The Gathering Place offers support for entire families in cancer battle [Video]

CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio — A diagnosis of cancer is one that impacts not only the person who receives it but their entire family.

For nearly a quarter century, though, Northeast Ohioans have had The Gathering Place to turn to help the family as a whole in this journey.

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“Whether that’s the patient, the caregiver, the patient’s family and all services offered through The Gathering Place are offered free of charge,” said Elle Macknin, a volunteer at The Gathering Place and as a breast cancer survivor one found comfort in its services. “Really anything that you can think of that would make you feel better as a person or family member or support person going through the journey as someone with cancer.”

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