July Updates

2026 Survivors Day Celebration: Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Survivors Day celebration on June 7 in Colorado Springs.

Your presence helped make the day a meaningful celebration of survivorship, resilience, and community. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

Upcoming Event: Colorectal Cancer Screening

Northeast Colorado

Join the Colorado Cancer Coalition Colorectal Cancer Task Force and your

NE Colorado colleagues to improve CRC screening. This will be an

interactive educational event that fosters provider interaction, improves

access to screening, and builds connections to perpetuate your work.

Agenda:

• Early Age Onset CRC Survivor Experience
• Colorado CRC Data
• Screening and Diagnostic Best Practices
• Colonoscopy Referral Challenges and Solutions
• Treatment Options

August 18th, 11:30 - 1 pm

Lunch Provided | Hybrid

700 Columbine St., Sterling, CO 80751

Tune Into Healing Through Music

TUNED-IN: The Soundtrack of Your Life is a free, two-day interactive workshop led by educator and storyteller Molly Lord, M.A. that explores the powerful connection between music, psychology, and personal growth.

Through guided activities and reflection, participants will use the music they love to gain new insight, reduce stress, reconnect with their goals, and discover practical tools for navigating life after cancer. Whether you're looking to regain your sense of direction, build resilience, or simply enjoy a meaningful weekend with others who understand the survivorship journey, this workshop offers a creative and supportive experience.

Event Details

• Dates: Saturday & Sunday, September 26–27
• Time: 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (attendance for both days is encouraged)
• Location: Classic Homes Corporate Office, Colorado Springs
• Cost: Free (includes lunch and refreshments)
• Who Can Attend: Women who are at least three months post-treatment, regardless of cancer type or where they received care. Participants may also bring one female support person.

White Ribbon Project Painting Event

World Lung Cancer Day Open House

Join the White Ribbon Project for a special World Lung Cancer Day Open House on Saturday, August 1, from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. in Greenwood Village.

Drop in anytime to paint white ribbons that will be distributed across the U.S. and around the world to raise awareness and honor those impacted by lung cancer.

This free, family-friendly event includes food and drinks and is a meaningful opportunity to connect with others while supporting the lung cancer community.

Please RSVP by July 27 to help organizers plan for the event.

Register: Email nafonda@comcast.net

or call Heidi at (303) 594 4787

CHWs, Chronic Disease, and Training: Discussion on Rural Transformation Grant Opportunities (Part 2)

Hosted by The Alliance and Partners -- July 9th, 12 pm MT

Please join The Alliance of Colorado Community Health Workers, Patient Navigators, and Promotores de Salud and several partners for a showcase of current Community Health Training programs in Colorado, and an exploration of connections with the current Rural Health Transformation Program grant opportunities and beyond. This webinar will feature the CHW training programs at the Metropolitan State University, the Project Protect Promotor/a Network, the CU Multidisciplinary Center on Aging, and Fort Lewis College. Note: the Patient Navigation and Community Health Worker Training Program (PNCT) was featured in the first webinar about the RHTP opportunities on June 29 (see below for link to slides and recording).

This webinar will be a follow-up session to the webinar hosted by The Alliance on June 29th which featured the work and opportunities of programs focusing on chronic disease navigation including The Alliance, PNCT, CCSP, and CPC Community Health.

Race4Research: Cancer League of Colorado 5k

Join the 30th Annual Race 4 Research 5K on Sunday, August 16, at Washington Park in Denver. Hosted by the Cancer League of Colorado, this annual event supports cancer research at the University of Colorado Cancer Center and cancer patient support organizations across Colorado.

Whether you choose to run or walk, you'll enjoy a scenic 5K course, a post-race expo with a complimentary pancake breakfast, and the opportunity to honor loved ones through the inspiring Miracle Mile display.

Learn more, register, or donate at Race4Research.com.

Upcoming CommonSpirit Offerings

• Tai Chi: 11-12 on 7/14 and 7/28
• Scanxiety: 4-5 on 7/16
• Nutrition: 10-11 on 7/20
• Guided Meditation: 12:00-12:30 on 7/23

Building Resilient Systems Towards Cervical Cancer Elimination Webinar Series

The International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS) ACCESS: North America initiative aims to advance cervical cancer elimination by addressing persistent access inequities and translating clinical evidence into actionable policy. As part of this effort, IGCS is hosting a three-part webinar series. Each webinar addresses a core pillar of elimination: treatment, screening, and HPV vaccination. Sessions highlight evidence-based strategies, policy and program innovations, and approaches to advancing equitable access. Topics include timely diagnosis and patient-centered care, HPV-based screening and self-collection, and improving vaccination coverage beyond school-based programs.

Together, the series emphasizes the importance of coordinated, equitable, and resilient health systems to achieve cervical cancer elimination.

Community Health Worker Training: Insurance & Finances 101

August 27, 2026 | 9am-1:30pm MT

This free training from Triage Health provides an introduction to choosing and using health insurance, workplace rights to take time off to access health care, disability Insurance, and strategies for managing medical bills.

Upcoming Retreat: Live by Living Shannon Vits Young Adult Retreat

Live By Living is hosting a free overnight retreat this summer (August 1 - 3) for young adult cancer survivors (40 and under) at the Peter Estin Hut near Eagle, Colorado. The weekend includes hiking, good food, and time with others who get it. If you or someone you know might be interested, you can learn more and register below

CCDI Symposium

CCDI Symposium registration is now open! At this event hosted by the National Cancer Institute, connect with researchers, clinicians, data scientists, advocates, and other leaders working to accelerate progress in childhood cancer research and care. This event will highlight the foundational work accomplished by CCDI so far and explore opportunities to accelerate discovery and improve outcomes for children, adolescents, and young adults (AYAs) through an interoperable data ecosystem and innovative use of AI. Details below:

Dates and Times:

• Thursday, September 17, 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m., featuring a special welcome from Dr. Anthony Letai
• Friday, September 18, 2026, 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.

Location: NCI’s Shady Grove Campus in Rockville, MD, and online

The 2026 Colorado Cancer Coalition Annual Symposium

Keep an eye out for more information on our 2026 Symposium coming soon!

American Cancer Society

Our work is supported by the American Cancer Society, a valued partner in advancing cancer prevention, screening, and survivorship across Colorado.

Visit them at cancer.org.

Looking for more resources?

Join our Survivorship & Palliative Care Timely Task Force Updates newsletter to learn more about what resources are available. Contact Ella Meyer at emeyer@trailhead.institute to join.

A Program at Trailhead Institute

The Colorado Cancer Coalition is a program at Trailhead Institute. To learn more about Trailhead, visit their website, connect on LinkedIn, or sign up for updates through the link below.