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.

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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.

Tuesday, November 18  | 10:00am AZ  |  12pm EST  |  Register now

Wednesday, December 17  |  1:00pm AZ  |  3:00pm EST  |  Register now

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THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2025

Basha's October 2025 campaign to fight breast cancer
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Bashas and Food City Help Fight Breast Cancer

WHEN: Throughout the Month of October 2025
WHERE:  Bashas and Food City  |  Donate at the register

Your donation helps fund access to breast cancer screenings and support services for those in treatment and recovery.

Su contrabución ayuda a financiar el acceso a exámenes de detección de cáncer de seno y servicios de apoyo para personas en tratamiento y recuperación.

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Going Beyond: Meet Me Mondays
A FREE Social Walk / Run & Tucson Experience!

WHEN: Monday, Oct. 6 (kick off celebration), 13, 20, and 27  |  Check-in: 5-5:30 PM  |  Doc Walk: 5:30-6:15 PM
WHERE: Corbett’s, 340 N. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ

Cancer doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed—it impacts families, friends and entire communities.
 
TMC Health Cancer Center invites you to join in Going Beyond: Surviving, Fighting & Thriving, where they will host meaningful talks on survivorship, gather for free social walks and continue to support the Southern Arizona community.
 
Join us every Monday in October as we come together to honor the courage, resilience and spirit of all those affected by cancer. Going Beyond is more than a walk—it’s a celebration of life, a tribute to every journey and a reminder that no one walks alone.
 
Each week, you can expect:
  • Doc Walks (guided walks with a TMC Health Cancer Center oncologist)
  • “Pickle Me Pink” pickleball
  • Incentives, raffle prizes and more!
To kick things off, on Monday, Oct. 6, TMC Health will also be having a one-day-only Resource Fair and 360 Photo Booth!
 
We look forward to seeing you at the Bag It Cancer booth where you can explore are Bag It Bags–in English and Bicultural Spanish as well as Cancer-Specific Bags.
Going Beyond presented by TMC Health and Beyond Meet me Mondays
Think Pink Event at J.McLaughlin's
Event That Benefits Bag It

Think Pink at J.McLaughlin Clothing
10% of Your Purchase Benefits Bag It

WHEN:  Saturday, October 25, 2025  | 12 to 4 pm
WHERE:  Tucson, Arizona  |  7039 N. Oracle Road

Bag It Cancer will receive 10% of all purchases of any J.McLaughlin apparel all day. Shop and learn about Bag It Cancer.

Interested in shopping online?  Orders can be placed on J.McLaughlin’s website that day or in advance by calling and letting the store know you want it processed on that day for us to get the benefit.

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Breakfast with Bag It

WHEN:  Thursday, November 6, 2025  | 7:30-9:00 am
WHERE:  Tucson, Arizona  |  Community Foundation Campus  |  5049 E. Broadway Boulevard

Join us to hear our Keynote Speaker, Kerri Reeves, LMSW.  Her topic is Showing Up: The Power of Support Through a Cancer Journey. Whether you’re a family member, friend, colleague, or caregiver, we all have the ability to make a meaningful difference in the life of someone facing cancer. This keynote will explore how we can show up—emotionally, practically, and compassionately—for those navigating cancer. With real-life insights and guidance from an experienced oncology social worker, you’ll walk away with tools to support others while also caring for yourself.

One Bag It Bag recipient will talk about the important role it played in their cancer journey. Plus see how our materials and resources are helping more than 100,000 patients and caregivers conquer fear through information.

Individual tickets are $25 and you can host a table of 6 for $200. By supporting this event, you will ensure everyone has access to these amazing resources.

Breakfast and raffle tickets are on sale now.  Use the button below to join in the fun.

We look forward to meeting you at Breakfast!

 

 

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AONN Annual Conference 2025

WHEN:  November 6-9, 2025
WHERE:  New Orleans LA

AONN+ Annual brings oncology’s most influential navigators, social workers, physicians, and administrators together to think boldly and enact change. Take action in your own institution after learning from and collaborating with like-minded professionals dedicated to accelerating the pace of change in navigation.

Stop by Bag It Cancer’s booth in the Exhibit Hall.  We will have copies of our English and new Spanish Bicultural Bag It Bags along with Cancer-Specific Bags–CLL, Graft-Versus-Host Disease, Lung, Metastatic Breast, Prostate, Stomach and Uterine Cancers.

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Relay For Life – American Cancer Society

WHEN: Saturday, November 15, 2025  | 4 to 9 PM
WHERE:  Salpointe Catholic High School  |  1545 E. Copper St., Tucson, AZ

At Relay For Life events, no one faces cancer alone. We come together every year at events around the country to support and celebrate survivors and caregivers.

Just like all Relays, this one will have special events and activities just for survivors and their caregivers, so they can connect with others and know there is a strong support system available to them.

Bag It Cancer will be onsite providing helpful resources to community members, attendees and event supporters.

Learn More.

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Cancer Patient Resource Open House – Outreach for Healthcare Professionals

WHEN:     Thursday, November 20, 2025  | 5 to 7 pm
WHERE:  Cancer Support Community Arizona  |  360 E Palm Lane  |  Phoenix, AZ

Cancer Support Community Arizona (CSCAZ) is presenting this Open House for Oncology healthcare professionals including oncologists, nurse navigators,
social workers, nurses, nurse practitioners, community healthcare workers, promotoras, and others providing healthcare to people impacted by cancer. CSAZ wants to ensure that oncology healthcare professionals are aware of all the valuable resources available to cancer patients and their families in
Maricopa County and throughout the state of Arizona.

We look forward to seeing you at the Bag It Cancer table where you can explore are Bag It Bags–in English and Bicultural Spanish as well as Cancer-Specific Bags.

Learn more.

 

 

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14th Annual Escape to THRIVE Leadership Conference

WHEN:  January 25-29, 2026
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.

Application for our 2026 event are closed. To learn more, join our mailing list for future details on our Escape to THRIVE in 2027.

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Join Us At 24 Hours in Old Pueblo–An Epic Ride Benefiting Bag It Cancer

WHEN:  February 13-15, 2026
WHERE:  Tucson, Arizona

We can’t wait to see and support the riders coming from around the world at the 25th annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo, presented by Tucson Medical Center, February 13-15,Tucson, Arizona.  Bag It Cancer is one of the recipients of the funds raised during this exciting event.

Visit the Bag It tent in the expo to learn more about our Bag It Bag and Cancer resources.  We’d love to meet you!

And show your support for Bag It and who or why you are pedaling for by pre-ordering and displaying a Campsite Sign.  It’s great way to dedicate your ride in honor or memory of someone or tell your unique story. Deadline to submit a customized sign request is Wednesday, February 6, 2026. Learn More about Campsite Signs, see examples and order yours today.

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Show your support for Bag It and
who or why you are pedaling for
by pre-ordering & displaying
a Campsite Sign.

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Event Benefiting Bag It

Cologuard Classic Golf Tournament

WHEN:  March 15-22, 2026
WHERE:  Tucson, Arizona  | La Paloma Country Club and The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa

The Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences at La Paloma Country Club features a 78-player field of PGA TOUR Champions competing for a $2.2 million purse with $330,000 and 330,000 Charles Schwab Cup points going to the winner.

Golf’s greatest players participate in three days of competition (Friday – Sunday), plus exciting Pro-Am events on Wednesday and Thursday, with all  tournament proceeds supporting colon cancer awareness and Tucson youth sports..

Bag It Cancer is honored to be a beneficiary of this event.  Swing by our booth to browse our latest Cancer Bag for individuals with Colorectal Cancer.  It features resources from our partner, COLONTOWN. You can also look through our English and Spanish Bicultural Bags. See you there.

Learn more about the Cologuard Classic.