Join The Caraway Foundation on Carnival Radiance as we set sail with chronic illness SURVIVORS and Caregivers for five (5) days and four (4) nights - October 30 - November 3, 2023. We will celebrate LIFE and the VICTORY over your illness by having fun-filled activities, three half days of workshops, open-mic nights, group pictures, one-on-one counseling, and more!! The Village of STRENGTH SURVIVORship Cruise is going to be an exciting voyage for everyone. Click a button below for more information or to register for the cruise!
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Why a SurvivorSHIP Cruise?
When you are going through your fight with cancer and even post cancer, you may feel so alone. This feeling could be overwhelming and can leave you feeling depressed and unwanted……well, that’s how I felt and some days, still feel that way. So, I created this cruise as a way to bring SURVIVORS of ALL cancers together to CELEBRATE life, EMBRACE the support from others, and find ways to LIVE our best life through the at sea workshops. By being on a cruise with other SURVIVORS, Care-givers, Family, and Friends, it will create a bond that will last a lifetime.
Who Should Attend?
SURVIVORS of cancer, heart-attacks, domestic violence, etc., care-givers, family, and friends. Anyone that has been affected by cancer or any other chronic illness that is looking for an opportunity to escape and be around others dealing with their new “Normal”, should attend.
Why Should YOU Attend?
No one knows how strong they are until being STRONG is all they can do. Join other SURVIVORS and CareGivers that understand what you went through and together learn ways to continue to push through your SURVIVORship journey. You will leave with a new, like-minded group of friends......OK, your new FRAMILY!
Workshops – At – Sea
The workshops at sea will provide inspiring and uplifting sessions that will empower our mind, body, and spirit. You will hear from speakers that understand what it means to fight for your life and to constantly think if the cancer will return. These workshops will tackle those thoughts and discuss ways to move beyond cancer by creating strong networks. The workshops are opened to EVERYONE.
What Cruise Line Will We Travel On?
We will set sail on Carnival Radiance. We will depart on October 30th from Long Beach, CA and will return on November 3rd.
What Travel Agency Is Managing the SURVIVORship Cruise?
Lifeline To Travel is our official travel agency. You may contact them at 919-367-6237.
Where Will We Cruise to?
Below you will find the itinerary for our Inaugural Village of STRENGTH™ SURVIVORship Cruise.
Monday, October 30th – Depart from Long Beach, California
Tuesday, October 31st – Catalina Island, California
Wednesday, November 1st – Ensenada, Mexico
Thursday, November 2nd – At Sea
Wednesday, November 3rd – Return to Long Beach, California
How much is the non-refundable deposit?
If you are not paying for your cabin in full when you register, the cost of the non-refundable deposit is $150.
There will be up to four (4) people in my cabin, how should I secure our cabin and what is the cost for the third and fourth person?
Please contact our travel agency, Lifeline To Travel, at 919-367-6237 for pricing and to make your payment.
I want to add a drinking package, who should I contact?
Please contact our travel agency, Lifeline To Travel, at 919-367-6237 for pricing and to make your payment.
We have blocked three different types of cabins and each of them offer something different to cater to your needs. Review the plans for each cabin below and if you are ready to reserve your cabin, click on the "Sign Me Up" button for the cabin of your choice.
This cabin is ideal for sensitive sleepers who prefer quieter rooms away from activities; making it the perfect spot to curl up after a long day of fun!
What's included in the cost?
rate is good until June 30th; increases to $1000 on July 1st-August 15th.
Designed for gazing out at vistas and ocean views. It’s the best place on board to be the first to spot ports of call.
What's included in the cost?
rate is good until June 30th; increases to $1200 on July 1st-August 15th.
Ideal for enjoying sea breezes and stunning views on a patio with private seating all day.
What's included in the cost?
rate is good until June 30th; increases to $1400 on July 1st-August 15th.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Village of STRENGTH™ program is pleased to announce their inaugural SURVIVORship Cruise, October 30 – November 3, 2023 and we are inviting you to join us a sponsor. We will set sail on the Carnival Radiance, departing from Long Beach, CA and we will visit Catalina Island, CA and Ensenada, Mexico. This will not only be a leisure cruise, but an educational, motivating, and uplifting cruise, for ALL Cancer SURVIVORS, Caregivers, family, and friends. Your sponsorship will provide an opportunity to show your organization’s commitment to cancer SURVIVORS, care-givers, and the importance of having a thriving life after cancer.
