Celebrate strength and hope-National Cancer Survivors Day 2026

Each year, on the first Sunday in June, we come together to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day. This is a meaningful occasion dedicated to celebrating cancer survivors.

If you have ever been diagnosed with cancer, you are considered a survivor. This inclusive definition highlights the importance of honoring every individual’s experience and acknowledging the communities that support them along the way.

The Stephen and Barabara Slaggie Family Cancer Education Center is proud to celebrate this day across all Mayo Clinic sites with activities designed to uplift, connect, and inspire.

Celebration activities by location

Mayo Clinic Arizona: Building 3: Patient Library (1st floor) & Infusion Waiting Area (3rd floor) 

• Community coloring mandala
• Mandala coloring packets and colored pencils
• Survivor bracelets

Additional Radiation Oncology Unit activities: Building 3 concourse level)  

• Tree of Hope
• Positive Post-it messages
• Photo backdrop

Mayo Clinic Florida: Mangurian Building: 2nd Floor Lobby 

• Visit Caring Canines on June 10th from 10:00am-11:00am (EDT)
• Community coloring mandala
• Mandala coloring packets and colored pencils
• Survivor bracelets

Mayo Clinic Rochester: Gonda Building: Cancer Education Center  

• Community coloring mandala
• Mandala coloring packets and colored pencils
• Survivor bracelets

Celebrate life at the ballpark 

In partnership with amateur baseball teams in the Northwoods League, Mayo Clinic Rochester and Mayo Clinic Health System invites cancer survivors and their loved ones to enjoy a special “Celebrate Life” experience at the ballpark. Each event includes a special ticket package and meaningful activities.

Game Schedule:

• Mankato, MN- Saturday, June 6
  • Mankato Moondogs at ISG Field
  • Learn more and get registered.
• La Crosse, WI- Sunday, June 7
  • La Crosse Loggers at Copeland Park
  • Learn more and get registered.
• Eau Claire, WI- Wednesday, June 10
  • Eau Claire Express at Carson Park
  • Learn more and get registered.
• Rochester, MN- Sunday, June 14
  • Rochester Honkers at Mayo Field
  • Learn more and get registered.

Registration details are available for each location. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate life, community and resilience together.

* 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. Cancer Survivors do not need to be a current or past patient of Mayo Clinic or Mayo Clinic Health System to attend.

Looking to connect with other survivors online? Check out the Cancer Support Group on Mayo Clinic Connect.

How do you plan to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day this year? Comment below!