Inaugural Event • Honoring 25 Years Cancer‑Free

Surviving to Thriving

The inaugural celebration of survivorship and community inspired by our founder Tom Willner’s 25th cancerversary.

About the Event

Surviving to Thriving is the signature event of Now We Thrive, created to bring cancer survivors and their communities together for inspiration, resources, and celebration. This inaugural gathering launches a new tradition — honoring survivorship while helping people move from surviving to truly thriving.

Inspired by Tom Willner’s 25‑year journey since cancer, the event blends live music, personal storytelling, and a community resource experience to offer practical tools for living with purpose, joy, and resilience.

What To Expect

  • Inspiring Performance

    Experience Turning Thirty, the musical Tom wrote during treatment — live music + storytelling.

  • Personal Stories

    Hear reflections from survivors, caregivers, and loved ones that center hope and resilience.

  • Community Resources

    Explore an empowerment expo with organizations dedicated to wellness, survivorship, and thriving.

  • Celebration of Survivorship

    A joyful gathering to connect, uplift, and honor the journey from surviving to thriving.

Why It Matters

Surviving cancer is not the finish line. Thriving means living with intention, building small habits that lead to big results, and finding meaning in each day. This inaugural event celebrates Tom’s 25‑year cancerversary and launches an annual tradition to uplift survivors with inspiration, education, and community connection.

Who It’s For

  • Cancer survivors and fighters

  • Caregivers, families, and friends

  • Healthcare providers and supporters

  • Anyone moved by resilience and the healing power of music and community

Ways to Get Involved

  • Attend the Event

    Mark your calendar for June 2026. We’ll share date, venue, and tickets soon.

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  • Become a Sponsor

    Corporate and individual sponsorships — help us uplift survivors and communities.

    Coming soon...

  • Join the Host Committee

    Champion the event, invite your network, and shape an unforgettable inaugural year.

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  • Sponsor a Survivor

    Give the gift of attendance to someone who needs a little extra help to be there.

    Donate a Seat

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