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SUMMARY:Women's Wellness Tea - Empowered to Thrive
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\n	\n\nVIEW SPONSOR CHART\nThe ABOH Women’s Wellness Tea was created to help women live their best and healthiest lives. While our focus is always on improving overall health and immune function\, we are a lung cancer organization who knows that the number one cause of cancer death for women is lung cancer. Part of the education involves learning to recognize symptoms and understanding risk factors other than smoking. Women’s health conditions often go undiagnosed\, and lung cancer is no exception. Finding it early is key to beating it. \nThis event was designed to educate women to live their best lives while enjoying friends and families in a festive\, female-focused setting. \nWhy attend the Tea?\n\n\n\nImprove your quality of life – Women’s health events improve the quality of life for women by highlighting health issues and identifying simple practices that lead to resilience. \nBe educated\, feel empowered – Women’s health events educate us about women’s unique health concerns and empower them to advocate for their health. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPromote a healthier society – Women’s health events can help promote a healthier society by preventing diseases\, reducing healthcare costs\, and encouraging healthier lifestyles.  \nAgenda \n10:00 a.m. Check-in\, Social Hour (Mimosas anyone?)\, Bags\, Bling & Beauty Silent Auction \n11:00 a.m. Seated for Brunch \n11:15 a.m. Program – WCCO’s Susie Jones as Emcee\, Spring Hat winner announcement\, and the Judy Golz Wind Beneath My Wings Award \n11:30 a.m. Panel Discussion – Resilient Women Overcome Life’s Challenges with Malina Davies (Lung Cancer Thriver)\, Naomi Fujioka\, MD; Anne Melzer\, MD\, MS; Abbie Begnaud\, MD; Sandra Japuntich\, PhD\, LP; Shirley Kern\, APRN\, CNS\, AOCN; Susan O’Conner-Von\, PhD\, RN-BC\, CNE\, FNAP \n12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Wellness Breakout Sessions1. BALLROOM – Lisa Kane\, RDN LD\, Making it Easy to Add Power Foods for Your Best Energy \n2. SKY ROOM – Stacey M. Allen\, MA\, LMFT\, CCLS\, In Mind Health Healing Together: Nurturing Relationships and Resilience Through Life’s Challenges \n1:30 p.m. Auction Checkout\, Meet with Providers (any question is a good question!) \nTHANK YOU SOW SPONSORS!\nAbbie Begnaud and her Lung Health Equity Bunch\nAnonymous Supporter\nChemServ\nSusan O’Conner-Von\n  \n 
URL:https://abreathofhope.org/event/womens-wellness-tea-2/
LOCATION:Rush Creek Golf Club\, 7801 County Rd 101\, Maple Grove\, MN\, 55311\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rural Minnesota Lung Cancer Summit\, A Multidisciplinary Event for Providers
DESCRIPTION:This summit is a multidisciplinary event dedicated to improving lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. Designed for healthcare providers\, this summit offers the latest insights into lung screening\, biomarker testing and the use of tissue and liquid biopsies.  \nAgenda & Speakers – Three 90-minute sessions plus optional networking breakfast & lunch\n7 – 8 a.m. – Breakfast and networking (optional) \n8 – 9:30 a.m. – Session 1: Overcoming Admin Barriers to Biomarker Testing/ US Guidelines/The How and Why of Biomarker Testing. Tabletop discussion to follow. \n\n\n\nMichael Koroscik\, MBA\, MHA\, System Vice President of Oncology\, Main Line Health\nYing-Chun Lo\, MD\, PhD\, Assistant Professor\, Pathologist\, Mayo Clinic\n\n\n\n9:30 – 11 a.m. – Session 2: Overcoming Workflow and System Barriers to Increase Biomarker Testing\nPanel moderated by Wade Swenson\, MD\, MPH\, MBA\, FACP\, FACHE\, Heartland Health. \nPanel guests: \n\n\n\nJenni Dyrdahl\, Stage 4 lung cancer patient – a success story\, thanks to biomarker testing and targeted therapy\nCorinne Kompelien\, Oncology Nurse Navigator\, Genomics\, Sanford Cancer Center\nJoe Leach\, MD\, Medical Oncologist\, Associate Medical Director\, Quality and Safety. Allina Health Cancer Institute\nManish Patel\, DO\, Medical Oncologist\, Associate Professor of Medicine\, University of Minnesota Medical School\nRobert Kratzke\, MD\, Medical Oncologist\, Professor of Medicine\, Section Head\, Medical Oncology. University of Minnesota Medical School\nJoshua Pritchett\, MD\, Assistant Professor of Medicine & Oncology\, Rural Cancer Institute Advisor\, Mayo Clinic\nBret Friday\, MD\, PhD\, Medical Director of Oncology Research\, Essentia Health\n\n\n\n11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Session 3: Successful