our Pickles Family Support Kit. You'll learn from our Chief Clinical Program Officer, Kelsey Mora, LCPC, CCLS, expert in supporting families through illness.

Chicago North Family Fun Day
1st through 12th graders are invited to participate in games and activities from 12-1 PM followed by a family lunch from 1-2 PM. There will be good music, great food, and fun for the whole family. This event is for all enrolled Pickles families!
![National Webinar: How To Talk to Kids About BRAIN Cancer [JuLy]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1715198702955-1LTQOVP8EI9O62UTI4AX/52.jpg)
National Webinar: How To Talk to Kids About BRAIN Cancer [JuLy]
Learn how to talk to kids about brain cancer. You’ll hear from our Chief Clinical Program Officer, Kelsey Mora, an expert in supporting families through illness as well as a panel of families sharing their personal experiences parenting with brain cancer. Register for this webinar to receive a free digital copy of our Pickles Family Support Kit.
![National Webinar: How To Talk to Kids About Cancer [JULY]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1705001038256-SGN0TNW59CQ817GESON6/Pickles+Webinar+Image.png)
National Webinar: How To Talk to Kids About Cancer [JULY]
Learn how to talk to kids about cancer. You’ll hear from our Chief Clinical Program Officer, Kelsey Mora, an expert in supporting families through illness. Register for this webinar to receive a free digital copy of our Pickles Family Support Kit.
![National Webinar: Centering the experience of black families -How To Talk to Kids About Cancer [June]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1715198684993-AV5P7S0E5K9071OR78HF/Pickles%2BInstagram%2BJuneteenth.jpg)
National Webinar: Centering the experience of black families -How To Talk to Kids About Cancer [June]
Learn how to talk to kids about cancer. You’ll hear from our Chief Clinical Program Officer, Kelsey Mora, an expert in supporting families through illness as well as a panel of Black families sharing their personal experiences parenting with cancer.Register for this webinar to receive a free digital copy of our Pickles Family Support Kit.
![National Virtual Kids and Teens “CONNECT OVER CANCER” Program [SUMMER 2024]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1712774398502-13BCAMTFLHOB1TFFE2XX/unnamed.png)
National Virtual Kids and Teens “CONNECT OVER CANCER” Program [SUMMER 2024]
Pickles Group’s successful activity-based peer group model for kids and teens impacted by a parent or guardian’s cancer is now offered nationally through our Virtual “Connect Over Cancer” Program. Our Summer 2024 Cohort launches on July 14th.
![Chicago North Year End Celebration [MAY]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1713386120521-U8G3C2527K568OXGFQII/unnamed-2.png)
Chicago North Year End Celebration [MAY]
Pickles Chicago North Families: Celebrate the end of another school year and the start of summer with a fun-filled, day at Color Me Mine.
![Pickles Group x Leukemia & Lymphoma society, YSC, NUEVA VIDA "How to Talk to Kids About Cancer" | “Cómo Hablar con los Niños sobre un Diagnóstico de Cáncer” [Webinar | Taller Educativo]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1715198654006-E66AHWIK46JD1EDSZKGR/Pickles%2BSpanish%2BMay%2BWebinar.jpg)
Pickles Group x Leukemia & Lymphoma society, YSC, NUEVA VIDA "How to Talk to Kids About Cancer" | “Cómo Hablar con los Niños sobre un Diagnóstico de Cáncer” [Webinar | Taller Educativo]
Hablar con los niños sobre el diagnóstico de cáncer de su padre, madre o tutor puede ser difícil. Al mismo tiempo, las investigaciones muestran que las conversaciones abiertas y adecuadas para la edad con los hijos sobre la enfermedad de su padre o madre ayuda a disminuir su preocupación, estrés y ansiedad y promueve su bienestar socioemocional. Nuestra directora clínica, Kelsey Mora, LCPC, CCLS es experta en apoyar a las familias durante la enfermedad. Regístrese en este webinario para recibir una copia digital gratuita de nuestro kit de apoyo para familias de Pickles y aprenda cómo hablarles a los niños sobre el cáncer y escuche a un panel de padres y familias que pueden compartir su experiencia hablando con niños sobre la enfermedad. Este evento está organizado por Pickles Group, Nueva Vida, Young Survival Coalition y Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
![National Webinar: How To Talk to Kids About Cancer [APRIL]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1705001038256-SGN0TNW59CQ817GESON6/Pickles+Webinar+Image.png)
National Webinar: How To Talk to Kids About Cancer [APRIL]
Learn how to talk to kids about cancer. You’ll hear from our Chief Clinical Program Officer, Kelsey Mora, an expert in supporting families through illness. Register for this webinar to receive a free digital copy of our Pickles Family Support Kit.
![National Virtual Kids and Teens “CONNECT OVER CANCER” Program [Spring 2024 COHORT]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f791e8aea635723afb479d4/1710525534449-33B1IYA5Z9BR3IOMHKBC/Updated+Image+for+Pickles+Website+COC.png)
National Virtual Kids and Teens “CONNECT OVER CANCER” Program [Spring 2024 COHORT]
Pickles Group’s successful activity-based peer group model for kids and teens impacted by a parent’s cancer is now offered nationally through our Virtual “Learning About Cancer” Program. Our Spring 2024 Cohort launches on April 7th.