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Why MEETING POINTS?<\/h3>\n

In Germany, young people who are or have been diagnosed with cancer often search in vain for personal interaction and networking opportunities with people of the same age in their region. To change that, there are the MEETING POINTS of the German Foundation for Young Adults with Cancer nationwide.<\/p>\n

What are the MEETING POINTS?<\/h3>\n

The regional MEETING POINTS combine the mutual exchange of young people involved and the opportunity for commitment to the topic \u201cYoung adults with cancer\u201d.<\/p>\n

Activities and commitment<\/h3>\n

The motivations for participating in a MEETING POINT are different, but what many affected young people have in common is that they want to actively engage with others after surviving the disease. In addition to the informal meetings, the MEETING POINTS offer a platform for this kind of engagement. The MEETING POINTS also help to inform and sensitize the public about the illness and how to deal with it in various areas of life. This includes joint activities, panel discussions on specific topics and participation in projects of our foundation. Networking with other regional providers and organizations is also part of the activities of MEETING POINTS. This form of self-organization by those affected offers the respective MEETING POINTS a lot of room for individuality and the realization of original ideas. The basis for a goal-oriented project work is the intensive cooperation, therefore it\u2019s our goal to involve the affected people in the respective MEETING POINTS in our foundation work.<\/p>\n

Exchange and networking<\/h3>\n

Through the nationwide network of regional MEETING POINTS, young cancer patients can support each other. The MEETING POINTS provide on-the-spot contact points for exchanges with interested young people and are the connect with other offers and projects in the respective region. In a relaxed atmosphere, meetings organized by those affected take place in caf\u00e9s, bars, parks or other places. Discussions include both the important and the less important things in this world. The disease connects those affected and as such they of course \u2013 but not solely \u2013 discuss this phase of their lives. Mutual help, interaction and giving tips are important. In a MEETING POINT, not much needs to be explained, all concerned know exactly what it\u2019s like to get cancer.<\/p>\n

Who can participate in the MEETING POINTS?<\/h3>\n

The MEETING POINTS project is open to anyone interested. In particular, it\u2019s aimed at:<\/p>\n