Bluebird Cancer Retreats is excited to share that we are planning to hold weekend retreats this fall! Our retreats are made possible by the generous support of local organizations...
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It’s a rockin’ fun concert on the beautiful Grand Haven waterfront to support Bluebird Cancer Retreats and help individuals and families battling cancer.
Our First Ever Virtual Retreat
A Bluebird Cancer Retreat interactive In-Home Retreat Video
Now more than ever, people affected by cancer need inspiration, support and tools to rediscover the joy in life. When Covid 19 took away our ability to offer in-person weekend retreats, our talented volunteers helped us create our first-ever virtual retreat. Get ready for a fun, informational and inspiring experience. Enjoy this from the comfort of your home and share it with others you know that could benefit. You do not need to be a cancer survivor to enjoy the fun!
“This virtual retreat got me through a very lonely and scary time at the beginning of the pandemic. I tried some new things and found myself laughing for the first time in ages. I have even gone back to experience parts of this more than one time”. – Virtual Retreat Participant
Find Your Strength Again
A Bluebird Cancer Retreats Video
“I found more than I was looking for. What happened was I gently unfolded in the process of being here. With the people that are here, the energy that’s here, and I realized I now had a way of going forward. I found my strength again.” – Karen, Cancer Survivor
The Slater Family
A Bluebird Cancer Retreats Video
“Last fall Melinda and I got the chance to go to the bluebird couples retreat… The opportunity to do that and know this wont mean I have to choose between doing this thing that’s probably good for us, or having a bill that I can’t pay… that’s a really big deal and because it changes the whole dynamic when the generosity of other people allows you to do something like that. ” – Mason, Cancer Survivor
Educational & Social Activites
Although the love and support of family and friends is paramount, there is often a need to connect with others who are experiencing many of the same emotions. Therefore through the unique experience of weekend programs with other individuals Bluebird Cancer Retreats of West Michigan provides hope and renewal for adults who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Food, Fun & Entertainment
Participants are pampered with wonderful food and all meals are included in the weekend retreats. Since entertainment is essential for a great weekend and is spread throughout the weekend retreats including comedians, musical pleasure and much more. Numerous fun activities to enhance learning and participants’ creative sides are offered during retreats.
Holistic Medical Treatments
It is vital for Bluebird participants to be pampered and have time to relax. Weekend retreats provide an opportunity for holistic and spiritual professionals to perform relaxing, healing procedures and sessions. Some of these include: massages, reflexology, manicures, pedicures, yoga, foot soaks, and more. All therapies and sessions are provided free along with the weekend getaway.
Dynamic Healing Journeys
Retreats are carefully constructed to ensure a dynamic healing journey toward emotional well-being. Our retreat staff and volunteers – many of whom are cancer survivors themselves – have a deep commitment to the health of the human mind, body and spirit.
The Bluebird Cancer Retreats of West Michigan Mission:
TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF
THOSE EXPERIENCING CANCER.
For 23 years now, Bluebird has served hundreds of adult cancer survivors in the West Michigan community. We have been able to provide healing weekend retreats that have provided adults...
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For most cancer patients and their families, the experience of cancer is a profoundly stressful one. Emotional support is crucial for most cancer patients during their illness and can be...
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Our Story
A Bluebird Cancer Retreats Video
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HEALING ON THE SHORES OF LAKE MICHIGAN
Join us for a retreat on Lake Michigan and take time to reflect, share and learn with others living with cancer…