National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month | | |
September marks National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Messaging resources and social media graphics are available on GW Cancer Center's website to support awareness efforts.
Pediatric, adolescent, and young adult organizations will be set up in the atrium at Children's Hospital on September 11th from 11:00 - 1:00 pm. Come learn about organizations that provide resources for families facing a cancer diagnosis. Can't attend? Keep an eye out for the Denver City and County building that will be lit up gold from September 22 - 30 in honor of childhood cancer awareness month.
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Earn up to 7 CME Credits at the Colorado Cancer Coalition’s Annual Symposium on October 1st
We’re excited to invite you to the 2025 Symposium on October 1st at the CU Anschutz Health Sciences Building. This full-day event brings together experts, advocates, and community leaders to share the latest in cancer prevention, care, and policy. Virtual option information coming soon!
Highlights include:
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Keynote session on From Pain to Purpose: The Power of Advocacy and the Patient Voice with Paula Chambers Raney, Fight Colorectal Cancer
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Policy Updates from federal and state leaders shaping the future of cancer care
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A dedicated session for feedback on the 2026–2030 Colorado Cancer Plan
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Networking with exhibitors, partners, and peers across the cancer care continuum
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Sessions on apprenticeships, rural health, lung cancer burden, data, genetics, navigation, pediatrics, caregiving, and more.
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🌟 Volunteer Opportunity 🌟
If you’re interested in joining us as a volunteer and being part of this important day of learning and connection, please contact emeyer@trailhead.institute.
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The Healing Connection: A Walk for Wellness & Community Lunch | | | | |
Join us in Pueblo, Colorado on September 17th for a FREE Walk for Wellness and Community Lunch from 9:30 am - 1 pm. This event is exclusive to cancer survivors, caregivers, and their families.
City Park Fountain Pavilion
810 Goodnight Ave, Pueblo, Colorado 81005
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2026 - 2030 Cancer Plan Progress Updates
We're collecting organizational nominations for the Cancer Plan! Nominate an organization that is making meaningful strides in cancer prevention, screening and early detection, diagnosis and treatment, and survivorship and end of life care through the form below. For those interested in providing public comment on the Cancer Plan, join us at the Annual Symposium on October 1st.
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Insurance & Finance Intensive
Join Triage Cancer for a free, accredited training for health care professionals and advocates to learn how to mitigate the financial hardship of a cancer diagnosis
Thursday, October 23rd
8 am - 5 pm
Hyatt Regency
13200 East 14th Place
Aurora, CO 80011
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Esophageal Cancer Fundraising Walk
Colorado's 8th Annual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run is hosted by The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation.
The event will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, 9 AM at Mechelen Pavilion, Memorial Park, 8001 W 59th Ave. Arvada, CO 80004.
The event aims to raise awareness, encourage early detection and to fund research for esophageal cancer.
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Race for Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Join the 17th annual Be Ovary Aware 5K Run / 3K Walk in Colorado Springs. This powerful community event is raising awareness and support for those impacted by gynecologic cancer.
Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Downtown Colorado Springs
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Walking on Sunshine Benefit: Live by Living
Join Live By Living for a wonderful evening of fun and "filanthropy", featuring amazing fare and a paddle raise at Vista at Applewood Golf Course on Thursday, September 18th. Vic Lombardi, 32-time Emmy winner, cancer survivor, and advocate, will emcee the event accompanied by music by Steve and the Cruisers. Buy your tickets today and support their growing program.
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LifeSpark Now 20th Anniversary Gala
LifeSpark Cancer Resources is celebrating 20 years of impact, and you’re invited! Join them for an unforgettable evening to reflect on their humble beginnings, celebrate how far they’ve come, and help envision the next 20 years.
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Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 6–10 pm
- Knoebel Events Center, University of Denver
- 2044 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80210
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Evening highlights include:
- Silent and live auctions supporting LifeSpark’s mission
- Stories of hope and healing from participants and providers
- A festive evening of community, celebration, and inspiration
Since its founding, LifeSpark has delivered more than 32,000 Reiki and Healing Touch sessions to over 5,000 individuals with cancer. Their pioneering work has established hospital partnerships, advanced research, and set standards for professionalism in wellness therapies that ease stress, pain, and depression during cancer.
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Upcoming Conference: Colorado Health Literacy Coalition 11th Annual Conference presented by The Colorado Health Literacy Coalition
Join the Colorado Health Literacy Coalition’s 11th Annual Conference to gain insight and expert tips on helping people understand their coverage options, use their insurance, avoid medical debt, and navigate care with confidence.
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Date: Thursday, September 25th, 2025
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Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Breakfast and registration starting at 8:00 a.m.)
- Location: Embassy Suites Denver Central Park, 4444 Havana St. Denver, CO 80239
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Program Spotlight: Well-Being and Cancer at Work Program (WeCanWork)
Cancer survivors face many challenges when they return to work during and/or after their treatment. The Well-Being and Cancer at Work (WeCanWork) program aims to improve working cancer survivors' access to experts who assess their ability to continue working during periods of illness and disability. WeCanWork also aims to empower patients who want to work and oncology care providers to support patients through occupational medicine referrals
| | | Interested in more resources? Check out the Survivorship & Palliative Care Task Forces (SPCTF) Newsletter! | |
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.
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