“Next Step has helped me not let my limitations get in the way of achieving anything despite any setbacks and obstacles along the way.” ⠀
Next Step programs offer our teen and young adult community living with cancer, hiv, and rare genetic disorders an opportunity to learn from each other as well as from the life skills workshops.⠀
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Learn more about Next Step mentorship programs at the link in our bio!⠀
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Just over a week until Quita gets in front of the camera for a second season of Real Talk!⠀
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Starting on February 1st Quita will be sharing her knowledge of a variety of topics. She's also hinted at having special guests!⠀
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Head over to our YouTube channel @nextstep to see all of last season's episodes!⠀
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We talk a lot about specific programs that we offer here at Next Step but there's so much more. For example, we've talked a lot about our Campference programs but we've never gone into specifics about what the whole weekend entails, how to get them and the nitty gritty about the application process.⠀
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If you visit our FAQ page on our website, the link in our bio!⠀
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"I would recommend a Next Step Summer Campference. They have been a positive influence on my life. My two favorite things about Next Step is the music therapy and the memories I have made with other attendees."⠀
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Music plays a big part in many of our programming. Music offers a unique way for young people to connect with their peers as well as giving them a new perspective on their chronic condition.⠀
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To learn more about our music programs please visit the link in our bio! ⠀
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At Next Step teens and young adults living with cancer, HIV, and rare genetic disorders who come through our (virtual) door are stepping into a community of peers who "get It" - they know what it means to live with a chronic illness.⠀
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Visit our website to learn more about our programs: www.nextstepnet.org
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our STRIVE program for the 2021 spring semester!⠀
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STRIVE is an afterschool mentorship program for students living with sickle cell disease. Students can get homework help in 45 minute one-on-one sessions with a college mentor, students can also hangout with other students living with sickle cell disease to destress, to learn from each other.⠀
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If you, or someone you know, are interested in learning more about our STRIVE program visit the link in our bio!⠀
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Dear Friends,

This year more than ever, it was critical that the Next Step community showed up for our young people living with cancer, HIV and rare genetic disorders. During this extraordinary time of a pandemic and social upheaval our youth have been stretched to their limit to stay healthy and positive in a world that has grown exponentially uncertain.

By supporting us throughout the year and during the 2020 Next Step Annual Appeal, you said loud and clear that Next Step will continue to show up for these teens and young adults. You had our backs, and we did it. Our community, music and mentorship programs were revamped and delivered virtually - even adding new programs - and the impact was profound.

As is often true, in the face of adversity and against all odds we became stronger and we learned something new. When it is safe for us to be in person, Next Step will also continue to deliver virtual programs as well, to young people who can't be with us due to their diagnosis and issues of mobility and vulnerability.

You did this. Your support makes a difference.

Thank you,

Reyn Parsons
Chairman of the Board, Next Step

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It's back!!⠀
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Starting February Quita is coming back with more Real Talk webisodes!⠀
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Last season we learned about voting, medical advocacy, the importance of mindfulness and more! Be on the lookout for new episodes to see what's in store this time around! ⠀
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#realtalk #ibelieveinme #teens #youngadults #raregeneticdisorders #hiv #cancer #music #community #mentorship ...