About this Event
Physical activity is a daily gift to your body and mind on your cancer journey. In addition to helping build strength and flexibility, staying active can help ease fatigue, brighten your mood, and support your overall healing. Join us to hear from speakers who will share the inspiring research behind these benefits. Then practice with two fun, relaxing group activities to enjoy together. Come move, connect and thrive with us — no experience required, and it’s free!
Our Susan C. Hirano Cancer CARE Community of the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center is here for you and your loved ones, offering heartfelt support and aloha. You’ll receive guidance on the latest treatments, emotional well-being resources, practical assistance with navigating care, and more.
Agenda
🕑: 07:30 AM
Registration and Wellness Tables
🕑: 08:00 AM
Welcome and Introduction to the UH Cancer Center
Host: Esme M. Infante
Info: Director of Communications, University of Hawai'i Cancer Center
🕑: 08:10 AM
“Using Exercise as Medicine”
Host: Paulette Yamada Tamashiro, PhD
Info: Associate Member
Cancer Biology
UH Cancer Center
Associate Professor
Kinesiology & Rehabilitation Science
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
🕑: 08:40 AM
"Power up your Journey"
Host: Cheri Teranishi-Hashimoto, PT, DPT, MS, MSPT
Info: Therapy Clinical Specialist and Program Director of Women's Health & Cancer Rehabilitation
REHAB Hospital of the Pacific
🕑: 09:25 AM
Break (Refreshments, Poster Presentations, Wellness Tables and Group Photo)
🕑: 09:55 AM
"Mahalo to Donors of the Cancer CARE Community"
Host: Tawney Sablan
🕑: 09:57 AM
Hula Study Research
🕑: 10:10 AM
Hula Instruction
Host: TeMoana Makolo
Info: Hula Instructor
Nā Wāhine Hula 'Ākala
🕑: 10:55 AM
Closing
Host: Jami Fukui
🕑: 11:00 AM
(OPTIONAL) Refreshments / Mingle Time / Wellness Tables / Presentation Boards
Info: Feel free to stay and connect with other attendees, enjoy more snacks and visit the Wellness Tables.
🕑: 11:30 AM
Event Ends
Event venue & nearby stays
Sullivan Conference Center, UH Cancer Center, 701 Ilalo Street, Honolulu, United States
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