Screening Programs in MN – A Systematic Approach to IDing and Screening Eligible Patients for Lung Cancer (Pulmonology & Rural Primary Care). Q & A to follow. \nPanel guests: \n\n\n\nAnuja Sharma\, MD\, Pulmonologist\, Allina Health\, Twin Cities and outstate – 10\,000 lung screenings in one year (system wide initiative at Allina involving PC)\nAbbie Begnaud\, MD\, Pulmonologist\, Associate Professor of Medicine\, University of Minnesota Medical School\nTimothy Pehl\, MD\, Family Physician\, Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital\, Grand Rapids\, MN – PC partnership/intervention to bring screening to outstate patients\nNils Arvold\, MD\, Radiation Oncologist\, Chief\, Section of Oncology/Radiation Oncology\, Aspirus St. Luke’s Regional Cancer Center\, Medical Director\, Whiteside Institute for Clinical Research\, University of Minnesota Medical School\, Duluth\, MN\nEric Swanson\, DO\, Pulmonologist\, Essentia Health\, Duluth\, MN\n\n\n\n12:30 – 1 p.m. – Lunch and networking (optional) \nVIEW EXHIBITOR BENEFITS\nPROVIDERS: REGISTER BELOW TO HOLD YOUR SPOT\n\n \n\nTHANK YOU EXHIBITORS!\nPARTNER ($20\,000)\n\n  \nASSOCIATE ($10\,000)\n\n  \n\n  \nCONTRIBUTORS ($5\,000)\nAmgen\nAstraZeneca\nBristol Myers-Squibb\nCatalyst\nGenentech\nGuardant Health\nJohnson and Johnson\nMerck\nNuvation Bio\n\n\n  \n  \nPATRONS ($2\,500)\nAbbVie\nDaiichi Sankyo\nCaris Life Sciences\nFoundation Medicine\n Jazz Pharmaceuticals\nRigel Pharmaceuticals\nTakeda\nTempus\n  \n\n\nSPEAKERS\n \nWade Swenson\, MD\, MPH\, MBA\, FACP\, FACHE\, Heartland Health\nDr. Wade Swenson is a medical oncologist and hematologist dedicated to improving cancer care in underserved rural areas. He is the Medical Director at Lakewood Health System in Staples\, Minnesota\, and a professor at both the University of North Dakota and Texas Christian University. Dr. Swenson holds leadership roles in multiple medical organizations and is a Certified Professional in Patient Safety. He founded the Rural Cancer Institute to address rural cancer care disparities\, with his research published in top medical journals. Outside work\, he enjoys outdoor activities\, travel\, and exploring coffee shops and microbreweries. \n  \n \nMichael Koroscik\, MBA\, MHA\, FACHE\nMike is the System Vice President at Main Line Health Cancer Care.\nMike has more than two decades of oncology leadership experience for both large health systems and physician groups including prior executive roles at Advocate Aurora\, Allina Health and Sutter Health. Mike is passionate about developing and advancing lung cancer screening programs\, including the current use of AI to advance early detection. Mike’s experience includes operations and strategy development inside comprehensive cancer programs.\nMike holds a Master’s degree from Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management. Mike has presented and published articles on oncology trends in management including value and population health initiatives. \n  \n \nYing-Chun Lo\, MD\, PhD\, Mayo Clinic\nDr. Ying-Chun Lo is an anatomic pathologist specialized in thoracic pathology and a molecular pathologist focusing on solid tumor molecular testing. He is currently a consultant at Mayo Clinic and assistant professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Dr. Lo has active leadership roles as Vice Chair of Innocation and co-lead of Tissue Slide Review (TSR) area. He is currently a member of the pathology committee and respiratory committee of Alliance of Clinical Trials. Dr. Lo’s research interests focus on lung cancer\, solid tumor molecular profiling\, cancer immunotherapy\, and biomarker testing.  \n  \n \nJenni Dyrdahl\, Lung Cancer Patient\nJenni Dyrdahl began experiencing severe hip pain in 2017\, leading to multiple ER visits where her concerns were dismissed. After a traumatic assault\, an x-ray revealed a broken hip—and cancer. She was diagnosed with stage 4 lung adenocarcinoma\, a shocking discovery given her healthy lifestyle and status as a non-smoker. The delayed diagnosis forced Jenni to leave her career as a dental hygienist and endure a tough transition to life with chemo and immunotherapy. Frustrated by missed opportunities for earlier detection and biomarker testing\, Jenni advocates for broader lung cancer screening and fights against the stigma and insurance challenges faced by patients like her. “Lung cancer can happen to anyone\,” she says. “Why aren’t we screening more people?”