Edward Mouradian: Highlights from CancerCon2024
Edward Mouradian, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Much like this first photo, Stupid Cancer’s CancerCon 2024 was a blur.
A fun, Lonestar-themed, life-affirming, cancer-flipping blur.
This CancerCon had everything: hundreds of members of the adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer community, heartfelt tributes, powerful keynote speeches, important education, generous exhibitors, connections that’ll last a lifetime, and for me, so many outfit changes. (You really find out how much cowboy gear you have when you attend a conference in Austin, TX )
Here’s what made this year’s conference so special:
Community Spirit: Whether during sessions or in the hallways, the energy of connection was as ever present as the Chappell Roan blaring from the speakers. Every attendee shared a common goal—connecting with someone else who “gets it.”
The Stories: We heard from patients, survivors, caregivers, and advocates who turned their pain into purpose—and that purpose into community.
Memorial Moments: Yes, we were moved to tears by speakers and storytelling, and learned about AYA-related topics like sexual health after cancer and fertility challenges.
But we also danced,We sang, Some of us even cartwheeled.
Swipe through the photos to feel a fraction of the CancerCon magic
Now, here’s your chance to be part of something bigger in 2025:
AYA Attendees: Ready to attend the best party you never wanted to get invited to, Save the Date for next year’s CancerCon Live in Washington, DC from Aug 21-24, 2025.
Details to follow, but comment below to stay updated.
Exhibitors & Donors: Want to support the largest gathering of AYA (15-39 year old) cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and community, Want to help get AYAs to CancerCon, Want to Flip Cancer the Bird.
Comment below or send me a message and I’ll tell you all about how you and/or your company can get involved, make an impact and connect with our network of 400k AYA cancer community members.
P.S. Were you at CancerCon this year, I want to hear from you! What was your favorite part of CancerCon 2024.
Share in the comments below, And if you loved this, repost to spread the word.”
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