Run to the Roar!

“Run to the Roar” is an African proverb that challenges us to confront our fears head-on because running away from fear often leads us directly into danger. This proverb is rooted in a hunting technique found among lions in which the oldest and most feeble lion in the pack hides in the grass and surprises unsuspecting prey by roaring loudly. This causes the prey to panic and run away from the sound, directly into the pack’s strongest lions who were waiting to ambush the prey from the opposite direction.

In many ways, facing the threat of hereditary cancer feels exactly like standing on that savanna, listening to a distant, terrifying roar. We must override our powerful instinct to run away. Safety is not found in avoidance; it is found in moving forward, equipped with the best information, guidelines, and strategies for managing both our cancer risks and our mental well-being. By being proactive, we are not running into cancer; we are running toward PREVENTION!

To help you on this path, Families Fighting Hereditary Cancer has partnered with the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center to bring you a critical hour of education and empowerment. Please join us for:

Spring Screening Empowered: A FREE Virtual Workshop on Cancer Screening and Beating “Scanxiety”

What You Will Learn:

• Screening Guidelines for Early Detection: How do you know if you are up-to-date on your cancer prevention screenings? Sara Richter, Associate Director of Community Partnerships for the American Cancer Society, will share current screening guidelines for early detection of cancer. She will also provide actionable tips on how to effectively talk to your doctor to ensure you receive the personalized tests you need.

• Strategies for Conquering “Scanxiety”: Managing fear before, during and after cancer prevention screening and treatment is a critical skill for success. Alana Yanagida, LCSW, a Behavioral Health Therapist at the Inova Seville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center, will share practical tools to manage the stress and worry that so often surrounds cancer screenings. With over a decade of experience, Alana focuses on helping individuals navigate cancer risk, screening, and prevention with focus on empowerment and wellness.

Event Details:

• DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2026

• TIME: 3:00-4:00 PM Central Standard Time

• PLACE: Zoom (links will be emailed prior to the event)

Let’s Run to the Roar together and BEAT hereditary cancer BEFORE it has a chance to strike!

Written by Sheila Adams Gardner, Cofounder + Executive Director, FFHC.