\n  \n \nJoseph Leach\, MD\, Allina Oncology\, Twin Cities\, MN\nDr. Joe Leach of the Minnesota Health Fairview Cancer Center and Prime Therapeutics received his medical school training at the University of Minnesota and completed his fellowship at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. His specialties include: Benign Hematology\, Hematologic Malignancy\, Medical Oncology. Dr. Leach says the thing that he loves most about being an oncologist is the relationships he’s developed with his patients and their families over the years. He says there is something sacred about his job that he’ll never take for granted. \n  \n \nManish Patel\, DO\, University of Minnesota Medical School\nDr. Manish Patel studied at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine\, receiving a Doctor of Osteopathy degree in 2001. Dr. Patel then pursued residency in Internal Medicine at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University and completed a clinical research fellowship at Winthrop University Hospital. In 2006 he joined the Hematology\, Oncology and Transplantation fellowship at the University of Minnesota and in July 2010 became a faculty member of the Division. In 2019\, Dr. Patel became the associate program director for the hematology\, oncology\, and transplantation fellowship program. He also leads the experimental therapeutics phase I clinical program at the University of Minnesota. \n  \n \nJoshua Pritchett\, MD\, Mayo Clinic\, Rochester\, MN\, Oncology/Assistant Professor of Medicine/Oncology\, Rural Medicine Institute\nDr. Josh Pritchett\, a Cloquet\, MN native and University of Minnesota Medical School graduate\, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Oncology at Mayo Clinic. He holds dual appointments in Rochester\, MN\, and La Crosse\, WI\, focusing on innovation in community-based cancer care. His research aims to improve access for rural cancer patients through innovative care models. A recipient of multiple awards\, he helped develop Mayo Clinic’s “DEFeNDR” remote patient monitoring program and co-leads the Stanford-Mayo Telehealth in Cancer Collaborative. He also serves as an advisor with the Rural Cancer Institute. \n  \n \nBret Friday\, MD\, PhD\, Essentia Health\, Medical Director of Oncology Research\, Duluth\, MN\nDr. Bret Friday is a hematologist/oncologist at Essentia Health in Duluth and Virginia\, MN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. \nDr. Friday graduated from Emory University in 2002. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nAnuja Sharma\, MD\, Allina Health\, Twin Cities and outstate – 10\,000 lung screenings in one year (system wide initiative at Allina involving PC)\nDr. Anuja Sharma is a pulmonologist\, critical care specialist\, and sleep medicine expert with extensive experience in clinical practice\, leadership\, and research. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Allina Health Thoracic Oncology Committee and Medical Director of the Early Lung Cancer Detection Program. Previously\, he was President of Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates and Medical Director of multiple sleep centers. He has contributed to pioneering lung cancer screening initiatives and holds board certifications in Pulmonary\, Critical Care\, Sleep\, and Interventional Pulmonary Medicine. Dr. Sharma has presented internationally\, published extensively\, and remains active in committee leadership and community advocacy. \n  \n \nAbbie Begnaud\, MD\, University of Minnesota\nDr. Abbie Begnaud is an Associate Professor of Medicine and has practiced at the University of Minnesota since 2013. She is an interventional pulmonologist and researcher whose goal is to save lives lost to lung cancer through prevention and early detection. Dr Begnaud partners with community organizations\, other healthcare systems\, national professional societies and the Minnesota Department of Health to advance her goal of demoting lung cancer from its position as the leading cause of cancer death.\n  \n  \n \nTimothy Pehl\, MD\, Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital\, Fairview\, Grand Rapids\, MN – PC partnership and intervention to bring screening to outstate patients\nDr. Tim Pehl has worked as a family medicine physician at Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital\, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fairview Health Services\, in Grand Rapids\, MN since 2001. Dr. Pehl recently served as the clinic medical director and is also currently serving as the program director for the rural family medicine residency program\, a collaboration with the University of Minnesota.