Annually, thousands of people are diagnosed with cancer, but when treatment is done and the surgeries end, cancer survivors are left with lingering side effects that can last for years. 65% of cancer survivors experience fatigue, depression, loss of strength, and weight gain or weight loss after treatment.

Cancer survivors need a wellness program that bridges the post-treatment gap and helps them take the critical first steps toward long-term health. Survivor Fitness offers cancer survivors what they need, at no cost to them, helping them kickstart the next chapter of their lives through one-on-one personal training, nutritional coaching, and mental health support. The program follows American Cancer Society guidelines.

Ease of access to services, primarily physical training, is critical for success, but such services are lacking in underserved and lower-income communities, which could be considered “health deserts.” The primary goal of this grant is to identify physical locations to host training (one-on-one and group), with complementary affordable transportation, situated in underserved communities, as well as trainers and other health professionals who could provide their services in such areas.