M. D. Anderson and other Houston-area cancer organizations are teaming up to celebrate cancer survivorship on Sunday, June 1, at a free city-wide event for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and their families. The event takes place at the Methodist Training Center at Reliant Park from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Invite Patients and Family Members to Attend
Employees are encouraged to share this information with their family members who are cancer survivors or caregivers and with patients. Attendees will:

- Hear inspirational stories of courage and hope
- Learn about community survivorship resources
- Talk with cancer survivorship experts
- Enjoy live entertainment and more

The program, to begin at 1:30 p.m., will be hosted by Houston former local news anchor Linda Lorelle. Speakers include LaSalle Leffall, M.D., two-term appointee to the President's Cancer Panel, and John Vallely, cancer survivor, caregiver and former Houston Rocket.

Activities for children include face painting, football toss and cookie decorating.

Registration Required
Registration can be completed online at the Survivorship Houston site (www.survivorshiphouston.org) or by phone at 713-745-0549. The deadline to register online or by phone is Friday, May 30.

Attendees also can submit the registration form by mail or fax.
The deadline to register by mail or fax is Friday, May 23.