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Agenda
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Hotel Check-In and Registration Opens
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Welcome Social and Light Bites
Connect with your teal community!
Stop by to say hello to those you already know and meet those you haven’t met yet.
7:00 a.m.
Let’s Get Moving Morning Meditation Walk (Optional)
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Registration & Exhibit Hall Open
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast & Welcome by Dr. Meredith Mitstifer, NOCC Board Chair
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
General Session
Surviving to Thriving - How Our Stories Can Heal and Transform Us
Sandra Marinella, MA, MEd
Discover how your personal stories can transform your life—even amid life with ovarian cancer. Sandra Marinella’s own breast cancer diagnosis led her to explore how personal writing and positive psychology could transform her own life. This search led to her pioneering work with thousands of students, writers, and cancer patients whose inspiring stories demonstrate how storytelling and personal writing can help us move past physical or emotional hardships and toward resilience and renewal.
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Circles of Hope
Circle of Hope
(Peer-to-peer connection with others for a shared experience)
- Newly Diagnosed Circle
- Recurrent/Chronic Circle
- NED (No Evidence of Disease) Survivor Circle
- Young Survivor Circle
- Caregivers/Family/Friends Circle
You are never alone. Connect with others who have firsthand experience with ovarian cancer just like you. There’s a circle for everyone: newly diagnosed, those diagnosed with recurrence, those no longer with evidence of disease, young adults, caregivers, and loved ones.
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Wellness Break
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Morning Breakout Sessions
Chat & Craft: The Healing Power of Jewelry Making
Leah Williams
For Leah Williams, Ruby Mae Jewelry has more than aesthetic appeal. Adornments can contain facets of compassion, healing, and empowerment. Art therapy, by designing adornments, contributes to acquiring artistic skills that help relieve anxiety and tension and express insight into feelings. This is an immersive opportunity to relax and chat while learning jewelry-making techniques. (Session Capacity: 15)
Harnessing Positive Energy: Setting Intentions with Crystals
Heidi Royter, CHt
Crystal grids are believed to enhance quality of life by using the combined energy of crystals arranged in sacred geometric patterns. This practice is thought to balance energy, reduce stress, and promote well-being by focusing on specific intentions like health or emotional healing. Many find it calming and supportive in their holistic wellness routines. Attend this intention-setting crystal grid workshop and learn more about this practice.
Empower & Heal: Chair Yoga with Resistance Bands
Dr. Barbara Sweet
Join us for a gentle yet invigorating chair yoga class designed specifically for cancer survivors and patients. This unique class incorporates the use of resistance bands to help rebuild strength, improve flexibility, and enhance overall well-being. Our compassionate approach ensures that each movement is accessible and supportive, providing a safe space for healing and empowerment.
Options to Increase Hair Growth and Keep Your Hair Healthiest Before, During And After Treatment
Brandy Lesaffre, NHLMA
National Hair Loss Medical Aesthetics provides options to increase hair growth and keep your hair healthiest before, during, and after treatment.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: Why Did No One Tell Me About Pelvic Floor
Athena Turnage, PT, DPT, WCS
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Panel Discussion - Understanding Clinical Research and Clinical Trial Process Panel Discussion with CISCRP
Understanding Clinical Research and Clinical Trials Process Panel Discussion with CISCRP
Keynote Speaker – Justine Holleran, Panelist – Dr. Kristina Butler, Mayo Clinic
CISCRP leads a panel discussion to increase understanding of clinical research, education, and clinical trial participation, enabling more individuals to participate in the clinical research process.
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wellness Break
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Chat & Craft: The Healing Power of Jewelry Making
Leah Williams
For Leah Williams, Ruby Mae Jewelry has more than aesthetic appeal. Adornments can contain facets of compassion, healing, and empowerment. Art therapy, by designing adornments, contributes to acquiring artistic skills that help relieve anxiety and tension and express insight into feelings. This is an immersive opportunity to relax and chat while learning jewelry-making techniques. (Session Capacity: 15)
Harnessing Positive Energy: Setting Intentions with Crystals
Heidi Royter, CHt
Crystal grids are believed to enhance quality of life by using the combined energy of crystals arranged in sacred geometric patterns. This practice is thought to balance energy, reduce stress, and promote well-being by focusing on specific intentions like health or emotional healing. Many find it calming and supportive in their holistic wellness routines. Attend this intention-setting crystal grid workshop and learn more about this practice.
Relax & Paint: Watercolor Basics
Dr. Barbara Sweet
Unleash your creativity and find tranquility in “Relax & Paint,” a beginner-friendly watercolor class designed especially for cancer survivors. This soothing class requires no prior drawing or art skills, making it perfect for those looking to explore the calming world of watercolor painting. Materials will be provided.
Options to Increase Hair Growth and Keep Your Hair Healthiest Before, During And After Treatment
Brandy Lesaffre, NHLMA
Why Did No One Tell Me About Pelvic Floor: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Athena Turnage, PT, DPT
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
General Session
A Conversation with Dr. Shana Wingo, MD., City of Hope
Jennifer McClendon, MCHES, Speaker & Facilitator | Panelist – Dr. Shana Wingo, City of Hope
You’ve seen her on Ask The Expert, now NOCC Senior Manager, Education & Mission Programs, Jenny McClendon, interviews Dr. Wingo from City of Hope. Dr. Wingo discusses Ovarian Cancer and addresses your questions regarding ovarian cancer treatment, including variations in treatment plans, resources, and cancer centers.
