Our community organizers demonstrate the resilience and compassion it takes to keep people connected — and the meaningful impact on cancer research and care that results. We are so grateful for all of our advocates, friends, and supporters who empower us. Your efforts bring inspiration to countless patients and families facing cancer. Together, we are blooming a brighter future.
2022 Newtown Shamrock Shuffle 5K
Join the sixth annual Newtown Shamrock Shuffle 5k, because everyone is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick's Day! This Shamrock Shuffle offers more than your typical 5K — after the run through historic Newtown, the shuffle continues with participating bars, restaurants, and shops offering specials and giveaways. All proceeds benefit A Love for Life, which has raised millions of dollars in funding for pancreatic cancer research at the Abramson Cancer Center.
Serving Up a Love for Life Tennis Benefit
LUXE Pro Shop of Newtown and A Love for Life are teaming up for the second annual "Serving Up A Love for Life" Tennis Benefit. Taking place at the Northampton Tennis and Fitness Club, this event serves up more than just fitness and fun - 100% of the funds raised will be donated to pancreatic cancer research at Penn's Abramson Cancer Center.
Sandy Sprint Philadelphia
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Hosted by the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation, the 18th Annual Sandy Sprint includes a 10 Run, a 5K Run/Walk, Survivor Ceremony, Kid's Tent and more. Starting at the steps of the beautiful Philadelphia Art Museum, join others in raising funds for cancer research, inspiration and hope!
Get Your Rear in Gear - Philadelphia
Hosted by the Colon Cancer Coalition, Get Your Rear in Gear is a 5K run/ walk that support its mission of increasing screening and prevention of colorectal cancers. All funds raised for the event stay in the Greater Philadelphia region for cancer research, education, and patient care.
14th Annual Run/Walk 4 Family and Friends with Cancer
Now in its 14th year, join this dedicated group from the Cherry Hill/Voorhees, NJ area for their Run/Walk 4 Family and Friends with Cancer. People of all ages, and your pets, are invited to support an event that benefits people going through cancer in the local community, as well as cancer research efforts at the Abramson Cancer Center.
PanCAN Purplestride Philadelphia
Saturday, April 30, 2022
PanCan Purple Stride Website
The Abramson Cancer Center is proud to support PanCAN PurpleStride Philadelphia. On April 30th, across the nation PanCAN will hold 59 PurpleStride events on the same day. This means more awareness and more funds to keep PanCAN's programs running so patients and families don't have to navigate pancreatic cancer alone. Register for free at PanCAN PurpleStride Philadelphia, and keep your eye out for Penn Medicine's team.
11th Annual Penn Plastic Surgery Charity Golf Outing
Monday, May 2, 2022
At the beautiful Sunnybrook Golf Club, enjoy a day of golf and sunset cocktails in support of an important element of many people's cancer journey's - reconstructive surgery. Proceeds benefit Penn Medicine's Division of Plastic Surgery and its dedicated efforts in helping women return to life with dignity and confidence after cancer.
Bringing Hope Home's 21st Annual Great Guys Dinner
Bringing Hope Home's 21st Annual Great Guys Dinner is a night for reflection and celebration of people from the BHH community, including this year's HOPE Nation game changers. Since Bringing Hope Home's inception in 2008, the organization has supported over 7,400 local families with over $8.8 million dollars in assistance — including many patients and families at Penn's Abramson Cancer Center.
Shirley Mae Run & Michael J. Walk
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Do the Shirley Mae Run & Michael J. Walk
Looking for an excuse to go to the Jersey Shore before the summer madness? Taking place at the Atlantic City Boardwalk, the 19th Annual Shirley Mae Run & Michael J. Walk will feature a 5K Run, a 2 Mile Walk, and a Kids' Fun 1 Mile Run. This fun-filled morning features inspirational Celebration of Survivors, fitness, and most importantly raises generous support for the cancer community with proceeds benefitting the Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Assistance Fund, the Michael J. Neustadter Pancreatic Cancer Fund, and Gilda's Club South Jersey.
Steps to Cure Sarcoma 5K
Steps to Cure Sarcoma is a powerful community of patients, families, advocates, medical experts, and others working together to improve outcomes for people facing sarcomas.
Join this annual day of fun and raise funds that support a powerful collaborative research network between Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine, the Penn Veterinary School, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). The collective team across these sites are bringing their unique skills and research talents to help children, adults, and dogs with sarcoma.
Please join us for our patient-focused conferences
11th Focus on Neuroendocrine Tumors Conference – Patients and Public
Friday, March 11, 2022
19th Focus on Melanoma Conference – Patients and Public
Friday, May 6, 2022
19th Focus on Melanoma Conference - Past Event Info
