Cloztalk Events Calendar

2022 DC ScopeItOut 5k | Colorectal Cancer Alliance
2022-03-27 08:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Freedom Plaza, 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20004, United States
Join us at Freedom Plaza on March 27, 2022 to run or walk the DC ScopeItOut 5K. Register today, fundraise and build your team, and get ready to run during colorectal cancer awareness month. For those not able or not yet comfortable being in person, run in your own neighborhood as a virtual ScopeItOut Coast to Coast runner.

Give Education Day - The Detroit Public Schools Foundation
2022-03-23 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Remote
Ensuring Detroit Public Schools Community District students are offered the best education possible!
Our goal is to raise $10,000 which will help us to support our cycle grant programs that offer grants to the Detroit Public School Community District and its partners to provide exceptional beyond the classroom experiences!
The Foundation provides students with the tools required for success inside and outside the classroom. We believe that by investing in these future leaders, we also strengthen families and our communities. We accomplish this by investing in 4 primary areas: Literacy and Early Childhood Education; STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math); Career Pathways—college and career readiness; and Experiences Beyond the Classroom. We are committed to supporting these strategic priorities and helping thousands of DPSCD students and teachers annually.

Medicaid 101 & Other Benefits Webinar
2022-03-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Remote
This free webinar presented by Triage Cancer covers the basics of Medicaid and other income-based programs, including SNAP, housing assistance, Supplemental Security Income, and other government benefits. It will also cover practical tips to overcome common barriers that people face when applying.
Free CE is available for professionals. Advance registration is required.

Virtual: Coping with a Blood Cancer Diagnosis
2022-03-09 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Join Priscilla Andrews, MA, LCPC, Clinical Manager at the Cancer Wellness Center, to learn about the emotional aspect of living with a blood cancer diagnosis. In this program, Priscilla will discuss common concerns, building a support network, and techniques to manage stress, followed by a Q + A.
Presented by Priscilla Andrews, MA, LCPC
The program is offered through a joint collaboration between Cancer Wellness Center and the Leukemia Research Foundation.

What You Need To Know About Male Breast Cancer
2022-03-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Learn from doctors and survivors about male breast cancer: risks, warning signs, early detection, treatment and more.

Cancer Caregivers: Rights & Resources Webinar
2022-02-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Remote
Triage Cancer’s Cancer Caregivers webinar covers information on the rights of caregivers at work, how to replace lost wages while acting as a caregiver, and practical tips to help caregivers navigate their caregiving responsibilities. It will also cover community resources available to cancer caregivers.
Free CE is available for professionals. This event is presented in partnership with Imerman Angels & CancerCare. Advance registration required.

February Insurance & Finance Intensive
2022-02-02 10:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Remote
Triage Cancer’s free, comprehensive Insurance & Finance Intensive is a training program designed specifically for oncology health care professionals and advocates. Participants will learn about health and disability insurance and finances. The program improves patient and caregiver access to valuable information on how to mitigate the financial impact of a cancer diagnosis across the continuum of care.
Free CE is available for professionals. Advance registration is required.

Triage Cancer Purpose in Planning Coping Circle Series
2022-01-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Remote
Following a cancer diagnosis, there are many factors patients, their families, and caregivers must manage. This includes treatment decisions and rearranging family or work obligations. During this journey, it can be difficult for patients and their loved ones to prioritize their responsibilities as well as review the legal and financial questions that can and should be addressed. Thoughtfully planning for themselves and their loved ones allows those impacted by cancer to create a sense of relief, and hope, around those unanswered questions. The Purpose in Planning Coping Circle Series will address these issues by providing both educational information on finances and planning as well as emotional guidance to people affected by cancer.
This event is presented in partnership with CancerCare and sponsored by Eisai.
Part I: Navigating Finances & Planning Ahead – 60 minutes
Part II: Planning Ahead – Estate Planning – 90 minutes
Part III: Planning Ahead – Medical Decision Making – 90 Minutes
See the event website for information on Parts II & III.