\n  \n \nRobErt Kratzke\, MD\, Professor of Medicine\, University of Minnesota\, Twin Cities\, MN\nDr. Bob Kratzke graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1983 and completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in 1986. Between 1986 and 1988\, he did research at the McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research at the University of Wisconsin Madison in the laboratory of Dr. Jeff Ross. He was a Medical Oncology Fellow at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health from 1988 to 1991\, and stayed at the NCI doing research with Dr Frederick Kaye until 1994. From 1993 through 1994\, Dr. Kratzke was also an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda\, MD. From 1994 to 2004\, he was a Staff Physician at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center in the Section of Hematology/Oncology.\n  \n \nNills Arvold\, MD\, Radiation Oncologist\, Aspirus St. Lukes\, Duluth\, MN\n\nDr. Arvold is a radiation oncologist at Aspirus St. Luke’s in Duluth\, MN\, and the Medical Director of the Whiteside Institute for Clinical Research at the University of Minnesota Medical School\, Duluth.  He attended Harvard Medical School and was an Assistant Professor at Brigham & Women’s/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute before returning to his hometown.  His research interests include outcomes of rural patients undergoing low-dose CT lung cancer screening\, and the use of IT to better identify patients eligible for screening. \n\n \nEric Swanson\, DO\, Pulmonologist\, Essentia Health\, Duluth\, MN\n\nDr. Swanson earned a medical degree from Des Moines University in Des Moines\, Iowa. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine\, Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine. His clinical interests focus on improving lung cancer screening and early detection of incidental lung nodules with a dedicated lung nodule clinic for the last 6 years. Procedurally he has a special interest in advanced bronchoscopy.
URL:https://abreathofhope.org/event/rural-minnesota-lung-cancer-summit-a-multidisciplinary-event-for-providers/
LOCATION:Radisson Hotel Duluth Harborview\, 505 W Superior St\, Duluth\, MN\, 55802\, United States
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SUMMARY:Walk & Run Early Packet Pick Up - Pint Night
DESCRIPTION:Pick up your walk & run pack and enjoy a beverage! $1 of every pint sold will be donated to A Breath of Hope! Join our impressive group of young professionals – the Young Leaders Board – for a night out on the town to raise awareness about lung cancer and meet others who care about our work.
URL:https://abreathofhope.org/event/ylb-pint-night/
LOCATION:Unmapped Brewery\, 14625 Excelsior Blvd\, Minnetonka\, Mn 55345\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55391-4310\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Breath of Hope Lung Cancer Walk & Run
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nThe A Breath of Hope Lung Cancer Walk & Run has been supporting families hurt by lung cancer since 2007 when our founders hosted the first lung run/walk. This 5K walk and 5/10K chip-timed run has grown to be one of the largest lung cancer events in the country drawing 1500 or more walkers and runners each year. It is a fabulous family event in support of an important mission to beat lung cancer. \n\nMark your calendars for August 9th and plan to join the Minnesota lung cancer community at beautiful Lake Harriet in Minneapolis. Featuring music\, patient/survivor resources and networking opportunities\, lung cancer research updates\, patient stories\, and a chance to raise your voice for your friends and families who have been hurt by this disease – you won’t want to miss the 2025 A Breath of Hope Lung Cancer Walk & Run! \n\n  \nEvent Itinerary  \n\n\n7:30 a.m. – Event village opens; Check-in begins\n\n\n8 a.m. – 5K & 10K runs start on the road\n\n\n8 – 9 a.m. – Welcome and music\n\n\n8:30 a.m. – Survivor photo in front of the stage\n\n\n8:45 a.m. – Run winners announced\n\n\n8:45-9 a.m. – Warm up and group stretch\n\n\n9 a.m. – Opening ceremony\n\n\n9:20 a.m. – Walk kicks off\n\n\n10:30 a.m.  – Remembrance ceremony behind the bandshell\n\n\n  \n\nTHANK YOU SPONSORS!\n  \nPLATINUM SPONSORS\n\n \n\n\n  \n\n  \n\n\nGOLD SPONSORS\n  \n \n  \n \n  \n SILVER SPONSOR\nJohnson & Johnson\n SPECIAL SPONSOR\nBonnie Ziskin Zoey Art\n\n  \nBRONZE SPONSORS\nAllina Health Cancer Institute\nAmgen\nHealthPartners\nHennepin Health\n\n  \n\nFor sponsor or exhibitor information contact Emma Carper-Jacobo at 952-454-0648 or emma@abreathofhope.org \nWe look forward to connecting!