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Let’s Taco ‘bout the Day Fiesta
- Spanish Tapas and signature cocktails at the cash bar
There is no time for a siesta; tonight, we are having a Fiesta! Grab your sombrero and join us for Tapas and Signature drinks at the cash bar.
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Early Bird Morning Fitness (optional)
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Resource Table and Exhibit Hall Open
8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Breakfast & Morning Keynote
Integrative & Complementary Therapies
Dr. Dan Rubin, ND.FABNO, Naturopathic Specialists, LLC
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Morning Workshops
Chat & Craft: The Healing Power of Jewelry Making
Leah Williams
For Leah Williams, Ruby Mae Jewelry has more than aesthetic appeal. Adornments can contain facets of compassion, healing, and empowerment. Art therapy, by designing adornments, contributes to acquiring artistic skills that help relieve anxiety and tension and express insight into feelings. This is an immersive opportunity to relax and chat while learning jewelry-making techniques. (Session Capacity: 15)
Harnessing Positive Energy: Setting Intentions with Crystals
Heidi Royter, CHt
Crystal grids are believed to enhance quality of life by using the combined energy of crystals arranged in sacred geometric patterns. This practice is thought to balance energy, reduce stress, and promote well-being by focusing on specific intentions like health or emotional healing. Many find it calming and supportive in their holistic wellness routines. Attend this intention-setting crystal grid workshop and learn more about this practice.
Empower & Heal: Chair Yoga with Resistance Bands
Dr. Barbara Sweet
Join us for a gentle yet invigorating chair yoga class designed specifically for cancer survivors and patients. This unique class incorporates the use of resistance bands to help rebuild strength, improve flexibility, and enhance overall well-being. Our compassionate approach ensures that each movement is accessible and supportive, providing a safe space for healing and empowerment.
Aroma Therapy: Essential Oils for Vibrant Living
Corry Johnson
Aromatherapy can benefit the mind, body, and spirit by using essential oils to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. Learn where essential oils come from, the science behind how they work, and easy tips and recipes for using aromatherapy in your daily life. Participate in a DIY project using Do Terra Essential Oils.
Why Did No One Tell Me About Pelvic Floor: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Athena Turnage, PT, DPT
10: 45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Morning Workshops - Continued
Chat & Craft: The Healing Power of Jewelry Making
Leah Williams
For Leah Williams, Ruby Mae Jewelry has more than aesthetic appeal. Adornments can contain facets of compassion, healing, and empowerment. Art therapy, by designing adornments, contributes to acquiring artistic skills that help relieve anxiety and tension and express insight into feelings. This is an immersive opportunity to relax and chat while learning jewelry-making techniques. (Session Capacity: 15)
Harnessing Positive Energy: Setting Intentions with Crystals
Heidi Royter, CHt
Crystal grids are believed to enhance quality of life by using the combined energy of crystals arranged in sacred geometric patterns. This practice is thought to balance energy, reduce stress, and promote well-being by focusing on specific intentions like health or emotional healing. Many find it calming and supportive in their holistic wellness routines. Attend this intention-setting crystal grid workshop and learn more about this practice.
Relax & Paint: Watercolor Basics
Dr. Barbara Sweet
Unleash your creativity and find tranquility in “Relax & Paint,” a beginner-friendly watercolor class designed especially for cancer survivors. This soothing class requires no prior drawing or art skills, making it perfect for those looking to explore the calming world of watercolor painting. Materials will be provided.
Aroma Therapy: Essential Oils for Vibrant Living
Corry Johnson
Aromatherapy can benefit the mind, body, and spirit by using essential oils to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. Learn where essential oils come from, the science behind how they work, and easy tips and recipes for using aromatherapy in your daily life. Participate in a DIY project using Do Terra Essential Oils.
Why Did No One Tell Me About Pelvic Floor: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Athena Turnage, PT, DPT
12:00 p.m.
Survivor Group Photo Session
You are invited to the Rejuvenate Group Portrait Experience. A group photo of survivorship to celebrate the strength and resilience of survivors, along with a group photo of loved ones to celebrate the caregivers that surround us. Survivors’ photo attire is TEAL, please plan accordingly.
If you do not have a teal item in your wardrobe, please contact Jamie Aiken at mountainregion@ovarian.org.
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closing Session
Stories of Resilience - Thriving, Living Large, and Nurturing the Best You
Dr. Meredith Mitstifer, Psy.D
Through impactful story sharing, Meredith Mitstifer, Psy.D, clinical psychologist and clear cell ovarian cancer survivor/thrivor, along with a panel of ovarian cancer peers, share how they are thriving, living large (and louder), and nurturing their best selves. Together, they will share how they make their scars shine bright. Engaging, heartfelt, and driven, these stories serve to offer hope, inspiration, and teal spirit when faced with an ovarian cancer diagnosis and send you home feeling refreshed, loved, and with a plan to do things that best serve you.
*Please note that the agenda may be subject to change.
Mountain Region Rejuvenate
Friday, July 19th (4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Saturday, July 20th (7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
– Fiesta (5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
Sunday, July 21st (7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
Thank You to Our Partners!
