Bag It Cancer Events
Bag It Events–offered in person or virtually–educate and celebrate cancer patients, caregivers and healthcare providers.
We also speak and exhibit at conferences & events where we can share more about Bag It and learn more about your journey.
Browse our upcoming events.
Attention Healthcare Providers
Want to Ask Questions and Learn More? Try Our New Bag It Bag 30-Minute Info Session
If you are interested in learning more about how you can have Bag It Bags in your practice for your patients, join us for an upcoming Info Session.
Wednesday, September 23 | 1:00 pm AZ time/4:00 pm EST | Register Here
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 8:00 am AZ time/11:00 am EST | Register Here
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 10:00 am AZ time/12:00 pm EST | Register Here
Event Bag It Attends
2026 Breast Cancer Bilingual Conference
In partnership with United Hearts of Arizona
WHEN: Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 8:30-12pm
WHERE: Tucson, AZ | El Pueblo Senior Center, 101 W Irvington Rd, Building 14 (corner of Irvington and S. 6th Ave)
This celebration and recognition of breast cancer survivors will include bilingual education, resources, and support as well as networking for individuals, caregivers and families.The event is free and open to everyone.
Stop by the Bag It Cancer table to browse our Bag It Bags that provide resources, information and support for cancer patients and their caregivers.They are available in English, Bicultural Spanish and 11 cancer-specific bags, including Metastatic Breast Cancer and Uterine Cancer. We’d love to chat and hear your story.
Event Bag It Attends
Going Beyond: Meet Me Mondays Walk & Resource Fair
WHEN: Monday, October 5 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Tucson, AZ | Corbett’s, 340 N. 6th Avenue
- Doc Walks (guided walks with a TMC Health Cancer Center oncologist)
- “Pickle Me Pink” pickleball
- Kick-off Resource Fair on Monday, Oct. 5
- Incentives, raffle prizes and more!
On October 5, stop by the Bag It Cancer table at the Resource Fair to browse our Bag It Bags that provide resources, information and support for cancer patients and their caregivers.They are available in English, Bicultural Spanish and 11 cancer-specific bags, including Metastatic Breast Cancer and Uterine Cancer. We’d love to chat and hear your story.
First 100 survivors to register get a free t-shirt!
Event Bag It Participates In
Breast Cancer Town Hall
Presented by the University of Arizona Cancer Center
WHEN: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 4:30 – 6:30 pm (AZ time zone)
WHERE: Tucson, AZ | Health Sciences Innovation Building, 1670 E. Drachman Street
Cost: Free and open to the public. Registration is required.
Come particpate in an inspiring in-person townhall focused on the future of breast cancer care, cutting-edge advancements, and life beyond diagnosis.
You’ll hear Dr. Siziopikou speak on “Knowledge is Power: Breast Cancer 101” and learn from our panel of U of A Cancer Center breast cancer experts during the question-and-answer session. The panel will include authorities in breast surgical oncology, medical oncology, breast imaging, breast pathology, genetic counseling, and patient advocacy. Mindy Griffith, Executive Director of Bag It Cancer will be on the panel. You can submit your questions for the panel when you register online.
Complimentary refreshments and educational materials will be provided.
RSVP Online.
Event Bag It Attends
Going Beyond: Meet Me Mondays Survivorship Celebration
WHEN: Saturday, October 17 | 9 am to Noon
WHERE: Tucson, AZ | Corbett’s, 340 N. 6th Avenue
A special morning, partly sponsored by Johnson&Johnson celebrating the strength, courage and resilience of cancer survivors.
Free food, drinks, raffles, goodie bags, fun activities & more!
Stop by the Bag It Cancer table to browse our Bag It Bags that provide resources, information and support for cancer patients and their caregivers.They are available in English, Bicultural Spanish and 11 cancer-specific bags, including Metastatic Breast Cancer and Uterine Cancer. We’d love to chat and hear your story.
You need to register and spaces are limited. Register now.
Event Where Bag It Exhibits
AONN Annual Conference 2026
WHEN: November 11–14, 2026
WHERE: Grapevine, TX
The AONN+ Annual Conference is a four-day hybrid event packed with opportunities to connect with peers, share best practices, glean valuable insights, meet AONN+ Leaders and Committee Chairs, earn CEs, and learn about the latest innovations from industry partners. Take action in your own institution after learning from and collaborating with like-minded professionals dedicated to accelerating the pace of change in navigation.
Come hear Bag It Cancer’s Executive Director, Mindy Griffith poster presentation: From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Evaluating the Impact of the Bag It Bag on Cancer Patient Navigation and Self-Advocacy Among Individuals Affected by Cancer
Stop by Bag It Cancer’s booth #433 in the Exhibit Hall. We will have copies of our English and new Spanish Bicultural Bag It Bags along with Cancer-Specific Bags, including CLL, Graft-Versus-Host Disease, Lung, Metastatic Breast, Prostate, Stomach and Uterine Cancers.
Thank You to Our
$5,000 Challenge Match Sponsor
Bag It Event
Breakfast with Bag It
WHEN: Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 7:30-9:00 am
WHERE: Tucson, Arizona | Community Foundation Campus | 5049 E. Broadway Boulevard
Join us for an inspiring morning of education, connection, and hope.
This year’s Breakfast with Bag It will feature an educational presentation on genetic and hereditary cancer testing, a powerful personal story, and an opportunity to learn more about the impact of Bag It Cancer.
Individual tickets are $25 | Host a table of 6 for $200
Your support helps Bag It provide information, resources, and support to people facing cancer.
Can’t Join Us For The Breakfast?
Help us meet the $5,000 Challenge Grant from Nova Home Loans. Your support can make an even greater impact.
Breakfast and raffle tickets are on sale now. Use the button below to join in the fun. Learn more about the Breakfast.
We look forward to meeting you at Breakfast!
Bag It Event
15th Annual Escape to THRIVE Leadership Conference
WHEN: January 24-28, 2027
WHERE: Miraval Arizona
The Escape to THRIVE conference brings advocates together for learning and networking with the ultimate goal of improving cancer patient education and outreach.
No other conference offers a unique balance of learning, skills development and diverse peer interaction, complemented by overall wellness activities to embrace the WHOLE advocate–professionally and personally.
Applications for our 2028 event will open in late Spring 2027. To learn more, join our mailing list for future details on our Escape to THRIVE in 2028.