URL:https://abreathofhope.org/event/lung-run-walk-twin-cities/
LOCATION:Lake Harriet Bandshell Park\, 4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
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SUMMARY:Midwest Lung Cancer Summit - for patients\, survivors\, & caregivers
DESCRIPTION:MIDWEST LUNG CANCER SUMMIT\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n \n\n\n              \n           \n                            \n\n    \n \n        \n      \n\n            \n\n  \n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n		\n									\n			\n\n		\n\n		\n\n		\n			\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n		\nEXPLORE THE FUTURE OF LUNG CANCER CARE\nA free annual event uniting patients\, survivors\, and caregivers with world-renowned experts to share breakthroughs\, resources\, and hope in lung cancer care.\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n		\nDate: September 27\, 2025\nTime: 8 AM – 3 PM\nLocation: Sheraton Hotel\, Minnetonka\nVirtual: Virtual attendance available\nRegistration: FREE \n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n		\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n		\n									\n			\n\n		\n\n		\n\n		\n			\nGET INSPIRED\nExperience a powerful blend of science\, hope\, and healing. Hear the latest breakthroughs in lung cancer research\, experience an unforgettable story of survival and resilience\, and explore the power of mindfulness in supporting healing. Together\, these insights will leave you informed and inspired. \n		\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n		\n									\n			\n\n		\n\n		\n\n		\n			\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nEXPERT SPEAKER \nLatest Advancements in Lung Cancer Research \nJoseph Leach\, MD\nMedical Oncologist\, Associate Medical Director\, Quality and Safety\, Allina Health Cancer Institute \nDr. Joseph Leach is a medical oncologist and Associate Medical Director of Quality and Safety at Allina Health. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota and completed his fellowship at the University of Oklahoma. With more than 20 years in practice\, his focus is lung cancer and clinical research. \n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n		\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n		\n									\n			\n\n		\n\n		\n\n		\n			\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nKEYNOTE SPEAKER\nShould’ve Been Dead \nRory Londer\nLung Cancer Survivor\, Author & Speaker \nRory Londer is a husband\, father\, author\, and powerful public speaker whose story of great loss and survival continues to inspire thousands. After losing his beloved parents\, overcoming addiction\, and surviving a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis\, Rory now shares his journey through his book Should’ve Been Dead and his motivational talks.  \n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n		\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n		\n									\n			\n\n		\n\n		\n\n		\n			\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nKEYNOTE SPEAKER\nMindfulness \nAlison Crowley\, C-IAYT \nAlison\, a Certified Yoga Therapist\, has supported people with cancer since 2007. Creator of The Audio Companion\, featured in a Harvard/Dana Farber study\,she teaches\, trains\, and continues to be inspired by her community. \n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n		\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n		\n									\n			\n\n		\n\n		\n\n		\n			\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nTESTIMONIAL\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n“I walked away from last year’s event feeling informed. Hearing the latest research alongside such powerful personal stories gave me hope I hadn’t felt in a long time. It reminded me that no one faces this journey alone.” – 2024 Summit Attendee \n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n		\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n		SPACE IS LIMITED | REGISTER NOW\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nBREAKOUT SESSIONS\n\n	\n		\n									\n			\n	\n	\n\n		\n\n		\n\n		\n			\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n  \n    \n      Breakout Session 1\n      Topics\n          \n    \n      \n	\n		\nThe Financial Toxicity of Cancer Care \nHidden burden of cancer care. Financial stress patients and families face alongside the medical journey.\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n		\nNurturing Relationships through Cancer \nSupporting & strengthening connections with loved ones while facing cancer together.\n		\n\n	\n	\n    \n      \n\n\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n  \n    \n      Breakout Session 2\n      Topics\n          \n    \n      \n	\n		\nYour Voice & the Policy Process \nLearn how to influence cancer-related policies and make your voice heard.