Holiday High Tea
2021-12-03 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
You Are Cordially Invited to Virtually Attend
Our 33rd Annual Tea to Benefit
Alternatives For Girls
Friday, December 3rd, 2021- 3:00pm until 4:30pm
Tickets
$25.00 AFG Supporter
Includes 1 ticket into our Door Prize Drawings
$50.00 AFG Supporter
Includes a “Tea Goody Bag” and 2 tickets into our Door Prize Drawings
$500.00 Virtual Host
Includes 10 “Tea Goody Bags” to be mailed to host, recognition on our welcome presentation, and an opportunity to “breakout” into a private room with their group of 10 during the event
$1500.00 Holiday Tea Sponsor
Includes 20 “Tea Goody Bags” to be mailed to host, recognition as event sponsor on our event landing page with logo and recognition day of event
Purchase tickets online by clicking the event link below!
Reservations
Tickets and packages that include Tea Goody Bags must be confirmed by November 12th to guarantee arrival by day of event. Reservations will be accepted after the 12th, but Goody Bags will not be included.
This year’s event will include a virtual mobile Silent Auction!
Details will be coming soon to our website.
For questions please contact Dawn Barrack at dbarrack@alternativesforgirls.org

Triage Cancer and Cancer and Careers Virtual In-Service Training
2021-12-03 09:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Join us on Friday, December 3, 2021, for a Triage Cancer and Cancer and Careers Virtual In-Service Training.
This comprehensive, virtual In-Service training for oncology healthcare professionals and advocates provides training on the practical and legal issues patients, survivors, and caregivers face when it comes to cancer and work. Join us to learn how to advise your patients, provide credible referrals and connect with your peers in the field.
Space is limited. Those interested in attending should complete the application form on the Triage Cancer website. Your registration does not guarantee your acceptance. Those accepted will be notified by November 19, 2021.
Target Audience: Advocates and oncology health care professionals.

Simply From The Heart’s 7th annual gala!
2021-12-02 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Michigan
The eruption of our mission and the services we provide are a testament to the power of human interaction and NOTHING excites us more than our official 7th annual “IN PERSON” Gala Announcement! Ticket sales are officially LIVE! 💕

Twist Out Cancer's Midwest Brushes with Cancer Art Exhibition & Celebration
2021-11-14 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Brushes with Cancer provides psycho-social support for those touched by cancer to improve the quality of life for cancer patients, their family, and loved ones, through a unique art experience.
Brushes with Cancer strategically matches artists with those touched by cancer to create unique pieces of artwork reflective of their journey. Over a period of 5 months, pairs will connect virtually and their relationships are guided and supported by Twist Out Cancer mentors with the intention of creating a support system for both the artist and inspiration. The program finishes on a high note with our signature celebratory art exhibition, gala and auction where the artwork is revealed for the first time. Due to the nature of the pandemic all Brushes with Cancer programs will be held virtually with the hope of being able to gather in the near future.
We invite you to join the TOC community and guests for a time of celebration, storytelling, survivorship, and hope. During the celebration, each artist’s piece will be officially revealed and auctioned, with proceeds benefitting the mission and work of Twist Out Cancer.
The Midwest 2021 Brushes with Cancer program includes 70 participants, plus 11 mentors, from 10 states across the U.S. as well as individuals from the UK, India, and Canada. Our unique virtual and in-person event plan, along with ticket sales, can be found HERE.
LOCATION
Virtual AND Floating World Gallery in Chicago and the Detroit Shipping Company in Detroit
Brushes with Cancer Midwest 2021

Life Time Cycle for TEAL
2021-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Life Time Burr Ridge, IL, 601 Burr Ridge Parkway, Burr Ridge, IL, 60527, United States
Life Time is offering an opportunity for you to cycle for TEAL and support the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.
If you are looking for a way to enjoy a great ride and support your favorite charity, join us for the TEAL ride at Life Time ! You can choose from a 1-hour or two hour ride, take advantage of free on-site childcare and also enjoy a refreshing smoothie after your ride. You can also feel good about your ride supporting women who deal with ovarian cancer, since the proceeds from this ride support the programs and services of NOCC. Ride for TEAL and make an Impact!

