We provide innovative programming that helps children with cancer manage their pain and anxiety, provides their siblings with tools to aid in coping with their sibling’s illness, and offers parents the opportunity to share with others going through similar journeys. 

In-person programs primarily take place at the home of Lucy's Love Bus - The Sajni Center, in Amesbury, MA - or at partnering locations around eastern Massachusetts.

An account is needed to register for programs, and registration is required for all programs; click here to get started or to log in!

Examples of our programs include:

Online support groups

• Weekly for mothers/female caregivers of children in active treatment/experiencing late effects
• Monthly fathers/male caregivers group
• Monthly Spanish group
• Monthly bereavement support group
• Monthly teen group - 30 minutes of yoga/mindfulness, 30 minutes of facilitated group sharing

Animal-focused activities

• Equine encounter programs at Ironstone Farm in Andover, MA - with a riding component for ages 6+ and a special group for younger kids held twice per year.
• Barn Babies, visiting animal therapy baby barn animals at our space in Amesbury! Bunnies, kittens, puppies, a piglet, goat, and more!

Art-focused fun

• Splatter painting, tile making, pottery painting, and more!
• Candle making for a cause: families are invited to "give back" by creating one candle to keep and two to donate to LLB as a part of our "Home Goods for Good" market at the annual Butterfly Benefit! 

Accessible adventures

• Rock climbing, ropes courses, and team building games
• Hay rides and fall fun
• Fun ON the water: whale watch and Gundalow sail
• Fun IN the water: intro to surfing lessons
• Healing through Horticulture

True integrative therapies

• Restorative yoga - in person and online
• Tong Ren - intro to an energy healing therapy from which anyone can benefit
• Aerial yoga - using silk fabrics for supported stretching
• Aromatherapy and reflexology workshops - take the tools home with you for use when you need it most
   

Group Programs FAQs

Who is eligible for group programs?
These programs are open to families of children with cancer (or bereaved families of a child with cancer). All interested families and community members must first create an account at lovebusprograms.org. 

Are siblings/parents invited to programs?
YES! Siblings and parents/legal guardians are welcome to join programs (with or without the sick child/adult in attendance).

Do participants need to be in active treatment in order to be eligible?
No, participants do not need to be in active treatment to participate in programs at The Sajni Center.

How does a family sign up for programs?
Go to lovebusprograms.org/ to apply to become a Participating Family to register early and at no cost! Create an account, and once approved, you can sign up for any upcoming programs.

Are programs available for bereaved families?
Bereaved families who lost a child/sibling to cancer are welcome to join us at any of our programs.

What is the cost of the programs?
Programs are free!

How do I see a schedule of programs?
Visit lovebusprograms.org for our event calendar and to sign up for programs.

Where do programs take place?

Most programs take place via Zoom, at the home of Lucy's Love Bus - The Sajni Center - in beautiful downtown Amesbury, or at one of our partner locations, primarily located in eastern Massachusetts.

If you have additional questions, please contact us at kerry@lucyslovebus.org or 857-277-1984 ext. 1.