COMMUNITY GATHERINGS
Health & Energy Through Active Living Every Day
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HEALED Community Gatherings
All HEALED community members are invited to weekly gatherings hosted by Pat Croce, featuring expert guests and cancer survivors on topics related to physical, mental, and spiritual health. The discussion will include nutrition, fitness, and mindfulness.
WNBA Fit Month – ACS HEALED Gathering
Guests:
Rushia Brown, Tawana Thomas-Johnson, Alpa Patel PhD, and Simone Edwards
August 31, 2022
The HEALED One Year Anniversary Gathering!
Guests:
Dikembe Mutombo and Dr. Erika Rees-Punia
May 4, 2022
Colorectal cancer screening could save your life. Hear the story of a colon cancer survivor and her physician talk about the importance of screening and why you should not wait!
Guests:
Dr. Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Mary Lucks
March 9, 2022
Nutrition Segment: The Power of Frozen Foods; And how a proud survivor/thriver of stage IV non-hodgkins lymphoma advocates for cancer patients nationwide.
Guests:
Dr. Jeanie Subach, Jan White:
March 2, 2022
The power of sports and cancer survivorship and how ACS Hope Lodge gives hope, friendship, and support to cancer patients and their families.
Guests:
Dr. William Regine, Julie Walker
February 23, 2022
The power of plant based nutrition and the story of a cancer survivor still thriving in endurance sports.
Guests:
Dr. Sandra Musial, Stephen Brown
February 16, 2022
The healing power of yoga and meditation and an 85-year-old cancer survivor who encourages other seniors to consider yoga and meditation for their healing.
Guests:
Dr. Robyn Tiger, Marge Smith
February 9, 2022
Nutrition Segment: The Power of Soup; And the story of a bladder cancer survivor giving back through service to others.
Guests:
Dr. Jeanie Subach, Rich Kolodgie
February 2, 2022
The Marathon Goddess takes viewers through her journey of transformation through running.
Guests:
Julie Weiss
January 26, 2022
A family’s story of fighting their son’s leukemia with music and a positive attitude.
Guests:
Dr. Alix Seif, Kennith Allen Thomas
January 19, 2022
Nutrition Segment: Building a Grain Bowl; And the story of a cancer survivor who uses running to give back and fight for other cancer survivors, including her own family.
Guests:
Dr. Jeanie Subach, Gail Strohmeyer
January 12, 2022
Preventing and treating Genitourinary cancers (kidney, bladder, prostate and testicular cancer) and surviving, thriving and giving back through running.
Guests:
Dr. Elizabeth Plimack, David April
January 5, 2022
Stories shared by two men tied together through the healing powers of fly-fishing and the amazing organization that made it possible.
Guests:
Stan Golub, Matthew Parker
December 22, 2021
Nutrition Segment: The Power of Protein; And the importance of being your own advocate and and doing what is right for YOUR body.
Guests:
Dr. Jeanie Subach, Erica Taxin Bleznak
December 15, 2021
Two sisters reflect on the cancer journey their family has faced and their advice on finding joy.
Guests:
Dr. Tabitha Cooney, Kaitlynn Cooney
December 8, 2021
A candid conversation with ACS CEO and the story of a cancer survivor who “trained” for her surgery.
Guests:
Dr. Karen E. Knudsen, Brande Plotnick
December 1, 2021
The importance of breast cancer screening and advocating for your health.
Guests:
Dr. Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez, Jenn Greenhut-Tollin:
November 24, 2021
Vegan athletes and trainers and former college football star and cancer survivor focus on staying healthy and using your platform to give back.
Guests:
Jon Hinds, Rob Long
November 17, 2021
Panel of cancer warriors share how they were able to endure through their treatments and emerge stronger.
Guests:
Alicia Jeffreys, Amy Lukasevich, Debbie McCue, and Jamil Rivers
November 10, 2021
Nutrition Segment: The Power of Grains; And the story of an ovarian cancer survivor and the importance of advocating for your own health.
Guests:
Dr. Jeanie Subach, Terri Price
November 3, 2021
Breast cancer and lymphodema and how this Dragon Boat Racer stays active after cancer.
Guests:
Dr. Nicole Stout, Tobi Goldberg Maguire
October 27, 2021
The importance of self-care.
