Please join us as Dr. Stephanie Minter of Re3 Innovative Neuroscience Institute, will focus on how nature, and more specifically water, helps us be happier, healthier, more connected and live better. Please RSVP to kelly@teamtony.org or 941-227-4404 by June 20th.
Join us for "Advanced Care Planning: A Gift to Your Loved Ones" presented by Kelly Garrett of Tidewell. Every adult should be empowered to create, communicate, and have their medical care wishes honored; the information presented in this Lifestyle Wellness Session can help you. We will focus on choosing a healthcare surrogate, making medical choices, and defining what a full life means to you. Advance Care Planning allows you to personalize your care and helps guide your family to honor your wishes. The living will documents and guides will be provided by Tidewell Hospice. Please RSVP to kelly@teamtony.org or 941-227-4404 by September 8th.
Join Jen Hensley of Hensley Law Offices as she shares practical and inspiring insights on how planning ahead—through tools like wills, trusts, and other resources—can lift a huge weight off your shoulders and give you the freedom to focus on healing and living fully. Her upbeat and approachable style makes even the toughest topics easier to understand, so you’ll leave feeling more informed, supported, and empowered. This event is a hybrid event held at our Cancer Connection Center (3562 S Osprey Ave, Suite C, Sarasota, FL 34239) or via Zoom. RSVP to kelly@teamtony.org or (941) 227-4404 by October 7.
Fashion meets compassion at the inaugural Runway of Hope, a happy hour–style fashion show hosted by Darci's Boutique and Sara Dance Center, benefiting Team Tony Cancer Foundation. The fundraiser will take place on Saturday, November 1st from 4:00 to 5:30pm at Sarasota Dance Center. This stylish and spirited evening will feature local cancer survivors, caregivers, and community champions modeling looks from Darci’s Boutique—all to support Team Tony’s mission of providing free peer-to-peer support and resources to individuals impacted by cancer on Florida’s Suncoast. Guests will enjoy: A runway show featuring real-life cancer fighters and survivors, as well as local influencers Complimentary champagne and sweet and savory lite bites Live entertainment A chance to support Team Tony through silent auction, donations, and community engagement Proceeds from “Runway of Hope” will help fund Team Tony Cancer Foundation’s free peer-to-peer mentor program, financial resources, and wellness programming for cancer fighters, survivors, and caregivers.
If you, or someone you know, is a caregiver for someone going through cancer, we invite you to join us Thursday, November 6th from 5:00 to 6:00pm for a special Team Tony Lifestyle Wellness Session: Caring for the Caregiver. This session, led by Kelly Garrett of Tidewell, will help caregivers create balance and offer tools for practicing self-care. . To RSVP, please email kelly@teamtony.org or call (941) 227-4404 by November 3rd.
Kick off 2026 with intention and community. Join us for our first Team Tony Lifestyle Wellness Session of 2026: a guided Vision Board Workshop designed to help you imagine what healing, hope, and purpose could look like in the months ahead. This free session is open to everyone—cancer fighters, caregivers, survivors, and community members. Whether you're navigating a diagnosis, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking clarity and connection, you're welcome here. Free and open to all Let’s gather, reflect, and create something beautiful—together.
Join Ashley McIntyre, CNS, LDN, for an engaging and informative session on the powerful role of nutrition throughout the cancer journey. Discover the four essential dietary strategies that can support both prevention and treatment—including building a balanced plate, optimizing gut health, ensuring adequate protein, and staying well-hydrated. Ashley will also share how her Elevated Plate Method can help stabilize blood sugar, strengthen the immune system, and reduce inflammation. You’ll leave with clear, practical tools to protect your cells, promote healing, and feel empowered to take an active role in your health. RSVP by February 17th to kelly@teamtony.org or (941) 227-4404
You’ve been matched with a Support Seeker. Now what? On the one hand, you’re happy that you can support someone through their cancer journey so they’re not alone. On the other hand, you wonder if you have the skills to be a helpful, supportive volunteer Teammate. This fun, informative, and educational training will help you gain confidence and support you in your role as a Team Tony Teammate. Training presented by Lori Kayser, Leadership/Cancer Coach and C.O.O, Xperience, LLC Lori is Co-founder of Team Tony Cancer Foundation, a Leadership Coach, Cancer Coach, and C.O.O. at Xperience, LLC. She spent 20 years in corporate America, 15 of those as a Financial Advisor. She felt a calling to change careers to coaching and supporting individuals through challenge after overcoming her own adversity. Lori shares, “Through my journey with cancer, twenty-one surgeries, the paralysis of my left leg, and managing chronic diseases, I’ve been surrounded by love, compassion, and support. It’s the glue [...]
Are you ready for another fun and hip evening benefiting the Team Tony Cancer Foundation? Our 9th Annual JACKETS and JEANS Party will feature entertainment by The Boomers Live the Sixties at Michael’s on East on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 6:30pm to whenever the band stops playing. The night will include creative cuisine, music, dancing, silent and live auction packages, and 300 guests thrilled to not be at another black-tie event.
Grief is a universal human experience that affects us all. Join Team Tony and our friend, Kelly Garrett of Tidewell, as we discover the significance of rituals in honoring life to the journey of understanding grief as we navigate the essence of being present and listening to our loved ones. We delve into the various forms of grief and how they shape individual experiences, emphasizing the importance of empathy and support. RSVP to kelly@teamtony.org
Double the match. Double the impact. One powerful day. This April 15-16, TeamTony Cancer Foundation is joining the Giving Challenge 2026—a 24-hour online giving event that unites nearly 700 nonprofits and thousands of community members across Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties. Our goal: $20,000 to support our Medical Assistance Program, which helps cancer fighters cover the hidden costs of treatment—from transportation to medications and more. Here’s the incredible part: ✅ Every gift up to $100 will be matched 1:1 by The Patterson Foundation ✅ If we reach our $20,000 goal, an anonymous donor will match it again Your gift could be tripled—and your generosity will directly support cancer fighters here in our own backyard. 📅 Noon to noon | April 15-16 🔗 Donate Here Let’s show what’s possible when no one faces cancer alone.
When life changes after a cancer diagnosis, the stress isn’t just physical—it lives in the mind and body, too. That’s why conversations about emotional resilience matter so much. Join us for our Lifestyle Wellness Series as Kacee Picot, Integrative Hypnotic Coach, shares insights on The Mind-Body Power of Resilience and how simple mind-body techniques can help calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and support emotional balance. Together, we’ll explore practical ways to reconnect with inner strength and navigate life’s challenges with greater resilience. This session is open to cancer fighters, survivors, caregivers, and anyone seeking tools for well-being and healing.