You'll learn: Strategies to assist and counter stress and anxiety and provide more inner calm. New strategies to shift reactive beliefs and stimulate creativity. Relaxation practices to re-focus the mind and build awareness. Raise awareness of limiting beliefs and tools to re-frame them. An opportunity to discover how to build greater productivity through less effort. What? Mindfulness has become a very popular buzz word. Although this word is used frequently, very few understand what it means, why it is important, and how it can assist with improving work/life balance, stress, and anxiety. Managing cancer during the pandemic over the last three years, along with events like the recent hurricanes, has been very stressful. With an alarming number of reported cases of stress, anxiety, and depression, mindfulness is becoming a very important practice to build resiliency and balance. In this presentation, Keith Macpherson, bestselling author and life coach, will offer an engaging and interactive experience to assist with making [...]

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 [...]

The official Fundraiser Party for the Team Tony Cancer Foundation is a fun, hip, and entertaining evening that includes creative cuisine, live music provided by Yaya Diamond and The Dream Chasers, and phenomenal silent and live auction items. Three words that can stop time and change your life in an instant: “You have cancer.” The shock is indescribable. You may experience a myriad of emotions, fear, sadness, and denial. This is normal. Now imagine that someone reaches out to you and says, “I’ve been there; I can relate to what you’re going through, and I’m here for you.” In Florida, over 100,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer this year. At Team Tony, we believe that no one should have to fight cancer alone. Our mission is to provide free peer-to-peer cancer support and resources to cancer fighters, survivors, and caregivers in our local community. JACKETS and JEANS benefits Team Tony Cancer Foundation’s critical mission of providing free [...]

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 [...]

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System & Newtown Internal Medicine Residency Office presents a Mobile Mammogram Screening Event Location: Newtown Internal Medice Office 1825 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way Sarasota, FL 34234 Questions: 844-546-5871 Registration: www.3DMOBILEMAMMOGRAPHY.COM Annual screening 3D Mammography is your best first line defense against Breast Cancer MOST major insurance plans are accepted NO co-pay or deductible will be charged NO prescription for testing needed for women 40+ 10 minute appointments

Local, award-winning gospel band, Truality, is partnering with Trinity Youth and Families, Inc. and Exodus Community Resources, Inc. to present their 1st Annual “Shout It Out – Cancer Free!” benefit concert on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at SCF Neel Performing Arts Center.  A portion of the proceeds from the concert will benefit Team Tony Cancer Foundation, a Sarasota-based nonprofit organization that provides free peer-to-peer cancer support and resources to cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers in the local community, and Sarasota Prostate Initiative, a Sarasota-based nonprofit organization that increases awareness of diagnostic and treatment options available to men with prostate disease, and guides and supports them through their journey. The “Shout It Out – Cancer Free!” benefit concert will feature Truality Gospel Ensemble and Friends and will celebrate Truality’s Founder and Music Director, Dennis Clove’s, victory over prostate cancer. Join us Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 7pm at SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, located at 5840 26th Street West, [...]

Come celebrate the 6th annual Chocolate Fest sponsored by Advocate Radiation Oncology and The Port Charlotte Town Center Mall. 100% of proceeds from this event will benefit the Children's Cancer Center! At the Chocolate Fest, you can visit various participating local vendors and taste chocolate confections and speciality creations! Grab your to-go box upon entrance to fulfill those chocolate cravings. Some of this year's food vendors include tastings from local restaurants, country clubs, and bakeries in the Port Charlotte area. Last year, Chocolate Fest raised close to $5,000 for the immediate needs of local children and their families battling pediatric cancer. Admission is $15 and can be purchased at chocolatefest23.givesmart.com

Join us on Friday, April 12th from 1 to 5 pm at the J. McLaughlin store in downtown Sarasota as we Sip n Shop for Team Tony! Enjoy curbside pickup, complimentary gift wrap and shipping!  15% of all sales will be donated to the Team Tony Cancer Foundation!

Sharky's 20th Annual Ride the Beaches is scheduled for Sunday, April 28th! This awesome ride, organized by our great friends at Sharky's On the Pier benefits the Team Tony Cancer Foundation, Livestrong Foundation and Friends of the Legacy Trail. Choose from 15, 35 or 70 miles and enjoy breakfast and lunch provided by Sharky's on the Pier. Don't ride but want to volunteer to help out that day?  Contact our Team Tony Development Assistant, Iris Starr, at [email protected] to sign up!

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 [email protected] or 941-227-4404 by May 7th.  

With the goal of raising money for various charitable organizations in the Sarasota community, 99 Bottles is proud to host “Give Back Nights"!!! On select evenings, a percentage of 99 Bottles sales will go straight to a chosen charity! -- This includes both dine in guests and guests who prefer to order to go... ... Stay for a beer, a glass of wine, or a pizza ... Grab some food and a four-pack of cans to go Any which way, you are helping to raise money for a worthy local organization! On Tuesday, June 11th, from 4pm-9pm, a percentage of all sales at 99 Bottles will be going to TEAM TONY CANCER FOUNDATION! Please help us to spread the word to bring people to the bar on Sunday and raise as much money as possible! Make a plan, Bring a friend, Come hungry, come thirsty, And, please share with your friends!

Make plans to join us on July 17th at Farfelu Wine & Cheese Cafe in Venice! Our friends from Grand Living at Wellen Park (along with our Executive Director, Kelly Deam), will be participating in a Guest Bartender event benefiting Team Tony! The evening will include music, food and a fantastic auction! For more information, visit the website here: https://guestbartender.org/events/qbvf89