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A cancer diagnosis impacts every part of a person life. While medical treatment focuses on fighting the cancer, Blue Bird helps fill a much needed gap by providing healing arts, experiences, and community that support emotional and spiritual well-being. Whether you chose a one-time gift or become a monthly flock supporter your generosity helps ensure no one has to face cancer alone.

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Holiday Happiness
Project

Five years ago, during the pandemic, Bluebird Cancer Retreats initiated the Holiday Happiness Project as a way to help families in need while we were unable to serve in person. Working with the cancer centers and in West Michigan, we have been able to serve 60 families each year facing emotional, physical, and financial difficulty, and we're gearing up for another holiday season filled with Bluebird Magic!

In 2024, we began a collaboration with Gracious Grounds of Grand Haven, a local non-profit serving adults with disabilities. Their residents pick out games, create handmade cards and help pack the bags full of healthy food and goodies for the Bluebird elves to deliver.

If you are interested in donating to help fill the Holiday Happiness bags, please click on the donation button below. Thank you and Happy Holidays!

Holiday Happiness Project Donation

Volunteer

Each year Bluebird Cancer Retreats engages hundreds of volunteers to bring our mission to life. Some share their time and talents to serve at our weekend retreats and support groups. Others are an integral part in creating the special events that make our work possible. The rewards of volunteering go far beyond the pure joy of helping others. Most volunteers make deep friendships with staff, campers, and other volunteers. But most importantly, they are all part of ensuring that the dynamic experience of a Bluebird Retreat is available to everyone who needs it!

Volunteer Application