
- This event has passed.
National Cancer Survivors Day Celebration
June 6, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Free
In celebration of National Cancer Survivors Day BasBlue has partnered with the American Cancer Society to celebrate survivors within the Metro Detroit community. Gather for an evening celebrating life, acknowledging how far care has come and the ways we can continue to work to improve the lives of those with cancer and their loved ones.
The program will feature time to mix + mingle, an American Cancer Society resource table and an “advocate booth” to record words of encouragement to those still fighting cancer.
Also during the program there will be a brief conversation featuring:
Dr. Elena Walker – radiation oncologist and division director of Breast Services in Radiation Oncology at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, and Lane Adams Quality of Life Award 2023 recipient.
Nikoa Dean – Cancer survivor and Founder of Pink IT IS – Fight Faith Favor
Julia Fearing – Cancer survivor and Resident Services Manager for the Detroit Housing Commission
Moderator: Jenni Beamer the Senior Executive Director, Michigan with the American Cancer Society
This program is open to the broader community. Members should register through the Member Portal.