AllyCon 2021 - Colorectal Cancer Alliance
2021-11-14 08:00 - 2022-01-16 17:00 (America/New_York) | Michigan
The AllyCon 2021 national conference is the premier opportunity to connect with other patients, caregivers, and survivors, hear from experts on the latest in treatment, and share your experience.
All are invited, including newly diagnosed patients, long-term survivors, caregivers, family members, advocates, and other allies.
AllyCon is the signature patient and family support educational event. We are committed to providing attendees with the latest treatment and survivorship information in a forum that enables networking.
All colorectal cancer patients and survivors, both in and out of treatment, as well their caregivers and family members are invited. Advocacy professionals, medical staff, and clinicians are also welcome. This conference is focused on education and industry leadership, and we hope all participants leave with a shared sense of community and empowerment.

2021 Blue Hope Bash: One Nation Forward - Colorectal Cancer Alliance
2021-11-13 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Michigan
The Blue Hope Bash will once again stream nationally on November 13, 2021, live from Washington, D.C., and around the country.
Please mark your calendar and join your nation of allies as we move forward in the mission to end colorectal cancer. This year’s Blue Hope Bash will inspire as we celebrate one another, our collective resilience, and our unstoppable determination to screen, care, and cure.
NBC News anchor, Craig Melvin will once again emcee the national Blue Hope Bash. Craig has emceed the Blue Hope Bash in Washington, DC, for years because he knows what, and who, is at risk from this disease.
Craig is a passionate, dedicated force in our mission to end colorectal cancer in our lifetime.
The Alliance’s photo contest celebrates aspects of life that provide the strength, comfort, or determination to move forward through a cancer journey. Submit your photo now through October 18 for a chance to win and be featured during the Blue Hope Bash: One Nation Forward live stream! https://www.2021bluehopebash.org/event/Photo-Contest

The Gifted Gown Sneaker Ball
2021-11-13 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Biltwell Event Center, 950 S White River Pkwy W Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46221, United States
The 2nd Annual Gifted Gown Sneaker Ball will be presented at the Biltwell Event Center with GEICO being our partner sponsor featuring fashion, music, dancing, food, Best Sneaker Contest, Kendra Scott Pop-Up Shop, Silent Auction, Indy Maven Photo Lounge, and more! Dust off those gowns, tuxes and sneaks and join us for a fun night out benefiting The Gifted Gown.
We are a 100% volunteer run organization and all proceeds from our Sneaker Ball will go to sustain our low overhead (rent, insurance, website and upkeep of our boutique) to ensure we continue to help our community on an annual basis. We hope to fulfill a few items on our “wish list” as well such as new floors in our boutique, build out of our current space, new HVAC work, new hangers and racks for our gowns, and to become more mobile with our services.
Your health and safety is our #1 priority so we will require proof of full COVID vaccination or a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours of The Sneaker Ball. We want this to be a fun and safe event for the community we love so much!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

2021 Phoenix Walk to End Colon Cancer - Colorectal Cancer Alliance
2021-11-13 07:30 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix) | Riverview Park, 2100 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
Join us at Riverview Park anytime between 7:30 am and 11 am to walk the 5K route with your team, get swag from our sponsors, pick up your fundraising items and survivor medals, and spread awareness for colorectal cancer. Our survivor ceremony and fundraising awards will be posted online the weekend of the Walk.
For those not able or not yet comfortable walking at the park, just swing by to pick up your items for fundraising and participating, or register as a virtual walker.

Youth Outreach Services "Stronger Together Fall Tailgate"
2021-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Youth Outreach Services called an audible and changed our, postponed, annual gala theme to a Fall Tailgate Fundraiser. But, that was not the only call change in this game. After careful consideration and concerns over your safety we decided to go virtual. There will still be a lot of live game action and plenty of ways to give including a silent auction. We cannot wait to have you tune in on Friday, November 12, 2021!
All proceeds from the event will go towards adolescent mental health and mentoring services for high-risk teens. With the rising need for accessible services for families in need, it more important than ever that we help our local youth set achievable goals to succeed in life.

Future Founders U.Pitch Collegiate Pitch Competition
2021-11-10 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
A prestigious national elevator pitch competition where top collegiate founders showcase business ideas to accomplished entrepreneurs and investors.

