BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//A Breath of Hope Lung Cancer Foundation - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:A Breath of Hope Lung Cancer Foundation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://abreathofhope.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for A Breath of Hope Lung Cancer Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T110000 DTSTAMP:20260408T080313 CREATED:20241121T170717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T151831Z UID:10000054-1754724600-1754737200@abreathofhope.org 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 GEO:44.9281501;-93.3076946 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lake Harriet Bandshell Park 4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55409 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy:geo:-93.3076946,44.9281501 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T080313 CREATED:20241126T175418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T200430Z UID:10000055-1758960000-1758985200@abreathofhope.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T080313 CREATED:20241219T215724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T140535Z UID:10000057-1761292800-1761310800@abreathofhope.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://abreathofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/a-breath-of-hope-minnesota-lung-cancer-biomarker-summit.png GEO:44.8775745;-93.3226809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Westin Edina Galleria 3201 Galleria Edina 55345 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3201 Galleria:geo:-93.3226809,44.8775745 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T220000 DTSTAMP:20260408T080313 CREATED:20241219T223551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T144604Z UID:10000058-1762538400-1762552800@abreathofhope.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://abreathofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/A-Breath-of-Hope-Gala-2025-web-banner-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR