Best Events for Celebrating Cancer Survivors

THE ANNUAL WIG OUT GALA 
CHECK FOR A LUMP 
The annual Wig Out Gala takes place in the spring and raises funds for Check for a Lump’s education programs as well as its WIG OUT! program which provides free wigs for breast cancer patients. The event is focused around having fun — requiring all guests to wear the craziest wig they can find. Past themes have included Vegas night and Circus extravaganza!
INSPIRATIONS FASHION SHOW 
CHILDREN’S CANCER NETWORK 
This uplifting and unique fashion show takes place each spring and allows the community to celebrate survivors and their families. It includes a live auction, raffles, lunch and of course — the fashion show!
SURVIVE AND CELEBRATE LUNCHEON 
DESERT CANCER 
This luncheon aims to educate the community and celebrate the survivors who have battled cancer while raising funds to provide free cancer screenings to the under insured and uninsured in the state. This will be the luncheon’s 20th year.
PICNIC UNDER THE STARS 
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 
Earlier this year, the American Cancer Society hosted the 56th annual Picnic Under the Stars. The celebrated annual event welcomes hundreds each year and is one of the longest continuously held events in the Valley. It’s an evening of food, music, an auction and celebration, while raising money to help further the mission of the American Cancer Society.
6TH ANNUAL BENEFIT GOLF CLASSIC TO BENEFIT CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY ARIZONA 
ARIZONA CENTRAL CREDIT UNION’S 
This annual event brings together survivors, their families and community members for a day of golfing with lunch and an awards reception all for a good cause with proceeds from the event benefiting Cancer Support Community Arizona, a local organization dedicated to providing hope to those diagnosed with cancer.