Chronic Illness
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“I could just be real and not hide or put on a brave front.” -Naia- For the 2023 Annual Fund,...
read moreYou helped Naia say “I believe in me”
“I am a Bad Ass.” Because of of your support, Naia, a 26-year-old cancer survivor, credited Next Step for...
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We are hosting our annual Fall Campference for young adults living with chronic illness from Friday, October 20 to...
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Do you have goals that you just can’t seem to make progress on? Maybe you feel like you know...
read moreOur second Summer Campference was so much fun!
We had so much fun at our second 2023 Summer Campference last weekend. Games were played, life skills were...
read moreWe are hiring a Development Director
Organization: Next Step Position: Development Director Location: Hybrid – 99 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, MA Next Step is hiring...
read moreVolunteer at a 2023 Next Step Summer Campference
Part camp, part conference Next Step’s FREE Summer Campferences foster friendships and community with people who “get it.” Our...
read moreRun or walk the 2023 Falmouth Road Race!
We have a special opportunity for you to add a prestigious national running race to your running resume while...
read moreJoin a 2023 Next Step Summer Campference!
Part camp, part conference, our free, residential Summer Campferences foster friendships and community with peers who “get it.” Next...
read moreNext Step is grateful for you. Watch Nicole explain why.
2020 was a year like no other for young people living with a serious illness. The issues playing out...
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Today is @rarediseaseday. The 2026 theme, “More Than You Can Imagine,” highlights equity in care, representation and unseen challenges. 'When Lightning Strikes' was created by youth with sickle cell as they felt this population wasn't represented in media.
...https://www.nextstepnet.org/whenlightningstrikes/
🌍 It’s #RareDiseaseDay 2026! 💜
Today we stand with the 300 million people living with a rare disease. Together, we’re showing our colours, raising awareness, and inspiring change by talking about what equity means to us.
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