Who is Sara Khatib?

Sara Khatib passed away on September 5th 2014 at age 22 after a very long and difficult struggle with cancer. Throughout her journey, Sara refused to be defined by her cancer or any of the other obstacles she faced; she refused to be a victim. Despite her deteriorating condition, which eventually led to the amputation of her right arm, Sara faced her struggle with a lot of strength and positivity. In fact she lived her difficult times inspired by the expression “Pain is inevitable, Suffering is optional”. Sara dreamed of having a medium to connect with other cancer patients and amputees, to share experiences and support each other.

This is where the idea of Look Forward comes from.

What services are offered by Look Forward?

For patients

–Pairing with young cancer survivors who will act as ‘coaches’ and aim to support the patient throughout their journey

–One on one sessions with medical ambassadors to answer medical questions

–Group development sessions (Self-development, Self-confidence, Public Speaking, Stand-up comedy, survival stories, etc.)

–Group activities to build a sense of community (Cinema, game nights, coffee chats, etc.)

–A chance to publish their stories and become future coaches to other patients

–Free counseling sessions by professional counselors

For families

–One on one venting sessions with families of previous cancer or amputation patients with experience in day to day struggles

–Emergency daily support (picking up kids from school, help with their homework)

–Educational support through contact with medical ambassadors

–Group activities to create a sense of community

–Fundraising in special cases (for example for new prosthesis)

–Free counseling sessions by professional counselors

Here is a sneak peak of some of our volunteers

·Mia Atwi- Counselor

·Dr Khabbaz- Counselor

·Lara Safar- Cancer survivor

·Lea Habib- Cancer survivor

·Dareen Barbar- Amputee

·Nicolas Haddad- Amputee and business consultant

·Hana Salem/ Hanane- Mothers of cancer survivors

·Robert Frangieh- Orthopedic resident

·Nour Moukalled- Oncology resident

Line-Up: