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We are in the process of planning our events for 2026. Come back soon to check out our next upcoming event. In the meantime, feel free to see a summary of our past events below!

Past Events

National Family Caregivers Month - November 2025

In November 2025, to celebrate National Family Caregivers Month, the Stephen and Barbara Slaggie Family Cancer Education Center offered a variety of activities to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. This annual, month-long celebration is an opportunity for caregivers to connect and recharge their mind, body, and spirit. Below is a list of the activities that were offered virtually, as well as in person at all Mayo Clinic sites.

Virtual Activities

  • Live Virtual Meditation
  • Caregiver Support Group
  • BMT and CAR-T Caregiver Support Group

Jacksonville, Florida

  • Large gratitude board to express gratitude to all caregivers
  • Large mandala to color
  • Mandala kit to take with you
  • Chair Yoga for Cancer Survivors (and their Caregivers)
  • Mindfulness Meditation: A Community Sit

Phoenix, Arizona

  • Large gratitude board to express gratitude to all caregivers
  • Large mandala to color
  • Mandala kit to take with you

Rochester, Minnesota

  • See a therapy dog, get a hand massage, create a craft
  • Game Hour with coffee and snacks
  • Book giveaway

Family caregivers deserve recognition every day. We hope you'll join us next November to show extra appreciation for all the caregivers out there!

National Cancer Survivors Day® 2025

Celebrate Life! National Cancer Survivors Day at the Ballpark

To honor cancer survivors* and their loved ones, amateur baseball teams in the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league, hosted cancer survivors and guests to "Celebrate Life" for National Cancer Survivors Day.

Cancer patients and their families were invited to a baseball game to see one of the following teams go head-to-head. Each location included a special ticket package with activities.  We hope to see you at the ballpark next year!

 

 

 

 

 

* The American Cancer Society uses the term ‘Cancer Survivor’ to refer to anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer no matter where they are in the course of their disease.