In a determined effort to celebrate the strength and resilience of cancer survivors, Central Peninsula Hospital, in partnership with the Central Peninsula Health Foundation, Peninsula Community Health Services, and the Alaska Cancer Partnership, is thrilled to announce its upcoming Surviving and Thriving through Cancer event, set to take place on Saturday, September 28th. This one-of-a-kind event aims to provide a day of empowerment, education, and inspiration for individuals who are fighting cancer or on the road to recovery, as well as their families and caregivers.

The Surviving and Thriving Through Cancer event is a heartfelt initiative designed to cater to the unique needs of cancer survivors, family and caregivers as they navigate life beyond the diagnosis. It will be held in the River Tower of the CPH Campus from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event has been designed around the American Institute for Lifestyle Medicine’s six pillars of health: Eat plants, keep moving, be present, stay calm, and love people. Attendees will be treated to live entertainment, healthy catering including a mocktail bar, integrative therapies & activities, prize drawings, and gifts for survivors, all focused on promoting physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.

Highlights of the Fair:

1. Educational Opportunities: Leading healthcare workers, nutritionists, therapists, and mental health experts will be on hand to address topics such as survivorship care, nutrition during recovery, and managing post-treatment emotions.

2. Fitness and Movement Education: Attendees can get in-person instruction on yoga, meditation, and movement classes designed to enhance flexibility, strength, and overall physical and mental wellbeing.

3. Supportive Community: A space for survivors to connect, share stories, and build a supportive network of peers who understand the challenges of life after cancer.

4. Wellbeing Marketplace: Local vendors and organizations will showcase products and services tailored to those wishing to live a healthy lifestyle, including organic skincare, mindfulness tools, healthy food and supplements, and helpful handouts.

5. Keynote Speaker: The fair will feature keynote speaker Pamela Hays, PhD, who will share a message of inspiration and motivation to all attendees.

6. Art Therapy: Cancer survivors are invited to leave a “leaf” thumb or fingerprint on a custom sketched survivors tree art piece that will be displayed in the CPH Oncology Center.

This event is open to all cancer survivors, their families, and caregivers, as well as the broader community who has been touched by cancer.