Gather and Grow: Free Wellness + Education Event for Patients & Caregivers
Gather and Grow free community event created to support, educate, and connect cancer patients and their caregivers. Join us for a day of expert-led sessions, wellness activities, and meaningful resources from nonprofit partners.
What is Gather & Grow?
Gather & Grow is a free community event designed to support, educate, and connect cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. We created the event because we noticed something was missing in the cancer space. Patients often leave appointments with information, but still feel alone navigating everything that comes next. Gather and Grow is a place where you can come to learn from experts, experience wellness activities, and meet others who understand what you’re going through.
Who is it for?
→ Cancer patients at any stage
→ Survivors navigating life after treatment
→ Caregivers supporting a loved one
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or years into survivorship, this space was created for you.
What can I expect?
→ Expert-led sessions
→ Wellness experiences
→ Conversations with healthcare professionals
→ Resources from trusted partners
→ Time to connect with others in the community
Who will be presenting?
The event features an incredible lineup of 25+ healthcare professionals, wellness experts, oncologists, social workers, registered dietitians, and patient advocates. You can expect to hear from people like:
→ Yesenia Vidales Valentine, former Miss Arizona and breast cancer survivor, serving as the event emcee
→ Dr. Heidi Rula, the Medical Director of Integrative Oncology at Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, will discuss the future of holistic recovery.
→ Jennifer Caraway, the founder of The Joy Bus Diner will host a live, interactive cooking class focused on “food as medicine.”
→ Courtney Fox, the renowned Valley yoga leader will close the day with a massive Yoga and Meditation ceremony