Guests:
Dr. Kay Yoon-Flannery, Tarralyn Jones
October 20, 2021
Advances in breast cancer screenings and the story of a crossfitting breast cancer survivor who opted to not have reconstructive surgery.
Guests:
Dr. Timothy Dambro, Brande Plotnick
October 13, 2021
Nutrition Segment: Yogurt and Beans; And living an active lifestyle after breast cancer.
Guests:
Dr. Jeanie Subach, Dawn Kirsh
October 6, 2021
Panel of cancer warriors share their stories.
Guests:
Alicia Jeffreys, Amy Lukasevich, Jamil Rivers, Kimberly S. Reed
September 29, 2021
Osetosarcoma and climbing Mt. Kilimangaro.
Guests:
Dr. Nicholas DiNubile, Debbie McCue:
September 22, 2021
Childhood leukemia and the importance of childhood cancer research.
Guests:
Dr. Arnold Baskies, DJ Carlino
September 15, 2021
Beating non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and Unexpected Amazingness
Guests:
Lauren Hart, Paul Isenberg
September 8, 2021
Nutrition Segment: The Power of Produce; And remaining positive, optimistic, and active while living with metastatic osetosarcoma.
Guests:
Dr. Jeanie Subach, Danny Hill:
September 1, 2021
Surviving Stage 3 lobular breast cancer and a holistic approach to physical, emotional and mental wellness.
Guests:
Gerri Willis, Daniel Freedman
August 25, 2021
Two leaders in Coaches vs. Cancer share their thoughts on coaching, cancer, and giving back.
Guests:
Aaron McKie, Kevin Kelly
August 18, 2021
Prostate cancer and how factors such as where you live, education and income levels, and race can impact your cancer risk.
Guests:
Dr. Shannon Lynch, Michael Nutte
August 11, 2021
Nutrition Segment: The “Daily Dozen”; And living, thriving, and running with incurable stage IV follicular lymphoma.
Guests:
Dr. Jeanie Subach, Amy Lukasevich
August 4, 2021
Incorporating meditation and mindfullness into cancer treatment.
Guests:
Dr. Roy Vongtama, Rick Rivers
July 28, 2021
Two guests share their experiences of being diagnosed with cancer at a young age.
Guests:
David Chernow, Dr. Kevin Weiss
July 21, 2021
The power of positive psychology and well-being on college students and the story of a cancer survivor who defied unbelievable odds to beat cancer and become a Mom.
Guests:
Alicia Jeffreys, Dr. Nance Lucas
July 14, 2021
Nutrition Segment: The Power of Food as Medicine; And an update on the HEALED study and check-in with a cancer survivor on his journey to health.
Guests:
Dr. Jeanie Subach, Dr. Erika Rees-Punia, Euse Mita, Jr.
July 7, 2021
The legacy of ESPN’s Stuart Scott.
Guests:
Larry Platt, Kristin Spodobalski
June 30, 2021
Nutrition Segment: The Power of Protein; And the importance of being your own advocate and and doing what is right for YOUR body.
Guests:
Kimberly S. Reed, Karen K. Moon
June 23, 2021
A fun gathering with Philadelphia’s own Michael Smerconish and the man known as “The Signing Doctor”.
Guests:
Dr. Steven Eisenberg, Michael Smerconish
June 16, 2021
Stephen A. Smith shares his biggest life lessons and Dr. Alpa Patel talks about cancer research.
Guests:
Stephen A. Smith, Alpa Patel
June 9, 2021
Okar Lindblom talks about going from a cancer diagnosis back to the ice and into the NHL playoffs.
Guests:
Jim McCrossin, Oskar Lindblom
June 2, 2021
Inspiration, resilience and the importance of cancer screening, prevention and health equity.
Guests:
Natasha Coleman, Ricky and Jamil Rivers
May 26, 2021
The importance of exercise for cancer recovery and the story of a professional soccer player and how physical therapy gave him the hope of playing his sport again.
Guests:
Dr. Nicholas DiNubile, Aramis Kouzine
May 19, 2021
The importance of nutrition in cancer recovery and the stories of two cancer survivors and their journeys to wellness.
Guests:
Dr. Nicholas DiNubile, Aramis Kouzine
March 12, 2021
Our very first HEALED Gathering featuring the HEALED study principal scientist and two cancer survivors who share their stories.
Guests:
Mike Schmidt, Dr. Erika Rees-Punia, Euse Mita, Jr