Join us for an afternoon of education, fun, inspiration, and hope. Cancer Survivors Day 2024: Celebrating You is free and open to the public. The event will feature exhibits on survivorship issues, keynote speaker, entertainment, food, refreshments, and door prizes.
Cancer Survivors Day is an event for anyone who has been impacted by cancer to connect with others and honor milestones in their cancer experience. Cancer Survivors Day also aims to raise awareness of the challenges cancer survivors and their loved ones face, promote resources of support within the community, and—most importantly—celebrate life.
For more information or to register, contact the Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor at 734-975-2500 or christian@cancersupportannarbor.org.
Dr. Shoshana Hallowell, MD, FACS is a board-certified surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and robotic techniques, focusing on breast, bariatric, and trauma surgery at McLaren Lapeer Hospital. As a breast cancer survivor herself, she has dedicated her advocacy to promoting accurate screening and risk assessment for women with dense breast tissue through her nonprofit, Operation Breast Density, which has raised over $30,000 and educated thousands of clinicians through symposiums since 2022. Her mission is to provide access and financial assistance for supplemental imaging, ultimately aiming to save more lives by detecting breast cancer earlier.
Dr. Eddie Connor is an empowerment speaker, college professor, and visionary behind the Access Identity Conference, impacting registrants from 24 states and 13 countries. As a survivor of stage 4 cancer, he transparently shares his journey to inspire others, also serving as a spokesperson for the American Cancer Society. With a plethora of accomplishments, including founding The Eagles Academy and mentoring programs for young males, Dr. Eddie is recognized for his influential speaking engagements, extensive media appearances, and accolades such as The President Barack Obama Volunteer Service Award.