This is a special invitation to your organization to join with others as a sponsor of this SURVIVORship Cruise. As a sponsor, you will have direct access to SURVIVORS and Caregivers that can share their journey with you and they can share how your product or service helped them through their journey. You will receive excellent exposure of your products and services while being recognized for your active support in the fight towards a cure for cancer aboard the ship and through our online presence.
To become a sponsor please review the sponsorship level information within this packet. Due to print deadlines, you must secure your sponsorship level by September 4th, 2023. Sponsorships made after this date may not receive all the benefits within the specified level.
If you have any questions or would like additional sponsorship information please contact The Caraway Foundation at info@thecarawayfoundation.org or via phone 704-761-4351.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
TRIBE OF WARRIORS - $100K - Title Sponsor of the SURVIVORship Cruise
As the Title Sponsor of the SURVIVORship Cruise, you become the host of this one of a kind event! By sponsoring at the “Tribe of Warriors” level, you bring the Summit programming to the seas for our group of cancer SURVIVORS and Caregivers.
BEAT THE ODDS - $50K
As a “Beat The Odds” level sponsor, you’re the official host of our Bon Voyage Party. This experience will not only be a CELEBRATION before we set sail, it will also set the tone for what the attendees will experience on board.
BAND OF WARRIORS - $25K
As a “Band of Warriors” level sponsor, you’re the official host of our Caregivers Program. Caregivers are the STRENGTH that supports the patient into becoming a SURVIVOR. The Caregivers experience will show them how appreciated they are and how their mental health is important to US.
VIDEO OF COURAGE - $15K
As the “Video of Courage” level sponsor, you’re the official host of the SURVIVORS and Caretakers video story experience. As the sponsor of this commemorative documentary, you will provide a vehicle for their stories to live on to encourage patients, SURVIVORS, and caregivers.
SURVIVORS SOUND-OFF - $10K
As a “Survivors Sound-off” level sponsor, you’re the official host of our “Having Our Say” Open Mic night. Having the opportunity for a SURVIVOR and Caregivers to express their feelings and sharing their testimonies, provides them with a chance to EXHALE, nightly. This event will take place three nights on the ship.
DELIVERING HOPE - $5K
As a “Delivering Hope” level sponsor, you’re the official sponsor of the one nightly gift drop. Pampered and cared for is how we aim for our guests to feel. Each night the cruise line staff will deliver exclusively curated HOPE gift items to our guests. These gifts will WOW our guests and bring a smile on their faces.
A LA CARTE SPONSORSHIP
There are other ways to support the SURVIVORship Cruise! The options are listed below and if you would like to personalize your own, please contact our Village of STRENGTH™ team.
· 360 DEGREE PHOTO EXPERIENCE (@ Bon Voyage Party) - $5K
· SWAG BAG - $3K
· ONE NIGHT GIFT DROP - $3K per night
· SPONSOR A SURVIVOR or Caregiver - $3K
· PRODUCT INSERTS - $1K
· A DONATION OF YOUR CHOICE
Benefits for Sponsoring
· Exclusive Sponsorship
· Company branding incorporated in pre-event marketing
· Company branding presented on all printed materials
· Company’s support announced at the hosted event
· Company’s logo displayed on all onboard SURVIVORship Summit visuals
· Company’s Name/Logo on The Caraway Foundation’s Village of STRENGTH™ website
· Swag Bag product inserts
· Complimentary Cabin
· Company’s branding strategically placed on the Village of STRENGTH™ T-shirt
· Logo strategically placed on attendee’s Swag Bag
· Ad in the on-board Summit Booklet
· Exhibit table during the hours of the Summit
The Village of STRENGTH™ SURVIVORship
Cruise Founder
Angela Caraway
Stage III Colorectal Cancer SURVIVOR
The Caraway Foundation, Founder and Executive Director
Angela is the founder/executive director of The Caraway Foundation since its inception in 2007. Angela has over 25 years working in the nonprofit industry by working with several nonprofits in Washington, DC. When Angela moved back to North Carolina in 2003, she had a strong desire to do more for her community. Though it took four years for Angela to create the Foundation, she knew that she had to do something. Angela found ways to raise money to support The Caraway Foundation and its programs - such as the Village of STRENGTH. Angela was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal Cancer on December 29, 2015 and her life forever changed. She took her diagnosis and used it to encourage others with a chronic illness diagnosis. Angela shares that God gave her the vision to host the SURVIVORship Summit on a cruise ship to inspire herself and others to continue crashing through waves and to keep going forward.
