Massage and compassionate touch for people with cancer

Providing free in-home massage and compassionate touch
for people with cancer and their caregivers

Do You Qualify For Our Services?

If you live in one of several dozen towns we serve in New Hampshire and Vermont, and you have cancer or are the caregiver of someone with cancer, you qualify. No matter what the stage, if you are facing cancer or cancer treatment, you qualify for our services. From diagnosis through recovery or the end of life.

Our service area includes Western and Southwestern New Hampshire, and Eastern, Southeastern and Southwestern Vermont. View the List of Towns We Cover.

Our Program at Work

What you can expect when a massage therapist from the Hand to Heart Project visits your home

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Areas We Serve

The Hand to Heart Project currently serves over one hundred towns across New Hampshire and Vermont.

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Testimonials

As a massage therapist, I never imagined I’d find myself on the other side of the table as a receiving client. But I can say from experience, the value from your organization is immeasurable. As medical bills pile up, I…

There really are no words that describe the comfort it provided to feel cared for and nurtured, both physically and emotionally.Read More

With my partner being in not only her most vulnerable, painful, and powerless days, but getting close to her final days as well, Hand to Heart is literally the only thing she looks forward to anymore.  Steve has been more…

I truly feel that Hand to Heart has been the BEST support we’ve had because so much love is poured into this program…Read More

Being diagnosed with cancer is like waking up and finding yourself on one of the scariest roller coasters you can imagine. From the minute the word is spoken, your entire world changes. You are shot out of the starting gate,…

Being diagnosed with cancer is like waking up and finding yourself on one of the scariest roller coasters you can imagineRead More

My partner, Simon, was a hospice patient whom I was caring for at home. He was in steady decline and unable to sleep due to anxiety and pain related to his leukemia. I reached out to The Hand to Heart…

A truly skilled and caring therapist came to my home and she gave me a very relaxing, very-much-needed massageRead More

My name is Janette and I was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2018. To say I was in shock is an understatement. I was healthy – I ate kale and drank lots of water. My journey began at Norris…

This is an amazing service to anyone with cancerRead More

I had the good fortune to be connected with The Hand to Heart Project immediately after my diagnosis of breast cancer. At the time I was 35, and though I had had many massages before, I was surprised by how big…

The practitioners show up in ways that meet me where I’m at, emotionally, physically, and sociallyRead More

It feels impossible to find the right words to describe what your presence did for Renee and for me as her primary caregiver during those last weeks of her life. I know we both found tremendous peace whenever you were…

You lifted me up when I thought nothing couldRead More

“Suffering through a cancer that can’t be cured is devastating, but with the help of The Hand to Heart Project, it’s not so devastating. In fact, it’s the only service that allows me to feel that sense of help within…

I am touched in my soul as well as my outer bodyRead More

“The Hand to Heart Project is a special gift to cancer patients being cared for in the home. When my mother was in Hospice, the gift of soothing touch brought peace, relaxation and relief. … Massage supports the journey and…

A special gift to cancer patients being cared for in the homeRead More

“What you people did for my wife was incredible. She was in so much pain, and she really looked forward to the massage appointments. I can’t thank you enough.” — Husband of a Hand to Heart Client

What you people did for my wife was incredibleRead More

“My sister is a client/patient of Hand to Heart, and is also dying of cancer. … Sometimes we (the family) listen, but we can’t hear, hear by can’t speak and speak in tones usually reserved for errant children. I apologize…

My sister is a client/patient of Hand to Heart, and is also dying of cancer.Read More

“Getting to and through the many treatments and appointments was a chore; the Hand to Heart Project came to me and provided a respite, a quiet place away from the noise of treatments and worries, allowing my mind the space…

Getting to and through the many treatments and appointments was a choreRead More

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We’re so excited to share that The Hand to Heart Project has been nominated for Ledyard Bank’s 35th Anniversary Community Impact Awards! 💙This campaign highlights amazing organizations doing important work in our communities, and we’re truly grateful to be included.The campaign is now live—please join us in celebrating by voting for us at a Ledyard location, and sharing the posts to encourage others to support us. The organization with the most votes will win a $15,000 grant. Every vote and share helps!Thank you for being part of our community and supporting compassionate care.Find a location: ledyard.bank/hours-locations#35thAnniversaryCommunityImpactAwards #LocalImpact #LedyardBank #HandToHeartProject ... See MoreSee Less

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May is Brain Cancer Awareness MonthAccording to the American Cancer Society (ACS) symptoms of brain cancer include:HeadacheSeizuresNauseaVomitingBlurred visionBalance problemsPersonality or behavior changesDrowsiness or even comaThe ACS states, “These symptoms can also be caused by other things. Still, if you have symptoms that might be from a brain tumor, especially if they don’t go away or are getting worse, have them checked by a health care professional.”If you or someone you love is impacted by brain cancer, you can learn more here: www.cancer.org/cancer/types/brain-spinal-cord-tumors-adults.htmlThe Hand to Heart Project provides free, in-home massage support for both individuals with cancer and their primary caregivers — offering comfort, relief, and human connection when it’s needed most.See how we can help: handtoheartproject.org/#CancerAwareness #HandToHeartProject #BrainCancerAwareness #GrayMay #GoGrayInMay ... See MoreSee Less

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Did you miss our NH Gives 2026 announcement last week? We have even more exciting news to share!A generous supporter has pledged to MATCH the first $5,000 donated during NH Gives — meaning your support can have DOUBLE the impact and help turn $5,000 into $10,000 for The Hand to Heart Project.Join us June 9–10 and help us bring the healing power of touch to people with cancer and their care partners through in-home massage therapy sessions.Here’s how you can help us maximize the match:💙 Save the date: June 9–10💙 Donate during NH Gives💙 Share our posts with friends, family, and your networks💙 Help us spread the word so we can reach as many supporters as possibleEvery donation, share, and conversation helps us get closer to our goal. Let’s make this our biggest NH Gives yet! www.nhgives.org/organizations/the-hand-to-heart-project-a-program-of-nh-vt-palliative-services#NHGives #TheHandToHeartProject #DoubleYourImpact #CancerSupport #HealingTouch ... See MoreSee Less

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The Hand to Heart Project is Participating in NH Gives 2026!

The Hand to Heart Project is Participating in NH Gives 2026!

  The Hand to Heart Project is proud to participate once again in NH Gives, a 24-hour online fundraising event organized by the NH Center for Nonprofits that raises awareness…

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Steve Gordon and The Hand to Heart Project featured in Humans of the Upper Valley 1

Steve Gordon and The Hand to Heart Project featured in Humans of the Upper Valley

The Hand to Heart Project and executive director Steve Gordon were featured recently in Humans of the Upper Valley, an initiative affiliated with Dartmouth College that highlights the stories of…

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Welcoming a New Board Member

Welcoming a New Board Member

We’re delighted to welcome Dr. Mary Chamberlin to The Hand to Heart Project’s Board of Directors. Mary is an Associate Professor of Medicine and a breast cancer specialist at the Dartmouth Cancer…

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Are you a massage therapist?

This Project is based in the Upper Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont, and the service is provided by massage therapists with many years of experience.