Special events

National Cancer Survivors Day

June 1, 2025 is National Cancer Survivors Day®. This is a treasured Celebration of Life observed annually on the first Sunday in June. It is also a day to acknowledge the contributions of their families, friends, and healthcare providers, as well as those engaged in cancer research.

In Alaska, this event is organized by the Alaska Cancer Partnership. They publish the full schedule of events across the state.

Us TOO will honor Survivors Day at an in-person meeting on May 29 at 10 am at the Barnes & Noble, Anchorage and online in a zoom meeting on June 2 at 7 pm. More details on how to attend each meeting are on our support page. We welcome all of those surviving prostate and testicular cancer: members, former members, those new to prostate cancer, and their families and caregivers for a meeting focused on survivorship.

Related events

Health Fairs

Health fairs are a great place to get affordable lab tests and health information! Blood tests typically available at health fairs include prostate screening (PSA) without a doctor’s order. Health fairs are scheduled all over the state: the website has a full list of locations and dates (scroll to the bottom of the page) once they are set for the season.

Selected fairs will include the Us TOO booth where you can speak with a prostate cancer survivor, see if you qualify for a free PSA test, and pick up information. Here is the current Us TOO booth’s health fair schedule:

In Anchorage:

  • May 17, 8 am – 12 pm, Health Fair at St. John United Methodist Church, 1801 O’Malley Rd
  • June 14, right after the Alaska Men’s run: Juneteenth health celebration, Anchorage Park Strip
View forward and down of a table covered with a cloth printed with "Alaska Men's Run for prostate and testicular cancer" above artwork in blues representing a group of men running against a background of distant mountains. On the table are various brochures, pens, hats, t-shirts, water bottles, including posters promoting the UsToo support group. There is a backdrop of standing posters with information on prostate screening.
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The 2025 Alaska Men’s Run will be held on June 14. You can read more about it or sign up at their home website.