Keynote Speaker
Over the last two decades, Jes Averhart has worked with a portfolio of Fortune 500 companies, public sector organizations and high-performing individuals interested in increased personal growth and greater professional impact.
Jes Averhart is a 4th generation entrepreneur, creator of 28 Days of Reinvention, and a best-selling author. She advises high-performing individuals and corporate teams as a leadership development and confidence coach.
With over 20 years of cross-industry corporate engagement, Jes has worked with Research Triangle Park companies, Google for Startups, Fidelity Labs, Wells Fargo, Coastal Credit Union, Lincoln Financial and the American Underground to name a few.
In 2015, Jes co-founded Black Wall Street Homecoming, a nonprofit aimed at closing the funding gap for Black and Brown tech founders.
Earlier in her career, she provided production management services for the likes of the Cincinnati Bengals & Cleveland Browns (NFL), Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA), the Procter & Gamble Company and Pepsi Cola North America.
Originally from Evansport, Ohio, Jes moved to North Carolina in 2005 with her son Tre'. When she's not working, you can find her cheering on The Ohio State Buckeyes.
Bottom line, Jes is a coach, consultant and the creator of the 28 Day Reinvention Road Trip program. Jes helps individuals and fortune 500 companies increase their personal satisfaction and professional impact through proven Reinvention Road Trip methodology.
SURVIVORship Therapist
Laura Davis-Perry was born NC and now lives in Columbus, Ohio with her family (Husband Charles, son Brandon (28) and daughter Malayah (15)). In May of 2005, Laura earned a BS in Christian Counseling from NVU in NC. Laura received the call to ministry in August 2008, and availed herself to study to show herself approved for the work God has called her to do. She was ordained January 2011 at the Worship Center of Central Ohio, under the Pastorate of Rev. David S. Carter. In May 2012, Laura earned a BS in Social Work from Capital University. In 2014, received a MSW from OSU, which lead to becoming an LISW-S. Currently working towards a DSW at Walden University. She most recently began working in the research phase of her studies. Laura founded Conquering Walls Counseling Agency, LLC, provides various mental health services to individuals ages 10 and up.
Laura specializes in clinical social work. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness-Based CBT, Trauma Focused CBT, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Therapy, Acute Traumatic Incident Processing, Crisis Incident Desensitization, and as a Brainspotting clinician. Laura is also certified as a Forensic Interviewer in the state of Ohio.
Laura Davis - Perry
Certified Therapist
Tamron Little, MA
Cancer Advocate
Keynote Speaker.
Tamron Little, MA, was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma at the age of 21. As a cancer survivor, writer, and speaker, more than a decade later she shares her unique story about this rare disease. It's her mission to inspire and spread hope to others, which is why she became an Asbestos.com contributing writer. Little has embraced her role as a leader in the community, helping other mesothelioma survivors and their families. She has been featured in webinars for The Mesothelioma Center, a key speaker at health forums like the Cancer Moonshot at the White House and continues to raise awareness for advocacy efforts.
Bon Voyage Party
@ 7:00 pm
Long Beach | Departs @
5:00 pm
Opening Reception @ 6:30 pm
Dinner @ 7:30 pm
"I Have Something to Say" Open Mic @ 9:30 pm
Catalina Island, CA | 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Keynote by Jes Averhart @ 9:00 am
Dinner @ 6:00 pm
"I Have Something to Say" Open Mic @ 9:30 pm
K
Ensenada, Mexico |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Keynote by Angela Caraway
@ 9:00 am
Dinner @ 6:00 pm
"I Have Something to Say" Open Mic @ 9:30 pm
Panel Discussion @
9:00 am
Survivors Workshop @ 10:00 am
Caregivers Workshop @ 11:00am
Closing @ 11:45 am
Group Picture @ 2:00 pm
Closing Reception - 6:00 pm
“I Have Something To Say” Open mic - 9:30 pm
Long Beach | Arrives @
7:00 AM
Get in touch with us today at 704-761-4351.
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