CAC2 Event Calendar/Map

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March 2024

Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Awareness Month

Throughout March, non-profit patient support organization Living LFS raises awareness of Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS), a rare genetic predisposition to developing a wide range of cancers. Half of all Li-Fraumeni syndrome cancers occur before the age of 30. Every LFS Awareness Day, March 20th, Living LFS awards hardship grants to help families struggling with the costs of living with LFS. Visit LFSawareness.com to learn more about Li-Fraumeni syndrome, spread the word, and support families living with LFS!
01 - 31 Mar
All Day
Virtual Awareness
Kennewick, WA 99338

The Mettle Method

Mettle Health is excited to announce that the first offering of the Mettle Method curriculum is now available for registration. Led by BJ Miller and Ladybird Morgan, this first training will span 10 hours over 3 days and after that, will meet as a cohort virtually over the space of months, to check-in and further integrate the material into routine life. This curriculum is designed for humans. Humans who are navigating their own suffering due to illness, those caring for them, as well as those caring for others in a clinical capacity. It is meant to foster therapeutic relational dynamics […]
20 - 22 Mar
4:00 pm - 10:30 am
The National Exchange Hotel
211 Broad Street, Nevada City, CA

All About Mettle: For Clinicians

An interactive discussion for our clinician partners. What do we do at Mettle Health and how can we support you and your patients? We’ll cover our referral process, the types of people we work with, the different services we offer to patients and caregivers, and address your questions about how you can work with us. Clinicians of all types are welcome to join us! Stay for the whole hour or just drop in.
27 Mar
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Virtual, Mettle Health
Mill Valley, CA 94941

Healing Hearts for Parents

Healing Hearts was created by grieving parents who needed a haven of love and comfort along with the hope of healing. While we acknowledge that our hearts will never heal after the loss of a child, we want our scars to remind us that we can experience joy alongside sadness. Together, we support each other in creating a life worth living, for and with our children. Lori Krause is a life coach with a focus on grief as well as end of life. She is a hospice-trained grief facilitator for both adults and children and is an INELDA-trained End of […]
27 Mar
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Barnard, VT 05031
Barnard, VT 05031

Healing Hearts Wellness Workshops for Parents & Young Adult/Adult Siblings

MIB Agents is delighted to share the start of a new program for both bereaved parents and siblings (Young Adult and Adult.) Lori Krause will lead HEALING HEARTS WELLNESS WORKSHOPS that will take place once a month on Wednesdays from 7- 8PM ET on the following dates:  January 31, February 28, March 27, and April 24. Healing Hearts was created by grieving parents who needed a haven of love and comfort along with the hope of healing. While we acknowledge that our hearts will never heal after the loss of a child, we want our scars to remind us that we […]
31 Mar
7:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Barnard, VT 05031
Barnard, VT 05031
April 2024

JustSibs Live

Join Ryan’s Case for Smiles (RCFS) and Flyers Charities for JustSibs Live, a unique opportunity for teenage siblings of children with cancer. April 13, 2024, 5 pm – 9:30 pm The Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19148 Participants will attend a one-of-a-kind workshop to help them develop skills for coping with their brother/sister’s cancer and feel less alone. Then you both can enjoy a Philadelphia Flyers vs New Jersey Devils game together for some quality time, free food, and fun! This sibling support program will: • Help siblings recognize and accept their feelings, • Provide an […]
13 Apr
5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Wells Fargo Center
3601 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Caregiver and Caregiving

Join BJ Miller, Mettle Health founder, palliative care and hospice physician and author, and Allison J. Applebaum, clinical psychologist and author for an interactive discussion on all things caregiving. Being a caregiver has both beauty and heartache. We’ll cover changes in roles and relationships, advocating for others as well as caring for yourself.
26 Apr
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Virtual, Mettle Health
Mill Valley, CA 94941
May 2024

MIB Agents TURBO

Join MIB Agents in Making It Better through TURBO, the Tumor Review Board for Osteosarcoma. This virtual opportunity is designed to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among multidisciplinary experts globally. TURBO brings together leading minds in osteosarcoma to review challenging cases and exchange experiences, breaking down geographical barriers. This platform ensures oncologists worldwide have access to expert insights, irrespective of institutional affiliations or locations. Offered at no cost to physicians or their patients by MIB Agents, TURBO is an invaluable resource. Under the leadership of Dr. Matteo Trucco, TURBO conducts Zoom meetings where presenting physicians share de-identified cases. Experts in pediatric […]
08 May
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Barnard, VT 05031
Barnard, VT 05031

Nutrition and Food

Join Rebecca Katz, renowned culinary innovator, and Natalie Crittendon, Occupational Therapist, for a discussion on all things nutrition as relates to illness. Food is not just calories, it’s emotionally charged, and not being able to eat the same things you used to due to illness or symptoms can make us feel like less than ourselves.
31 May
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Virtual, Mettle Health
Mill Valley, CA 94941
June 2024

MIB Agents Osteosarcoma Alliance FACTOR 2024 Conference

Join us in Making It Better at the 7th Annual FACTOR Conference in June 2024—an intimate gathering shaping the future of osteosarcoma care. Connect with more than 60 dedicated doctors and researchers, resilient patients and families, and insightful scientific panels in thoughtful discussions, shared experiences, with a touch of fun. With two days of activities for OsteoWarriors and siblings, FACTOR creates a sense of community beyond presentations. FACTOR 2024 is more than a conference; it’s an invitation to contribute to a shared commitment to Make It Better for those affected by osteosarcoma. Join us for an enriching experience—your presence adds […]
20 - 22 Jun
All Day
Hotel Cleveland
24 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44113, USA

21st International Symposium on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology (ISPNO 2024)

The 21st International Symposium on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology (ISPNO 2024) will take place June 29, 2024 through July 2, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.  ISPNO is the largest and most important scientific meeting focused on pediatric central nervous system tumors.  It attracts clinicians and researchers from a wide range of disciplines including neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, radiation oncology, neurology, neuropathology, neuroradiology, neuropsychology, neuroscience, rehabilitation medicine, nursing, and more, as well as advocates and supporters of the pediatric neuro-oncology community.   ISPNO welcomes attendees from around the world, and there were attendees from more than 50 countries at the last […]
29 Jun - 02 Jul
All Day
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1200 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
July 2024

MIB Agents TURBO

Join MIB Agents in Making It Better through TURBO, the Tumor Review Board for Osteosarcoma. This virtual opportunity is designed to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among multidisciplinary experts globally. TURBO brings together leading minds in osteosarcoma to review challenging cases and exchange experiences, breaking down geographical barriers. This platform ensures oncologists worldwide have access to expert insights, irrespective of institutional affiliations or locations. Offered at no cost to physicians or their patients by MIB Agents, TURBO is an invaluable resource. Under the leadership of Dr. Matteo Trucco, TURBO conducts Zoom meetings where presenting physicians share de-identified cases. Experts in pediatric […]
10 Jul
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Barnard, VT 05031
Barnard, VT 05031
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