The first TCF Summit brought more than 30 survivors and caregivers to Austin and set the format that continues today: survivor stories, breakouts and medical education.
The inaugural TCF Summit was held at the Hilton Austin with more than 30 attendees. It opened with a Friday welcome reception at Cannon + Belle.
Saturday set the format that every Summit since has followed: opening remarks from Kenny Kane and Connor O'Leary, a welcome from founder Matt Ferstler, Brad Love on the young adult cancer movement, separate caregiver and survivor breakouts, and a father and son story from Mark Hamblin and James Hamblin. Mark Henry, US Olympian and professional wrestler, spoke on grit. The day closed with a mixer at Cedar Door.
Sunday featured Dave Fuehrer on You 2.0, Dr. Craig Nichols, and Cory Jackson and Jenna Jackson on staying engaged in the TCF community.
Survivors, caregivers and clinicians meet again at the Four Seasons Las Vegas. Travel scholarships are available.
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