Lucy's Love Bus Group programs: A space of hope and healing
Launched in 2018, our group programs create space – virtually and in-person – for families to gather, grow, and thrive together through 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.
These programs include: Cowboy Camp at Ironstone Farm; Barn Babies animal therapy; and a weekly virtual peer-to-peer group for parents and caregivers who have or had children with cancer, and many more carefully picked group programs!
An account is needed to register for programs; click here to get started or to log in! Some programs have strict capacity- be sure to register in advance!
Aerial Yoga: (ages 8+)
Silk fabrics are hung from above to aid participants in being fully supported by the silks. Hanging fully or suspending individual body parts is believed to create traction and open your body more gently and intuitively than when you’re on the floor. The silks and ropes can also be helpful for balance, and the versatility and support of the fabric allow people to access new movements by reducing the load on wrists and knees, which can limit mobility in a floor-based practice. No experience is necessary to join aerial yoga programs at Lucy’s Love Bus!
Barn Babies:
The whole family is invited to interact with baby barn animals like bunnies, puppies, kittens, piglets, and a lamb or goat! - bring your questions and get ready for cuteness overload!!
Cowboy Camp at Ironstone Farm in Andover, MA for ages 6+
Join us at Ironstone Farm in Andover, MA for a special and unique equine-encounter program! Each month, 8 children (ages 6+) can register to participate in two different farm experiences, with a 60-minute grooming and assisted trail ride experience and a 60-minute paddock experience working with the horses in their natural habitat!
Little Cowboy Camp at Ironstone Farm in Andover, MA (under 6)
We will do a craft and make some scrumptious homemade treats for the horses at Ironstone Farm! Then we will visit the horses in their paddock and groom the horses!
This program is designed for children under 6 so there will not be a riding component to this farm experience. Siblings older than 6 are welcome to join their younger siblings at this program.
Keep on Truckin’ Virtual Support Group for Parents:
Co-founder Beecher Grogan leads a weekly peer-to-peer group for parents of children who have or had cancer to share the unique successes, trials, and tribulations of parenting your child(ren) through cancer treatment and beyond in a safe, fun, and nonjudgmental space. Twice each month the group will open with a 20 minute self-care technique, such as Reiki or guided meditation, that parents and caregivers can employ on their own in times of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty.
Monthly Online Support Group for Fathers!
Our Love Bus dads have requested a support group of their own to share their unique experiences and perspectives as the fathers/male caregivers of children facing or recovering from cancer treatment. This monthly online group will provide fathers and male caregivers with a safe and supported space to share the joys and heartaches of parenting a child with cancer while often having to be the sole financial provider for their family during an extremely stressful time in their life. The group will be led by Beecher Grogan, Co-Founder and Caregiver Program Manager. To register or get more information, please email Beecher@lucyslovebus.org.
Together: Grief Support for Parents & Caregivers:
This monthly online support group is designed for grieving parents and parents of dying children who are coping with anticipatory grief. Led by bereaved parent and Caregiver Program Manager Beecher Grogan, this group is a safe space for parents to share their grief process without fear of judgment or platitudes.
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 or at Ironstone Farm in Andover, MA. Some special programs may take place in-person at other locations, which will be included in the event details upon registration.
If you have additional questions, please contact us at info@lucyslovebus.org or 857-277-1984.
