CHAMPIONS SURVIVORSHIP BREAKFAST

Champions for Survivorship Breakfast

Support Throughout the Cancer Journey...Covering Kansas City!

Support throughout your cancer journey...it is more than just a tagline for Cancer Action, it is our heartbeat.
Every cancer survivor has their own story, their personal journey with cancer. They are stories that are

filled with strength and hope, but also great challenges. Cancer Action believes that no one should

face the challenges of cancer alone.

The Champions for Survivorship Breakfast is a time of reflection and celebration. It is a time to

recognize and honor the lives of many cancer survivors and to support those impacted by cancer. It

is an opportunity to introduce Cancer Action to new friends and to raise support for our vital programs

and services.

Thursday, October 8, 2026
7:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Marriott Overland Park
10800 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park, KS 66210

The breakfast is free, however there will be an opportunity to give a gift of support to Cancer Action. The morning will be filled with stories of survivorship, powerful music and videos that will surely inspire and challenge you – DON’T MISS IT!

To RSVP or for sponsorship opportunities, contact Karla Nichols at (913) 642-8885 or karlan@canceractionkc.org.

Guest Speaker: Matthew Mellor

We are honored to have Matthew Mellor as the guest speaker for our Champions for Survivorship breakfast! Matthew Mellor is the founder and CEO of a health technology company that he sold in 2017. He is very
active in Kansas City's entrepreneurial community and has mentored dozens of startup companies.

He is also a leukemia survivor, diagnosed when he was 43. He is an avid cyclist and has supported cancer survivors through many charity bike rides he organized over the past several years. Their aim is simple, “Together, let's make sure no cancer patient or their loved ones ever ride — or fight — alone.” Cancer Action is very fortunate to be a beneficiary of these events. He will share how cancer helped shape his journey, his
mindset, and the lessons he learned along the way.

Special Musical Guest: Eboni Fondren

Eboni Fondren is a powerhouse American singer, actress, and bandleader whose career spans over two decades. Her career has blossomed as she became one of the most highly sought after and premiere jazz vocalists in the region! Her captivating performances have led her to collaborate with top-tier musicians and
bands across Kansas City! Her most recent accolades include being among the jazz singers at the NFL Draft Experience! She performed for the groundbreaking of the new airport terminal at MCI. And most recently performances at the Kauffman Center and acting in her own play at Quality Hill Playhouse.

Her exceptional talent has earned her recognition, not only within the local jazz community, but on the global stage. In a remarkable testament to her artistry, she was invited to represent America as a jazz ambassador at the G20 Summit. Eboni’s musical journey has taken her across the globe, including tips to Paris, where she
recorded a critically acclaimed album. Her career continues to evolve. We are
thrilled to have her at our breakfast again this year!