Spring Events: Community Spirit is putting a Spring in our Step!

Although we're still a social distance away, there are plenty of ways to get involved with community events. Thank you to the truly incredible partners who have used their creativity, innovation, and perseverance to put together these special (and safe!) events!

Check out how people are using virtual platforms to reach an even wider to connect in the fight against cancer this Spring.

A Love for Life: Zoom Yoga with Elle

Every 1st Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm

woman doing yoga Join A Love for Life in a donate-what-you-wish zoom yoga class led by Elle Kaplan of True Yoga! Elle Kaplan will be doing a virtual yoga classes on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm. To participate, just donate online, mention YOGA in the comments, and the organization will send you the link!

A Love for Life is dedicated to finding a cure for pancreatic cancer. They celebrate life, fun, and adventure while raising money for this important cause. Donate what you wish!

Sandy Sprint the World

Saturday, April 24th to Saturday, May 8th, 2021 with a special Live Virtual Event on April 24th at 11 am

group photo of participants of Sandy Sprint the World The Sandy Sprint is hosted by the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation. Every year, thousands of participants walk, run, and raise funds for ovarian cancer research and programming, and to offer support to women and families touched by ovarian cancer.

This year, they've gone virtual with the 2021 Sandy Sprint the World, where participants can select a guided course of Vancouver, Paris, Rome, Philadelphia, or choose a destination of your own. Explore beautiful places around the globe, while raising money for a good cause!

National Tour de Tush: A Ride to End Colon Cancer

Saturday, May 1st to Monday, May 31st | Virtual

National Tour de Tush banner, A ride to end colon cancer Join the Colon Cancer Coalition for the month-long national Tour de Tush, as they ride to spread awareness and raise funds to fight colon cancer. Whether you use a road bike, a cruiser, a stationary bike or something in between, hop on and join the ride to end colon cancer!

Cellicon Valley ’21: The Future of Cell and Gene Therapies

Thursday, May 6 and Friday, May 7, 2021 | Virtual Symposium | Based in Philadelphia

Cellicon Valley 2021 Banner Return to Philadelphia, home to the Cellicon Valley, this May for the second global gathering of experts in the use of cellular and gene therapies. Cellular therapies have the potential to benefit patients around the world yet certain challenges to globalization still exist. Co-hosted by Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, this symposium is intended for both adult and pediatric oncologists, oncology students, and support staff, however, patients and their caregivers, family members, advocates, and members of the public may benefit from understanding current innovative approaches to gene and cell therapy.

2021 Komen Greater Pennsylvania Virtual MORE THAN PINK Walk

Sunday, May 9th with an Opening Ceremony at 9 am | Virtual

participants of Komen Greater Pennsylvania MORE THAN PINK Walk Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center is proud to be recipients of generous research funding from Susan G. Komen — and acknowledge the vital role they have made in bringing together the breast cancer community increasing access, advocacy, and awareness. Join this dynamic community by taking a walk in your neighborhood, local park, or location of your choice — and see how even when not in person, inspiration and action are possible!

18th Annual Focus on Melanoma

Friday, May 21st from 7:30 am to 2:45 pm | Virtual

Empower yourself with knowledge at the ACC’s18th Annual Focus on Melanoma Conference where patients and families will learn about the latest advances in melanoma prevention, treatment, and care directly from experts in the field. From novel clinical trials to nutrition and survivorship care, as well as a patient experience panel where you can hear directly from patients and families about their journey — this promises to be a day that helps people facing melanoma and other skin cancer take control.

7th Annual Steps to Cure Sarcoma

Friday, May 23rd at 8 am | In-person: Wilson Farm Park, Wayne PA* | Virtual

Steps to Cure Sarcoma logo Steps to Cure Sarcoma brings together current patients, families, friends, and the medical community in the fight against sarcoma! They have helped to empower a unique collaborative research network between the Penn Medicine, Penn Vet, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) that coalesces compassionate clinical expertise and research talents to help children, adults, and dogs with sarcoma.

*For information on in-person day of events please refer to stepstocuresarcoma.com. Or join us virtually from anywhere!

Basser Center for BRCA – Breakthroughs & Discoveries Panel

Basser Center for BRCA Logo in ColorWednesday, May 12, 2021 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm EDT

Join us for a virtual event featuring internationally renowned experts in the field of BRCA-related cancer research and care. Learn about how discoveries in the lab impact patient care. The Breakthroughs & Discoveries panel is geared towards a lay audience.

Moderator:

Susan M. Domchek, MD
Executive Director, Basser Center for BRCA

Panel:

Bella Kaufman, MD
2020 Basser Global Prize recipient
Sheba Medical Center, Israel

Kathleen Moore, MD, MS
Associate Professor of Gynecologic Oncology
University of Oklahoma

Kim Reiss Binder, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Basser Center for BRCA

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