"I was denying that I was a cancer survivor because I never had the chance to emotionally heal. Next Step was exactly what I needed." Today is #WorldCancerDay. We offer FREE programs for teens & young adults, ages 13-29, living with a cancer diagnosis:

Last night, Emily and Kepler were joined by Laura Beike of @TriageCancer to continue our 'Guide to Adulting' series. The topic was medical debt, something that's hard enough to manage without a chronic illness. Thank you Laura for joining us! #GuideToAdulting #Adulting

Did you know you? You can conquer the 7-mile @FalmouthRR wherever you want this August 9th-16th. You can run, walk, or complete the race however you want in your favorite setting. Sounds good?! Join Team Next Step this summer: #FalmouthRoadRace

"It's at Next Step that I've been reconnecting with my voice - with advocacy. When I'm at Next Step I remember my purpose. I have focus and I belong. And from this place in myself, I know that I'm possible." Contact us to learn about our free programs:

Today would have been Paul Newman's 100th birthday. We not only want to celebrate his birthday but also express a heartfelt thank you to @NewmansOwnFdn for its partnership, helping us empower chronically ill teens and young adults since 2001. Happy Birthday, @NewmansOwn!

Contact us today if you, or a young person you know, wants to join the Next Step community. Our programs are free to join:

“I couldn't imagine me making a song, but we put it together. And listening to it was like, 'holy crap, I did that and I have a personal song that's mine!" Next Step Songbook is returning on January 27th! Visit our website to join this virtual program:

So, whether you are dealing with physical, emotional, or practical challenges—or all of the above—Next Step is here to support you as you face those challenges and take the next steps you need to move on with your life. Our programs are free to join: 5/

The key phrase here is “work with”—you’re the one in the driver’s seat. All of our programs are developed in partnership with our young people, because your input, ideas and approval are what make our programs work. 2/

Are you looking to have fun, meet new friends and learn some life skills that will help you in your journey? Join our FREE #SpringCampference for young adults, ages 18-29, living with a chronic illness from April 11th to April, 13th in Watertown, MA.

There's still time to have a lasting impact this year. Your support today will fuel opportunities, inspiration, and excellence our youth bring to life every day. 2025 is almost here! Please make a tax-deductible gift today to Next Step - big or small:

You still have time to make a tax-deductible donation to Next Step before the new year if you haven't yet. Every dollar raised will help connect high school students living with sickle cell to a college-aged mentor and a community of peers they can trust:

The data and feedback we have received from the young people we support shows that our STRIVE mentorship program has worked over the last 15 years. Please donate to Next Step and help us expand STRIVE to Philadelphia and New Haven in 2025: Thank you!

Teens living with sickle cell are often pulled out of school and their social life, leading to feelings of isolation. Your support of Next Step this holiday season will provide guidance, a sense of belonging, and a boost of confidence to more teens.

“The 'special sauce' of Next Step is the shared life experiences that makes even those you’ve just met feel like family." Contact us if you are or know a seriously ill young person between the ages of 13-29 who is looking for a safe community to join:

Please donate any amount to the 2024 Next Step Annual Fund: Our goal this holiday season is to raise $100,000 to support the expansion of our STRIVE mentorship program to Philadelphia and New Haven in 2025. Thank you. Happy Holidays!

Thank you for supporting our @GivingTuesday campaign. You matched the $15,000 gift and now we will be able to offer three times the number of one-on-one sessions in our Song Studio music therapy program in 2025. You're changing lives and we are so grateful to partner with you.