Phelps Health is gearing up to honor National Cancer Survivors Day (NCSD) with a breakfast celebration for area cancer survivors from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, at Greentree Christian Church, located at 800 Greentree Road in Rolla.
This year’s theme, “Beating the Odds,” sets the tone for a fun occasion. All cancer survivors in the community, regardless of where they received treatment, are invited to attend. According to the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation, anyone living with a history of cancer, from diagnosis onward, is considered a survivor.
“We welcome you and a guest, and look forward to celebrating with you,” said Lorie Bourne, registered dietitian at the Phelps Health Delbert Day Cancer Institute (DDCI) and chair of the Cancer Survivors Day Steering Committee.
The event will feature a free breakfast, commemorative T-shirts and other entertaining activities.
Celebrated in June every year, NCSD serves as a day of celebration, inspiration, family support and community outreach. The day highlights the resilience of survivors and offers hope to those currently facing a cancer diagnosis.
The steering committee thanks the Phelps Health Foundation and Colton’s Steakhouse & Grill for their generous sponsorship of this event.
To attend this uplifting event, please RSVP by May 10 via email at survivorsday@phelpshealth.org or by phone at 573-458-8684. Each survivor is welcome to bring one guest. Phelps Health staff look forward to a morning filled with inspiration as the event honors cancer survivors.
ABOUT PHELPS HEALTH
Phelps Health serves over 200,000 residents in south-central Missouri. Phelps Health is county-owned, nontax supported and overseen by a five-member elected board. Phelps Health employs more than 1,900 people, including 100-plus providers. Phelps Health, which includes a hospital licensed for 240 patient beds, serves a six-county area, with its main campus and several clinics in Rolla, Missouri. Phelps Health also has clinics in Salem, St. James, Vienna and Waynesville, Missouri. For more information, visit phelpshealth.org.
