Earlier this year Young Texans Against Cancer, otherwise known as YTAC, partnered with ThriveWell in order to thrive and grow its San Antonio chapter. Jenness Gough, Board President, Young Texans Against Cancer (YTAC) powered by ThriveWell, talks about hearing the news of her grandmother’s cancer diagnosis, how she got involved in YTAC, and what she… Read More


My name is Dan Shockley I’m 58 years of age and reside in Spring Branch, Texas. I’m retired Navy, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran and a 7-year hereditary colon cancer warrior. I was introduced to the ThriveWell Cancer Foundation by Erin Ercoline, Executive Director, while at the Colon Cancer… Read More


At this year’s ThriveWell Annual Luncheon, honoring service members and veterans, we were thrilled to introduce Heather Hancock, MD, Major, United States Air Force, Trauma Surgeon, Cancer Survivor and ThriveWell Diva as our featured speaker. Heather has over 20 years of active duty experience in the United States Air Force. While she specializes in trauma surgery… Read More


We are excited to announce that the Diva and Dude program has expanded to include a 6th location! We now offer classes on the Southside at the Harvey E. Najim YMCA located at 3122 Roosevelt Ave. 78214 (right next to the Mission Library). Classes are already in full swing! Check out the schedule:  Najim YMCA Diva and Dude… Read More


This year ThriveWell Cancer Foundation honored retired and active military personnel at their annual luncheon on Friday, April 12, at The Mays Family Center at the Witte Museum in San Antonio, Texas. ThriveWell’s mission, programs and stories of local military service members and veterans who have directly benefitted from ThriveWell’s assistance were highlighted. The program… Read More