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SUMMARY:Moving Forward: Young Adult Patients & Survivors Forum 2025
DESCRIPTION:A Wellness Weekend for Cancer Survivors Ages 18–40\n\nThe Young Survivors Forum is a dynamic event designed for young adult cancer survivors and current patients\, offering a unique opportunity to connect\, learn\, and grow. Whether you’re looking for emotional support\, practical advice\, or simply the chance to connect with others who understand your journey\, this interactive forum provides a supportive space to help you thrive beyond your diagnosis. Join us for a full day of wellness and connection\, featuring inspiring speakers\, expert-led discussions\, and hands-on sessions focused on health and healing. You’ll have the chance to participate in yoga and nutrition classes\, peer support groups\, educational workshops\, Cancer Jeopardy\, and more! \n\n\nNew this year: Make it a weekend! Spend the night on Friday—on us—and enjoy a meet-and-greet with fellow attendees on an epic night out at Level99 . Hotel accommodations are sponsored\, and you’re welcome to bring a spouse\, friend\, or caregiver\, who can also participate in a special support session designed just for them. A room block is available at the Hyatt Friday night. Space is limited and on a first come\, first serve basis. \n\n\n📍 Level99: 1961 Chain Bridge Rd Tysons\, VA 22102\n\nWe’ve got your food and drinks covered (21+ can grab a drink from the bar). Enjoy interactive challenges\, team games\, and immersive adventures! This is your chance to kick back\, connect\, and start the weekend off right!\n\n\nRSVP today so we can save your spot for all the fun!\n\n\n\n\nAs a thank you\, the first 25 participants to register will receive a $100 gift card at the event!\nEmpower your future. Take the next step forward—with us.\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 25\, 2025\nThe Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner\n\nMcLean\, VA\n\nRegistration is now open!\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n  \nTentative Event Schedule:\n8:30 – 9 AM:  Yoga\nFacilitator: Carrie Avirett \n9:00 – 9:30 AM: Registration\, Breakfast\, & Networking \n9:30 – 10:00 AM: Welcome- Opening Session\nFacilitators: Elena Jeannotte – Special Love and Aziza T. Shad\, MD – Sinai Hospital \n10:00 – 10:40 AM: Art Therapy\nFacilitator: Peyton Kirkendall\, MA\, ATR-BC – Sinai Hospital \n10:45 – 12:15 PM: Transitions – Navigating Life & Relationships\nFacilitator: Lashondra Love\, LMSW – Cancer Support Community \n10:45 – 12:15 PM: Caregiver Support Group\nFacilitators: Peyton Kirkendall\, MA\, ATR-BC\, LCPAT – Sinai Hospital and Shannon Rosenbauer\, MSW\, LCSW-C – Sinai Hospital \n12:15 – 1:00 PM: Lunch \n1:00 – 2:00 PM: Cancer Jeopardy\nFacilitator: Yevgeniya Bamme\, MD – Sinai Hospital \n2:00 – 2:15 PM: Break \n2:15 – 3:15 PM: Advocacy Panel – Telling Your Story & Its Impact on Health Policy\nPanelists: Kyle Amey – Caregiver & Cancer Policy Advocate\, Andrea Hans\, Cancer Survivor – Cancer Nation\, and Daneen Sekoni – Cancer Support Community\nModerator: Shelley Fuld Nasso\, MPP – Cancer Nation \n3:15 – 3:30 PM: Closing Remarks \n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://specialove.org/event/survivorsretreat26-2/
LOCATION:Robinson Nature Center\, 6692 Cedar Lane\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps/Programs,Patients
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Ashman":MAILTO:aashman@specialove.org
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