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Gather & Grow 2027
Saturday, March 6
 

9:00am MST

Breakfast
Saturday March 6, 2027 9:00am - 9:30am MST
SoHo Ballroom
After you check in, enjoy a light breakfast in the ballroom, then step into the courtyard to connect with our amazing nonprofit vendors offering free resources just for you.
Saturday March 6, 2027 9:00am - 9:30am MST
SoHo Ballroom
  SoHo Ballroom

9:40am MST

Opening Ceremony
Saturday March 6, 2027 9:40am - 9:55am MST
SoHo Ballroom
Kick off the day with a heartfelt welcome from Alyssa, Founder and Executive Director of Chemo Companions. She will open Gather & Grow by sharing the mission behind the event and setting the tone for a day of connection, wellness, and education. Join us as we come together to honor the strength of cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers, and begin a day dedicated to support, hope, and growth.
Speakers
avatar for Alyssa Gofonia-Dinowitz

Alyssa Gofonia-Dinowitz

Founder & Executive Director, Chemo Companions
Alyssa Dinowitz is the Founder and Executive Director of Chemo Companions, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing love, compassion, understanding, and hope to patients undergoing cancer treatment.Inspired by her mother, Marriann, and the experiences Alyssa witnessed during her treatment... Read More →
Saturday March 6, 2027 9:40am - 9:55am MST
SoHo Ballroom
  SoHo Ballroom

9:55am MST

Keynote
Saturday March 6, 2027 9:55am - 10:25am MST
SoHo Ballroom

Speakers
avatar for Heidi Rula, MD

Heidi Rula, MD

Medical Director of the Supportive Care Services Department, Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers
Dr. Heidi Rula joined Ironwood in 2018 to launch the Integrative Oncology program. She is board certified in family medicine and fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine. Dr. Rula has been a practicing physician in the Phoenix area for over 20 years and has been recognized by her... Read More →
Saturday March 6, 2027 9:55am - 10:25am MST
SoHo Ballroom
  SoHo Ballroom

10:40am MST

Hatha Yoga for Beginners: Alignment, Breath & Restoration
LIMITED
Saturday March 6, 2027 10:40am - 11:10am MST
Breakout Room 1 - Valley Ho Ballroom 1
Limited Capacity seats available
Join us for a gentle, beginner-friendly Hatha yoga class designed to help you move with greater awareness, ease, and confidence. This slow-flow practice emphasizes proper alignment and mindful breathwork, allowing participants to build a strong foundation while improving flexibility, balance, and overall well-being. Throughout the session, we will explore restorative yoga poses that encourage...
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Speakers
avatar for Stacey Phillips

Stacey Phillips

As a Hatha Yoga instructor, Im passionate about bringing the healing and calming benefits of yoga to cancer patients and their caregivers. Cancer has touched my life deeply, especially through the painful loss of my sister and other loved ones. My hope is to create a safe, compassionate... Read More →
Saturday March 6, 2027 10:40am - 11:10am MST
Breakout Room 1 - Valley Ho Ballroom 1
  Breakout Room 1 - Valley Ho Ballroom 1

10:40am MST

Talking to Your Family About Cancer
LIMITED
Saturday March 6, 2027 10:40am - 11:10am MST
Breakout Room 2 - Valley Ho Ballroom 2
Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday March 6, 2027 10:40am - 11:10am MST
Breakout Room 2 - Valley Ho Ballroom 2
  Breakout Room 2 - Valley Ho Ballroom 2

10:40am MST

Nutrition & Cancer
LIMITED
Saturday March 6, 2027 10:40am - 11:10am MST
SoHo Ballroom
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Caraway

Jennifer Caraway

President and CEO, The Joy Bus
The Joy Bus is a nonprofit organization whose sole purpose is to relieve the daily struggles of people with cancer by delivering a fresh and healthy meal with a friendly face. Our mission is to improve the lives of our patrons through good food and company. Founded in 2011 by award-winning... Read More →
Saturday March 6, 2027 10:40am - 11:10am MST
SoHo Ballroom
  SoHo Ballroom

11:20am MST

Tai Chi
LIMITED
Saturday March 6, 2027 11:20am - 11:50am MST
Breakout Room 1 - Valley Ho Ballroom 1
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
avatar for Roxanne Reynolds

Roxanne Reynolds

Stop Falls EZ LLC
As an advocate for healthy living I have enjoyed over 25 years of teaching Tai chi and Qigong to people of all ages. I have a background in nutritional counseling and I am certified through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi as an integral Qigong and Tai Chi teacher with... Read More →
Saturday March 6, 2027 11:20am - 11:50am MST
Breakout Room 1 - Valley Ho Ballroom 1
  Breakout Room 1 - Valley Ho Ballroom 1

11:20am MST

Nutrition & Cancer
LIMITED
Saturday March 6, 2027 11:20am - 11:50am MST
Breakout Room 2 - Valley Ho Ballroom 2
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
avatar for Brenda Gridley, RD

Brenda Gridley, RD

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers
Brenda is originally from Los Angeles, CA where she attended California State University of Los Angeles for her undergraduate degree in Nutritional Science. She began her career with Kaiser Permanente in 2004. Throughout her professional development, she has worked in Cardiology and... Read More →
avatar for Lauren Duda, RD

Lauren Duda, RD

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers
Lauren was born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona and has lived throughout the Valley her entire life. She attended Arizona State University and graduated with her undergraduate degree in Nutrition (Dietetics) and a minor in Family and Human Development in December 2017. Lauren completed... Read More →
Saturday March 6, 2027 11:20am - 11:50am MST
Breakout Room 2 - Valley Ho Ballroom 2
  Breakout Room 2 - Valley Ho Ballroom 2

11:20am MST

Latest Advances in Cancer Care
LIMITED
Saturday March 6, 2027 11:20am - 11:50am MST
SoHo Ballroom
Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday March 6, 2027 11:20am - 11:50am MST
SoHo Ballroom
  SoHo Ballroom

11:55am MST

Lunch
Saturday March 6, 2027 11:55am - 12:15pm MST
SoHo Ballroom
Enjoy a delicious lunch, then head to the courtyard to connect with nonprofit organizations offering free resources you may not have had a chance to explore earlier.
Saturday March 6, 2027 11:55am - 12:15pm MST
SoHo Ballroom
  SoHo Ballroom

12:20pm MST

Sound Healing
LIMITED
Saturday March 6, 2027 12:20pm - 12:50pm MST
Breakout Room 1 - Valley Ho Ballroom 1
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
avatar for Sarah Spearin

Sarah Spearin

Certified Yoga Nidra & Sound Healing Practitioner, Syncing Into Bliss
It all started with my yoga journey in 2013. I was going through a difficult time, believing my life was lacking authenticity and purpose. Yoga served as a catalyst, leading me to obtain my 200-hour training from Rishikesh Yog Peeth in Rishikesh, India in 2013. I taught for four years... Read More →
Saturday March 6, 2027 12:20pm - 12:50pm MST
Breakout Room 1 - Valley Ho Ballroom 1
  Breakout Room 1 - Valley Ho Ballroom 1

12:20pm MST

Art Therapy
LIMITED
Saturday March 6, 2027 12:20pm - 12:50pm MST
Breakout Room 2 - Valley Ho Ballroom 2
Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday March 6, 2027 12:20pm - 12:50pm MST
Breakout Room 2 - Valley Ho Ballroom 2
  Breakout Room 2 - Valley Ho Ballroom 2

12:20pm MST

Peace in the Unknown: A Mindful Approach to the Fear of Recurrence
LIMITED
Saturday March 6, 2027 12:20pm - 12:50pm MST
SoHo Ballroom
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
avatar for Robert Lonsdorf

Robert Lonsdorf

A resilient multiple myeloma survivor, Robert channels his healing journey into empowering others. He is a dedicated yoga and meditation teacher and a skilled sound healing practitioner, creating nurturing spaces that support physical, emotional, and spiritual well‑being.
avatar for Jodi Puhalla, BSW

Jodi Puhalla, BSW

Social Worker, Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers
Jodi Puhalla obtained her social work degree from MN State University/Moorhead. Most of her 30 year career has been spent as medical social worker in hospitals, long term care, hospice and most recently as an oncology social worker with Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers.