2021 Dallas/Fort-Worth Walk to End Colon Cancer - Colorectal Cancer Alliance
2021-11-06 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | River Legacy Park, 701 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX, 76006, United States
We will be walking in person and implementing many precautions to make sure everyone involved in the Dallas/Fort Worth Walk to End Colon Cancer can participate safely. Upon arrival, participants will set out on their walk with family, friends, and teammates. Stay tuned for more specifics on the walk route and format.
This year’s walk will also offer the option for participants to walk in their own neighborhoods and then come to the walk location to pick up their swag bag, survivor medal, and fundraising incentives.

Lawndale Christian Legal Center's 10th Annual Benefit Gala
2021-11-04 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Join us for Lawndale Christian Legal Center’s 10th Annual Benefit Gala: The Justice Rising Gala on Thursday, November 4, 2021 celebrating our 12th year of community-based, holistic legal services in North Lawndale! This year’s event will be a hybrid event – we will host an in-person event at the Chicago History Museum, while providing a live streaming event to those who purchase virtual tickets!
The in-person gala will feature a tasting-style dinner showcasing several Chicago restaurants which will each bring individual portions of their signature dishes. The event will also feature tournament style fundraising! The in-person and virtual experiences will include a program with a keynote speech from Rodney Brown, one of our Partner in Justice Awardees, which is presented to an extraordinary individual who demonstrates commitment and passion to pursuing justice, equity, and opportunity for young people. Our other Partner in Justice Awardees will also be honored: Yolanda Fields, Adam Alonso, and Matt DeMateo. Both experiences will also feature our Outstanding Staff Award recipient and our Emerging Leader Award recipient, Deshawn Nelson. Cliff Nellis and Dr. Dennis Deer will present about the exciting future of our organization. We will also have some wonderful entertainment from local musicians.
The event will be an extraordinary opportunity to eat well, to mingle with others who have a passion for restorative justice while participating in activities, and to support LCLC in our mission to transform the criminal justice system in Cook County and beyond!

Kids Kicking Cancer "Pediatric Psychosocial Palliative Care Virtual Conference"
2021-11-04 13:00 - 17:00, 2021-11-03 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Join us Nov. 3-4, 2021, for the 2021 Pediatric Psychosocial and Palliative Care Virtual Conference, hosted by Kids Kicking Cancer. This year’s theme, Creating a Culture of Healing Empowerment, will focus on standards of care and how to create a personalized approach to address the physical, psychological, and social effects that a possibly life-threatening illness can have on a family.
Don’t miss out on this informative and incredibly inspirational event. Continuing Education credits available for Social Work, Nursing & Child Life.
Tickets can be purchased at KidsKickingCancer.org/Conference. ClozTalk members use code KKC10OFF for $10 off registration price.

Harvest against Hunger 2021
2021-10-23 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL, 425 Fawell Blvd (Waterleaf Campus), Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137, United States
Celebrate The GardenWorks Project’s 10th year of improving food insecurity within the region. This year, our fall fundraiser will celebrate the harvest of our local farmers, such as Janie’s Mill, McDonald Farm, Mayneland Farms, and Nichols Farm and Orchard. Instead of an in-person event, please pick up your farm share box and meal at the College of DuPage’s Waterleaf Restaurant between the hours of 11:00AM-2:00PM.
You can plant the seeds for a healthier region by purchasing a Farm Share full of local products and enjoy a special curated small plate menu created by College of DuPage Culinary, highlighting the local produce of the season. All proceeds benefit The GardenWorks Project and its mission to grow a healthier region through home and community gardens.

2021 Atlanta Walk to End Colon Cancer - Colorectal Cancer Alliance
2021-10-23 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | John C. Howell Park, 797 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30306, United States
Join us at Historic Fourth Ward Park anytime between 8 am and 11 am to walk the 5K route with your team, get swag from our sponsors, pick up your fundraising items and survivor medals, and spread awareness for colorectal cancer.
For those not able or not yet comfortable walking at the park, just swing by to pick up your items for fundraising and participating, or register as a virtual walker.

2021 San Diego Walk to End Colon Cancer - Colorectal Cancer Alliance
2021-10-23 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Spanish Landing Park, 3900 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
We will be walking in person and implementing many precautions to make sure everyone involved in the San Diego Walk to End Colon Cancer can participate safely. We will be meeting at the Spanish Landing Park! Upon arrival, participants will set out on their walk with family, friends, and teammates. Instead of walking as one large group, your team can arrive and walk any time between 8am and 10am.

