BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Tigerlily Foundation - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Tigerlily Foundation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Tigerlily Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T200000 DTSTAMP:20260610T170308 CREATED:20260518T170805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T170805Z UID:10000847-1797534000-1797537600@tigerlilyfoundation.org SUMMARY:ANGEL EmPOWER Chat DESCRIPTION:The ANGEL EmPOWER Chat is a monthly virtual gathering centered on connection\, healing\, education\, and empowerment for those impacted by breast cancer. Created as a “for us\, by us” space\, the EmPOWER Chat brings together individuals who can learn from\, support\, and grow alongside others who share similar lived experiences. \nHosted as open-dialogue workshops\, each session will focus on a specific topic and interactive activity designed to encourage reflection\, skill-building\, wellness\, and community support. Conversations may explore themes such as survivorship\, emotional wellness\, self-advocacy\, relationships\, navigating care\, and life beyond diagnosis. \nThrough authentic conversation and shared experiences\, the EmPOWER Chat creates a compassionate and affirming space where attendees can feel seen\, heard\, supported\, and empowered while building meaningful community with one another. \nFrequency: Monthly\nLocation: Virtual \nEvery Third Thursday of the Month\nUpcoming Dates: \n\n May 21\, 2026 \n\n\nJune 18\, 2026  \n\n\nJuly 16\, 2026 \n\n\nAugust 20\, 2026 \n\n\nSeptember 17\, 2026 \n\n\nOctober 15\, 2026 \n\n\nNovember 19\, 2026 \n\n\nDecember 17\, 2026 \n\nZoom Registration Link — https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/580SMV6QRKSf2kHb1YCxJg \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Welcome to Your Choice: Community Dialogues about Clinical Trials in partnership with Tigerlily Foundation and the Smith Center for the Healing and the Arts!   Join us at the Smith Center for Healing and the Arts for an engaging in-person event where we will dive into the world of clinical trials and biomarker testing.   This event is designed to create a safe\, supportive space where breast cancer patients and caregivers can learn about clinical trials\, biomarker testing\, and the importance of knowing their HER2 status. This is your opportunity to learn\, ask questions\, and share your thoughts on these important topics. \n\n\n\n \n You’re Invited: A Day of Wellness\, Knowledge & Empowerment  \nJoin us for a complimentary Qigong and sound bath experience designed to refresh your mind\, body\, and spirit. Enjoy light refreshments while connecting with others in a calming\, supportive space. Bring a friend and spend the day embracing wellness and meaningful conversation.   \nIn addition to the wellness activities\, take part in a powerful panel discussion led by patient advocates and expert clinicians. We’ll dive into essential topics like clinical trials\, genetic testing\, and biomarker testing—breaking them down in a real\, relatable way. \nThis isn’t just a health talk—it’s a chance to claim your power. Because when you understand your options\, you can make informed decisions about your care\, your body\, and your future. \n\n\n\n \n Knowledge is Power. The Choice is Yours. Let’s talk about breast cancer—truthfully\, compassionately\, and on your terms.  \n\n\n\n \n \n REGISTER HERE \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Qigong Guest Educator: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kevin Mutschler\, La.C. \n \n Kevin is a board-certified acupuncturist (NCCAOM) and Qigong educator with over twenty-five year’s experience in healing arts practice\, research and education\, including work in medical anthropology\, somatic therapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine. \n\nKevin has special interests in working with patients living with chronic illness\, migraine\, MS and cancer. He is a Smith Center fellow in Integrative Cancer Care Navigation and is a member of the Society for Integrative Oncology. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Sound Bath Guest Educator: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mel \n \n Mel is a certified yoga teacher and sound healing practitioner that specializes in crystal alchemy singing bowls. She is also a 7-year breast cancer survivor and strongly believes that movement and sound are medicine as both helped her physically and mentally during her recovery from cancer surgeries and in managing the side effects from treatment. She is excited and honored to play sound healing sessions for the Smith Center community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Funded by \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Supported by URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/angel-empower-chat-5/2026-12-17/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Empower Chat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AngelEmpowerChat-wide.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR