Upcoming events for 2026

• It’s All About the Cause Event, Flying High In Florida, February 28, 2026. A hot air balloon-themed fundraiser benefiting local cancer causes.

• Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, April 17–19, 2026. A gathering for metastatic breast cancer patients, caregivers, and experts sharing thriving strategies.

• Metastatic Breast Cancer Livestream Sessions, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, April 17-19, 2026. Virtual panels on treatment advances and emotional support.

• PurpleStride Tampa Bay, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, April 25, 2026. A 3K walk event uniting families to fund pancreatic cancer research and advocacy.

• PurpleStride National Walks, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, various April dates 2026. Series of walks across cities funding pancreatic cancer programs.

• Komen Central Florida MORE THAN PINK Walk, Susan G. Komen Central Florida, May 9, 2026. A community walk raising funds for breast cancer research and patient support.

• Komen MORE THAN PINK Walks, Susan G. Komen affiliates, various spring 2026. Regional walks mobilizing communities for breast cancer awareness.

• Prevent Cancer Dialogue: Community Impact Through Collaboration, Prevent Cancer Foundation, May 7-8, 2026. A collaborative forum focusing on community-driven cancer prevention strategies and partnerships.

• Cancer Survivors Day Local Celebrations, Various NCSD-affiliated groups, May-June 2026. Community picnics, ceremonies, and survivor stories locally.

• National Cancer Survivors Day, National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation, June 7, 2026. Nationwide celebrations honoring cancer survivors with local events and recognition.

• Connect Thru Cancer Golf Outing, Cancer Bridges, June 8, 2026. A golf fundraiser connecting cancer survivors through sports and networking.

• Beat CC Community Coloring Contest, Beat CC Foundation, ongoing early 2026. A creative contest for kids and families to color cancer awareness themes.

• Prevent Cancer Webinar Series, Prevent Cancer Foundation, various dates 2026. Educational online sessions on screening, vaccines, and prevention topics.

• Patient Advocacy Network Events, Prevent Cancer Foundation, various community dates 2026. Grassroots meetings advocating for policy changes in cancer prevention.

• Community Cancer Prevention Dialogues, Prevent Cancer Foundation networks, various 2026. Town hall-style discussions on local prevention challenges.

• Prevent Cancer Annual Gala, Prevent Cancer Foundation, date TBD 2026 (annual). An elegant evening fundraiser featuring auctions and testimonials for prevention initiatives.

• Celestial Soirée, Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation, date TBD 2026 (annual artist survivor event). An art showcase by cancer survivor artists with auctions.

• Awesome Games Done Quick Marathon, Games Done Quick for Prevent Cancer Foundation, date TBD 2026 (annual). A speedrunning video game marathon streaming to support cancer prevention.

• No Shave November Campaign, Prevent Cancer Foundation, November 2026 (annual). A global facial hair-growing challenge to raise awareness and funds for cancer prevention.

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