About us
Empowering Lives Through Every Cue
Cues For Cancer is a Norfolk, Virginia–based nonprofit dedicated to creating meaningful impact through the power of community, creativity, and connection. Our mission is to inspire hope, raise awareness, and support those affected by cancer through engaging events, performances, and collaborative experiences that bring people together for a common purpose. By partnering with local organizations, artists, and passionate volunteers, we work to foster resilience, amplify real stories, and provide supportive resources. Join us as we create spaces that uplift, inspire, and help change lives.
Our mission
To cultivate connection, courage, and compassion through arts-based programs and community partnerships that uplift those navigating cancer and other profound health challenges.
Cues For Cancer is dedicated to uplifting individuals and families impacted by cancer and other life-altering health challenges in Norfolk, Virginia and beyond. Through creative arts experiences, community engagement, and mission-driven fundraising, we cultivate connection, provide meaningful support, and amplify hope.
We welcome patients, survivors, caregivers, loved ones, and allies into a space rooted in dignity, resilience, and shared humanity. Together, we transform hardship into expression, compassion into action, and collective care into lasting change.
Together, we cue possibility.
Uniting Norfolk Against Cancer Challenges
Creative Expression
Art as a catalyst for healing.
We harness the power of storytelling, performance, music, and creative exploration to provide individuals and families a space to process, express, and transform lived experience into connection and resilience.
Community Connection
No one navigates hardship alone.
We cultivate inclusive environments where participants, artists, caregivers, and supporters gather in shared humanity — building authentic relationships rooted in empathy, dignity, and belonging.
Integrity
Education and Empowerment
Knowledge creates agency.
Through workshops, dialogue, and resource-sharing, we equip individuals with tools for self-expression, advocacy, and confidence — empowering them to reclaim narrative ownership and voice.
Collaboration
Partnerships are at the heart of our mission. We work closely with organizations, volunteers, and donors to maximize our efforts and achieve our shared goals in the battle against cancer.Collaboration amplifies impact.
We intentionally align with theaters, universities, healthcare institutions, civic organizations, and corporate partners to extend reach, deepen programming, and create sustainable community-centered initiatives.
Inspire Hope Through Theatre
Join Cues For Cancer in bringing creative healing to those affected by cancer. Participate in workshops and support campaigns to make a meaningful impact.