Advocate South Suburban Hospital hosting second annual Surviving Cancer Celebration on June 29

Advocate South Suburban Hospital is hosting their second annual Surviving Cancer Celebration on Thursday, June 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. This free community event is open to the public and will include a variety of speakers, a health fair, giveaways and refreshments. All are welcome, including survivors, family members, friends and caregivers.

Featured speakers will include medical oncologist Dr. Namrata Peswani and radiation oncologist Dr. Elke Aippersbach, whose lectures will focus on helping survivors improve their quality of life after cancer treatment and radiation.

The evening’s keynote address will be given by Jonny Imerman, founder of Imerman Angels. His talk – “Connecting Cancer Fighters, Survivors and Caregivers” – will begin at 6 pm. Imerman Angels is a nonprofit organization that provides support to those undergoing cancer treatment by facilitating personal connections between patients, survivors and caregivers with peers who faced the same type of cancer.

The health fair will highlight nearly two dozen community partners that have helped bring this event together, including the American Cancer Society, the Cancer Support Center, the South Suburban Cancer Center, Gilda’s Club and HealthPro Rehabilitation & Heritage Healthcare. These organizations and others will be available throughout the evening, with information and giveaways for attendees.

The event is free, but registration is required. Register today by visiting http://bit.ly/survivor2017. Advocate South Suburban Hospital is located at 17800 S. Kedzie Ave. in Hazel Crest.

If you have questions or would like more information about the event, please contact Peggy Kupres at (708) 213-4645.