\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n		\nUsing Complimentary Therapies For Managing Symptoms and Side Effects \nSafely ease cancer symptoms and treatment-related side effects with effective therapies.\n		\n\n	\n	\n    \n      \n\n\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n  \n    \n      Breakout Session 3\n      Topics\n          \n    \n      \n	\n		\nPatient/Survivor Education and Conversation \nSharing knowledge\, personal stories\, and experiences to empower patients\, survivors\, and their support networks.\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n		\nCaregiver Education and Conversation \nGuidance\, support\, and resources for those caring for someone with cancer.\n		\n\n	\n	\n    \n      \n\n\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n		\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n		SPACE IS LIMITED | REGISTER NOW\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nEXPERT SPEAKERS\n\n \n\n\n\n	\n		\n									\n			\n\n		\n\n		\n\n		\n			\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nAGENDA\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n		\n8 – 9 a.m. | Check-in\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n		\n8 a.m. | Chair Yoga Led by Allison Crowley\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n9 a.m. | Breakfast & Morning Keynote Mindfulness by Allison Crowley\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n10 a.m. | Breakout Session #1\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n11 a.m | Expert Speaker Latest Advancements in Lung Cancer Research\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n12 p.m. | Keynote Speaker Rory Londer\, Should’ve Been Dead\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n1:15 p.m. | Breakout Session #2\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n2 p.m. | Breakout Session #3\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n		\n				\n\n	\n\n	\n\n		\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n		SPACE IS LIMITED | REGISTER NOW\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nSHARE WITH SOMEONE!\n\n \n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n		\n									\n			\n\n		\n\n		\n\n		\n			\nSPONSORS\n\n  \n    \n\n  \n          \n                        \n              \n                                                                              \n              \n                  \n              \n            \n                      \n         \n\n  \n    \n  \n          \n                        \n              \n                                                                              \n              \n                  \n              \n            \n                      \n         \n\n  \n    \n  \n          \n                        \n              \n                                                                              \n              \n                  \n              \n            \n                      \n         \n          \n                        \n              \n                                                                              \n              \n                  \n              \n            \n                      \n         \n	\n		\nAmgen
URL:https://abreathofhope.org/event/patient-survivor-summit-delivering-knowledge-that-improves-outcomes/
LOCATION:Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel\, 12201 Ridgedale Drive\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55305\, United States
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SUMMARY:MN Biomarker Summit - Understanding & Eliminating Testing Barriers
DESCRIPTION:Physicians and healthcare providers specializing in lung cancer will come together for a multidisciplinary event focused on breaking down barriers that prevent nearly half of Minnesota’s eligible patients from receiving essential biomarker testing—testing that is key to determining the best possible treatment. \n7:30 – 8 a.m. Check-in\, Breakfast\, Exhibitor Showcase  \n8 a.m. Session 1: Understanding Lung Cancer Biomarker Testing – Evolving U.S. Guidelines. Emilian Racila\, MD\, Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist\, Associate Professor\, University of Minnesota Medical School. Diana Oramas-Mogrovejo\, MD\, Assistant Professor\, University of Minnesota Medical School. \n9:30 a.m. Session 2: Practical Strategies to Overcome Barriers to Biomarker Testing for NSCLC Patients – Panel of physicians from healthcare systems serving Minnesotans living with lung cancer. \n\n\n\nModerated by Aaron S. Mansfield\, MD\, Mayo Clinic\nNaomi Fujioka\, MD\, Medical Oncologist\, Associate Professor\, University of Minnesota Medical School\nBob Kratzke\, MD\, Medical Oncologist\, Professor\, Department Chair\, University of Minnesota Medical School\nJoe Leach\, MD\, Medical Oncologist\, Associate Medical Director\, Quality and