Cancerchella
Young Adult Retreat
Friday, April 26 - Sunday, April 28, 2024
Join fellow young adult cancer patients and survivors for a weekend of connection, learning and relaxation with our community!
What is Cancerchella?
Cancerchella is a dynamic and empowering gathering designed exclusively for those in their 20s and 30s who are navigating the challenging journey of cancer. At this vibrant event, young adult cancer patients, survivors and their support networks come together to share experiences, gain valuable insights and find a supportive community that understands their unique needs.
You can expect engaging workshops and inspirational speakers in a safe and uplifting environment for young adults. This is an opportunity to turn adversity into empowerment, and find the strength, hope and tools to thrive during and after your cancer journey.
Friday, April 26, 2024 | 6:30 p.m.-12 a.m.
Time | Activity |
|---|---|
6-8 p.m. | Registration & check in |
6:30-7:30 p.m. | Dinner/Hors d'oeuvres |
6:30-9 p.m. | Happy Hour |
8-10 p.m. | Bowling and Karaoke |
10 p.m.-12 a.m. | Movie Night Pajama Party |
Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Time | Activity |
|---|---|
8-8:45 a.m. | Yoga class |
8-8:45 a.m. | Fitness class |
8:30-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
8:30-10 a.m. | Roswell Park Resource Tabling |
10-10:30 a.m. | Welcome Remarks |
10:30-11:30 a.m. | Keynote Speaker |
12-1 p.m. | Lunch |
12-3 p.m. | Community and Vendor Tabling & Activity Fair |
2-5 p.m. | Breakout sessions |
5:30-6:30 p.m. | Dinner |
7-9 p.m. | Comedy Trivia Game Show You decide if you want to win or lose - random prizes for |
9-11 p.m. | Silent Disco |
Sunday, April 28, 2024 | 8-11:30 a.m.
Time | Activity |
|---|---|
8-8:45 a.m. | Yoga Class |
8-8:45 a.m. | Water Aerobics Class |
8:30-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
10-11:30 a.m. | Storytelling Workshop with Ariel Aberg-Riger |
11:30-11:45 a.m. | Closing Remarks |
Featured speakers:
Dr. Ryan is a nurse practitioner and sexuality counselor who believes love and intimacy are essential to human happiness. She works closely with cancer patients and partners to navigate the physical, mental, and emotional challenges related to intimacy after a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Her Saturday keynote presentation, How Do I Connect to my Body After a Cancer Diagnosis? will cover topics such as:
- How to feel safe and re-connect to your body after a cancer experience
- Overcoming mental challenges to positive body image and intimacy after treatment
- How to engage in comfortable conversations about sexuality
- Q&A with audience participation to address other important concerns
Ariel Aberg-Riger is a self-taught artist whose work has been featured in gallery shows, magazines, newspapers, apps, plates, and even in a hit card game. She is focused on using the power of visual storytelling to explore issues of equity and social justice, encouraging readers to think differently about history, science, policy, and the other forces that shape our lives.
Her Sunday storytelling workshop will introduce you to the medium of collaging, allowing participants to "chop up, reimagine, and make a new whole out of pieces that don’t always seem to fit, but complement each other in surprising ways. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll work to create a portrait that feels true, even when it looks absolutely wild."
Join us at Aloft Downtown Buffalo for engaging workshops and meaningful connections with other young adults affected by cancer!
500 Pearl Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