A native of Minnesota, Jodi moved to the Phoenix area in 2020 to be near her grandson. After living in Asia for 5 years, she developed a passion for meditation and the healing arts. She enjoys supporting others through life’s transitions and assisting with the discovery of their body

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Saturday March 6, 2027 12:20pm - 12:50pm MST
SoHo Ballroom
  SoHo Ballroom

1:00pm MST

Somatic Breathwork & Mindfulness
LIMITED
Saturday March 6, 2027 1:00pm - 1:30pm MST
Breakout Room 1 - Valley Ho Ballroom 1
Limited Capacity seats available
Pause, reconnect, and reset. In this gentle, experiential workshop, you’ll learn simple breathwork, mindfulness, and nervous-system regulation tools to help you feel more grounded and present. You’ll explore how your breath and body can support calm and learn a few easy practices you can use anytime, whether you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or need a moment to reset. Come as you are....
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Speakers
avatar for Debbie Chamberlain

Debbie Chamberlain

Founder, Myndfulness Matters
Debbie Chamberlain is a passionate educator with over 20 years in education and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She is a certified mindfulness instructor, trauma-informed yoga teacher, Yoga Nidra guide, an Amen University Certified Brain Health Trainer/Professional... Read More →
avatar for James Patrick

James Patrick

Director of Yoga Education & Student Advisement, Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
James Patrick is in the business of identity.  It is his mission to fuel passion, expose purpose and motivate actions that inspire a new ways of living and thriving through interactive coaching, empowerment workshops and personal training.  His motto is to “Make SHIFT Happen... Read More →
Saturday March 6, 2027 1:00pm - 1:30pm MST
Breakout Room 1 - Valley Ho Ballroom 1
  Breakout Room 1 - Valley Ho Ballroom 1

1:00pm MST

The Journal Circle: Journaling for Patients and Caregivers
LIMITED
Saturday March 6, 2027 1:00pm - 1:30pm MST
Breakout Room 2 - Valley Ho Ballroom 2
Limited Capacity seats available
A quiet corner for journal prompts, companionship and connection. We’ll explore how writing can give shape to the thoughts, emotions, fears, hopes and everyday moments we carry during difficult seasons. Through simple guided prompts and quiet writing time, patients and caregivers will be invited to journal exactly where they are, without worrying about grammar, skill, positivity or pressure....
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Speakers
avatar for Chelly Bosworth

Chelly Bosworth

Founder, The Journal Circle
Chelly Bosworth is a published author and the founder of The Journal Circle, an online community built around writing, reflection, creativity and connection. Although journaling has remained a constant companion through every chapter life has brought her, Chelly found it to be a highly... Read More →
Saturday March 6, 2027 1:00pm - 1:30pm MST
Breakout Room 2 - Valley Ho Ballroom 2
  Breakout Room 2 - Valley Ho Ballroom 2

1:00pm MST

Managing Side Effects
LIMITED
Saturday March 6, 2027 1:00pm - 1:30pm MST
SoHo Ballroom
Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday March 6, 2027 1:00pm - 1:30pm MST
SoHo Ballroom
  SoHo Ballroom

1:40pm MST

Closing Ceremony
Saturday March 6, 2027 1:40pm - 2:00pm MST
SoHo Ballroom
Courtney Fox will lead us through a closing ceremony with a gentle blend of mindful movement, calming breathwork, and guided intention setting. Designed to support healing and inner resilience, this practice offers space to release, restore, and reconnect with the body’s natural wisdom. Participants will be invited to set a personal intention they can carry forward as a reminder of strength,...
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Speakers
avatar for Courtney Fox

Courtney Fox

Yoga Instructor E-RYT 500, Courtney Fox Yoga
As an Arizona Native, Courtney cherishes the opportunity to teach and inspire people in her hometown. Courtney found yoga about 15 years ago, and the practice has transformed her life both on and off the mat. As a former competitive gymnast, she understands the importance of balancing... Read More →
avatar for Alyssa Gofonia-Dinowitz

Alyssa Gofonia-Dinowitz

Founder & Executive Director, Chemo Companions
Alyssa Dinowitz is the Founder and Executive Director of Chemo Companions, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing love, compassion, understanding, and hope to patients undergoing cancer treatment.Inspired by her mother, Marriann, and the experiences Alyssa witnessed during her treatment... Read More →
avatar for Heidi Rula, MD

Heidi Rula, MD

Medical Director of the Supportive Care Services Department, Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers
Dr. Heidi Rula joined Ironwood in 2018 to launch the Integrative Oncology program. She is board certified in family medicine and fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine. Dr. Rula has been a practicing physician in the Phoenix area for over 20 years and has been recognized by her... Read More →
Saturday March 6, 2027 1:40pm - 2:00pm MST
SoHo Ballroom
  SoHo Ballroom
 
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