Safety\, Allina Health Cancer Institute\nYing-Chun Lo\, MD\, PhD\, Pathologist\, Mayo Clinic\nManish Patel\, DO\, Medical Oncologist\, Associate Professor\, University of Minnesota Medical School\nJaime Schneider\, MD\, PhD\, Medical Oncologist\, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute\, Harvard Medical School\nAditi Singh\, MD\, MPH\, Thoracic\, Head & Neck Medical Oncologist\, Minneapolis VA Healthcare System Assistant Professor of Medicine\, University of Minnesota\nDan Mundt\, MD\, Medical Oncology & Hematology\, Minnesota Oncology\nOther speakers TBD\n\n\n\n11 a.m. Session 3: The Value of Broad Panels that Capture Actionable and Non-Actionable Mutations (with tabletop discussions to follow) \n\nWorking Through Reports on Actionable Lung Cancer Biomarkers/Available Targeted Therapies; Understanding Non-actionable Mutations that may influence clinical decision making (i.e. TP53 in EGFR patients or STK11/KEAP1). Deepti Behl\, MD\, Mayo Clinic\, formerly Chief of Oncology/Medical Director\, Sutter Sacramento Lung Cancer Program\nBalancing rapid/targeted NGS panel testing and broad panels for quick results. Sarah Kerr\, MD\, Pathologist\, Co-Vice President of Hospital Pathology Associates and Chair of the Department of Pathology at Abbott Northwestern Hospital\, Allina Health\n\nNetworking Lunch: 12:30-1:30 p.m. \n \n\n \n\n  \n\n\n  \nTHANK YOU EXHIBITORS!\n\nPARTNER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nASSOCIATE\n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \nCONTRIBUTOR\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nPATRON\n\nCaris Life Sciences \nDaiichi \nEMD Serono Oncology \nNovocure \nNuvation Bio \nPMV Pharmaceuticals \nPuma Biotechnology \nRegeneron \nRigel Pharmaceuticals \nTempus \n  \n\nBREAKFAST SPONSOR\nFoundation Medicine \n  \n  \nFor sponsor or exhibitor information contact Emma Carper-Jacobo at 952-454-0648 or emma@abreathofhope.org \nWe look forward to connecting!
URL:https://abreathofhope.org/event/minnesota-biomarker-summit-for-providers/
LOCATION:Westin Edina Galleria\, 3201 Galleria\, Edina\, 55345\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Breath of Hope Gala
DESCRIPTION: CELEBRATE PROGRESS\, INSPIRE CHANGE\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening at The Club at Golden Valley as we honor the progress made in lung cancer survival and recommit to the work ahead. The 2025 A Breath of Hope Gala brings together survivors\, families\, advocates\, and supporters for a night of celebration\, connection\, and purpose. Enjoy live music\, gourmet dining\, a wine ring toss\, and exciting silent and live auctions. The evening’s program will uplift and inspire\, spotlighting stories of hope and the collective impact of our community. \nTogether\, we look forward—with bold ideas and renewed determination—to a future where lung cancer no longer takes the lives of those we love.\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n		\nDate: November 7\, 2025\nTime: 6 – 10 PM\nLocation: The Club at Golden Valley\, 7001 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley\, MN 55427 \n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n		\n									\n			\n\n		\n\n		\n\n		\n			\nTICKETS\, TABLES & SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE\n\n		PURCHASE TICKETS & TABLES\n	\n\n		\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nSHARE WITH SOMEONE!\n\n \n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n		\n									\n			\n\n		\n\n		\n\n		\n			\nSPONSORS\n	\n		\nLUMINOUS\nMary & Bill Zimmer\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n		\nSHIMMER\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n  \n    \n  \n          \n                        \n              \n                                                                              \n              \n                  \n              \n            \n                      \n         \n          \n                        \n              \n                                                                              \n              \n                  \n              \n            \n                      \n         \n	\n		\nGLOWING\n\nIn Memory of Stuart Brown\nAMGEN\nJohn Benjamin\nKelly & Steve Link\nMorris Leatherman Company\n\nRobyn Wegner\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n		\nPHYSICIAN’S\n\nDr. Abbie Begnaud\nTeri Kast\nDr. Kostas Leventakos\nDr. Manish Patel\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n	\n		\nSPECIALTY\n\nCaleb Curran – Captivate Media\nVirtue Fundraising\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n		PURCHASE TICKETS & TABLES
URL:https://abreathofhope.org/event/shining-bright-gala/
LOCATION:Golden Valley Country Club\, 7001 Golden Valley Rd\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55427\, United States
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