
Champions for Survivorship Breakfast
Fighting Through and Beyond Cancer
Thursday, October 13, 2022
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Marriott Overland Park
(NEW LOCATION!)
10800 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park, KS 66210
The Champions for Survivorship Breakfast is a time for Cancer Action to celebrate with friends, an opportunity to introduce Cancer Action to new friends and to raise support for our vital programs and services. We are so excited to have an in-person event this year! The breakfast is free, however there will be an opportunity to give a gift to support Cancer Action. The wonderful stories and testimonials of cancer survivors, powerful music and videos will surely inspire you – DON’T MISS IT!
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY FOR THIS FREE EVENT!
RSVP (913) 642-8885 or karlan@canceractionkc.org by September 27th.
For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Karla Nichols (913) 642-8885.
Our Featured Guests
Gary Doolittle, MD, is the Capital Federal Masonic Professor of Medicine in the Division of Oncology at University of Kansas Medical Center, where he is also the Medical Director of the Masonic Cancer Alliance, vice-chair of education in the Department of Internal Medicine and Assistant Dean for the Office of Medical Education.
Dr. Doolittle has been a faculty member in the Division of Clinical Oncology at KU for 30 years. He has written many journal articles, books, and book chapters on a range of oncology topics, with an emphasis on telemedicine in cancer care delivery.
Dr. Doolittle was diagnosed with Kidney cancer in 2009. He will share about his personal cancer journey, and how living as a cancer survivor impacts his professional work in cancer care. We are excited to have Dr. Doolittle share at our Champions for Survivorship Breakfast!
Eboni Fondren is one of the most highly sought after and premiere jazz vocalists in Kansas City and has become a bandleader in her own right. In addition to her own musical projects which include Eboni and the Ivories, and a member of the Lost Wax Band, Eboni collaborates with some of Kansas City's top musicians and can be heard swinging all over the local jazz scene.
She has been featured on the cover of The Jam Magazine and performed for the groundbreaking of the new single terminal airport at MCI, sung the national anthem for the Women's National Gymnastics Championship and the NCAA Big 12 Tournaments.
As an actress and voice over artist, she has lit up the stage with feature roles at some of Kansas City's top Theatre Companies in productions. We are so thrilled to have her share her beautiful voice, passion and heart with us as she performs at our Champions for Survivorship Breakfast!


2022 Presenting Sponsor

Champion for Survivorship Sponsors
Richard and Annette Bloch Family Foundation
Kevin and Erika Sweeney
Hope Beyond Cancer Partners
Tom and Teresa Walsh
Empowerment Partners
Doug and Melanie Simpson
University of Kansas Physicians, Division of Medical Oncology
Joe and Carole Otey
Here’s Another Way to Support Cancer Action
4th Annual Pay It Forward Nick's Way Online Auction for Cancer Action
October 7, 2022 -October 16, 2022
Over 500 items means something for everyone!
Click on the link to preview the items by category and get ready to bid when the auction opens on October 7th!
2021 Presenting Champion for Survivorship Sponsors
Richard and Annette Bloch Family Foundation
Kevin and Erika Sweeney
Hope Beyond Cancer Partners
Tom & Teresa Walsh
Empowerment Partners
Shirley Gibson
Karla Nichols
Brian & Julie Levinson
Gary & Janet Hall
Elaine McIntosh
Gary & Mary Shafer
Phil and Judy Temaat
Joe and Carole Otey
Doug & Melanie Simpson
University of Kansas Medical Center, Division of Medical Oncology
Caregiver Supporters
Eric Jacobson
Sam & Cait Burnett
Social Media Partner