I believe in me.

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Next Step empowers young people living with serious illness to create their brightest future.

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Community

You’re not alone. Meet others at Next Step on the same journey and discover the power of friendship, fun and support.

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Music

Music as medicine happens every day at Next Step. Write, perform, record or listen to original songs with our rockstar music therapist.

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Mentorship

Mentorship

Set and reach new goals at school, on the job and beyond. Next Step can help personalize a plan for your success.

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7,300

Program attendees since 2001

20

Young people addressed healthcare issues they had been avoiding in 2017

95%

Young people feel empowered to make life changes

80

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September is a big month for the Next Step community

We recognized Sickle Cell Awareness Month and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September on our social media. Next Step...

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31 Oct

STRIVE (2020 Fall Semester)

Next Step STRIVE is a FREE weekly after-school mentorship program for teens living with Sickle Cell Disease in Boston,...

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