An Art Therapy Event – A Virtual Twistshop From Twist Out Cancer in October
2021-10-21 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
“Virtual Twistshops” are wellness and art therapy focused workshops that promote healing, relaxation, and emotional recovery through creative based intervention. Topics change each time.
“Curio Cards”
In this Twistshop we will be constructing “curio” or curiosity cards. Traditionally, curio cabinets hold objects that memorialize themes important to the creator and are displayed in a purposeful manner. Today we are combining this concept with the “calling card,” a custom that originated in 18th c. England, where pictures and heartfelt messages were inscribed on the back of repurposed playing cards and then given away. The goal of this art practice will be to create curio cards (meant to be kept or given away) that reflect on the topic of honoring someone or something important to the creator.
This Twistshop will be facilitated by Sherry Warner, MFA, MA, ATR-BC
Sherry is a creative facilitator and board certified art therapist living and working in southern New Jersey. She practices using art in her own life and with others as a way to engage in mindful self compassion and exploration. She is influenced by sociocultural themes and oftentimes uses alternative and found materials in visual art practices. Sherry’s work is based on a trauma-informed model that puts emphasis on the mind-body connection and using art viewing and doing as an integral part of managing life’s stressors.
Suggested materials:
Small pieces of cardboard
jewelry boxes,
playing cards for repurposing,
scissors,
glue,
paint markers, oil pastels
pre-cut imagery or photographs for repurposing,
pen/sharpie or other writing utensils
and colored paper for collaging.
Suggested Donation $5-$10 to help us continue to provide programming for our community.
Any questions, please contact jacqueline@twistoutcancer.org

2021 Denver Blue Hope Bash - Colorectal Cancer Alliance
2021-10-15 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 E Academy Blvd, Denver, CO, 80230, United States
The Blue Hope Bash Denver is a signature event of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. It unites both individuals and corporations that are passionate about supporting our mission to end colorectal cancer within our lifetime.
Proceeds from the Blue Hope Bash will support the Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s goals to reverse the decline in preventive screenings caused by the pandemic, support more patients who are navigating this disease during a global health crisis and fund more research to ultimately find a cure for colorectal cancer.

Lakeview Pantry "Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope"
2021-10-15 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | RPM on the Water, 317 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
Lakeview Pantry invites you to join us in coming together to fight hunger and feed hope for our Chicago neighbors facing economic hardship. We look forward to once again gathering with friends at this year’s Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope event!
We have set a goal of $450,000 to support Lakeview Pantry’s vital community programs. With your support, we will continue providing food for today and hope for tomorrow for our neighbors.
Join us for a night of entertainment while you enjoy a sit down dinner and bid on fabulous auction prizes right from your smart phone!
Prefer to join us for the comfort of your couch? Get a live stream ticket and don’t miss out on the action! Watch our program, bid on silent auction items, and support our Chicago communities from wherever you are.

Twist Out Cancer's Northeast Brushes with Cancer Art Exhibition & Celebration
2021-10-10 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Brushes with Cancer provides psycho-social support for those touched by cancer to improve the quality of life for cancer patients, their family, and loved ones, through a unique art experience.
Brushes with Cancer strategically matches artists with those touched by cancer to create unique pieces of artwork reflective of their journey. Over a period of 5 months, pairs will connect virtually and their relationships are guided and supported by Twist Out Cancer mentors with the intention of creating a support system for both the artist and inspiration. The program finishes on a high note with our signature celebratory art exhibition, gala and auction where the artwork is revealed for the first time. Due to the nature of the pandemic all Brushes with Cancer programs will be held virtually with the hope of being able to gather in the near future.
We invite you to join the TOC community and guests for an evening of celebration, storytelling, survivorship, and hope. During the celebration, each artist’s piece will be officially revealed and auctioned, with proceeds benefitting the mission and work of Twist Out Cancer.
The Northeast Brushes with Cancer program includes 49 participants, plus 8 mentors, from 14 states across the U.S., plus Bavaria, Mexico, and Ireland. Tickets for the celebration can be found at: www.TwistOutCancer.org/brushes/northeast2021
